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ConocoPhillips COP

ConocoPhillips is one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies, focused on the upstream business. It holds a deep inventory of low-cost US shale drilling locations.

Ticker: COP
Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Energy
Founded: 1917

What moves COP

ConocoPhillips sits in Energy. Oil and gas producers, refiners, and services — cash-flow machines when commodity prices are high, and a hedge against inflation and conflict. The forces that matter most for the sector — and therefore for COP — are:

◆Crude and natural-gas prices
◆OPEC+ supply decisions
◆Geopolitics and supply disruptions
◆Capital discipline and shareholder returns

Congressional trading in COP

From time to time, ConocoPhillips shows up in the stock transactions members of Congress disclose under the STOCK Act. On its own that's just data — Yield Theory's job is to tell you whether it means anything.

We track these disclosures and read them as one input into the bigger picture: who is positioning, why, and what it implies for capital flows. See the congressional trades tracker for the lawmakers whose filings we watch most closely.

Lawmakers active in Energy

Tommy TubervilleSenator · R-AL Dan CrenshawRepresentative · R-TX Marjorie Taylor GreeneRepresentative · R-GA Mark GreenRepresentative · R-TN

How Yield Theory covers COP

COP intersects several of the themes in every Yield Theory issue. We don't chase headlines on individual tickers — we track where capital is rotating and explain what it means for the names in its path.

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COP — frequently asked questions

What sector is COP in?

ConocoPhillips is classified in the Energy sector and trades on the NYSE.

Do members of Congress trade COP?

Congressional trading in COP appears in public STOCK Act disclosures from time to time. Yield Theory folds notable political flows into its broader analysis.

Is COP a good investment?

We don't publish one-line buy/sell ratings. Yield Theory members get the full macro thesis, catalysts, and risks behind every name we cover, so you can decide with conviction. This page is research, not investment advice.

Where is ConocoPhillips headquartered?

ConocoPhillips is headquartered in Houston, Texas and was founded in 1917.

This page is independent research and educational information, not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Company facts are compiled from public sources. Do your own research.

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