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In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe share two smaller oil stocks that investors should consider before buying Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY): Unit (OTC: UNTC) and

You might have noticed that Warren Buffett isn't buying many stocks these days. In 2023, the legendary investor was a net seller of stocks. Meanwhile, the cash position for Berkshire Hathaway has

Investing basics tell us to "buy low" and invest in a stock when there looks to be significant upside potential. That can often be after a company gets put through the wringer and the stock declines

Last week was a big one for Coupang (NYSE: CPNG). The Korea-based e-commerce platform reported its full-year earnings and saw its stock pop more than 10% after putting up strong growth and

Crude oil prices have quietly had a strong start to the year. WTI, the primary U.S. oil price benchmark, is up more than 10% to around $80 a barrel. That's oil's best level since November and well

Although equities have performed pretty well in the past three years, many somewhat speculative and unprofitable stocks have struggled as investors have turned their attention away from such

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) recently revealed plans to build its first solar-to-hydrogen production facility in California. The project would turn non-potable water from its existing operations into an

Dividend stocks can be magnificent investments. Not only do they provide passive income, but they can also produce above-average total returns as they grow their earnings and shareholder payouts.

If you own a stake in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), then you probably already know Warren Buffett's also a fan. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) owns nearly 244 million shares of

My top financial goal is to eventually become financially independent. The foundation of my strategy is to make investments that produce an increasing stream of passive income. I make a few new

Time flies on the stock market. It now seems so long ago that people rushed to invest in cannabis stocks following positive regulatory developments, especially in Canada. Unfortunately, the industry

Stocks that yield 4% or higher are particularly attractive, with the 10-year Treasury rate at 4.3% and the S&P 500 yielding just 1.5%.

A company's yield is nowhere near as safe as a return

The "Magnificent Seven," a group of market-leading tech companies, is so named for several reasons. Here are three: First, they've all delivered outsized returns over the past decade or so. Second

Retired investors are often looking to use dividends so they can live off of their nest egg, avoiding the need to dip into it. That is why passive income streams are so desirable. The key is to find

Last October, Chevron (NYSE: CVX) made a bold move to counter a similar one by rival ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM). It agreed to acquire Hess (NYSE: HES) in a $60 billion megadeal shortly after Exxon

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ONEOK (NYSE: OKE)Q4 2023 Earnings CallFeb 27, 2024, 11:00 a.m. ET

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The U.S. stock market currently stands on shaky ground. The stark difference between high borrowing costs and the rise of powerful growth trends like artificial intelligence (AI) and weight-loss

There are a lot of ways to invest in the energy sector, but one of the most attractive companies might be Chevron (NYSE: CVX). While this industry giant won't appeal to all investors, it offers a

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) stock has been stuck going sideways for months. One year ago, shares traded for roughly the same price they trade at today.

In 2024, Occidental stock could finally

Some investors just want everything -- and they can have it if they buy Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI). That's only sort of a joke. The real story here is that this highly

After an incredibly difficult period during the pandemic, plus tragically losing its founder and CEO, the late Wayne Kent Taylor, Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH) stock is back. Total return (stock

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) is reportedly exploring a sale of its stake in Western Midstream Partners (NYSE: WES). The oil giant owns nearly half of the master limited partnership (MLP). A sale

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Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG)Q4 2023 Earnings CallFeb 21, 2024, 9:00 a.m. ET

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Warren Buffett continues to keep most of his powder dry. In the fourth quarter of 2023, he only bought three stocks, all of which were additions to existing Berkshire Hathaway positions.

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The energy sector is notoriously volatile, with oil and natural gas often experiencing swift and dramatic price changes. However, energy is incredibly important to the world economy and should