Today: 8 July 2026

Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has given the green light to investment-linked incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West deepwater oil project, following talks with CEO Wael Sawan. Sawan indicated a final investment decision could come by 2027, with projected capital and operating costs around $20 billion. Shell is also eyeing Nigeria’s exploration licence round. Tinubu emphasized these incentives aren’t “blanket concessions” but tied to fresh capital and output. Shell highlighted recent investments in Bonga North and a gas project supplying Nigeria LNG; Exxon Mobil is another Bonga partner. Timing is crucial. After years of stalled investment and declining output, Nigeria is pushing to accelerate major offshore projects. To make it happen, the country is relying on specific fiscal and regulatory adjustments.
24 January 2026
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Boeing stock ends higher as FAA shifts MAX 7/10 pressure back to the company

Boeing stock ends higher as FAA shifts MAX 7/10 pressure back to the company

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 19:32 EST — After-hours Boeing shares climbed on Friday, staying close to a recent peak into after-hours trading. Investors digested fresh remarks from the head of the U.S. aviation regulator alongside government data highlighting a recovery in major jet orders. The stock finished the regular session up 0.29% at $252.15 but slipped 0.14% in after-hours trading to $251.80.
24 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price rises after-hours as XTO shops $1 billion Eagle Ford assets ahead of Q4 results

Exxon Mobil stock price rises after-hours as XTO shops $1 billion Eagle Ford assets ahead of Q4 results

NEW YORK, January 23, 2026, 19:17 EST — After-hours Exxon Mobil shares edged up about 1% to $134.97 in after-hours trading Friday following reports that its XTO Energy unit is gauging interest from buyers for certain Eagle Ford shale assets. The package covers roughly 168,000 net acres in South Texas — acreage adjusted for Exxon’s ownership share — and is valued at over $1 billion. Sources say XTO has set up a secure online data room for bidders and is conducting the sale internally, without tapping investment banks. An Exxon spokesperson described the move as part of a strategy to “continually evaluate and optimize” its portfolio, a push coming as U.S. crude prices remain about 18% below last year’s levels and following the company’s $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources in 2024.
24 January 2026
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Salesforce stock holds near $228 after MuleSoft AI-agent update as Fed decision nears

Salesforce stock holds near $228 after MuleSoft AI-agent update as Fed decision nears

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 19:11 EST — After-hours Salesforce shares edged down 4 cents to $228.05 during Friday’s regular session and barely moved in after-hours trading. Investors digested the company's new efforts to control the rise of AI “agents” within major corporations. The stock fluctuated between $227.00 and $230.77, starting the day at $226.78.
24 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps on Delta Forge 1 groundbreaking as CEO flags February site reveal

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps on Delta Forge 1 groundbreaking as CEO flags February site reveal

New York, January 23, 2026, 6:43 PM ET — After-hours Applied Digital Corp’s shares jumped roughly 8.5% Friday to close at $37.69. The Nasdaq-listed data-center developer announced it had started construction on Delta Forge 1, a 430-megawatt “AI Factory” campus in a southern U.S. market. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $33.24 and $38.98, with about 48 million shares changing hands.
24 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • SmartHR, backed by KKR, pushes back Tokyo IPO to next year
    July 7, 2026, 11:37 PM EDT. SmartHR has put off its Tokyo IPO to at least 2024, according to people familiar with the matter. The Japanese HR tech group, backed by KKR, is holding off after investors raised concerns about its valuation. SmartHR develops HR platforms, an area getting attention from investors, though there's also pressure around pricing. With markets volatile, investors are holding back on deals seen as too expensive.
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