Natural Resources >> Analyst Interviews >> January 19, 2015

Current Oil Prices Deter Investors But Recovery in Expected in 2015

Leo Mariani, Analyst, joined RBC Capital Markets in 2006 and focuses on oil & gas exploration & production in the Austin office. He was chosen as the number two stock picker in the 2007 Wall Street Journal Best on the Street survey for the oil and gas sector. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets, Mr. Mariani was an Equity Analyst at Jefferies & Company, Inc. where he focused on oil & gas exploration & production as well as the oil & gas commodity markets. He also worked in corporate finance investment banking at both UBS Warburg and PaineWebber Inc. Mr. Mariani is a graduate of Brown University where he double majored in economics and organizational behavior & management. Profile
TWST: What do you think of EOG Resources' decision to divest the majority of its Canadian assets, and how does it alter your view of the stock?

Mr. Mariani: I think that was a