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Zacks Equity Research

SO Stock Declines 6% in Past 6 Months: Here's How to Play

Southern Company faces stock underperformance, yet rising large-load demand, strong regulation and $76B growth pipeline strengthen its long-term outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

Kinder Morgan Unveils Preliminary 2026 Guidance

KMI projects 2026 gains with higher EBITDA, rising EPS and a dividend boost, underscoring its steady contract-backed midstream model.

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Zacks Equity Research

Eni Discovers Significant Gas Reserves in Indonesia's Kutei Basin

E's Konta-1 find in Indonesia's Kutei Basin reveals major gas reserves with fast-track development potential and upside beyond 1 Tcf.

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Zacks Equity Research

BP Achieves First Oil at Atlantis Drill Center 1 Expansion in the GoA

BP starts production at its Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion ahead of schedule, boosting output and advancing its U.S. offshore growth plans.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Chevron's Cash Flow to Surge in 2026: What's Driving the Growth

CVX projects a $12.5B free cash flow boost by 2026, driven by upstream growth, cost cuts, and disciplined spending.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Here's Why Natural Gas Stocks are Well Poised to Gain: WMB, AR, CRK

Rising EIA price forecasts and growing LNG demand are boosting prospects for natural gas players like WMB, AR and CRK.

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Swayta Shah

5 Sales Growth Picks Positioned to Generate Steady Returns

Sales growth shines as a key metric in volatile markets, with VRT, RNR, AEE, CNQ and FDX standing out as solid picks.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Why XOM's Permian & Guyana Operations Could Drive Long-Term Returns

ExxonMobil's record Permian and Guyana output, reinforced by new Midland acreage, signals strong long-term upstream momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Broadcom, Exxon Mobil, Johnson & Johnson, Investors Title and Friedman Industries

AVGO draws attention as analysts spotlight its AI-driven momentum alongside notable updates on XOM, JNJ, ITIC and FRD.

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Mark Vickery

Top Research Reports for Broadcom, Exxon Mobil & Johnson & Johnson

Broadcom rides surging AI semiconductor demand and VMware integration strength, even as margins tighten and debt remains a drag.

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Urmimala Biswas

4 PEG-Based GARP Picks Positioned to Offer Consistent Returns

CGAU, CMC, VIST and BAP emerge as PEG-based GARP picks, showcasing discounted valuations and notable long-term growth potential.

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Zacks Equity Research

Shell Eyes LLOG Deal to Strengthen Its Gulf of America Portfolio

SHEL is nearing a $3 billion acquisition of LLOG Exploration, a move that could significantly accelerate its long-term upstream growth.

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Maharathi Basu

5 Broker-Adored Stocks to Monitor as 2025 Nears Its End

As 2025 winds down, brokers favor ZUMZ, BODI, CVI, CIVI, and ADNT. These stocks show earnings strength and valuation appeal.

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Zacks Equity Research

Transocean Bags $130M Deal for Deepwater Skyros in Australia

RIG lands a 320-day Deepwater Skyros contract worth $130 million, with options extending potential work in Australia into 2030.

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Zacks Equity Research

Permian Resources Stock: Not a Buy Yet, But Still Worth Holding

PR shows consistent operational outperformance with strong production growth and a solid balance sheet, but faces risks from oil price volatility and aggressive acquisitions.

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Zacks Equity Research

PSX Stock Climbs 1.5% After Latest Retail Business Divestment

Phillips 66 shares rise after a major retail divestment brings $1.6B in proceeds and supports its shift toward more profitable assets.

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Zacks Equity Research

Antero Resources Moves Ahead With Strategic HG Energy Acquisition

AR expands Marcellus acreage with HG Energy deal while AM boosts midstream infrastructure, adding major 2026 throughput.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Is Baytex Energy's 52-Week High Backed by Its Portfolio Shift?

BTE rallies on a streamlined, Canadian-focused portfolio, stronger cash flow visibility, and a top-tier balance sheet following its Eagle Ford sale.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Is OKLO's $1.5B ATM Program Fueling a Major Nuclear Buildout?

OKLO's new $1.5B ATM program adds major financing flexibility as the company accelerates reactor deployment, fuel recycling, and isotope production.

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Zacks Equity Research

TechnipFMC Wins Major Contract for Ithaca's Captain Field Upgrade

FTI secures a major contract from Ithaca Energy to supply flexible risers and flowlines for the Captain field, reinforcing its North Sea subsea leadership.

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Tanvi Sarawagi

4 Solar Stocks to Watch With Robust Growth & Steady Long-Term Outlook

Solar stocks like RUN, CSIQ, FTCI and TYGO stand out as U.S. solar demand climbs, even as new policies and tariffs tighten margins and elevate project risks.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

3 Oil Pipeline Stocks With Solid Potential Amid Industry Strength

Midstream players will secure additional cashflows from rising clean energy demand from data centers, which brightens the outlook for the Zacks Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry. Some of the frontrunners in the industry are EPD, KMI and WMB.

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Zacks Equity Research

Northern to Acquire 49% Stake in Ohio Utica Shale Assets

NOG to buy 49% of Ohio Utica shale assets for $588 million, adding growth, midstream capacity and long-term production upside.

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Zacks Equity Research

Equinor Encounters Gas and Condensate Finds in the Norwegian North Sea

EQNR reports two sizeable gas and condensate discoveries in the Sleipner area, marking this year's largest finds on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

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Zacks Equity Research

Nabors Industries Stock Falls 12% in a Year: Time to Hold or Sell?

Falling EBITDA, persistent market pressure, high capex, weak segment growth and NBR's dependence on asset sales pose risks to its long-term stability.

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