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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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Zacks Equity Research

Canadian Natural's 2026 Budget Aims to Expand Assets and Production

CNQ targets 3% production growth in 2026 with a C$6.3B budget, disciplined capital and a balanced liquids-gas mix to drive shareholder value.

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Zacks Equity Research

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

Investors need to pay close attention to RGC Resources stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Exxon vs. Chevron - Which Oil Giant Is a Buy for 2026?

XOM and CVX chart different paths for 2026 as investors weigh capital discipline against long-term growth upside.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for Vitesse Energy Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to VTS stock based on the movements in the options market lately

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Zacks Equity Research

SolarEdge Technologies to Benefit From Rising U.S. Solar Demand

SEDG is expanding U.S. manufacturing and shipping record inverter volumes, but higher tariffs and trade risks could complicate its solar growth story.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Vermilion, VAALCO and Genel Energy

Vermilion, VAALCO and Genel Energy have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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Seema Agarwal

Chevron's Gulf Lease Gains: A Smart Move for Future Growth?

CVX builds on its deepwater legacy with targeted wins in the latest Gulf of Mexico lease sale, reinforcing long-term U.S. energy supply.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Forget the Fed, Bet on These 4 Stocks With Increasing Cash Flows

With fewer Fed cuts ahead, investors can focus on four cash-flow growers, Interface, Pursuit Attractions, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock and Natural Gas Services Group.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

3 International E&P Stocks Offering Selective Opportunity

VET, EGY and GEGYY stand out with focused strategies and improving fundamentals amid a bearish Zacks Oil and Gas - International E&P industry backdrop.

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Zacks Equity Research

Phillips 66 Unveils $2.4 Billion Capital Spending Plan for 2026

PSX outlines a $2.4B capital budget for 2026, increasing spending from 2025 and channeling most funds into midstream and refining growth projects.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

AI Power Demand Could Supercharge CRC's Power-to-CCS

CRC's Power-to-CCS strategy gets a boost from California's AI-driven power demand and new carbon storage permits.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here Is Why the Hold Strategy Is Apt for EQT Stock Right Now

EQT shares have surged 23% in the past year as rising gas demand, stronger prices and robust free cash flows strengthen its near-term outlook.

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