Shell
Shell's (NYSE: SHEL) ongoing legal challenge in South Africa against a landmark court ruling has cast a long shadow over the nation's aspirations for offshore oil and gas exploration. As of late October 2025, the energy giant, alongside the South African Minister of Mineral and Petroleum
Tourmaline Oil
Calgary, AB – October 22, 2025 – Tourmaline Oil Corp. (OTCMKTS:TRMLF), a prominent player in the Canadian oil and gas sector, has seen its stock rating lowered by Zacks Research, shifting from a "hold" to a "strong sell." This significant downgrade, effective on or around October 22,
Matador Resources
Dallas, TX – October 22, 2025 – Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) has reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing a robust operational performance with record oil and natural gas production that exceeded guidance. The independent energy producer also demonstrated strong financial health through significant debt reduction and an increased dividend. However, the
Oil and Gas
The U.S. upstream oil and gas sector witnessed a significant and concerning downturn in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity during the third quarter of 2025. Deal values plummeted to a mere $9.7 billion, marking the third consecutive quarterly decline and extending a trend that saw a
Canadian E&P
The global energy landscape in late 2025 presents a challenging picture for oil and gas producers. Soft oil prices, with Brent crude around $61 USD/bbl and WTI near $55 USD/bbl, are coupled with a persistent global oversupply, projected to reach 4 million barrels per day (bpd) through 2026.
Oil and Gas
The third quarter of 2025 has presented a complex yet largely optimistic picture for the energy sector, with oilfield services giant Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) reporting exceptionally strong adjusted earnings that have sent its stock soaring. Meanwhile, integrated energy behemoths Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) are gearing up
Zenith Energy
London, UK – October 17, 2025 – Zenith Energy Ltd. (LSE: ZEN; Euronext Growth Oslo: ZENA.OL), an independent energy company, finds itself under intense market scrutiny today, exhibiting characteristics of a bottom performer as a palpable sense of "Market Fear" engulfs its shares. The company's stock has
PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation
As the financial markets look towards 2025, a critical question emerges for investors eyeing the energy sector: Can PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation (NASDAQ: PNRG) leverage a potential bull market in crude oil and natural gas to deliver significant outperformance? The independent oil and natural gas company, with its diversified asset base
Genesis Energy LP
Houston, TX – October 17, 2025 – Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE: GEL), a diversified midstream energy Master Limited Partnership (MLP), is emerging as a top recommendation in the oil and natural gas midstream sector. The company's strategic operational advancements, particularly the successful commissioning of its Shenandoah and Salamanca deepwater
Exxon Mobil
Houston, TX – October 17, 2025 – In a financial landscape marked by diverging commodity price trends, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) finds itself in a nuanced position, demonstrating resilience amidst a downturn in crude oil prices while benefiting from a volatile yet recently strengthened natural gas market. Despite concerns over a
Africa
Africa's economic landscape, from late 2024 through mid-2025, has been a testament to both remarkable resilience and persistent vulnerability. Despite a projected growth trajectory, the continent continues to grapple with a formidable array of global headwinds, most notably the erratic fluctuations in commodity prices. These price swings, impacting
Whitecap Resources
Calgary, AB – In a strategic move poised to significantly reshape the Canadian energy sector, Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX: WCP) has dramatically accelerated its production growth and expanded its portfolio through a series of calculated maneuvers, most notably the transformative acquisition of Veren Inc. This aggressive expansion, culminating in a substantial