10 hours ago - investorplace.com

The market has recorded an impressive rally over the past year, consistently reaching new record highs week after week. Nevertheless, not all sectors have shared in this success.

23 hours ago - seekingalpha.com

The Top Dividend Growth stock model aims to deliver optimal total return with reliable growth factors and high dividends for higher profitability long-term. Only one stock of the 15 largest Mega Cap stocks with +61.5% YTD returns offers a dividend yield above 2%, impacting total return and growth factors. Since 2020 inception, the Growth & Dividend portfolio model has delivered +15.28% average returns and compounded returns of +103.66%, well above the S&P 500.

3 days ago - zacks.com

The latest trading day saw ConocoPhillips (COP) settling at $114.38, representing a +0.36% change from its previous close.

3 days ago - seekingalpha.com

The June/July 2024 edition of Fortune Magazine revealed the 500 biggest U.S. companies by-revenue and profits. Dogcatcher's quest for dividend buys focused-on 66 industry-eaders (IL) using YCharts 6/26/24 data. Those 66 industry-leaders were segmented into 21 business-sectors, ranging (alphabetically) from apparel to wholesalers. 3 of 66 were private or foreign exchange-listed firms not tracked-by YChats, leaving 63-listed. 57 dividend yielding stocks led those 63 industry leaders and ranged 0.03% to 8.46% in annual yield and ranged -13.69% to 47.15% in broker estimated one-year target-price upsides.

4 days ago - reuters.com

The U.S. Senate budget committee on Thursday launched a probe of 18 domestic oil producers about any efforts to illegally coordinate oil prices with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

4 days ago - 247wallst.com

24/7 Wall St. Insights Jefferies is one of Wall Street's fastest-growing firms.

4 days ago - proactiveinvestors.co.uk

Listed companies led a comeback for global merger & acquisition in the first half of 2024 after last year saw the lowest total in almost a decade.  Global M&A volume grew 17% to $1.6 trillion, with corporate buyers accounting for 73% of announced deal volume, including 20 "megadeals", led of course by US companies.

5 days ago - zacks.com

In the most recent trading session, ConocoPhillips (COP) closed at $113.61, indicating a -1.2% shift from the previous trading day.

1 week ago - marketbeat.com

Over the past few weeks, Warren Buffett has been buying shares of Occidental Petroleum Co. NYSE: OXY to bring his net stake up to 29%, which is not Buffett's usual behavior. When the Oracle of Omaha invests this heavily—and this quickly—in a stock, there must be a good enough reason to justify these quick and aggressive decisions.

1 week ago - zacks.com

ConocoPhillips (COP) closed the most recent trading day at $111.33, moving +1.75% from the previous trading session.

1 week ago - businesswire.com

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ConocoPhillips will host a conference call webcast on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET to discuss Q2 2024 financial and operating results.

2 weeks ago - investorplace.com

Many companies are taking risks in the current market and being rewarded for them. Whether striking unconventional partnerships, acquiring a competitor, or breaking up their business, many companies are surprising analysts and investors with bold moves aimed at revitalizing their business and securing their future.

2 weeks ago - zacks.com

In the most recent trading session, ConocoPhillips (COP) closed at $110.89, indicating a -1.16% shift from the previous trading day.

3 weeks ago - zacks.com

ConocoPhillips (COP) reachead $112 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.18% change compared to its last close.

3 weeks ago - investorplace.com

Investors aiming for diversification can capitalize on the energy sector's potential by adding oil stocks to their portfolios. In early June, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies agreed to extend a voluntary production cut of 2.2 million barrels of crude oil a day into 2025.

3 weeks ago - zacks.com

Favorable oil price is aiding ConocoPhillips' (COP) bottom line. However, increasing production and operating expenses are hurting it.

3 weeks ago - zacks.com

Big Oil companies like ExxonMobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips are using mergers and acquisitions to consolidate their future in a volatile and evolving market.

3 weeks ago - barrons.com

The OPEC announcement over the weekend was widely seen as a plan to add back production from members' current coordinated cuts.

4 weeks ago - fool.com

ConocoPhillips has a reputation for being reserved with its M&A activity. Marathon Oil generates a ton of free cash flow.

4 weeks ago - seekingalpha.com

ConocoPhillips announced a merger deal with Marathon Oil last week, creating potential for synergy effects and dividend growth. The deal enhances ConocoPhillips' appeal as a capital return play, with a focus on high-impact production areas. ConocoPhillips plans to boost its dividend by 34% in Q4'24 and increase its stock buyback, providing value for investors.

1 month ago - zacks.com

Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.

1 month ago - accesswire.com

NEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESSWIRE / May 30, 2024 / Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq.

1 month ago - zacks.com

Amid the ongoing wave of consolidation in the U.S. oil and gas industry, ConocoPhillips (COP) has agreed to acquire Marathon Oil (MRO) in an all-stock deal worth $22.5 billion, including $5.4 billion in debt.