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Energy was the top performing sector in March and the run is far from over. From an allocation perspective, energy stocks are under-owned and could gain further ground as flows to the sector increase.There are several reasons to own energy stocks. First, demand has surprised to the upside, surpassing consensus expectations. Even the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects global oil demand to increase by 1.4 million barrels per day in 2024 and 2025.Secondly, geopolitical tensions have flared up ...

Subscribers to Schaeffer's Weekend Trader options recommendation service received this COP commentary on Sunday night, along with a detailed options trade recommendation -- including complete entry and exit parameters. Learn more about why Weekend Trader is one of our most popular options trading services.Oil and gas stock ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) just broke out above its October highs, putting it at a fresh 52-week peak. This high also comes amid low volatility, per its Schaeffer’s Volatility Index (SVI) ...

ConocoPhillips is a balanced exploration and production company with plenty of upside potential.There are many different ways of approaching an investment in oil and gas. But one of the simplest is to target a company in the upstream oil and gas sector, whether that's an exploration and production (E&P) company, oil-field services and equipment provider, or integrated major.At a market cap just shy of $150 billion, ConocoPhillips (COP 0.09%) is the most valuable U.S.-based independent E&P. It's worth more t ...

In the latest market close, ConocoPhillips (COP) reached $130.67, with a +1.55% movement compared to the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.72%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.95%.Heading into today, shares of the energy company had gained 15.26% over the past month, outpacing the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 6.92% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.16% in that time.Investors will be eagerly watching for the p ...

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? ConocoPhillips (COP) , which belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States industry, could be a great candidate to consider.This energy company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 10.63%.For the last reported quarter ...

Last month, the energy sector saw notable gains thanks to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Russia. Among the beneficiaries is Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), a favorite stock of renowned investor Warren Buffett, which is poised for a significant increase in value as it nears a Golden Cross formation.Recent strong performance on price charts, coupled with Buffett’s renewed investments and further acquisitions, all point towards a promising outlook for OXY stock and its potential futu ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) will host a conference call webcast on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss first-quarter 2024 financial and operating results. The company’s financial and operating results will be released before the market opens on May 2.To access the webcast, visit ConocoPhillips’ Investor Relations site, www.conocophillips.com/investor, and click on the "Register" link in the Investor Presentations section. You should register at least 15 minu ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) will host a conference call webcast on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss first-quarter 2024 financial and operating results. The company’s financial and operating results will be released before the market opens on May 2. To access the webcast, visit ConocoPhillips’ Investor Relations site, www.conocophillips.com/investor, and click on the "Register" link in the Investor Presentations section. You should register at least 15 min ...

The current high oil price, stemming from the International Energy Agency's upward adjustment of its oil demand forecasts for this year and an unexpected decline in U.S. inventories, is prompting increased exploration and production activities. Consequently, companies in the upstream sector are expected to expand their operations in profitable shale resources, resulting in a rise in the number of drilling rigs. This uptick in drilling activity is forecast to enhance production, offering benefits for busines ...