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tortoise

[tawr-tuhs] / ˈtɔr təs /


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“AI is top of mind,” says Rob Thummel, senior portfolio manager at energy investment firm Tortoise Capital.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“Seems like yet another weekend where there’s just a lot up in the air,” said Rob Thummel, a senior portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital, adding that under Trump, “it’s always the weekend.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Rystad Energy estimates prices could jump $10 to $15 per barrel in a wider conflict; analysts at Tortoise Capital put the Hormuz scenario above $100.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Overall, the energy sector is offering what investors seek the most: high free-cash-flow generation, strong and growing dividends, meaningful share buybacks, inflation protection and real-asset exposure, said Tortoise Capital’s Thummel.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Tortoise wondered if perhaps Dog’s grief had made him go mad.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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