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Suncor's Guilty Plea in 2019 Incident: Fines to be Imposed

SU pleads guilty to safety breach after a 2019 incident on Terra Nova vessel, resulting in fines and a mandated review of its safety protocols.

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Should You Buy Ovintiv Stock Amid Attractive Valuation or Hold?

OVV offers strong production growth and cash flow, yet potential investors should be cautious of its debt and sensitivity to market changes.

SUPositive Net Change CVEPositive Net Change OVVPositive Net Change PRPositive Net Change

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Chevron-Hess Merger Advances, FTC Blocks John Hess' Board Role

CVX's merger with Hess clears FTC review but John Hess steps into an advisory role after the FTC blocks his board appointment over OPEC-related concerns.

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Jeremy Mullin

Bear of the Day: Valero Energy (VLO)

Lower energy prices and shrinking margins may spell trouble for this refining giant, prompting investors to tread carefully.

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Williams Stock Hits 52-Week High: Is the Bull Run Over?

WMB's elevated valuation suggests that the market may have already priced in much of the stock's potential growth.

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Petrofac Plans to Undergo Financial Restructuring to Boost Liquidity

POFCY's financial restructuring plan to convert a significant portion of its debt into equity is a significant step toward strengthening the company's balance sheet.

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ConocoPhillips Secures Court Approval to Seize PDVSA Payments

A Trinidad court backs COP's claim to seize PDVSA payments, as the U.S. energy giant seeks to recover funds following Venezuela's expropriation of its assets.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Natural Gas Climbs for 5th Week: How to Play the Commodity?

Investors would be wise to focus on resilient stocks such as AR and CTRA. Meanwhile, it may be prudent to avoid more speculative options like CRK.

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Is DLTNX a Strong Bond Fund Right Now?

MF Bond Report for DLTNX

DLTNXPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Is BHYAX a Strong Bond Fund Right Now?

MF Bond Report for BHYAX

BHYAXPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Is ACTHX a Strong Bond Fund Right Now?

MF Bond Report for ACTHX

ACTHXPositive Net Change

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Petrobras to Expand in Africa to Tap Global Energy Resources

PBR to explore Africa's potential oil blocks while maintaining its focus on Brazil.

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Suncor Energy's Shares Up 15% Year to Date: Time to Buy or Hold?

SU's shares are up 15% year to date, reflecting strong performance. High debt levels, stretched valuation and ESG concerns could make investors hesitate.

SUPositive Net Change CVEPositive Net Change

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ExxonMobil Secures 20-Year Access to Guangdong Energy's LNG Terminal

The agreement with Guangdong Energy Group in China should allow XOM to use the terminal to handle 1.8 million tons of LNG per year.

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EQT to Reverse Gas Curtailments Amid Rising Demand and Prices

EQT plans to ease its production cuts in October, with further increases in November.

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Halliburton Launches Fully Automated Hydraulic Fracturing Service

HAL's Octiv Auto Frac service enables the implementation of fracture design without any human intervention, improving efficiency and safety in frac operations.

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Eni Nears KKR Deal as Investors Eye Second Biofuel Stake Sale

As E finalizes a stake sale to KKR for its biofuel arm Enilive, new investors, including Stonepeak, are exploring opportunities to acquire a second stake in the growing unit.

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Petrobras to Reopen Roncador Well to Boost Natural Gas Supply

PBR plans to reopen an oil well in the Roncador field to boost the natural gas supply in Brazil, aiming to produce 1.7 million cubic meters per day.

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Tracey Ryniec

Bear of the Day: Civitas Resources (CIVI)

Are the oil producers value traps?

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Vertex Energy Initiates Bankruptcy Proceedings, Shares Plunge

VTNR enters a Restructuring Support Agreement, supported by $80M Debtor-in-Possession financing, to continue day-to-day operations.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

OPEC's Forecast of Peak Oil Demand: A Long Horizon Ahead

Considering OPEC's optimistic oil demand growth forecast, we recommend buying stocks like CLB, FTI and TUWOY.

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Shell Outbids Competitors to Secure Trinidad Shallow Water Block

SHEL's victory to secure a key shallow water block in Trinidad and Tobago is significant for increasing gas supply to its majority-owned Atlantic LNG project.

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Repsol to Expand Ownership in Mexico's Block 29, Buy PTTEP's Stake

REPYY currently holds a 30% operating interest and serves as the operator of Block 29. The company is expected to increase its stake to 46.67%.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Oil & Gas Roundup: CVX's LNG Stance, EQNR's Project Cancellation & More

CVX, EQNR, SLB, FTI and CHK emerge as the energy headline makers during the week.

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BP Eyes Growth in India, Holds Board Meeting to Explore Options

BP seeks to expand its footprint in India, focusing on its partnership with Reliance and leveraging its expertise to support the country's energy transition and sustainability goals.

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