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Nilanjan Choudhury

OKLO and Surplus Plutonium: A New Catalyst for Nuclear Growth

OKLO advances fast-reactor tech using surplus plutonium, turning Cold War waste into a nuclear energy asset.

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Anindya Barman

Pick These 5 Bargain Stocks With Impressive EV-to-EBITDA Ratios

CVE, CION, SBH, PCG and FAF stand out with attractive EV-to-EBITDA ratios and strong earnings outlooks.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

How ExxonMobil Survives Oil Price Cycles and Rewards Shareholders

XOM has raised dividends for 43 years. It plans $20B buybacks in 2025 and leans on low-cost resources to manage oil price swings.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Enterprise Products' Resilient Midstream Model Keeps Cash Flows Steady

EPD's fee-based midstream network and $5.1B project backlog support steady cash flows and 27 straight years of distribution increases.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for Dec. 19: HNRG, PSX, and More

PSX, MDB, HNRG, SPNT and JBSS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on Dec. 19, 2025.

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Tanvi Sarawagi

3 Renewable Energy Stocks Poised for Explosive Growth in 2026

CSIQ, FCEL and NEE stand out as renewables surge toward leading global power generation by 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

TotalEnergies Signs 21-Year Renewable Solar Power Deal With Google

TotalEnergies signs a 21-year solar power deal to supply clean electricity to Google's Malaysian data centers, expanding its long-term renewable footprint.

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Debapriya Bhowal

Why Enterprise Is Poised for Higher Discretionary Cash Flows in 2026

EPD views 2026 as an inflection point as major projects wrap up, capex falls to $2-$2.5B and discretionary free cash flow rises.

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Zacks Equity Research

Shell Approves Waterflood Project at Kaikias Field in the US Gulf

SHEL approves a waterflood project at the Kaikias field to lift recoverable resources and extend the Ursa platform's productive life in the Gulf of America.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Investors Should Give Golar LNG Stock a Miss Now

GLNG faces sharp earnings estimate cuts, lagging share performance and rising vessel costs, making the stock an unappealing bet for investors now.

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Zacks Equity Research

Ovintiv Stock Drops Nearly 1% in a Month: Time to Hold or Sell?

OVV stock holds up better than peers, backed by an accretive NuVista deal, but impairments and falling 2025 earnings estimates keep the outlook steady.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Carbon TerraVault and Power Deals Reshape CRC Optionality

CRC's carbon and power deals, including a 3MMT CO2 pact, boost diversification ahead of key 2026 project milestones.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Is Baytex a Buy After Cutting Debt and Selling Eagle Ford?

BTE cuts debt with a $2.3B Eagle Ford sale, boosting shareholder returns and reshaping its risk-reward profile.

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Zacks Equity Research

California Resources Signs MOU to Drive Decarbonized Power Solutions

CRC advances its carbon management push with an MOU to deliver carbon capture and storage services to Middle River Power plants in California.

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Zacks Equity Research

Chevron to Export 2 Billion Cubic Meters of LNG to Hungary

CVX reportedly seals a five-year LNG deal with Hungary, supplying 2 billion cubic meters to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on Russian gas.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Can ExxonMobil Weather the Prevailing Softness in Oil Price?

XOM faces pressure as WTI crude sinks near $56. However, its low debt and strong balance sheet might help it to endure weak oil prices.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Low-Beta Stocks to Own Amid Uncertainty: JJSF, USAC, NGS & COCO

Low-beta picks USAC, COCO, NGS and JJSF are gaining attention as investors seek stability amid uncertainty and favor safer, less volatile stocks.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Cameco, Uranium and Centrus

Cameco is gaining momentum as the nuclear revival accelerates, supported by expanded production, strategic partnerships and rising global demand for uranium.

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Zacks Equity Research

Seadrill Expands Backlog With New Rig Contracts in US Gulf & Angola

SDRL adds new drillship contracts in the Gulf of America and a contract extension in Angola, boosting backlog and extending operations through 2027.

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Zacks Equity Research

Harbour Energy Expands North Sea Footprint With $170M Acquisition

HBRIY is buying most Waldorf subsidiaries for $170M, lifting its Catcher stake to 90% and adding production, reserves and tax benefits.

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Jewel Saha

BE Stock Outpaces Its Industry in the Past 3 Months: How to Play?

BE stock climbs 8.2% in three months, fueled by surging clean power demand and its ability to provide clean power onsite.

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Zacks Equity Research

Petrobras Enters Brazil's Solar Power Market With Lightsource bp JV

PBR enters Brazil's solar market with a Lightsource bp deal, marking a key step in its energy transition and portfolio diversification strategy.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

CRC Valuation Check and Entry Setup for Pragmatic Buyers

CRC trades at a steep valuation discount to peers, with policy tailwinds and a merger poised to unlock earnings upside.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Dec 17, 2025

U.S. stocks ended mostly lower on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq managing to close in the green, as investors assessed delayed economic data and tried to gauge the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook for the near term.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Should Investors Bet on Overvalued Par Pacific Stock Right Now?

PARR trades above industry EV/EBITDA, but soft oil prices, refining strength and recent gains may justify the premium for investors.

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