Another Low-Cost Operator Cuts Back Drilling

The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analyst Paul Chi and senior analyst Matt Argersinger discuss topics around the investing world.

In today's edition, Matt and Paul discuss the recent results from Southwestern Energy, a low-cost producer of natural gas. Despite increasing production by 24% and proven reserves by 19% year over year, the company retreated in the next day's trading. Was the move warranted, or are investors missing the big picture?

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