For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – December 30, 2024 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) , Chevron (CVX) and Kinder Morgan (KMI) .Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:3 High-Yield Energy Giants That Are Worth a Closer LookAs 2024 draws to a close, Wall ...

Chevron - Chevron has a strong balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2, providing flexibility to leverage during energy downturns [1] - The company offers an attractive 4.5% dividend yield, making it a compelling investment [1] - Chevron has a 37-year streak of annual dividend increases, showcasing its reliability [13] - As an integrated energy company, Chevron operates across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, which helps mitigate industry volatility [8] Enterprise Products Partners - Enterprise Products Partners had a solid year in 2024, with a 5% growth in distributable cash flow in Q3 and a 5% increase in distribution payments [14] - The company has several organic expansion projects expected to enter commercial service in 2025, driving cash flow growth [2] - The acquisition of Pinon Midstream for $950 million is expected to add $0.03 per unit in 2025, with further upside potential [3] - The company’s distribution yield is 6.8%, significantly higher than the S&P 500 average of 1.2% [9] Occidental Petroleum - Occidental Petroleum has sufficient cash to repay debt maturing in 2025 and aims to further reduce debt even in a low-oil price environment [5] - The company has already achieved 90% of its $4.5 billion debt reduction target within three months of the CrownRock acquisition, driven by strong Q3 cash flow [16] - CrownRock’s assets in the Permian Basin are contributing to Occidental’s production and cash flows [11] - Occidental’s low-carbon ventures and OxyChem businesses are additional growth catalysts [11] Energy Sector Overview - Energy stocks in the S&P 500 underperformed in 2025, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund up only 1%, compared to the S&P 500’s 25% rally [6] - Occidental Petroleum was one of the largest underperformers in 2024, losing 19% of its value, partly due to debt from the CrownRock acquisition [10] - Chevron, Enterprise Products Partners, and Occidental Petroleum are expected to deliver strong performances in 2025 [12]

This past year has been a relatively quiet one for the oil market. After a brief bounce, crude prices are on track to end 2024 in the low $70s -- right around where they began the year. There haven't been any major supply disruptions, and demand has remained resilient. It's anyone's guess what oil prices will do in 2025. I've seen predictions that crude will remain around its current level next year, while other prognosticators believe it could collapse to $50 a barrel. Given that oil prices are tough to pr ...

Chevron Corporation (CVX) , through its Angola’s subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (“CABGOC”), has reached a milestone in the development of the country’s energy infrastructure with the successful first gas production from the Sanha Lean Gas Connection project. This achievement is critical to Chevron’s broader strategy to enhance Angola’s energy security, diversify economy and boost its standing as a key player in the global natural gas market. The Sanha Lean Gas Connection is designed to provide a reliab ...

Chevron Corporation (CVX) and Woodside Energy have agreed on an asset swap deal to restructure their portfolios and focus on their core projects in Australia. This strategic swap should support both companies to fulfill their long-term goals, focus on efficiency and enhance sustainability.Per the proposed transaction, Woodside will acquire Chevron’s 16.67% interests in the North West Shelf (NWS) Project, the NWS Oil Project and a 20% stake in the Angel Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) initiative. In exchang ...

A financial researcher and avid investor with a keen eye for innovation and disruption, as well as growth buy-outs and value stocks. Keeping an eye on the pace of high tech and early growth companies, I write about current events and the biggest news surrounding the industry, and strive to provide readers with ample research and investment opportunities.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of CVX either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this ...

Chevron (CVX) closed at $142.97 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.08% move from the prior day. The stock lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.73%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.16%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.98%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the oil company had lost 12.02% over the past month. This has lagged the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 9.2% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.34% in that time.The investment community will be closely monitoring the per ...

Chevron Corporation (CVX) , one of the largest publicly traded oil and gas companies in the world, recently entered into a landmark 20-year agreement with Energy Transfer (ET) , securing a significant supply of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) from the latter’s Lake Charles terminal in Louisiana. This deal marks a critical moment in the U.S. energy sector and sets the stage for a deeper integration of U.S. LNG in global markets. As global demand for clean and reliable energy sources grows, this agreement highl ...

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Energy Transfer (ET 3.23%) has long sought to convert its existing Lake Charles LNG import and regasification facility to a liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminal. It started working on that project about a decade ago. It has encountered several obstacles along the way, including turbulent market conditions and regulatory issues. However, after many delays, the master limited partnership (MLP) is getting closer to making a positive Final Investment Decision on that project. It recently took another cru ...