U.S. Stocks Rise as Durable Goods Orders Surge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 3h ago
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Source: Benzinga
- Durable Goods Orders Surge: U.S. durable goods orders rose 5.3% month-over-month in November, exceeding market expectations of 3.7%, indicating strong economic recovery that could boost future consumption and investment.
- Market Performance: The Nasdaq Composite gained over 150 points, closing at 23,682.70, reflecting investor confidence in tech stocks and further driving overall market gains.
- Stock Highlights: Battalion Oil Corp's shares skyrocketed 235% to $4.29 after switching gas processing partners and boosting production, demonstrating the positive impact of strategic adjustments.
- Market Volatility: CN Energy Group Inc's shares fell 43% to $0.46 after receiving a Nasdaq delisting notice, highlighting the financial pressures and declining market confidence faced by the company.
Analyst Views on BATL
About BATL
Battalion Oil Corporation is an independent energy company. It is focused on the acquisition, production, exploration and development of onshore liquids-rich oil and natural gas assets in the United States. Its properties and drilling activities are focused on the Delaware Basin. Its principal properties consist of leasehold interests in developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties and the reserves associated with these properties. Its working interests in over 40,476 net acres in the Delaware Basin are in Pecos, Reeves, Ward and Winkler Counties, Texas. This resource play is characterized by high oil and liquids-rich natural gas content in thick, continuous sections of source rock that can provide repeatable drilling opportunities and significant initial production rates. Its primary targets in this area are the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring formations. It has approximately 91 operated wells producing in this area in addition to minor working interests in 13 non-operated wells.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
