Occidental's (OXY) premier position in the Permian basin and ongoing initiatives to strengthen its balance sheet are likely to boost its performance despite its premium valuation and lower return than the industry.
Seven core holdings account for the lion's share of the dividend income Berkshire Hathaway is expected to collect over the next year.
TotalEnergies' (TTE) second-quarter net income was adversely impacted by lower refining margins. The company continues to buyback its shares to increase the value of its shareholders.