We could be on the verge of another major oil M&A boom like the historic one that brought Exxon and Mobil together. Mergers and acquisitions have the potential to shake up a market and send some stocks soaring, but the best industry plays aren’t all that obvious.

In this interview with The Energy Report, Dobell offers a surprising prediction for a service company he expects to see playing in the big leagues soon.

Today I decided to see if the YTD S&P 500 Large Cap stock winners still have some upside potential left. It seems they do.

Energy companies targeting inland shale basins in the United States are starting to reap the financial rewards of the North American production boom, with shares for big and marginal players alike posting huge gains.

These three companies have news, opportunities, spinoffs and so much more. See for yourself what golden opportunities their risings and failings can offer you.