Oil stocks are in focus this week, as crude prices wrangle with a slew of geopolitical developments.
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Analysts at Citi have given a cautious perspective on the energy sector, flagging persistent risks across oil, gas and refining, whilst questioning any scope for sector outperformance. The American bank's analysts reckon oil faces a supply overhang that creates downside risk.
| - Industry | - Sector | Ryan M. Lance CEO | NYSE Exchange | 20825C104 CUSIP |
| US Country | 11,800 Employees | 17 Nov 2025 Last Dividend | 2 Jun 2005 Last Split | 31 Dec 1981 IPO Date |
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