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The Motley Fool March 7, 2006 Will Frankenhoff	2 Ideas to Fuel Your Portfolio: Part 2 ExxonMobil and BP aren't exactly the sexiest stock stories, but they represent the cream of the crop and should be core holdings for long-term investors in the oil patch.
The Motley Fool January 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Wait for a Dip on Chevron Chevron is a fine oil company and oil still has room to run, but don't chase the stock.
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The Motley Fool April 29, 2008 David Lee Smith	It's Official: BP Means Better Production London-based BP has raised its quarterly profits, and not just by a little bit.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Total Return French oil producer Total SA continues to produce strong growth and margins, but production needs to pick up. Of course, these shares will be volatile in response to moves in the oil market, so they may not be the best pick for investors focused on the short term.
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The Motley Fool September 22, 2005 Will Frankenhoff	PetroChina Sinks, Opportunity Rises A pullback in the oil company's shares may be your chance to buy.
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The Motley Fool April 26, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Calculating ConocoPhillips' Cheapness It's valued lower than many major oil companies -- but should it be? Unfortunately, first-quarter results don't lead to any immediate conclusions. Investors, take note.
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