9 Most Active US Stocks to Buy Right Now

7. Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG)

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) is one of the most active US stocks to buy right now. On April 2, Transocean secured new contracts and extensions in Norway and Brazil totaling ~$1.0 billion in firm backlog. In Norway, the harsh environment semisubmersible Transocean Barents was awarded a 3-year contract with Vår Energi ASA at a day rate of $450,000, contributing $490 million to the backlog with options extending potentially into 2034.

In Brazil, Petrobras awarded a three-year extension to the Deepwater Orion and a one-year extension to the Deepwater Aquila, committing the vessels through March 2030 and June 2028, respectively. Alongside these operational milestones, Transocean fully retired its 8.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (Titan Notes) on March 20.

The company used cash on hand and debt service reserve funds to settle the $358 million outstanding principal. This move is expected to generate ~$39 million in interest savings to maturity, aligning with the firm’s strategic focus on simplifying its balance sheet and reducing overall interest expenses. Looking ahead, Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) expects to retire a total of $0.75 billion of debt in 2026 as part of its ongoing deleveraging strategy.

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) provides offshore drilling services for oil and gas exploration and development worldwide.