Valero Energy stock forecast: VLO in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil shock looms for Monday
NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 06:55 ET — Market closed Valero Energy Corp shares were headed for a volatile reopening after U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in overnight strikes and promised details at an 11 a.m. press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. MST Marquee analyst Saul Kavonic said oil prices were “likely to jump on the near-term risk to supply.” Reuters Valero (VLO) ended Friday up 1.55% at $165.31, leaving investors without an immediate read-through on how the Venezuela headlines will hit refiners until U.S. markets reopen on Monday. The stock is about