Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) is included among the 12 Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise. Matador Resources (MTDR) Downgraded to 'Equal Weight' Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States, with an emphasis on shale and other unconventional plays. Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) had a setback on January 27 when Wells Fargo downgrad ...

Core Viewpoint - Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) is recognized as one of the best crude oil stocks to invest in amid rising tensions in the market [1]. Company Overview - Viper Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded Delaware corporation that focuses on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests, primarily in the Permian Basin [2]. Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott has slightly lowered the price target for Viper Energy from $45 to $44 while maintaining an 'Overweight' rating. This adjustment is based on updated oil price forecasts for 2026-27 and expectations of lower cash flow from price realizations [3]. - Barclays analyst Betty Jiang also reduced the price target for Viper Energy from $60 to $54 but kept an 'Overweight' rating. The firm believes the upstream sector's cash return model remains resilient despite market volatility and sees attractive investment opportunities in the US onshore [4]. Upcoming Financial Results - Viper Energy is scheduled to announce its Q4 2025 results on February 23 [5].

SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) is included among the 12 Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise. SM Energy (SM) Completes Merger with Civitas Resources SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, exploitation, development, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the United States. SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) announced on January 30 that it had closed its all-stock merger with Civitas Resources, creating a larger independent producer tha ...

Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE:PR) is included among the 12 Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise. Permian Resources (PR) - Among the Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE:PR) is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the development of crude oil and associated liquids-rich natural gas reserves in the United States. On January 27, Wells Fargo analyst Hanwen Chang slightly raised the firm’s price target on Permian Resources Corporati ...

Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE:OVV) is included among the 12 Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise. Ovintiv (OVV) Initiated with 'Equal Weight' Rating, $44 Price Target Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE:OVV), a leading North American exploration and production company focused on developing its high-quality, multi-basin portfolio. On February 3, Stephens initiated coverage of Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE:OVV) with an ‘Equal Weight’ rating and a price target of $44. The analyst believes that despite its ‘operational prowess’, the sto ...

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) is included among the 12 Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise. Chord Energy (CHRD) Price Target Lowered to $151 With its premier acreage position in the Williston Basin, Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) engages in the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas. On February 11, Piper Sandler reduced its price target on Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) from $160 to $151, but maintained its ‘Overweight’ rating. T ...

EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) is included among the 12 Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise. EOG Resources (EOG) 'Buy' Rating Maintained, $150 Price Target EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) is one of the largest crude oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States, with proved reserves in the US and Trinidad. On February 13, Siebert Williams Shank & Co reiterated its ‘Buy’ rating on EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) and assigned the stock a price target of $150, indica ...

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) disclosed on Tuesday that it embarked on a transformative five-year partnership with Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google Cloud. The deal aims to revolutionize consumer goods through advanced AI and data technologies. This collaboration intends to enhance Unilever’s brand portfolio, including well-known names like Dove and Vaseline, by leveraging Google Cloud’s AI capabilities to create a new model for consumer engagement. This strategic alliance will migrate Unilever’s data and c ...

This story was originally published on CFO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Economic growth will likely be soft during the first half of this year, held back by gloomy consumer sentiments and weak new orders for manufactured goods, the Conference Board said Thursday. The Leading Economic Index fell 0.2% in December for its fifth straight monthly decline despite strength in equity markets, a rise in building permits for private housing ...

Additionally, China’s 2028 action plan places significant emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI), which is expected to benefit the company. Against this backdrop, Alibaba recently unveiled the Qwen3.5 AI model, which offers enhanced capabilities, as it seeks to stay ahead amid intensifying competition in the Chinese AI market.Alibaba’s stock has been facing some positive macroeconomic developments. China has announced an investigation into competition among food delivery companies amid a price war. This w ...