12 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

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1. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 94

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is one of the best American energy stocks to buy right now. On August 4, Morgan Stanley increased its price target for Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) from $134 to $135 while keeping an Overweight rating on the stock.

This decision came after the company reported its Q2 earnings per share results, which surpassed consensus estimates.

Morgan Stanley pointed out that Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has 10 major capital projects planned for 2025. These projects are on schedule and within the company’s budget. Six of these projects are already up and running.

According to Morgan Stanley analysts, these capital projects are expected to help Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) grow its earnings by over $3 billion into next year.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is an American energy and petrochemical company that manages an industry-leading portfolio of resources.

While we acknowledge the potential of XOM as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than XOM and that has a 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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