Chevron stock climbs as oil spikes on Iran fears and earnings near
Chevron shares rose 1.5% to $172.56 Thursday, bucking a broader Wall Street decline as crude prices surged and energy stocks outperformed. The company is set to report quarterly earnings Friday, with investors focused on operations in Venezuela and Kazakhstan and watching for updates on production and cash returns. Brent crude jumped 4% to near $70.90 a barrel amid supply concerns.