On Monday, Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY ) maintained its Neutral rating and a $70.00 price target from Roth/MKM. The firm's stance is influenced by several factors, including Occidental's relatively higher debt compared to its competitors, a lower projected long-term production growth, and investments in direct air capture (DAC) carbon capture projects that may not yield short-term profits. Additionally, Occidental's intention to divest approximately $5 billion in assets could potentially dilute its value.