Chord Energy

Chord Energy presented a strategy plan targeting annual savings of $160 million from operational efficiency and accelerating the rollout of long 4‑mile horizontal wells. The company expects 2026 free cash flow per share of about $12.20 (roughly +40% versus 2024), plans total capital spending of about $1.4 billion, and forecasts production of 157,000–161,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Chord highlights a strong balance sheet (net leverage ~0.6x), a shareholder return program with a base dividend of $5.20 per share and prioritized share repurchases, and continued M&A discipline to scale in the Williston Basin. » More on de.investing.com

Chord Energy reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.28, missing the forecast of $1.40, while revenue of $1.17 billion exceeded the $1.05 billion expectation by 11.4%. The company reported strong free cash flow (adjusted $175 million), reduced capital expenditures and operational improvements. The stock traded slightly lower premarket; management emphasizes ongoing capital discipline and plans a $1.4 billion capital budget for 2026 focused on longer lateral wells and a higher oil weighting. Risks remain commodity price volatility, operational disruptions and regional competition. » More on de.investing.com

Oasis’s The Complete Studio Album Collection debuts at No. 8 on the UK Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts and enters No. 9 on the Official Vinyl Albums chart, while peaking at No. 39 on the overall Official Albums chart. The box set compiles all seven studio albums plus The Masterplan, and the band’s recent UK reunion tour has reignited strong sales across their catalog. Several other Oasis titles continue to chart in the UK following the tour. » More on forbes.com