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Energy Sector News 12 January 2026 - 14 January 2026

Chevron stock edges higher after-hours as Venezuela crude shift puts CVX in focus

Chevron stock edges higher after-hours as Venezuela crude shift puts CVX in focus

New York, January 13, 2026, 19:08 EST — After-hours Chevron Corp (CVX) shares climbed 0.9% to $163.87 in after-hours trading Tuesday, as sources revealed the oil giant plans to process Venezuelan crude at its Pasadena, Texas, and Pascagoula, Mississippi refineries. The timing for the crude shipments remains unclear, according to the insiders. During the session, CVX shares fluctuated between $162.53 and $166.13. (boereport.com) The report arrives as shifts in U.S. policy toward Venezuela are already pushing crude prices and widening the gap between benchmarks. U.S. crude futures traded at a $4.76-per-barrel discount to Brent — the largest spread since April
14 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock climbs after-hours as Venezuela tug-of-war and oil rally grab attention

Exxon Mobil stock climbs after-hours as Venezuela tug-of-war and oil rally grab attention

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 18:10 EST — After-hours Shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation climbed roughly 2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, driven by investor attention on the company’s stance regarding Venezuela and a recent boost in crude prices. The flare-up matters as Washington’s effort to revive Venezuela’s oil sector could alter long-term supply forecasts and shift the hierarchy among U.S. oil majors. For Exxon, it underscores how political shifts can affect access, contract conditions, and schedules — all factors that drive project economics well before drilling begins. Reuters reports Exxon is still keen on a Venezuela visit and may deploy
14 January 2026
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Vistra stock in focus as VST prices $2.25 billion notes; analysts cite Meta nuclear deal

Vistra stock in focus as VST prices $2.25 billion notes; analysts cite Meta nuclear deal

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 15:24 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Vistra Corp (VST.N) nudged up 0.2% to $172.95 on Tuesday, following the announcement that the power producer priced $2.25 billion in senior secured notes. The move aims to back its planned acquisition of Cogentrix. Vistra’s stock fluctuated between $170.85 and $177.76 during the session. The newly issued notes, maturing in 2031 and 2036, carry interest rates of 4.700% and 5.350%, respectively, with a closing date set for Jan. 22, according to the company. (Vistra Corp. Investor Relations) The debt sale puts Vistra’s balance sheet under the microscope as
13 January 2026
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Chevron stock climbs as oil jumps, but drones and a Jan. 17 deadline keep CVX traders on edge

Chevron stock climbs as oil jumps, but drones and a Jan. 17 deadline keep CVX traders on edge

New York, January 13, 2026, 14:14 EST — Regular session Shares of Chevron Corporation rose roughly 2.2%, reaching $165.95 in Tuesday afternoon trading. Crude prices jumped following unrest in Iran, stoking fears of supply disruptions. Brent surged 2.5% to $65.44 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 2.7% to $61.09 by 1:22 p.m. EST. Barclays estimates the geopolitical premium at roughly $3-$4 a barrel. John Evans from PVM Oil Associates noted, “The oil market is building in some price protection against geopolitical drivers.” Meanwhile, Mizuho’s Bob Yawger cautioned that a pullback from Iranian barrels could cut global supply by
13 January 2026
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Liberty Energy stock jumps as BofA lifts target to $20 — what LBRT traders watch next

Liberty Energy stock jumps as BofA lifts target to $20 — what LBRT traders watch next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:02 EST — Regular session Shares of Liberty Energy Inc climbed roughly 5.6% to $20.30 early Tuesday afternoon, following a price target bump from Bank of America. The broader oilfield services sector was also on the rise. This shift is crucial as Wall Street recalibrates profit forecasts for U.S. oilfield services in 2026, a year that will likely depend on whether shale producers maintain strict spending or ramp up budgets to boost output. Liberty feels this impact directly, since it provides hydraulic fracturing services — using high-pressure fluid and sand to fracture rock and release
13 January 2026
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Exxon stock hits 52-week high as oil jumps on Iran fears and Venezuela pressure builds (XOM)

Exxon stock hits 52-week high as oil jumps on Iran fears and Venezuela pressure builds (XOM)

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:05 EST — Regular session Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.9% to $126.37 on Tuesday, after touching $126.99 earlier in the session, a new 52-week high. About 8 million shares had changed hands by early afternoon. (Bloomberg.com) The move matters now because oil has snapped higher on geopolitics, while Washington’s push to restart Venezuela’s oil industry has left energy firms weighing opportunity against old scars. Brent settled at a seven-week high on Monday. (Reuters) Brent and U.S. crude were up about 3% on Tuesday, with Barclays putting the Iran unrest premium at $3-$4 a barrel. “The
13 January 2026
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KEPCO stock jumps 9% after broker lifts target to 70,000 won — what to watch next for 015760

KEPCO stock jumps 9% after broker lifts target to 70,000 won — what to watch next for 015760

Seoul, Jan 14, 2026, 02:00 KST — Market closed. Korea Electric Power Corp (015760.KS) shares surged 9.2% on Tuesday, closing at 55,700 won—their best finish in a year—after reaching an intraday peak of 55,800 won. The state-run utility’s stock was at 51,000 won just the day before. (google.com) The move came after renewed bullish forecasts from brokers. NH Investment & Securities bumped its target price up to 70,000 won from 60,000, maintaining a “buy” rating. Analyst Lee Min-jae noted that KEPCO is now in a stage where both earnings and its financial strength could improve simultaneously, boosting its valuation support.
13 January 2026
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Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 07:00 EST — Premarket Oil prices climbed early Tuesday, with Brent futures rising $1.06, or 1.7%, to $64.93 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained $1.02, also 1.7%, reaching $60.52, close to their strongest points since mid-November. Barclays estimated the geopolitical “risk premium”—the extra cost traders factor in for possible supply disruptions—at around $3-$4 a barrel. Brent’s premium over Dubai, a key Middle East benchmark, also stretched to its widest since July, according to LSEG data. John Evans, analyst at PVM Oil Associates, noted, “The oil market is building in some price protection against geopolitical
13 January 2026
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BP PLC stock watch: cost-cut pledge, oil jump and buyback keep shares in play

BP PLC stock watch: cost-cut pledge, oil jump and buyback keep shares in play

LONDON, Jan 13, 2026, 08:28 GMT — Regular session BP shares (BP.L) inched up roughly 0.3% to 427.7 pence during early trade in London on Tuesday, finding footing following recent management comments on costs and strategy. (Investing.com) The stock has returned to focus as BP undergoes a leadership transition, with investors eager to understand what shifts, if any, lie ahead. Meanwhile, oil prices are moving independently, often overshadowing company-specific updates on any given day. Interim CEO Carol Howle told staff at a recent town hall that the company’s strategy and cost-cutting focus remain unchanged, according to two insiders. Howle stepped
13 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock dips after Scarborough LNG milestone — what matters before the next ASX session

Woodside Energy stock dips after Scarborough LNG milestone — what matters before the next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:31 AEDT — Trading after hours. Woodside Energy Group Ltd shares slipped 1.7% to close at A$23.31 on Tuesday, following news that the floating production unit for its Scarborough gas project reached the offshore field near Western Australia. The stock fluctuated between A$23.96 and A$23.28, with roughly 4.67 million shares trading hands. (Investing.com) This update is crucial since Scarborough lies at the heart of Woodside’s upcoming LNG expansion. The market treats each milestone as a gauge of potential schedule delays. LNG projects run on tight delivery schedules; even a minor slip can trigger prolonged disputes over
13 January 2026
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Chevron stock edges up as U.S. flags Venezuela sanctions move; oil prices keep investors cautious

Chevron stock edges up as U.S. flags Venezuela sanctions move; oil prices keep investors cautious

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:04 (EST) — Regular session underway. Chevron (CVX.N) shares ticked up 0.4% to $162.69 in midday trading Monday, following comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that additional sanctions on Venezuela could be eased “as soon as next week” to boost oil exports. “We’re de-sanctioning the oil that’s going to be sold,” Bessent said. (Reuters) The timing is crucial. Washington’s effort to restart Venezuelan oil flows hits as traders and refiners scramble to find supply matching their plants. Policymakers are also trying to direct the money trail. For Chevron, this isn’t a footnote—its Venezuela ties
12 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock dips Monday as Calpine filing details put share supply back in focus

Constellation Energy stock dips Monday as Calpine filing details put share supply back in focus

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:05 EST — Regular session underway Constellation Energy shares slipped 1.6% to $336.87 in late Monday morning trading, following a Friday close of $342.52. Investors are zeroing in on a key issue following Constellation’s Calpine deal: how fast the expanded shareholder group might offload stock, and the potential impact on short-term trading. This is important now as power stocks have become crowded trades amid buzz over rising electricity demand. When positioning is compressed, even routine supply news can sting. In a Jan. 7 filing, Constellation disclosed it inked a registration rights deal with some former
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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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