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MRO: Bull or Bear?

Marathon Oil: Snail's pace progress Graphic_rating_buy MRO
-4.17%
in 30 days

Filed under: Stocks to Buy, Marathon Oil (MRO)

Marathon Oil Corp. (NYSE: MRO) continues to inch along, 'totally un-spectacularly,' with performance weighed-down by the recession's impact on refined products.

I am Reiterating my Buy rating for the company, first recommended on April 20, 2009 at a price of $28.55, but the call recommends only establishing a 25% position, in total.

Continue reading Marathon Oil: Snail's pace progress

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By  Joseph Lazzaro   (+1.61%  risk: moderate)  11/05/09 Comment


Chasing Value: Marathon Oil -- simply too cheap! Graphic_rating_buy MRO
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56%
 +4.48%
in 214 days

Filed under: Forecasts, Bargain stocks, Chasing Value, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Marathon Oil (MRO)

When I look at the numbers for Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO), it is hard for me to believe the company has not been bought out already. Capitalized at $22 billion, it would be easy for most of the major oil companies to swallow whole.

Contrarian that I am, my view differs from that of Credit Suisse, which downgraded the stock yesterday based on valuation and lack of a visible catalyst for near-term growth.

Continue reading Chasing Value: Marathon Oil -- simply too cheap!

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By  Sheldon Liber   (+3.03%  risk: moderate)  05/05/09 Comment


Marathon Oil knows that U.S. gasoline demand won't decline forever Graphic_rating_buy MRO
+18.55%
in 199 days
(closed on 11/05/09)

Filed under: Stocks to Buy

Readers of the this space know that two preferred sectors are integrated oil and refining sectors. Would that the United States could wean itself from oil relatively quickly and transition to a cheap, environmentally-friendly, alternative energy source (natural gas, electric, fuel cell) for auto transportation. Unfortunately, as researchers remind us, that goal is at least a decade away, which means companies like Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) will remain in the catbird seat.

Marathon Oil recently concluded that, rather than spin-off units, it is in the best interests of...
By  Joseph Lazzaro   (+1.61%  risk: moderate)  04/20/09 Comment


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Marathon Oil Corp. Graphic_rating_buy MRO
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62%
 -39.04%
in 520 days
Marathon Oil Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, refining, marketing, and transportation of liquid hydrocarbons, natural gas, and other petroleum products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Exploration and Production; Oil Sands Mining; Refining, Marketing, and Transportation; and Integrated Gas. The Exploration and Production segment involves in the exploration, production, and marketing of liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas on a worldwide basis. As of December 31, 2007, its net proved liquid hydrocarbon and natural gas reserves totaled 1.225 billion ba...
By  Marian Filo   (-24.55%  risk: aggressive)  07/02/08 1 comment


Competitive Edge for Marathon Oil Graphic_rating_buy MRO
-36.82%
in 526 days
Marathon remains well-positioned to capitalize on the continued favorable commodity-price environment.
By  Zacks.com   (-12.96%  risk: moderate)  06/26/08 Comment


Marathon Oil: Too cheap to not consider Graphic_rating_buy MRO
-40.31%
in 388 days
(closed on 04/20/09)

Filed under: Stocks to Buy

Readers of this space know that oil/oil services has been a preferred sector. Given ramping demand in the developing world and oil's importance in a growing global economy, oil and oil services companies are likely to continue to experience steady demand for their services/products, and a provider worth a review is Marathon Oil.

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) has what analysts like to see in an oil operation: a large/geographically-wide exploration footprint, very good production, and strong refining operations.

Further, that last tangible may be the most valua...
By  Joseph Lazzaro   (+1.61%  risk: moderate)  03/27/08 Comment





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