MRO Chart

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	2023-03-31	+1.05 %
Marathon Oil's stock (MRO) went up by 1.05% as the parties involved in the Equatorial Guinea Regional Gas Mega Hub (GMH) have signed a deal to proceed with the second and third phases of the project, which is expected to improve the company's earnings and cash flow significantly.
	2023-03-30	+0.3 %
Marathon Oil Corporation signed an agreement with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and Noble Energy E.G. Ltd to progress phases II and III in the development of the Equatorial Guinea Regional Gas Mega Hub, leading to an increase in the company's exposure to global LNG pricing and improved earnings and cash flow. This announcement led to a stock price increase of 0.3%. InvestorsObserver issued a PriceWatch alert regarding Marathon Oil(MRO) stock, which went up by 0.3% yesterday, and the reasons for the increase were not mentioned in the article.
	2023-03-29	+1.59 %
Marathon Oil Corporation has announced its plan to release its first quarter 2023 earnings report on May 3, 2023 and the Marathon Oil (MRO) stock went up 1.59% last night, likely due to expectations of positive upcoming earnings. Marathon Oil stock went up 1.59% in trading on Wednesday as energy stocks rose due to a third consecutive day of gains in oil prices.
	2023-03-28	+1.62 %
Baytex Energy's stock has gone up as recovering oil prices and tight inventories could lead to a lift in shares, following the merger between the company and Ranger Oil Corp.
	2023-03-27	+3.34 %
Marathon Oil (MRO) stock increased by 3.34% last night, and the reason for this increase is not mentioned in the article.
	2023-03-24	+0.73 %
Marathon Oil (MRO) stock went up by 0.73% in premarket trading due to factors such as increased oil prices and other market fluctuations. Marathon Oil (MRO) stock was up 0.73% last night, but the article does not provide any explanation as to why the stock went up.
	2023-03-23	-1.26 %
Marathon Oil's stock (MRO) went down by 1.26% as trading volume decreased compared to its 50-day average volume, and it underperformed compared to its competitors ExxonMobil and Chevron, while the reason for the stock drop is not mentioned in the article. Marathon Oil's (MRO) stock went down by 1.26% as reflected by last night's market close, and the reason for the fall is not mentioned in the article.
	2023-03-22	-2.96 %
Marathon Oil's (MRO) stock went down by 2.96% last night, but the article is about a definitive business combination agreement between Stratim Cloud Acquisition Corp. (SCAC) and Force Pressure Control, LLC, a provider of vertical integrated services to the oil and gas industry with estimated revenues of over $160 million in 2022, expected to grow by 25% in 2023 to $205 million.
	2023-03-21	+5.61 %
Marathon Oil (MRO) stock rises 5.61% due to the expectation of higher oil demand and prices in the coming months as the International Energy Agency forecasts global oil demand to rise to a record 102 million barrels per day this year. Dutch financial services trading firm Optiver holds the largest net short position in Houston-headquartered Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) with a net short value of $300.43 million, contributing to the increase in MRO stock price.
	2023-03-16	+3.53 %
Marathon Oil's(MRO) stock rose 3.53% on Thursday and outperformed its competitors due to a great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising, although it still closed $11.41 below its 52-week high.
	2023-03-15	-8.48 %
Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) stock was down 8.52% as losses in the Oil & Gas sector led shares lower, with falling oil prices and concerns over global oversupply being among the reasons for the decline. Marathon Oil (MRO) stock was down 8.48% due to falling oil prices, along with other energy stocks like Haliburton and Devon Energy, while Netflix experienced a 2.4% uplift in shares. Marathon Oil (MRO) stock went down by 8.48% due to a drop in oil prices, which hit its lowest level in over a year. Marathon Oil (MRO) stock went down by 8.48% due to concerns about the SVB Financial crash influencing the oil market, causing U.S. oil prices to plunge to their lowest level since December 2021.
	2023-03-13	-4.26 %
Marathon Oil (MRO) stock went down because of worries that recent bank failures will trigger an economic slowdown which saps demand for crude oil, leading to a broad selloff in the energy sector.
	2023-03-08	-1.05 %
The volatility in natural gas prices has prevented Tokyo Gas, through unit TG Natural Resources, to acquire Rockcliff Energy from Quantum Energy Partners after US gas futures fell by 63% to $2.55 a million British thermal units, making the $4.6 billion sales agreement no longer feasible, as investors who bought at higher prices and production companies who made deals during those times have become vulnerable. Marathon Oil (MRO) stock goes down as gas futures tumbled by 63% to $2.55 a million British thermal units, leading to Tokyo Gas unit's failure to acquire Rockcliff Energy from private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners, as it wanted to reduce its offer due to the price volatility.
	2023-03-06	-1.09 %
Marathon Oil's stock experienced a drop of 1.09% as a result of the recent classification by Standard & Poor's that all energy stocks, including Marathon Oil, are now considered pure growth stocks as opposed to value stocks.
	2023-03-02	+1.2 %
Marathon Oil Corp (MRO) stock went up 1.2% due to an overall positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rising as well, and it outperformed its competitors Exxon Mobil and Chevron.
	2023-02-17	-3.44 %
The stock prices of Marathon Oil(MRO) went down because JMP Securities lowered the rating of the company from Outperform to Market Perform. Marathon Oil's share price goes down as investors revise expectations for profits and cash flow in the next four quarters.
	2023-02-16	+2.72 %
EOG Resources (EOG) is generally regarded as one of the most technically innovative and efficient shale producers in the business. With Q3 average daily production of 919,200 boe/d, it's also one of the largest. With a breakeven price below $40/bbl WTI, and at the relatively high current price of oil, EOG was able to turn that production into $2.3 billion of free cash flow in Q3 and pay out a $1.50/share special dividend.
	2023-02-13	-1.51 %
The stock of marathon oil(MRO) goes down because of its poor performance in the recent past.
	2023-02-03	-0.61 %
Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) was one of the companies that announced a dividend increase and share buyback in recent weeks. With stock prices having increased significantly, some investors may sell the stock because they may not be able to afford to keep holding it. The stock price of marathon oil(MRO) goes down because investors worry about the effect of high gas prices on the oil industry.
	2023-02-01	-2.51 %
When oil prices increase, many companies with oil-related businesses see their profits rise. Marathon Oil, which specializes in extracting and refining oil, saw its profits rise by 186.3% in the third quarter, but some are calling for a windfall tax on the record profits. Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Marathon Petroleum have all spent billions of dollars buying back their own stock, but this has barely dent their shares outstanding. Meanwhile, Marathon Oil and Marathon Petroleum have both increased their dividends despite their shares outstanding increasing by only a fraction. In the long run, this could lead to higher total returns for shareholders.
	2023-01-30	-4.31 %
Investors sell off Marathon Oil Corp. (MRO) stock when Fed chairman Jerome Powell signals more hikes and push back against expectations that the Fed could cut rates later this year.
	2023-01-26	+3.23 %
The company has big plans to drill in the Permian Basin.
	2023-01-25	+0.04 %
"Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) announced today that the Company's board of directors has declared a dividend of 10 cents per share on Marathon Oil Corporation common stock." Marathon oil stock goes up because they announced they are increasing their dividend by 10 cents per share. The company is increasing its dividend and has strong cash flow generation capacity. This is good news for shareholders.
	2023-01-24	-0.89 %
The slowdown in M&A activity for upstream oil and gas companies in 2022 is likely due to pressure from the larger and more established companies to find larger and higher-quality deals as prices for both oil and gas struggle to remain stable. The decline comes as large companies with strong balance sheets are targeting the best properties in deals valued upwards of a billion dollars, while smaller firms with discounted equity have been unable to find financially attractive assets. Due to the collapsing of MRO stock prices, buyers are selective in their targets and the market is in a state of contraction. MRO stock goes down because large companies are targeting better properties and smaller firms with discounted equity have been unable to find financially attractive assets.
	2023-01-11	+0.15 %
Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) company focused on four of the most competitive resource plays in the U.S.: the Eagle Ford, Texas, the Bakken, North Dakota, the STACK and SCOOP in Oklahoma and the Permian in New Mexico. These plays are complemented by a world-class integrated gas business in Equatorial Guinea. Consequently, MRO's Framework for Success - founded in a strong balance sheet, ESG excellence, and the competitive advantages of its multi-basin portfolio - positions the company for long- MRO stock is going up because Marathon Petroleum is considering selling its oil production assets.
	2023-01-09	+1.62 %
Rising oil prices
	2022-12-23	+2.77 %

	2022-11-21	-2.47 %
broad pullback in energy prices
	2022-10-17	+0.33 %
continued increase in earnings per share plus its robust capital return program Oil price (West Texas Intermediate) moving up 16% in 11 days