Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is one of the best dividend stocks to buy. On August 20, Melius Research assigned a Buy rating on FANG, along with a price target of $213. Diamondback is one of the major Permian Basin pure-play companies, where it directs its streamlined operations toward Wolfcamp, Spraberry, and Bone Spring formations. Melius Initiates Coverage on Diamondback Energy (FANG), Assigns Buy Rating Photo by Adam Nowakowski on Unsplash Melius observed that the company scaled up through ...

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Oil notched its biggest weekly gain in more than three months as mounting pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine muddies the outlook for exports from the OPEC+ member, with algorithmic traders adding momentum to the rally. Global benchmark Brent advanced to settle above $70 a barrel for the first time since late July, and was up roughly 5.2% this week, while West Texas Intermediate closed near $66. Most Read from Bloomberg The commodity followed broader markets higher on Friday amid stronger-than- ...

Pakistan has taken another step in diversifying its crude oil supplies with a second purchase of U.S. crude, breaking from its traditional reliance on Middle Eastern imports. Cnergyico, the country’s largest refiner, has ordered 1 million barrels of U.S. West Texas Light (WTL) crude for November delivery through trading house Vitol, Vice Chairman Usama Qureshi confirmed. The deal, priced against Dubai benchmarks, follows Pakistan’s debut purchase of U.S. crude in August, when a test cargo of WTL was booke ...

November WTI crude oil (CLX25) on Friday closed up +0.74 (+1.14%), and November RBOB gasoline (RBX25) closed up +0.0341 (+1.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday, with crude posting a 1.75-month high.  Concerns over crude supplies from Russia are boosting oil prices as President Trump presses countries to stop buying Russian crude in an attempt to push Russia to end its war in Ukraine.  Friday's weaker dollar was also bullish for crude prices, along with the better-than-expected US ...

The current situation, combined with increased geopolitical risks and strong global demand, suggests a potential shift towards a bullish environment. Even OPEC+'s theoretical production and export increases may not be enough to mitigate this shift, or in some cases, may not be sufficient at all. This potential for a bullish market should prompt all market participants to adopt preparedness and strategic planning.While most energy analysts are still obsessed with OPEC, US shale, or Israel’s operations in Gaz ...

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By Scott DiSavino (Reuters) -U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a fourth week in a row for the first time since February, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by seven to 549 in the week to September 26, its highest since June. Despite this week's rig increase, Baker Hughes said the total count was still down 38 rigs, or 6% below this time last year. Baker Hughes ...

We have been following Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN ) for a long time. It's an affair that's run hot and cold over the years, but back in early August it heated up again after its Q2He is the leader of the investing group The Daily Drilling Report where he provides investment analysis for the oil and gas industry. Features of the group include: a model portfolio that covers all segments of upstream oilfield activity with weekly updates, ideas for both U.S and international energy companies, coverage ...

The share price of Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:EPM) fell by 9.69% between September 18 and September 25, 2025, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Lost the Most This Week. Evolution Petroleum (EPM): Among the Energy Stocks that Fell This Week Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:EPM) is an independent energy company that engages in the ownership of and investment in onshore oil and natural gas properties in the United States. Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:E ...