NEW YORK, April 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

The Independent, or non-integrated, Oil and Gas space includes companies that are exclusively engaged in the exploration and production segment of the industry, with no downstream marketing or refining within their operations. This morning, Stock-Callers.com presents for review: Laredo Petroleum Inc. (NYSE: LPI), EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE: EOG), Murphy Oil Corp. (NYSE: MUR), and Kosmos Energy Ltd (NYSE: KOS). Learn more about these stocks by accessing their free research reports at:

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Laredo Petroleum

Tulsa, Oklahoma headquartered Laredo Petroleum Inc.'s shares saw a drop of 2.70%, finishing Tuesday's trading session at $14.05. A total volume of 5.28 million shares was traded, which was higher than their three months average volume of 3.65 million shares. In the last month and the previous three months, the stock has advanced 4.38% and 5.09%, respectively. The Company's shares are trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 0.80% and 7.57%, respectively. Moreover, shares of Laredo Petroleum, which operates as an independent energy company in the US, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 48.57.

On April 13^th, 2017, research firm Stifel initiated a 'Buy' rating on the Company's stock, with a target price of $18 per share.

On April 17^th, 2017, Laredo Petroleum announced that the Company plans to release Q1 2017 earnings on Wednesday, May 03^rd, 2017, after the market close. The Company will then host a conference call on Thursday, May 04^th, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its Q1 2017 financial and operating results. Individuals may listen to the call via the Company's website under the "Investor Relations" tab. Free research report on LPI is available at:

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EOG Resources  

On Tuesday, shares in Houston, Texas headquartered EOG Resources Inc. recorded a trading volume of 2.01 million shares, and ended the session 0.95% lower at $94.83. The stock is trading 0.20% above its 200-day moving average. Shares of the Company, which together with its subsidiaries, explores for, develops, produces, and markets crude oil and natural gas, have an RSI of 41.34.

On March 30^th, 2017, research firm UBS upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Neutral' to 'Buy' while revising its previous target price from $106 a share to $109 a share.

On April 04^th, 2017, EOG Resources announced that it will host a conference call to discuss Q1 2017 results on Tuesday, May 09^th, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed under the Investors/Overview page of the Company's website. The complimentary research report on EOG can be downloaded at:

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Murphy Oil

Shares in El Dorado, Arkansas headquartered Murphy Oil Corp. closed at $27.74, slightly down 0.68% from the last trading session. The stock recorded a trading volume of 1.99 million shares. The Company's shares have gained 1.87% in the last one month. The stock is trading 0.10% below its 50-day moving average. Additionally, shares of Murphy Oil, which operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company worldwide, have an RSI of 49.99.

On April 06^th, 2017, Murphy Oil announced that Keith S. Caldwell, Senior Vice President and Controller, plans to retire later this year. In advance of Mr. Caldwell's retirement, effective June 01^st, 2017, Christopher D. Hulse has been elected to Vice President and Controller. Mr. Caldwell will remain with the Company until later in the year to assist with the transition. Visit us today and access our complete research report on MUR at:

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Kosmos Energy

Hamilton, Bermuda-based Kosmos Energy Ltd's stock ended 3.93% lower at $5.86 with a total trading volume of 2.04 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 0.17% in the last month. The stock is trading below its 200-day moving average by 1.75%. Furthermore, shares of Kosmos Energy, which explores for and produces oil and gas in Africa and South America, have an RSI of 40.07.

On April 10^th, 2017, Kosmos Energy announced that it will report its Q1 2017 results on Monday, May 08^th, 2017, pre-market via Business Wire and the Company's website. A conference call will follow on the same day at 11:00 a.m. EDT, and will be available via telephone and webcast. Get free access to your research report on KOS at:

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