Top Oil Stocks to Watch for Investment Opportunities in 2017

Is now a good time to invest in oil industry stocks? If so, which companies should investors consider? Whether it's oil production firms, service providers, or equipment manufacturers, the oil sector remains promising. Despite current market sluggishness and OPEC's efforts to curb output, a rebound is anticipated. Investing in oil producers, oilfield service companies, refineries, or energy-related chemicals can be lucrative long-term strategies. As US production rises and machinery requirements grow, companies supplying drilling tools, pipes, valves, and related services present solid opportunities.

Conduct thorough research before investing. Some key players include:
Suncor Energy Inc. (NYSE: SU)
ONEOK Inc. (NYSE: OKE)
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD)
Core Laboratories N.V. (NYSE: CLB)
National Oilwell Varco (NYSE: NOV)
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX)
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL)
Forum Energy Technologies Inc. (NYSE: FET)
Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI)
Fairmont Santrol Holdings Inc. (NYSE: FMSA)
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP)
Pioneer Oil & Gas (NYSE: POGS)
Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR)
Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC)
Gulfport Energy Corp. (NYSE: GPOR)
Range Resources Corp. (NYSE: RRC)
Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN)
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: APC)
Diamond Back Energy Inc. (NYSE: FANG)
Hess Corp. (NYSE: HES)
Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: OXY)
Resolute Energy Corp. (NYSE: REN)
PDC Energy Inc. (NYSE: PDCE)
Flotek Industries Inc. (NYSE: FTK)
Callon Petroleum Co. (NYSE: CPE)
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR)
Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE: SLB)