November 2, 2017

4,500 BOEPD 30-day IP Oxy (ticker: OXY) released third quarter results today, showing net income of $190 million, or $0.25 per diluted share. This income was achieved despite the effects of Hurricane Harvey, which hit Oxy particularly hard. The company has extensive chemical operations in the Gulf, and Harvey reduced incomes from this business segment by $70 million. In addition,

Apache, Concho, Pioneer, WPX tell their views One of the most common themes of the Q3 2017 earnings calls hosted by U.S. shale E&Ps involves a shift in investor sentiment. The debate between growth and returns seems to have settled on returns in recent months, and companies are looking at how to become profitable and return their profits to shareholders.