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Conoco Phillips (COP)
Available from the Temper Enrollment Service: Yes

Last Update On: 01/07/2021:
ConocoPhillips explores for, produces, transports, and markets crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and natural gas liquids worldwide. The company primarily engages in the conventional and tight oil reservoirs, shale gas, heavy oil, LNG, oil sands, and other production operations. Its portfolio includes unconventional plays in North America conventional assets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia various LNG developments oil sands assets in Canada and an inventory of conventional and unconventional exploration prospects. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. **Taken from Yahoo Finance**
Industry: | Oil refining, chemicals |
Minimum Investment: | $25.00 |
Maximum Investment: | $120,000/year |
Shares to qualify: | 1 |
Recent Price: | 45.12 |
Investing Fee: | Co. pays fee |
Fee for Dividends: | $0! |
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