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description: "Lately, the oil and gas sector has been like a magical script. $ExxonMobil(XOM.US) increased its dividend payout, $Petroleo Brasileiro SA(PBR.US) keeps hitting new highs, making people like me who were half-invested and watching from the sidelines last year miss the rally again. $Chevron(CVX.US) and $Occidental Petroleum(OXY.US) occasionally pull back, feeling like they're just torturing those who aren't holding firmly.$Liberty Energy(LBRT.US) rode the wave of data center hype, and its performance took off directly, showcasing the power of pure small-cap US stocks. Every time I see these trends, I want to add but don't dare, and I'm afraid to cut losses in case it surges. It's so hard being in oil and gas. I'll just continue holding with a zen mindset and not overthink it."
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# Lately, the oil and gas sector has been like a mag…


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