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Feared to be facing bankruptcy three years ago, oil producer Occidental is set to report its biggest-ever earnings
Capital restraint and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has transformed fortunes of once-indebted operators
After being eerily quiet during the first few months of the pandemic, the Oracle is making some bets
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Value destruction, energy style.
US regulator had frozen assets of unknown traders who bought shares in oil group
Shale driller has been under pressure from activist alleging mismanagement over Anadarko deal
Oil producer reports quarterly loss after $55bn Anadarko takeover
Shareholders suddenly have chance for a protest vote
In letter to shareholders, activist investor claims Buffett took oil chief ‘to the cleaners’
Activist investor says oil group ‘botched’ financing talks and overpaid for rival
Investors defy oil company’s board to demand governance change
Way cleared for industry consolidation but concerns remain over price paid
Highest offer does not necessarily win
Decision adds pressure on Chevron and angers some of potential acquirer’s shareholders
Revised proposal would not require shareholder vote on bid for US shale producer
Berkshire Hathaway’s $10bn move is straight out of the investor’s playbook
Support comes after US oil group gatecrashed Chevron’s bid with $55bn offer
Chief’s stance on climate change raises prospect of big additional pay-off in the long term
Shareholders can realise a huge premium without delay
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