Morning Research: Whiting Petroleum, Concho Resources, Rowan Companies, and Bill Barrett

LONDON, August 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

On Thursday, August 8, 2013, the S&P 500 closed 0.39% higher at 1,697.48. Shares in oil and gas drilling and exploration companies ended mostly higher, tracking gains in the broader market. The major movers in the sector included Whiting Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:WLL), Concho Resources Inc. (NYSE: CXO), Rowan Companies Plc (NYSE: RDC), and Bill Barrett Corp. (NYSE: BBG). AAAResearchReports.com has released full comprehensive research on WLL, CXO, RDC, and BBG. These free technical analyses can be downloaded by signing up at:

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Shares in Whiting Petroleum Corp. ended the day 0.16% lower at $51.05 after fluctuating between $50.21 and $51.68. A total of 1.34 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.57 million. The company's shares are up 6.73% in last three months compared to a gain of 3.97% in the S&P 500 during the same period. Moreover, the stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving average. Download free report on WLL upon registration at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/WLL080913.pdf

Shares in Concho Resources Inc. surged on Thursday, extending their gains from previous trading sessions. The company's shares oscillated between $93.73 and $98.61 before finishing the day 4.10% higher at $97.85. A total of 2.71 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 1.19 million. Concho Resources' shares have gained 16.03% in the last three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 3.97% during the same period. CXO technical report can be accessed for free by signing up at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/CXO080913.pdf

Rowan Companies Plc's stock ended higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the broader market. The company's shares hit an intraday high of $36.30 before ending the day 1.29% higher at $36.02. A total of 1.28 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 1.04 million. Rowan Companies' shares are up 2.80% in the last three trading sessions and 3.89% in the last three months. The free report on RDC can be downloaded by signing up now at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/RDC080913.pdf

Shares in Bill Barrett Corporation rose sharply on Thursday, finishing at $22.32, up 2.67% from the previous closing price. The company's shares fluctuated between $21.35 and $22.37. A total of 1.03 million shares were traded, which is slightly above the daily average volume of 1.02 million. The stock has gained 0.31% in the last three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500 which has declined 0.57% during the same period. Moreover, Bill Barrett's shares are trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. A free report on BBG can be accessed by registering at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/BBG080913.pdf

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