ConocoPhillips Nears Marathon Oil Acquisition in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal

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ConocoPhillips Nears Marathon Oil Acquisition in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal
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ConocoPhillips is in advanced talks to acquire Marathon Oil Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at over $15 billion, according to sources. This acquisition would expand Conoco's presence in US shale fields and continues a trend of consolidation in the oil and gas industry. An announcement could be made as soon as Wednesday.

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