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Chevron stock price forecast: CVX slips as $22 bln Lukoil bid talk and Venezuela oil control jolt the outlook

Chevron stock price forecast: CVX slips as $22 bln Lukoil bid talk and Venezuela oil control jolt the outlook

Chevron shares fell 0.9% to $155.17 after reports it may join a bid for Lukoil’s international assets. U.S. officials signaled plans to control Venezuelan oil sales “indefinitely,” as Chevron continues exports from the country. Brent crude dropped 1.3% to $59.94. The company’s next earnings call is set for January 30.
7 January 2026
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Why Vistra stock is sliding after the $4.7 billion Cogentrix deal

Why Vistra stock is sliding after the $4.7 billion Cogentrix deal

Vistra Corp shares dropped 8% to $155.93 after Moody’s revised its outlook to stable from positive, citing the company’s $4.7 billion deal to buy Cogentrix’s 5.5-GW gas portfolio. Vistra plans to finance the purchase partly with up to $2 billion in bridge loans from Goldman Sachs. Other U.S. power producers also traded lower. Investors await updates on financing and regulatory reviews.
7 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock jumps 7% as traders revisit Wells Fargo $600 million credit line

Bloom Energy stock jumps 7% as traders revisit Wells Fargo $600 million credit line

Bloom Energy shares jumped 7.5% to $110.82 Wednesday, trading on heavy volume after the company secured a $600 million revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo and others. The stock is up 355% over the past year but remains volatile, with a 52-week range of $15.15 to $147.86. Plug Power, FuelCell Energy, and Ballard Power all traded lower. Bloom reports earnings February 26.
7 January 2026
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Oil stocks, USO ETF slide in premarket as Trump Venezuela crude plan stirs supply fears

Oil stocks, USO ETF slide in premarket as Trump Venezuela crude plan stirs supply fears

Exxon Mobil fell 3.4% and Chevron dropped 4.4% in premarket trading Wednesday as oil prices slid after the U.S. agreed to import up to $2 billion in Venezuelan crude. Oil-linked ETFs USO and XOP also traded lower. Brent crude was at $60.59 a barrel. Investors await U.S. inventory data at 10:30 a.m. ET and a White House meeting with oil executives later this week.
7 January 2026
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BP stock slides in London as Trump-Venezuela crude deal weighs on oil prices

BP stock slides in London as Trump-Venezuela crude deal weighs on oil prices

BP shares dropped 3.1% in London after President Trump announced a deal for Venezuela to export up to 50 million barrels of crude to the U.S., pushing oil prices lower. BP continued its buyback program, purchasing about 3 million shares on Jan. 6. BP’s U.S. ADR fell 4.9% Tuesday. Traders are watching for more Venezuela news and BP’s Feb. 10 results.
7 January 2026
Exxon Mobil stock slides 3% as oil falls on Venezuela supply bets; investors eye next catalyst

Exxon Mobil stock slides 3% as oil falls on Venezuela supply bets; investors eye next catalyst

Exxon Mobil shares dropped 3.4% to $121.05 Tuesday, underperforming a rising U.S. market as oil prices fell on forecasts of ample 2026 supply. Brent crude settled at $60.70 a barrel, down 1.7%. Investors tracked Venezuela policy after the U.S. detained President Maduro, with White House talks set for later in the week. Chevron and ConocoPhillips also declined.
7 January 2026
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UNG slides as warm-weather outlook drives U.S. natural gas-linked stocks lower

UNG slides as warm-weather outlook drives U.S. natural gas-linked stocks lower

The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) dropped 3.1% to $11.28 Tuesday as February NYMEX natural gas futures settled down 4.91% at $3.35 per MMBtu, hitting a 2-1/4-month low. Warmer forecasts cut expected heating demand, pressuring prices and spot markets. Traders await Thursday’s EIA storage report and mid-January weather updates for signs of shifting demand.
7 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumps after $4.7 billion Cogentrix buyout bet on AI power demand

Vistra stock jumps after $4.7 billion Cogentrix buyout bet on AI power demand

Vistra shares climbed 4.1% in after-hours trading after it agreed to buy Cogentrix Energy for $4.7 billion, adding 5.5 GW of natural-gas generation. The deal includes $2.3 billion in cash, $900 million in stock, and $1.5 billion in assumed debt. Vistra secured up to $2 billion in bridge loans from Goldman Sachs. The transaction faces regulatory review and hinges on customer demand and power market trends.
6 January 2026
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Valero Energy stock slips as Venezuelan crude return talk meets shipping snags — what’s next for VLO?

Valero Energy stock slips as Venezuelan crude return talk meets shipping snags — what’s next for VLO?

Valero shares dropped 0.9% to $178.92 in New York after Monday’s rally on speculation the U.S. may allow more Venezuelan crude exports. Analysts say Gulf Coast refiners could process up to 1 million extra barrels per day if sanctions lift. Venezuela was loading crude only for Chevron on Tuesday, with other shipments stalled. Oil prices fell about 1% as traders weighed supply and policy moves.
6 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock slips after Venezuela-fueled rally as investors weigh oil supply risks

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock slips after Venezuela-fueled rally as investors weigh oil supply risks

Exxon shares dropped 1.4% to $123.63 Tuesday morning, reversing part of Monday’s gains as traders weighed U.S. talks on boosting Venezuelan oil output. Brent crude rose 0.7% to $62.22 a barrel. Chevron fell 2.7%, while ConocoPhillips was flat. The S&P 500 energy index had hit a 10-month high Monday after U.S. military action in Venezuela.
6 January 2026
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US stock market: Vistra stock pops in premarket on $4.7B Cogentrix deal amid AI power-demand boom

US stock market: Vistra stock pops in premarket on $4.7B Cogentrix deal amid AI power-demand boom

Vistra shares rose 4.4% to $170.17 premarket Tuesday after agreeing to buy Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group in a deal valued at $4.7 billion. The acquisition adds 5.5 gigawatts of natural gas generation across key U.S. markets and is expected to close in mid-to-late 2026. Vistra said the deal should boost per-share cash flow starting in 2027.
6 January 2026
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Before TSX opens: Venezuela shock keeps gold near record, puts Canada energy shares in focus

Before TSX opens: Venezuela shock keeps gold near record, puts Canada energy shares in focus

The S&P/TSX Composite closed at a record 32,219.95 on Monday, up 1.1%, as miners and banks rose but energy stocks fell 3.6% on concerns over U.S. access to Venezuelan oil. The Canadian dollar weakened to 1.3755 per U.S. dollar. Gold hovered near record highs, while oil prices slipped in Asia after Monday’s gains. Canadian bond yields eased, with the 10-year at 3.424%.
6 January 2026
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Halliburton stock jumps nearly 8% on Venezuela jolt as oil-services rally takes hold

Halliburton stock jumps nearly 8% on Venezuela jolt as oil-services rally takes hold

Halliburton shares surged 7.9% to $31.92 Monday after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fueling hopes of renewed U.S. oil activity in Venezuela. SLB gained 9%, Baker Hughes rose 4.1%, and oil prices climbed. The Trump administration plans talks with oil executives this week, though the embargo remains. Halliburton CFO Eric Carre acquired 37,548 shares at $29.60 on Jan. 2, according to an SEC filing.
6 January 2026
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Oklo stock jumps nearly 15% as DOE backs uranium enrichment — what’s next for OKLO

Oklo stock jumps nearly 15% as DOE backs uranium enrichment — what’s next for OKLO

Oklo shares jumped 14.8% to $89.34 Monday, tracking gains across nuclear-linked stocks after the U.S. Energy Department announced $2.7 billion in uranium-enrichment contracts. The awards aim to boost domestic supply of high-assay low-enriched uranium, a key fuel for advanced reactors. Oklo’s after-hours trading was flat. Traders are watching for further federal fuel awards and Friday’s U.S. jobs data.
6 January 2026
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  • Palantir Technologies Shares Drop Amid Anthropic AI Innovation
    April 9, 2026, 11:12 AM EDT. Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) fell 6.1% after Anthropic unveiled Managed Agents, a hosted AI service designed for long-running tasks. This development alarms investors due to its potential to disrupt traditional seat-based software models with more autonomous AI infrastructure. Managed Agents operate independently, handling complex workflows without continuous human input, challenging the existing SaaS framework. Despite the drop, Palantir's stock remains volatile, experiencing 33 moves greater than 5% in the past year. Recent positive news such as a partnership expansion with Stellantis and a $1.8 million contract with the IRS had buoyed sentiment. Market-wide optimism also rose as potential easing of U.S.-Iran tensions lifted tech shares, though Palantir is still down 16.1% year-to-date.

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ServiceNow Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low as Analysts Cut Targets Ahead of Earnings

ServiceNow Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low as Analysts Cut Targets Ahead of Earnings

9 April 2026
ServiceNow shares dropped 5.1% to $92.45 by 10:20 a.m. EDT Thursday, hitting a new 52-week low after analysts at Stifel, BTIG, and Goldman Sachs cut price targets citing weak federal spending and limited 2026 growth. The company announced it will integrate AI, data, security, and governance into all products ahead of first-quarter results due April 22.
SoFi Technologies Stock Slips as Wall Street Cuts Targets Ahead of Q1 Earnings

SoFi Technologies Stock Slips as Wall Street Cuts Targets Ahead of Q1 Earnings

9 April 2026
SoFi Technologies shares fell 1.9% to $16.18 Thursday after KBW and Wells Fargo cut price targets ahead of first-quarter results due April 29. The moves follow Muddy Waters’ short position and claims of accounting issues, which SoFi denies. Affirm and LendingClub also traded lower. Barclays and other banks have trimmed targets as concerns mount over credit quality and sector valuations.
Tesla revives cheaper EV bet with compact SUV plan in China after sales strain

Tesla revives cheaper EV bet with compact SUV plan in China after sales strain

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a smaller, cheaper electric SUV to be built first in Shanghai, sources said. The new model would cost less than the Model 3 and be smaller than the Model Y. Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles but delivered only 358,023 in Q1, as U.S. demand weakened and competition increased. Shares fell 0.8% Thursday.
Grab Holdings Bets on AI as Group Ride Tool Targets 40% Lower Fares

Grab Holdings Bets on AI as Group Ride Tool Targets 40% Lower Fares

9 April 2026
Grab Holdings launched 13 new AI-powered products in Jakarta, including a “Group Ride” feature that can cut fares by up to 40% for shared routes. CEO Anthony Tan said the tools aim to offset rising fuel costs and support demand as households tighten spending. The company’s 2026 revenue and profit forecasts remain below analyst expectations. Grab’s $600 million deal to buy Foodpanda Taiwan is pending regulatory approval.
Nokia Oyj AI Data Center Push Gets Lift From Fifth Straight GigaOm Leader Ranking

Nokia Oyj AI Data Center Push Gets Lift From Fifth Straight GigaOm Leader Ranking

9 April 2026
Nokia was named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm’s 2026 Radar for data center switching for the fifth year in a row, competing with Cisco, Arista, and HPE Juniper. Shares fell 1.05% in Helsinki ahead of Thursday’s annual meeting, where board changes and a dividend of up to 14 euro cents per share will be considered.
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