CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 31: In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY), a major American oil and gas exploration and production company, in front of a screen showing the company's emblem on July 31, 2025 in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)Getty Images Occidental Petroleum stock (NYSE: OXY) has faced challenges this year. The stock has declined by 9%, while the S&P 500 rose by 18%. This stark diff ...