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Energy Sector News 18 January 2026 - 20 January 2026

IEX share price slides as India holds firm on market coupling ahead of APTEL hearing

IEX share price slides as India holds firm on market coupling ahead of APTEL hearing

NEW DELHI, Jan 20, 2026, 13:02 IST Shares of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) fell on Monday following the power minister’s reaffirmation that the government’s position on market coupling remains unchanged, just before a key hearing at the Electricity Appellate Tribunal. The stock dropped 1.47% to 137.1 rupees on the BSE, fluctuating between 133.65 and 141.90 rupees. Its market capitalization stood near 123.2 billion rupees. The planned reform, set for January 2026, would have Grid-India consolidate bids in the day-ahead market — where power is traded for next-day delivery — and release a single cleared price instead of separate prices across
20 January 2026
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Woodside Energy (WDS) share price slips after North West Shelf contract extension: what investors watch next

Woodside Energy (WDS) share price slips after North West Shelf contract extension: what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — Market closed Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) dipped Tuesday after engineering company Wood announced it secured a contract extension to upgrade Woodside’s North West Shelf gas and LNG facilities. Woodside shares fell 1.05%, ending at A$23.50, erasing Monday’s 0.30% rise. The ASX 200 fell by 0.66%. U.S. crude futures slipped about 0.4%. (Investing.com Australia) This shift comes as investors brace for Woodside’s disclosures next week, after a rocky start to January for energy stocks still vulnerable to commodity price swings. The spotlight now turns back to Woodside’s aging cash cows, which must keep
20 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

NEW YORK, January 19, 2026, 12:26 EST — The market has closed. Oil stocks reopened Tuesday with crude clinging near $64 a barrel after supply worries tied to Iran faded and traders shifted focus to the U.S.-Europe spat over Greenland. Brent inched up a penny to $64.14 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) added 7 cents, landing at $59.51. “The market is now focusing on the Greenland situation … any trade war expansion could impact demand,” said Janiv Shah, analyst at Rystad Energy. Phil Flynn of Price Futures Group described the scene as a market “locked in by
19 January 2026
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Chevron stock in focus after Kazakhstan Tengiz shutdown — what CVX investors watch next

Chevron stock in focus after Kazakhstan Tengiz shutdown — what CVX investors watch next

New York, January 19, 2026, 12:03 EST — Market closed. Chevron Corp stock will draw attention when U.S. markets open Tuesday after the Chevron-led Tengizchevroil venture temporarily shut production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz and Korolev oilfields. The move came after a power distribution system issue, described as a “precautionary measure.” The shutdown followed a fire at a Tengiz power station that was quickly extinguished; staff were evacuated with no injuries reported. Reuters estimates Tengiz’s output at roughly 860,000 barrels per day on average for 2025. (OE Digital) Chevron cares about this disruption since investors are once again betting on steady operations
19 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price: What moves XOM next after the market holiday as oil steadies

Exxon Mobil stock price: What moves XOM next after the market holiday as oil steadies

New York, January 19, 2026, 10:33 ET — Market closed. Exxon Mobil’s shares are set to resume trading Tuesday following the extended weekend break, as U.S. markets shut down Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (New York Stock Exchange) The holiday lull shifts focus to factors that could still sway the stock: crude prices, geopolitical developments, and positioning ahead of Exxon’s upcoming earnings. Exxon plans to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Friday, Jan. 30. CEO Darren Woods and other executives will hold a conference call that morning. (Exxon Mobil Corporation) As the earnings season approaches, analyst sentiment
19 January 2026
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Seplat Energy stock hits 52-week high on anti-flaring update as London market slides

Seplat Energy stock hits 52-week high on anti-flaring update as London market slides

London, Jan 19, 2026, 11:35 GMT — Regular session Shares of Seplat Energy (SEPL.L) climbed 3.1% to 336 pence on Monday, marking a 52-week peak in London trading. The Nigerian producer highlighted advancements in projects designed to eliminate routine gas flaring. https://www.lse.co.uk/SharePrice.html?share=Seplat-Energy&shareprice=SEPL The move stood out amid a sluggish market. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.6% by mid-morning after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and several European countries, rattling investors and sparking a shift toward safer assets. https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/london-stocks-fall-after-trump-issues-tariff-threat-european-nations-2026-01-19/ Seplat confirmed all projects aimed at ending routine gas flaring were completed in 2025 and have now moved into the
19 January 2026
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SSE share price hits fresh 52-week high as UK wind auction pricing sinks in; traders eye Feb 4 update

SSE share price hits fresh 52-week high as UK wind auction pricing sinks in; traders eye Feb 4 update

London, January 19, 2026, 09:22 GMT — Regular session. SSE Plc shares ticked up 0.1% to 2,345 pence by 0922 GMT, having climbed to 2,352 pence earlier on Monday, marking a new one-year peak. The stock stood 2 pence above Friday’s close, with early trading volume hitting 130,320 shares. (London South East) Investors remain focused on the UK’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which guarantees developers a fixed electricity price and offers top-ups if wholesale rates dip. Consultancy Westwood Energy reported that the latest offshore wind auction saw fixed-bottom projects clear at a weighted average strike price of £90.91 per
19 January 2026
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National Grid share price flat as BP, Network Rail objections put spotlight on key power line

National Grid share price flat as BP, Network Rail objections put spotlight on key power line

London, Jan 19, 2026, 09:04 GMT — Regular session National Grid (NG.) shares edged down slightly in early London trading on Monday, slipping 0.04% to 1,201 pence by 0905 GMT, having just hit the upper boundary of their 52-week range. (Google) The stock’s quiet reaction hides a real concern for investors: how fast the utility can navigate Britain’s planning process for major transmission projects, and the potential impact of delays on costs and timelines. A weekend report revealed objections from Network Rail, BP, and Northumbrian Water to National Grid’s Norwich-to-Tilbury power line plan. Network Rail flagged “unacceptable levels of safety
19 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock: share price ticks up as oil steadies; focus turns to Jan 28 update

Woodside Energy stock: share price ticks up as oil steadies; focus turns to Jan 28 update

Sydney, January 19, 2026, 17:31 AEDT — The market is now closed. Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX), the LNG and oil producer, ended Monday about 0.3% higher at A$23.75. The stock fluctuated between A$23.53 and A$23.79 before settling just above Friday’s finish of A$23.68. (Investing.com) The shift unfolds against a backdrop of climbing crude prices clashing with souring risk appetite after fresh tariff threats from Washington. Deutsche Bank strategist George Saravelos warned the conflict could lead to the “weaponisation of capital” if tensions escalate. (Reuters) Oil offered some early relief. Brent crude, the global benchmark, inched up 0.09% to $64.19
19 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock jumps on PJM power-auction push — what investors watch next week

GE Vernova stock jumps on PJM power-auction push — what investors watch next week

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 17:37 EST — Market closed. Shares of GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) jumped 6.1% on Friday, ending the day at $681.55 following a turbulent week for U.S. power and grid stocks. A late-week rally came after the White House urged PJM Interconnection — the country’s largest power grid — to hold an emergency auction to prevent blackouts and ease soaring power bills as demand from data centers climbs. The move targets a cap on what existing plants can charge in PJM’s “capacity” market, which pays generators to stay ready during demand surges. That market recently saw
19 January 2026
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Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 14:06 EST — Market closed. U.S. utility stocks slipped Friday, dragging the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) down 0.5%. Still, the ETF managed to gain roughly 2% for the week, underscoring how swiftly money flows back into steady sectors when markets get volatile. (StockAnalysis) That’s key because utilities behave like rate-sensitive income stocks. Their dividends lose some appeal when government bond yields tick higher. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield closed Friday at 4.24%, up from 4.17% just the day before, according to U.S. Treasury data. (U.S. Department of the Treasury) The upcoming session follows
18 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 12:38 EST — Market closed Chevron will be in focus during the next U.S. session after Energy Secretary Chris Wright revealed that Washington is rushing to expand the company’s Venezuela license. The update would allow Chevron to pay the Venezuelan government in cash and sell all the oil it produces there. “So they become immediately, another marketer of crude as well,” Wright explained. Chevron shares closed Friday nearly flat, up 0.1% at $166.26. (Reuters) This policy shift comes amid volatile crude prices driven by geopolitical concerns and uncertainty about the timing and volume of supply.
18 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:11 AM EST CleanSpark (CLSK) Shares Show Volatility Amid Bitcoin Mining Growth Prospects February 7, 2026, 12:02 AM EST. CleanSpark (CLSK), a bitcoin mining firm, saw a sharp 21.96% rise in one day after a 35.26% decline over 90 days. The company posted $785 million in annual revenue but a net loss of $267 million. Despite recent share price volatility, analysts estimate a fair value of $23.16 per share, more than double the current $10.08 price, reflecting expectations of expansion in mining capacity and improved margins. The valuation
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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