Why EXCO Resources, Peabody Energy, and W&T Offshore Made Huge Moves This Week презентация

This Week

week where it left off. Oddly enough, the price of oil did the same. After bounding higher mid-week after oil inventories, crude settled right around $45 a barrel, which is pretty much where it started the week.

This led to some really strange moves among energy stocks with dozens up double-digits, while others fizzled out. In fact, there was little, if any, news driving these huge moves other than market movements. As such, the biggest percentage moves made this week had no news of substance. Still, the three largest movers this week, according to S&P Capital IQ data, present an interesting case study. That's why we'll still venture closer to see why EXCO Resources (NYSE: XCO), Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU), and W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) went on such a wild ride this week.

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The split will push Peabody Energy’s stock price out of the single digits and likely mute some of its recent double digit volatility

a bank to advise it on how to restructure its debt outside of bankruptcy
Key takeaway: Stock splits are meaningless, it’s Peabody Energy’s balance sheet moves that matter right now

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more than 33% of its shares sold short, so it will be quite volatile when oil prices rally as short sellers need to buy to cover their short position

position having announced the sale of its Yellow Rose field for $376 million
Key takeaway: While higher oil prices will help, fixing its balance sheet is the key to W&T Offshore’s long-term success

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covering likely fueled this week’s gains
While higher oil prices will help, that’s not what will save EXCO Resources in the long-term

services and investment agreement with Bluescape Resources
Agreement provides executive leadership, a strategic plan, and a small equity infusion
Key takeaway: EXCO needed a turnaround plan and cash, this deal provides both