The latest trading day saw ConocoPhillips (COP) settling at $91.71, representing a -3.15% change from its previous close.
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COP confirms Slagugle oil discovery in Norway with strong flow rates from its second appraisal well in PL 891.
ConocoPhillips stands to benefit most from the recent oil price spike due to its production focus and lack of refining operations. The Marathon Oil acquisition of FY 2024 and organic production growth have already boosted Q1 earnings, positioning COP for further upside as petroleum prices rise. COP trades at a discount to energy rivals, on a forward P/E basis, with potential for revaluation if higher realized prices persist amid Middle East tensions.
In the latest trading session, ConocoPhillips (COP) closed at $96.96, marking a +2.4% move from the previous day.
Oil and energy stocks Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), and EOG Resources Inc (NYSE:EOG) are higher today, as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East lift crude prices.
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ConocoPhillips' transformative Marathon Oil acquisition and operational excellence drive strong results despite weak oil prices, showcasing resilience and efficiency. The company's low breakeven costs, diversified global portfolio, and LNG expansion position it for long-term growth and stability. Shareholder returns remain robust through increased dividends and aggressive buybacks, supported by solid free cash flow and a healthy balance sheet.
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COP wraps seabed surveys in Australia's Otway Basin, paving the way for 2025 drilling as KNOC joins its domestic gas exploration drive.
COP signs a 15-year LNG supply deal with Guangdong Pearl River Investment Management Group. However, the details of the agreement have not been disclosed yet.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?