ConocoPhillips or Occidental Petroleum: Which Oil Stock Should You Buy Now?

The article compares two major oil producers: ConocoPhillips, a globally diversified company with strong financials and cash flow projections, and Occidental Petroleum, which is pivoting toward carbon capture technologies after divesting its chemical business. The author recommends ConocoPhillips due to its lower debt, higher returns on capital, and reliable dividend payments, despite acknowledging both companies' potential.