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Oil down slightly as Fed signal easing of stimulus

The price of oil fell slightly Wednesday as the Federal Reserve indicated it's closer to easing up on economy boosting measures that have been a boon for commodities. Full story

California senators want more information on oil well 'acid jobs'

SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - California state legislators on Tuesday told regulators and oil industry lobbyists they wanted more information about the use of acid to increase flows in wells in a technique that is used more often in the state than the controversial fracking method. Full story

Outgoing US diplomat says pipeline decision looms

Outgoing U.S. ambassador to Canada David Jacobson said Monday he is leaving the relationship between Canada and the United States in a very good state, but acknowledged a "very important decision" on the contentious Keystone XL pipeline looms. Full story

Carrizo Oil & Gas shares jump on higher production

Shares of Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. rose Monday after the company boosted second-quarter oil production guidance. Full story

NRP to buy oil and gas interests for about $35.3M

Natural Resource Partners LP said Monday that it reached a deal to buy non-operated working interests in producing oil and gas properties in North Dakota and Montana from Abraxas Petroleum Corp. for about $35.3 million in cash. Full story

Fracking fuels water fights in nation's dry spots

The latest domestic energy boom is sweeping through some of the nation's driest pockets, drawing millions of gallons of water to unlock oil and gas reserves from beneath the Earth's surface. Full story

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  US steps up crude oil production

Retail and Economy Analyst Hitha Prabhakar joins Craig Melvin to break down the week’s "Three Big Money Headlines."  The U.S. is stepping up its production of crude oil as a result of fracking. As if Americans need less leg room, Hitha discusses how and why passengers on American Airlines might be l

  OPEC Agrees to Maintain Output Quota

OPEC's twelve member countries agreed there is no need to make changes in current oil production levels, reports CNBC'S Stephen Sedgwick.

  OPEC Ministers Meet in Vienna Today

OPEC's twelve member countries are meeting to discuss oil production levels, but are not expected to make changes to output policy, reports CNBC'S Stephen Sedgwick.

  Trading the OPEC Oil War: Dennis Gartman

Commodities trader Dennis Gartman reveals how to play crude oil amid a rift in OPEC members.

  Crude Oil Inventories Down 624,000 Barrels

CNBC's Bertha Coombs reports the latest numbers on energy supplies from the EIA Inventory Report.

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