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Goldman says buy these dividend-paying energy stocks with upside potential

Cnbc · · 561 words · By Michelle Fox
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“Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz was " completely open "”
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Multiple independent sources (CNBC, Al Jazeera, The Hindu, The Conversation) confirm that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the Strait of Hormuz was 'completely open' for commercial vessels during a ceasefire.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) is an Iranian statutory authority responsible for the authorisation and regulation of maritime transit after contacting the authority. It was founded on 5 May 2026…
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“President Donald Trump said the U.S. blockade was still active”
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Two independent web search results confirm that President Donald Trump clarified that the U.S. naval blockade would remain active despite Iran's announcement about the strait being open.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump assumed office as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. The president has the legal authority to nominate members of his cabinet to the United States Senate for con…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
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“Brent crude futures dropping more than 8%”
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The provided evidence contains general price charts and market data for Brent crude, but no specific data confirming a drop of 'more than 8%' on the specific Friday mentioned in the context of these events.
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web search NEUTRAL — Oilprice.com offers real-time oil prices for over 150 global crude blends and indexes, with live charts, comparisons, and smart analytical tools used worldwide.
https://oilprice.com/oil-price-charts/46
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web search NEUTRAL — Oil Price (Brent Crude and WTI) The price of oil is the most important value on international commodity markets since crude oil is the most important commodity.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/oil-price
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore real-time Brent Crude Oil futures price data and key metrics crucial for understanding and navigating the Brent Crude Oil Futures market.
https://www.investing.com/commodities/brent-oil
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“West Texas Intermediate futures sliding 10%”
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The evidence provides general information about WTI futures and benchmarks, but does not contain the specific price movement (10% slide) for the date in question.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Corpus Christi ( KOR-pəs KRIS-tee; Latin for 'Body of Christ') is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat and largest city of Nueces County in South Texas, with portions exten…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Odessa () is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Ector County in West Texas, with portions extending into Midland County. The population was 114,428 at the 2020 census, making …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa,_Texas
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Terrell is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Kaufman County. As of the 2020 census, its population was 17,465. Terrell is located about 32 miles (51 km) east of Dallas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrell,_Texas
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“Goldman analyst Neil Mehta said in a note Monday of his list of buy-rated energy stocks”
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The provided evidence for Goldman Sachs is general corporate information. There is no specific corroboration in the evidence provided that Neil Mehta released a note on a Monday with a list of buy-rated energy stocks, although Claim 5 suggests a related view.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Frederick Smith (born December 1, 1962) is an American businessman. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. Globally, Smith is among the ranking The W…
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“assuming Brent crude will normalize at $75 per barrel”
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A web search result from 'The WealthAdvisor' explicitly mentions a bullish long-term view of oil with a 'normalized $75/bbl Brent' supporting companies like ConocoPhillips and Halliburton, which aligns with the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2014 Brent London Borough Council election took place on 22 May 2014 to elect members of Brent London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Labour Party…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Brent London Borough Council election took place on 7 May 2026, as part of the 2026 United Kingdom local elections. All 57 seats on Brent London Borough Council were contested. The election t…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 Brent London Borough Council election took place on 3 May 2018 to elect members of Brent London Borough Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.
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“Global oil company ConocoPhillips , which has a dividend yield of 2.76%”
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Different sources provide different dividend yields for ConocoPhillips; one source states 3.42%, while the claim states 2.76%. Dividend yields fluctuate daily, but the evidence does not confirm 2.76%.
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web search NEUTRAL — ConocoPhillips (COP) stock has a 3.42% dividend yield, well below its 5-year average. As a result, its price target is at least 29% higher at $126.65 based on this yield.
https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/barchart…
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web search NEUTRAL — ConocoPhillips Company is an American multinational corporation engaged in hydrocarbon exploration and production. It is based in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ConocoPhillips
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web search NEUTRAL — COP Ex Dividend Date, Yield & Dividend History.ConocoPhillips has a 5-year dividend growth rate of +13.77%. Find a Stock Broker.
https://www.investing.com/equities/conoco-phillips-dividends
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“oil services provider Halliburton , which yields 1.78%”
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One source lists Halliburton's dividend yield as 1.7%, while the claim states 1.78%. While close, they are not identical, and another source mentions a yield > 2%.
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web search NEUTRAL — Halliburton pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Halliburton pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.
https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2026/04/24/head-to-head-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Quick Read. Pfizer (PFE) trades at $25.75 with a rare 6.66% dividend yield and 9x forward P/E, offering upside. Molina and Halliburton join Pfizer as defensive cash generators with structural edges th…
https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/05/15/michael-burrys-la…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dividends. Current Yield > 2%.But with most of the liability thus far being borne by BP (NYSE: BP), Halliburton is doing its best to put the episode behind it. To do so, Halliburton has a unique strat…
https://www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/03/29/has-hallib…
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“ConocoPhillips also remains on Goldman's Americas Conviction List”
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The evidence provides general information about ConocoPhillips but does not mention the 'Goldman Sachs Americas Conviction List'.
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web search NEUTRAL — 20 hours ago · ConocoPhillips (COP) is back in the headlines after Norway approved redevelopment plans for the Greater Ekofisk area and the company signed an offshore exploration MoU offshore Syria wi…
https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/energy/articles/assessing-…
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web search NEUTRAL — A leading global exploration and production company, ConocoPhillips is uniquely equipped to deliver reliable, responsibly produced oil and gas.
https://www.conocophillips.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — ConocoPhillips Company is an American multinational corporation engaged in hydrocarbon exploration and production. It is based in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ConocoPhillips
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“ConocoPhillips should deliver a 20% to 25% free-cash-flow per share compound annual growth rate through 2030”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support the specific prediction of a 20% to 25% free-cash-flow per share CAGR through 2030.
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“His $144 price target implies 18% upside from Thursday's close”
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“Permian Resources... The stock has a 3.13% dividend yield”
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“His $23 price target suggests the stock can rally 13% from Thursday's close”
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“Electricity and power generation company Vistra , which yields 0.55%”
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“The company's recent agreements with Meta Platforms to provide power to the tech giant”
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“Mehta's $212 price target suggests 28% upside from Thursday's close”
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“Golar LNG Limited , a floating liquified natural gas infrastructure company... The stock has a 1.88% dividend yield”
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“His $60 price target implies 13% upside ahead”
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