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Zacks Equity Research

BKR Secures Multi-Year Contract in Kuwait for Production Enhancement

Baker Hughes lands a multi-year contract with Kuwait Oil Company to boost mature-field output with ESPs, real-time monitoring and automation.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

EPD or COP: Which Energy Stock Looks Better Positioned for 2026?

With oil prices seen falling in 2026, Enterprise Products' inflation-protected midstream model contrasts with ConocoPhillips' upstream exposure in a softer energy market.

COPNegative Net Change EPDPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for December 29th

MH, M, VLO, BG and SAIC have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on December 29th, 2025.

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Ethan Feller

6 Major Investment Themes Shaping 2026

The market looks set to maintain momentum into the New Year with investment in AI infrastructure continuing. But several other sectors are positioned for growth as well. Ethan Feller can help you build a constructive, forward-looking portfolio for 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Why Hold Strategy Is Apt for ConocoPhillips Stock Right Now

COP's low-cost global assets, divestments and Marathon Oil deal support cash flows, but oil price pressure and Willow cost overruns argue for a hold.

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Zacks Equity Research

Eni's Versalis & Prysmian to Start Chemical Recycling of Plastic Scrap

E's Versalis and Prysmian team up to chemically recycle plastic cable scrap, turning XLPE waste into new polymers via Hoop?? technology.

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Zacks Equity Research

BP to Sell 65% Stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10B EV

BP agrees to sell 65% of its Castrol stake to Stonepeak, valuing the business at $10.1B and generating about $6B to cut debt.

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Jewel Saha

ET Stock Slips Below 50-Day SMA: What Should Investors Do Now?

Energy Transfer slips below its 50-day SMA, but strong insider confidence, fee-based revenues and expansion plans keep it in focus.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

3 Energy Growth Stocks to Buy Now for the Road Into 2026

CVE, FTI and VLO are three energy stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider for 2026.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Will PARR Emerge as a Stronger Investment Than ExxonMobil in 2026?

PARR surged past XOM over the past year, and with oil prices expected to soften in 2026, its refining-focused model may gain an edge.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

How Reliable is Enterprise Products' Yield for Income Investors?

EPD's 6.8% yield is backed by fee-based cash flows, $5.1B in projects and 27 straight years of distribution hikes.

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Zacks Equity Research

Petrobras Grants Final Investment for Sergipe Deepwater Project Module 2

Petrobras approves the final investment decision for the SEAP II deepwater project, opening a new offshore production frontier in Brazil's Northeast.

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Zacks Equity Research

Does Imperial Oil's Stability Make It a Wise Hold Right Now?

IMO's partnership with ExxonMobil and cost-saving efforts support growth, but high capital spending, energy transition risks, and commodity price volatility are concerns.

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Debapriya Bhowal

How ExxonMobil Stays Resilient in a Soft Commodity Pricing Environment

XOM leans on low-cost Permian and Guyana output, cost savings and an integrated model to stay profitable as oil prices soften.

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Zacks Equity Research

Harbour Energy to Enter the U.S. Gulf With $3.2B LLOG Acquisition

HBRIY's $3.2B deal to buy LLOG delivers oil-weighted deepwater assets and secures a long-sought entry into the Gulf of America.

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Zacks Equity Research

SandRidge Energy's Operational Momentum Builds on Cherokee Gains

SD shows rising Cherokee volumes, a 49% jump in oil production and ample cash to fund growth initiatives and shareholder returns.

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Mark Vickery

Top Stock Reports for AbbVie, Coca-Cola & Chevron

ABBV, KO and CVX headline Zacks' top stock reports as analysts flag growth drivers, strategic moves and key headwinds shaping 2025 outlooks.

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Zacks Equity Research

SLB Secures Multi-Year Deal to Boost Unconventional Gas Output

SLB lands a five-year Aramco contract to boost Saudi Arabia's unconventional gas output, strengthening its backlog as cleaner energy demand and gas prices increase.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

3 MLP Operators to Watch as the Sector Sets Up for 2026

EPD,,ET and PAA are drawing investor focus as MLPs gear up for improved fundamentals and growth in 2026.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

3 Energy Stocks Investors Should Invest in Before 2025 is Over

PSX, VLO and OII stand out heading into 2026, as refining strength, low crude costs and resilient oilfield service demand offset softer oil prices.

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Zacks Equity Research

Petrobras and OceanPact Sign $590M Deals for Offshore Services

PBR and OceanPact sign $590 million ROSV charter deals, reinforcing their focus on offshore safety, maintenance, and subsea performance.

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Zacks Equity Research

Baker Hughes to Supply LM9000 Turbines for Commonwealth LNG Project

BKR supplies LM9000 turbines and other liquefaction equipment for Commonwealth LNG's export facility in Cameron Parish, LA.

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Zacks Equity Research

PSX, KMI Wrap Up Initial Open Season for Western Gateway Pipeline

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan plan the Western Gateway Pipeline in response to strong demand, redirecting and upgrading existing lines to transport refined fuel from Texas to California.

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Zacks Equity Research

Shell and INEOS Confirm Major Oil Discovery in the Gulf of America

SHEL and INEOS Energy announce a major Nashville oil discovery, with a potential Appomattox tie-back supporting long-term Gulf energy security.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Eli Lilly, Shell, ICICI Bank, Frequency Electronics and Vaso

Eli Lilly anchors Zacks' latest Analyst Blog, with new research highlighting pharma growth drivers alongside global energy and banking insights.

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