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Oil: Why M&A consolidation is emerging as a trend
Mega-merger moves are shaking up the oil sector. Hess (HES) shareholders have given the green light to the company's whopping $53 billion acquisition by Chevron (CVX). Meanwhile, ConocoPhillips (COP) is gearing up to acquire Marathon Oil (MRO) in a massive $17.1 billion all-stock transaction. Joining Market Domination to discuss the outlook for the oil sector amid this consolidation wave are Alpine Saxon Woods Founding Partner Sarah Hunt and CFRA Research Energy Equity Analyst Stewart Glickman. Hunt highlights the entire industry "is under a lot of pressure" as it pivots toward alternative energy sources. "I think this is all about consolidating into a smaller number of players, in a very mature industry, that is looked at as something that is not going to last forever," Hunt tells Yahoo Finance. Glickman, however, doesn't see the Conoco deal as "transformative," suggesting the company is on the defensive. With the Permian Basin posing headwinds for oil output, Glickman argues that by acquiring Marathon, Conoco is decreasing its Permian exposure — ultimately benefiting the company. He adds, "If you're going to grow at all, you're better off growing by acquisition than you are by throwing a lot of money into new cap-ex." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This post was written by Angel Smith
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Hess shareholders approve Chevron deal, Exxon dispute lingers
Hess (HES) shareholders have approved the company's $53 billion merger with Chevron (CVX). But one issue still needs to be resolved. ExxonMobil (XOM) is claiming a right of first refusal over assets in Guyana, which it shares ownership of with Hess and China's CNOOC. Yahoo Finance's Alexis Keenan breaks down the fight and what to watch from ExxonMobil's shareholder meeting later Wednesday. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Catalysts. Be sure to check out what ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods told Yahoo Finance about the Guyana assets here. This post was written by Stephanie Mikulich.
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
** Prolific oil and gas developer Double Eagle is exploring a sale of its latest Permian Basin-based producer in a deal that could be worth more than $6.5 billion, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter. ** The owner of Britain's Royal Mail has agreed to a 3.57 billion pound ($4.55 billion) takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, in a take-private deal of one of the world's oldest postal firms.
