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Travis Stice, executive chairman of Permian driller Diamondback, sold $18.1 million in shares on March 6, his largest sale ever, VerityData said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

As a self-described wildcatter, or an oil driller who takes risks in new places, Cranberg believes that a pioneering mindset is just what the South American country needs.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

"We are ready to go to Venezuela," said Bill Armstrong, who leads an independent oil and gas driller.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Leadership in the energy sector has broadened meaningfully in recent weeks with driller stocks the standouts.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

The fourteen men ultimately elected consisted of half a dozen farmers, a pharmacist, a nursery manager, an airport employee, a well driller, two salesmen, a machinist, and the manager of Ray’s Bowling Alley.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote