ConocoPhillips (COP), Canadian Natural Resource Ltd (USA) (CNQ): Why You Should Consider Including Oil & Gas Exploration and Production in Your Portfolio

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That being said, ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) has clearly not been providing a stellar performance on the stock market as its past 12 month performance suggests. I do not expect massive growth from the company and do not find a reason for investment in it.

Secondly, there is a better alternative available in the form of Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY). I prefer stocks which have organic growth as a fundamental part of their anticipated growth. That being said, I don’t see ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) being a right fit. The company is a Hold at best since there are no bullish signs prevalent amidst slow growth.

Awais Malik has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

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