ConocoPhillips Stock News

ConocoPhillips is a solid energy sector stock, but current market conditions and its recent performance make it less attractive for immediate investment. COP's profitability remains strong, but its valuation and price action suggest a tactical, not buy-and-hold approach until a better part of the market cycle arrives. The company's dividend strategy is solid, but I prefer more direct payouts ov...

Last year was a relatively calm period for the oil market. Demand was healthy while OPEC kept a tight lid on its supplies, which supported prices.

Global warming isn't just a "woke" issue; it has real financial implications for energy investments. DOGE has lofty and worthy goals, but the reality is that Congress controls the purse strings. Delayed Onset Tariff Syndrome (DOTS) will impact global trade and investment strategies. Exactly how remains in question.

Oil prices have bounced around quite a bit over the past year. WTI, the primary U.S. benchmark price, has topped $80 a barrel several times, including earlier this month.

Malaysia's Petronas on Thursday said it has officially transferred its contractual right for a cluster of oil and gas fields in the country to a unit of US-based firm ConocoPhillips.

ConocoPhillips (COP 0.57%) has grown into one of the world's largest oil and gas producers over the years. The oil company's public history dates back to 1998, when the Continental Oil Company separated from DuPont.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially the high-yield variety, because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential.

The S&P 500 is just a few percentage points off a record high, sports a relatively expensive valuation, and is coming off back-to-back years of massive gains. But many energy stocks have inexpensive valuations and high yields, making them good buys for value and passive-income investors.