This chapter examines a company's acquisition strategy involving substantial debt, increased dividends, and asset sell-offs, which has raised investor concerns. It also delves into the Permian Basin's allure and the rush among producers to secure space in this lucrative oil field, emphasizing the strong balance sheets of the involved companies.
If you’re an entertainment company in need of some money, then Netflix would like a word. (00:14) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss:
- Occidental Petroleum’s acquisition of private energy producer, CrownRock.
- Disney licensing shows out of its walled garden.
- Why Netflix is can afford to be a buyer right now.
- Google’s antitrust loss against Epic Games.
Plus, (13:58) Robert Brokamp interviews Mark Kantrowitz the author of “How to Appeal for More College Financial Aid” about the recent changes to the FAFSA.
Stocks discussed: OXY, XOM, NFLX, DIS, WBD, GOOG, GOOGL, AAPL
Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp
Guests: Nick Sciple, Mark Kantrowitz
Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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