SLB stock price in focus: Venezuela ramp-up talk meets softer Q1 signals
NEW YORK, Jan 25, 2026, 07:05 (EST) — Market closed SLB N.V. kicks off the week with Venezuela back in the spotlight. The oilfield services firm signaled it’s ready to act swiftly if conditions align. On Friday, the stock ended slightly lower, down 0.3% at $49.15. Why it matters now: SLB has turned into a shorthand bet on Venezuela’s oil sector reopening after a government shift in Caracas, and the stock has been volatile. Traders jump on headlines fast—and just as fast, they pull back. The company also flagged a weaker start to the year, underscoring that its core operations