ConocoPhillips Stock News

The jury is out as to whether September is truly a seasonally bearish period for stocks.

Weak demand from China is combining with an expected production increase at OPEC to drive oil prices lower today. When oil prices fall, oil stock prices follow them down.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ConocoPhillips today announced that its board of directors has elected Ms. Nelda J. Connors to serve as a board member.

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Marathon Oil shareholders on Thursday approved the U.S. oil producer's nearly $16 billion acquisition by ConocoPhillips , the company said.

HOUSTON , Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) ("Marathon Oil") announced today that it received the necessary stockholder approval for Marathon Oil's pending merger with ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP). Marathon Oil will file the vote results of the special stockholder meeting in a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

ConocoPhillips is a top pick in the energy sector, boasting strong production growth and a robust asset portfolio in key regions. The Marathon Oil acquisition is expected to boost cash flow, enhance asset base, and drive a 34% dividend increase and accelerated share buybacks. COP's strong balance sheet, low debt ratio, and disciplined capital allocation support continued dividend growth and pot...

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