oil prices

The oil market is entering a difficult environment, with President Donald Trump demanding that OPEC and major oil-producing nations increase supply, according to S&P Global Platts writer Herman Wang. This comes just weeks ahead of a new round of sanctions against Iran that lower the global...

What impact will higher than previously expected oil prices have on the North American oil field services sector? Investors can expect continued revenue growth for companies over time as oil prices should sustain levels north of $70 per barrel, according to Bernstein.  The Analyst Bernstein...

Oil prices traded lower Tuesday morning and saw heavy selling pressure last week. With the price of WTI hovering around the $67 mark, the upside case for $100 a barrel still can't be ruled out, according to Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets. What Happened...

The overall sentiment within the Exploration & Production sector has changed for the better as a 50-percent spike in oil prices since last June has been matched with flat performance for the E&P group, according to Seaport Global. The Analyst Seaport Global's Mike Kelly and team made...

Improving oil prices mean a "major change" to the investment profile of Brazil-based Petroleo Brasil/ADR (NYSE: PBR), according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The Analyst BofA's Frank McGaan upgraded Petrobras rating from Neutral to Buy with a price target lifted from $26 to...

Rising oil prices coupled with a "more positive" view of the domestic energy market bode well for Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL), according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch.  The Analyst BofA's Timna Tanners upgraded Halliburton's stock rating from Neutral to Buy with a...

The oil and gas sector is in the midst of a large expansion of pipeline projects and BP plc (ADR) (NYSE: BP) looks like a standout after underperforming the European market and oil sector over the past year, according to Goldman Sachs. The Analyst Goldman Sachs' Michele Della Vigna upgraded...

Investors who want exposure to high-yielding stocks should consider Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) and avoid Macy's Inc (NYSE: M), according to a notable wealth manager. The Expert Chantico Global CEO Gina Sanchez.  The Thesis Exxon Mobil's stock offers investors a 3.8-percent...

Exploration and production companies are likely to update investors in their first-quarter reports on budgets and returning cash to shareholders, according to Morgan Stanley.  The Analyst Morgan Stanley's Evan Calio.  The Thesis The upcoming earnings season will likely show E&...