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business3 months ago

Warren Buffett's $10 Billion Boost to Occidental Petroleum: What It Means for Investors

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has invested nearly $10 billion in Occidental Petroleum by acquiring its chemical unit, OxyChem, to help reduce the company's debt and focus on core oil and gas operations. Despite recent stock declines and sector challenges, Occidental aims to strengthen its financial health through asset sales and debt repayment, with analysts suggesting moderate upside potential for OXY stock.

business3 months ago

Warren Buffett's Strategic Moves in Major $9.7 Billion Deals

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway made a $9.7 billion all-cash acquisition of OxyChem from Occidental Petroleum, which also owns a 27% stake in Occidental. The deal aims to strengthen Occidental's balance sheet, reduce debt, and enable share buybacks, while Buffett's involvement signals confidence in the deal's strategic value. Stock prices of Occidental and Berkshire reacted modestly to the news, with some analyst adjustments.

business3 months ago

Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Occidental's OxyChem for $9.7 Billion

Berkshire Hathaway is set to acquire Occidental Petroleum’s chemical division, OxyChem, for $9.7 billion in an all-cash deal, expected to close in Q4 2025. This is Berkshire's largest deal since 2022 and aims to strengthen Occidental's financial position as it reduces debt. Occidental's stock fell 6% following the announcement, while Berkshire's shares declined slightly.

business7 months ago

Oil Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Market Uncertainty

Oil stocks, including Warren Buffett-backed Occidental Petroleum, Diamondback Energy, and Halliburton, led a rally as oil prices surged over 4% amid geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia, despite OPEC+ plans to increase oil output. The market was supported by Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian military targets and potential U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, which kept oil prices high and influenced stock movements.