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Occidental Petroleum Stock’s Unusual Options Activity Signals Bullish Bets Amid Oil Rally

OXY options volume surged by 5.4x the average yesterday, with a 0.07 put/call ratio signaling heavy bullishness. Six unusually active July 17 contracts suggest several options strategies are available to make money.

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Exxon Mobil, Battalion Oil, Occidental Petroleum Are Trending After Hours as Hormuz Strait Disruption Reignites: XOM, BATL, OXY Spike

Renewed tension in the Middle East sends the oil stocks trending.

Benzinga

Trump turns on Big Oil donors who spent nearly $100 million to get him elected—now he wants the DOJ to investigate them for price gouging

Crude prices are back to prewar levels. Gas prices aren’t. Now Trump is pointing fingers at his own biggest donors.

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Selling Short 1-Month Occidental Petroleum Put Options Is Still Working

Shorting Occidental puts has worked for the last 2 months, as seen in my last 2 Barchart OXY articles. This is even though oil and OXY stock have been volatile, but mostly flat. It makes sense to play this next month.

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Shorting OXY Puts Is Working - Especially if Oil Keeps Rising

Occidental Petroleum's stock has mirrored the recent rise in oil futures, as seen in the June 26 WTI futures contract. One profitable way to play it is to sell short out-of-the-money (OTM) OXY put options.

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Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Occidental Petroleum Stock Will Climb or Sink?

Occidental Petroleum has lagged the broader market over the past year, and Wall Street analysts continue to maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s near-term prospects.

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Occidental Petroleum’s CEO transition puts a spotlight on the foreign post advantage

As Vicki Hollub exits, Occidental’s next CEO brings a résumé shaped by global operations, not just HQ leadership.

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Occidental Petroleum Stock Is Off Its Peak - Time to Buy OXY or Short OTM Puts?

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock is well off its recent peak prices. However, tensions in the Middle East are not over, and oil could spike again. It could be time to buy OXY or short out-of-the-money puts.

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Occidental Petroleum Stock May Be at a Peak - Time to Sell OXY Covered Calls?

Occidental Petroleum stock closed up 1.5% on Friday and has risen 23% since the end of February. Even if it's not a peak, it might make sense to sell OXY covered calls, given its high out-of-the-money call premiums.

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As the Oil Shock Sends Energy Stocks Soaring, Buy These 3 Now

Oil prices spike on ongoing war concerns, sending energy stocks into rally mode. However, a long-term outlook is vital.

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2 Oil Stocks That Wall Street Loves as Crude Prices Surge

Broking major Piper Sandler has upped the price target of these two oil stocks.

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Chaos & Crude: 3 Energy Stocks Built to Thrive in This Market

The global footprints of Exxon Mobil and Chevron offer stability, while a strategic reset and strong backing position Occidental Petroleum for upside.

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How Is Occidental Petroleum's Stock Performance Compared to Other Oil & Gas E&P Stocks?

Due to Occidental Petroleum’s underperformance compared to its peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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Stock Index Futures Climb as AI Jitters Ease, FOMC Minutes and U.S. Economic Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.54%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.63% this morning as concerns around AI appear to be easing, with investors snapping up tech stocks following the recent selloff.

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Option Volatility And Earnings Report For February 16 - 20

Earnings season is starting to slow down now, which may come as a welcome relief for some. However, we do still have some important companies due to report with Walmart, Alibaba, Newmont Mining, Medtronic, Palo Alto Networks, DoorDash and Occidental Petroleum all set to report.

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OXY Earnings Play: Using Puts to Get Paid While You Wait

Selling put options before a company's earnings announcement can be a valid strategy for options traders seeking to capitalize on higher than normal volatility.

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Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Occidental Petroleum Stock?

Occidental Petroleum has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

International Business Times UK

Billionaire Bill Gates Trust's Fossil Fuel Holdings Rise Despite Divestment Claims

Although Bill Gates announced in 2019 he would divest from fossil fuels, his trust's investments in these companies have continued to rise.

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If Occidental Petroleum Hikes Its Dividend as Expected, OXY Stock Could Rally

Occidental Petroleum will release its Q4 earnings on Feb. 19, and could hike its dividend per share. Investors could see OXY stock move higher. Meanwhile, shorting out-of-the-money OXY puts provides good income.

The Guardian - UK

Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims

Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis shows

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Occidental Petroleum’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

As Occidental gets ready to report its fourth-quarter results next month, earnings expectations from Wall Street remain firmly on the conservative side.

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Buffett’s $9.7B OxyChem Acquisition — Why Investing Experts Say It’s Genius

Lean how Berkshire Hathaway’s $9.7B OxyChem acquisition boosts cash flow, strengthens Occidental and reflects Warren Buffett’s value investing strategy.

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Unusual Activity in Occidental Petroleum Call Options - A Signal Investors Expect a Dividend Hike

I discussed Occidental Petroleum's possible dividend hike next month in my Dec. 23, 2025, Barchart article. I showed that OXY stock could be worth $50. Investors are now piling into January 16, 2026, expiry call options.

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Occidental Petroleum Could Hike Its Dividend - Price Target is At Least 21% Higher

Occidental Petroleum is likely to raise its dividend next quarter. At $1.00 per share, OXY would yield 2.32%. Based on its historical average, OXY stock could be worth $50, which could be 21% higher.

Benzinga

JPMorgan Raises Forecast On This Warren Buffett Favorite Oil Stock

JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram raised the price forecast on Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:OXY) following its third-quarter FY25 earnings beat.

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