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Producer ‘optimistic we’ll see $100 a barrel’ shuns insurance despite market wobbles
Companies boost capital spending to maintain output in ‘challenging environment’
Harold Hamm’s move could enable oil group to fire up drilling rigs to capitalise on surging prices
Bankrupt energy group’s former chief executive has been released from prison
Industry emerges from downturn more productive and propels spectacular output growth
Russia fears threat from US’s patch if oil runs up higher. They need not worry yet
Number of drilled but uncompleted wells rises sharply
Biggest risk for sector is increased output causing new crude price crash
Increasing productivity will be closely watched by Opec and other oil exporters
The higher prices rises, the more rigs can be put back to work, writes Ed Crooks
Permian basin in Texas is proving resilient following crude price crash
But investors chase sectors favoured for their dividends
Companies respond to price plunge with dramatic cost-cutting
The majors can no longer afford delays or cost overruns on ‘megaprojects’
Sector has risen by 9 per cent in 2016
All main S&P 500 sector in the black with energy and consumer discretionary posting biggest gains
Earnings results from big banks ease worries among investors as energy loan exposure seen contained
Groups have cut costs to the bone but some with large debts risk bankruptcy
Pressure is building for deals but flow has been slower than expected
Chevron hit and shale producers are downgraded to junk
Majors including Shell plan more cost-cuts
Utilities and telecoms sectors lead the way higher for US stocks
Retailer benefits from continuing momentum in the home construction market
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