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Why No Amount of Litigation Can Upend Exxon

By Keith Fitz-Gerald, Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report • @kfgtotalwealth - June 6, 2016

With activists and lawyers taking Exxon Mobile to court for billions of dollars, XOM shareholders are wondering if they should bail. After all, Exxon stock is down 15% from its peak.

But jumping ship now would be a huge mistake - there's an investment opportunity here that could return triple digits...

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Why No Amount of Litigation Can Upend Exxon

By Keith Fitz-Gerald, Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report • @kfgtotalwealth - June 6, 2016

With activists and lawyers taking Exxon Mobile to court for billions of dollars, XOM shareholders are wondering if they should bail. After all, Exxon stock is down 15% from its peak.

But jumping ship now would be a huge mistake - there's an investment opportunity here that could return triple digits...

Two Bright Spots for Exxon Stock After Q4 Earnings

By Alex McGuire, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @AlexMcGuire92 - February 1, 2016

The Exxon Mobil Corp. earnings report comes out tomorrow.

Analysts expect Exxon stock to fall after the oil titan reports what could be its worst earnings report since 2009.

But there are two reasons to hold onto shares of the world's largest oil firm despite initial volatility after the report...

Don't Sell Exxon Stock in 2016 for This One Reason

By Alex McGuire, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @AlexMcGuire92 - January 28, 2016

Exxon Mobil Corp. will report its fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday, Feb. 2.

Investors want to know how Exxon stock will react to what's likely to be its worst earnings report of the decade.

There's one reason to keep shares in your portfolio, though, despite the bleak earnings predictions...

Hold Exxon Mobil Stock in 2016 for This One Reason

By Alex McGuire, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @AlexMcGuire92 - January 14, 2016

Although Exxon Mobil stock is the most actively traded oil stock, it isn't a strong pick for everyone.

That's because the firm has been hurt by low oil prices just like every other oil company.

But there's one attractive quality that makes it worth holding if you're this kind of investor...

Exxon Mobil Stock Price Tries to Shake Off Low Oil and Climate Change News (NYSE: XOM)

By Cameron Saucier, Associate Editor, Money Morning - November 6, 2015

Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) is being probed by the New York attorney general for allegedly shielding the risks of climate change from its investors. The Exxon Mobil stock price is down 1.53% today to $83.49.

Over the past decade, Exxon has published research consistent with mainstream beliefs about climate change. Yet, investigators believe there might be inconsistency between Exxon's research and its statements to investors.

Now investors need to know if the Exxon stock price can shake off this latest hit and continue to rebound into 2016 ...

Exxon Stock Price Up After Today's Torrance Refinery News (NYSE: XOM)

By Alex McGuire, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @AlexMcGuire92 - September 24, 2015

The Exxon stock price moved slightly higher today after the company decided to delay repairs of its main west coast refinery.

The plant provides one-fifth of southern California's gasoline but has operated at less than 20% capacity since the explosion.

Here's how that will affect XOM stock down the road...

2015 Top Stock Picks: ALJ Up 12.8% Amid Sell-Off

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - August 7, 2015

The Dow Jones Industrial Average this week fell 1.5%, and with this slight dip in the broader markets, our 2015 top stock picks also took a hit.

But one company had a great week. Alon USA Energy Inc. (NYSE: ALJ) stock was up 12.8% amid this broader market sell-off.

What's behind this surge in the ALJ stock price? Here's our look...

How to Play XOM Stock After the Earnings Report

By Alex McGuire, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @AlexMcGuire92 - May 1, 2015

Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) released its Q1 report yesterday (Thursday).

The oil giant saw a 46% earnings loss as low oil prices continue to eat into energy companies' profits. But the stock has perks that other energy companies don't.

Here's whether or not you should invest in XOM stock...

CRM, BIDU, and XOM Are the Biggest Stocks to Watch Today

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - April 30, 2015

Good morning! U.S. stock futures for Thursday, April 30, forecasted a 25-point decline from Wednesday's close. The markets are reacting to shifts in the U.S. dollar and to the Federal Reserve's statements that it will raise interest rates on a meeting-by-meeting basis.

Here are your pre-market movers, top market news, and the biggest stocks to watch today...

Does the XOM Dividend Make Exxon Stock a Buy?

By Alex McGuire, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @AlexMcGuire92 - April 27, 2015

Exxon Mobil Corp. dominates the world of Big Oil in terms of market cap and brand recognition.

The $364 billion company is widely embraced by income investors thanks mostly to the healthy XOM dividend.

Here's everything you need to know about the XOM dividend - and whether or not it's worth buying XOM stock...

Why the Exxon Mobil Stock Price Hit a Fresh 52-Week Low

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 11, 2015

The Exxon Mobil stock price (NYSE: XOM) hit a 52-week low of $84.03 intraday Wednesday. Shares of the oil and gas giant are sitting at their lowest level in 17 months.

The Irving, Texas-headquartered company has certainly taken it on the chin over the last several months. Indeed, a laundry list of issues plague the stock.

But despite these headwinds, here's why the Exxon Mobil stock price could soon move higher...

Stocks to Buy When Oil Is Low – and Stocks to Avoid

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - January 8, 2015

With cheap crude oil prices, investors are pondering which stocks to buy when oil is low.

Money Morning Technical Trading Strategist D.R. Barton told viewers of FOX Business' "Varney & Co." today (Thursday) he isn't crazy about oil given the recent slide. But he's also aware that investment prospectuses and investors looking to diversify will still be drawn to the sector.

One oil giant stands out. And another should be avoided. Here's what those companies are.

Stock Market Today on the Move from GRPN, LNKD, GPRO, CVX, and XOM

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - October 31, 2014

The stock market today is moving on news from some major earnings reports from GRPN, LNKD, GPRO, SBUX, CVX, and XOM.

Here's our morning roundup...

Stocks to Watch Today: XOM, CVX, CLX and More

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - October 31, 2014

Third-quarter earnings overall have been better than expected.

With some 244 companies reporting, the S&P 500 Index is on pace to post earnings growth of 6%. That's up from growth projections of 5.6% at the start of the week.

Hot stocks to watch today based on earnings focus on energy and consumer products.

Take a look...

U.S. Stock Market Rebounds from Morning Sell-Off – Here's What Happened

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - October 2, 2014

The U.S. stock market bounced back from a morning downswing to end the day flat, while investors remained cool about European Central Bank President Mario Draghi's intentions to define a specific stimulus program to help stave off recession in the Eurozone.

U.S. crude oil prices rebounded this afternoon after falling to as low as $88.18, the lowest price in nearly 18 months.

Here are the top stories from the stock market today…