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Aug 20, 2023

Unlocking Market Momentum: $XOM, $BHP, $PXD, $HES, $FANG - Exploring the Shale Oil Group's +9.12% Gain! ๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿ“‰

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Exploring Shale Oil's Surging Momentum: A Close Look at Recent Market Shifts

๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Theme Description

The shale oil sector has set the financial world abuzz with its remarkable gains, boasting a substantial +9.12% surge in the last month. This dynamic group encompasses an array of companies, including giants like $XOM and $BHP, along with agile players such as $PXD and $FANG. These firms are engaged in various facets of oil production, with a particular focus on extracting high-quality shale oil. While pricier to retrieve than conventional crude, the superior quality of this oil has kept it in high demand. From Marathon Oil to Diamondback Energy, these companies are integral players in the energy industry, where market movements are heavily influenced by economic factors, geopolitical tensions, and shifting political landscapes. Moreover, the sector's future could see fluctuations under environmentally-conscious administrations and Middle East tensions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Stock Fear & Greed Index

Today's outlook for the shale oil stocks is bolstered by the Momentum Indicator, offering a positive perspective. Tickeron's predictions lend credence to an anticipated increase of over 4.00% within the upcoming month, boasting an 80% likelihood. The past month's trading also witnessed a promising ratio of advancing to declining volumes, indicating a favorable market sentiment.

๐Ÿ“Š Market Cap

The shale oil theme showcases an average market capitalization of 60.4B, with valuations across tickers spanning from 20.4M to a towering 440.5B. A juggernaut like Exxon Mobil Corp ($XOM) commands the highest valuation, while the smaller-scaled HPR stands at the lower end of the spectrum.

๐Ÿ“‰ High and Low Price Notable News

Price fluctuations have been the talk of the town for the shale oil group. An average weekly price growth of -0.31% paints an interesting picture. Over the last month, the sector saw a substantial 9.12% price hike, while the quarter reported a 9.95% growth. Despite this upward trajectory, certain stocks experienced contrasting trends. While MTDR enjoyed a 4.03% price growth, BHP faced a notable fall of -5.36%.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Volume

The sector's resilience and activity shine through its average weekly volume growth of 4.68%. Monthly and quarterly volume growth, however, witnessed marginal declines of -5.42% and -40.69% respectively, indicating a sustained market engagement.

๐Ÿ“Š Fundamental Analysis Ratings

Assessing fundamental factors reveals a mixed bag of ratings across key aspects. Valuation and P/E Growth Ratings fall within the mid-range, while Price Growth, SMR, and Profit Risk Ratings range from moderate to weaker scores. Seasonality, which stands at -20, suggests a somewhat unfavorable historical pattern.

Valuation Rating:ย 54

P/E Growth Rating:ย 53

Price Growth Rating:ย 29

SMR Rating:ย 35

Profit Risk Rating:ย 47

Seasonality Score:ย -20ย (-100 ... +100)

๐Ÿš€ Notable Ticker Insights

1. $MRO - Marathon Oil Corporationย - Marathon Oil is enjoying a robust +2.95% uptrend, maintaining this growth for three consecutive days since August 18, 2023. Such a consistent positive movement tends to indicate an upward trajectory. Historical data underscores this pattern, with the price rising further within the next month in 246 out of 308 similar instances. The odds of continued upward movement stand at an encouraging 80%.

2. $XOM - Exxon Mobil Corporationย -ย Exxon Mobil is riding a +3.48% uptrend, propelled by a three-day consecutive rise from August 18, 2023. This trend is often seen as a bullish sign, reflecting positive market sentiment. Historical analysis reveals that in 221 out of 331 comparable cases, the price continued to rise within the following month. This trend suggests a 67% likelihood of sustained upward movement.

3. $EOG - EOG Resources, Inc.ย - EOG Resources is on the rise as its 50-day Moving Average surpasses the 200-day moving average, indicating a potential long-term bullish signal. With a current price of $130.61, EOG is trading between resistance and support lines, signaling a promising upward trend.

4. $CPE - Callon Petroleum Companyย -ย Callon Petroleum ($CPE) is riding the wave of positive momentum, with its Momentum Indicator crossing above the 0 level on August 17, 2023. This shift indicates a potential upward movement. Analysis of similar instances showcases that in 79 out of 89 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of further upward movement are at an impressive 89%.

5. $VTLE - Vital Energy Inc.ย - Vertex Energy ($VTLE) is showcasing a remarkable +4.99% uptrend, maintaining this trajectory for three consecutive days since August 18, 2023. This pattern often indicates a bullish outlook. Historical data underscores this trend, with prices rising further within the next month in 230 out of 272 comparable cases, reflecting an 85% likelihood of sustained upward movement.

As the shale oil sector continues to captivate investors with its significant gains, these notable stocks showcase the market's resilience and potential for growth. The interplay between geopolitical factors, economic trends, and shifting political dynamics will remain pivotal in shaping the sector's trajectory. Stay tuned for further insights into these intriguing market dynamics.

Tickers of this group:

Related Ticker: MUR, HES, MRO, XOM, PXD, EOG, APA, BHP, CPE, ERF, CHRD, MTDR, FANG, VTLE

Momentum Indicator for MUR turns positive, indicating new upward trend

MUR saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on October 24, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 85 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 85 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 59 cases where MUR's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The 50-day moving average for MUR moved above the 200-day moving average on September 26, 2025. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MUR advanced for three days, in of 322 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

MUR may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 278 cases where MUR Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for MUR moved out of overbought territory on October 07, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 43 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 43 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for MUR turned negative on October 10, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 45 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where MUR declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.794) is normal, around the industry mean (11.301). P/E Ratio (14.836) is within average values for comparable stocks, (23.055). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (4.159). Dividend Yield (0.044) settles around the average of (0.071) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.524) is also within normal values, averaging (142.749).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. MURโ€™s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 73, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE:CNQ), EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG), Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG), Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE:OXY), EQT Corp (NYSE:EQT), Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE), Devon Energy Corp (NYSE:DVN), ANTERO RESOURCES Corp (NYSE:AR), Range Resources Corp (NYSE:RRC).

Industry description

The oil and gas production segment includes companies that specialize in exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas. These companies are focused on upstream operations. Companies typically identify deposits, drill wells, and extract raw materials from underground. The industry also includes related services like rig operations, feasibility studies, machinery rentals etc. Several operators in this industry work with various types of contractors such as engineering procurement and construction contractors, as well as with joint-venture partners and oil field service companies. Oil and gas often involves large fixed costs of production; so, declining crude oil prices, for example, is a potential negative for this industry. Conoco Phillips, EOG Resources, Inc. and Pioneer Natural Resources Company are some examples of companies operating in this space.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Oil & Gas Production Industry is 3.59B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 3.28K to 109.94B. COP holds the highest valuation in this group at 109.94B. The lowest valued company is PSTRQ at 3.28K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Oil & Gas Production Industry was 2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 1%, and the average quarterly price growth was 35%. PCQRF experienced the highest price growth at 62%, while MSCH experienced the biggest fall at -81%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Oil & Gas Production Industry was -11%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -15% and the average quarterly volume growth was 5%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 49
P/E Growth Rating: 55
Price Growth Rating: 57
SMR Rating: 100
Profit Risk Rating: 73
Seasonality Score: 1 (-100 ... +100)
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