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Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About NOA Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to North American Construction Group stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

Equinor Awards $10B in Maintenance Contracts to Supplier Companies

EQNR gives a NOK 100B deal to 7 suppliers, backing upgrade of its onshore installations and offshore plants, and targets a daily output of 1.2M barrels by '35.

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Urbashi Dutta

Upstream Operators Adjust Strategies as Oil Moderates, Gas Supports

Matador Resources, SandRidge and PrimeEnergy take distinct paths to thrive amid softening oil prices and stable gas demand.

SDPositive Net Change MTDRNegative Net Change PNRGPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Chevron Bets on Venezuela Oil to Unlock Up to $700M in Cash Flow

CVX is accelerating Venezuelan crude exports to ease storage bottlenecks and unlock up to $700 million in annual cash flow amid shifting geopolitics.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights include TripAdvisor, Marathon Petroleum and J.B. Hunt Transport Services

TripAdvisor leads a trio of stocks with upgraded broker ratings as improving earnings outlooks point to solid return potential in 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Value Trader Highlights: Borg Warner, General Motors, Phillips 66, Adient and Sirius XM

Borg Warner leads a fresh list of classic value picks for 2026, as low valuations and earnings growth put beaten-down stocks back in focus.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Market Edge Highlights: Exxon Mobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips

Exxon Mobil headlines a Zacks Market Edge debate as oil prices stay low and investors weigh whether big energy stocks are values or traps in 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Shell Awards Vallourec for Major OCTG Contract at the Orca Project

SHEL awards Vallourec a major OCTG contract for the Orca deepwater project offshore Brazil, covering pipes, services and full well requirements.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

What META's 1.2 GW Deal Means for OKLO's Ohio Nuclear Build

META's prepayment deal boosts OKLO's 1.2 GW Ohio nuclear project, tying early funding to long-term data center power demand.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Is Natural Gas a Trade or a Trap After Hitting New Lows?

WMB, LNG and CRK stand out as natural gas hits new lows, offering exposure to long-term growth amid short-term volatility.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Best Low-Beta Stocks to Own Right Away: FUTU, JJSF, NGS & COCO

Low-beta stocks FUTU, JJSF, NGS and COCO are in focus as market volatility rises and investors seek safer equity options right now.

COCOPositive Net Change JJSFPositive Net Change NGSNegative Net Change FUTUPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

NOV Stock: Why Holding for Now Is the Right Move, Not Buying

NOV has surged 37.9% in three months as a record $4.56B backlog, offshore momentum and automation gains lift visibility into 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Petrobras Extends AHTS Vessel Agreement With Solstad Offshore

PBR extends its AHTS Normand Turquesa contract with Solstad Offshore to 2031, lifting the total value near $100 million and securing deepwater support.

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Tracey Ryniec

3 Oil Stocks to Start 2026: Values or Traps?

With Venezuelan oil back in the spotlight, should you buy Exxon, Chevron or ConocoPhillips?

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Nilanjan Choudhury

How Oceaneering Is Building a Scalable Robotics Platform

OII's subsea robotics segment delivers 99% uptime and global scale, anchoring a platform built for remote, data-driven growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

ExxonMobil Enters Exploration MoU With Turkey's National Oil Company

XOM signs an MoU with Turkey's oil company to explore the untapped Black Sea and Mediterranean areas for oil and gas, using its expertise.

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Debapriya Bhowal

XOM's Integrated Business Model Shields Earnings Amid Lower Oil Prices

ExxonMobil warns that upstream earnings face pressure from lower oil prices, but its integrated model boosts refining gains to cushion profitability.

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Zacks Equity Research

Eni's Cronos Development May Add New Gas Volumes to Europe From 2027

E considers moving ahead with the Cronos gas project off Cyprus, which could supply natural gas to Europe by 2027.

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Zacks Equity Research

Devon Energy Gains From Multi-basin Portfolio, Strategic Acquisition

DVN benefits from contributions coming from a multi-basin portfolio and strategic acquisitions. Its stable free cash flow assists in reducing debt and increasing shareholders' value.

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Jewel Saha

CEG Stock Is Trading Above 200-Day SMA: Time to Buy, Hold or Sell?

CEG trades above its 200-day SMA as nuclear strength, clean-energy growth and rising earnings drive momentum.

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Swayta Shah

3 Stocks With Upgraded Broker Ratings to Buy for Solid Returns in 2026

Broker upgrades make TripAdvisor, Marathon Petroleum and J.B. Hunt Transport top picks for 2026, with strong earnings growth on the horizon.

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Zacks Equity Research

SHEL Expects Higher Output in Q4 Despite Lower Oil Trading Performance

Shell estimates higher Q4 2025 oil and gas output, but warns oil trading will be significantly weaker as crude prices slide.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Enterprise Products Up 6% in a Year: Time to Bet on the Stock or Wait?

EPD beat its industry with a 6% yearly gain, backed by inflation-linked contracts and capital returns, but valuation and leverage argue for patience.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Enbridge's Reliable Business Model Supports Attractive Dividend Growth

ENB's fee-based midstream model drives stable earnings, billions in secured projects and a 5.94% yield, supporting projected dividend growth through 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Baker Hughes Completes Divestiture of Its PCI Unit to Crane

BKR completes sale of its PSI unit to Crane for $1.15 billion, sharpening focus on efficiency, investment discipline and balance sheet.

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