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Energy Sector 2 January 2026 - 3 January 2026

Occidental Petroleum stock ends up 3% after $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire closes — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum stock ends up 3% after $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire closes — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum shares rose 3.1% to $42.38 after closing the $9.7 billion sale of its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway. The company said it will use $6.5 billion from the deal to redeem debt, according to an SEC filing. Net after-tax proceeds are estimated at $7.75 billion. Oil prices slipped, with Brent settling at $60.75 a barrel.
3 January 2026
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Shell stock jumps to start 2026 as buyback update lands ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Shell stock jumps to start 2026 as buyback update lands ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Shell’s U.S.-listed shares rose 2.7% to $75.44 on Friday after the company disclosed new share repurchases for cancellation. Shell bought back about 1.48 million shares on Jan. 2 as part of a $3.5 billion buyback program. Oil futures ended slightly lower ahead of an OPEC+ meeting this weekend. Shell’s next results and dividend announcement are set for Feb. 5.
3 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock rebounds as 2026 begins; what CEG investors watch next

Constellation Energy stock rebounds as 2026 begins; what CEG investors watch next

Constellation Energy rose 3.7% to $366.25 Friday, ending a four-day slide as utilities led U.S. equities higher on the first trading day of 2026. The stock remains 11% below its October peak. Investors are watching a Jan. 12 debt-exchange deadline tied to Constellation’s Calpine deal and next week’s U.S. labor data. Trading volume was 2.3 million shares, slightly below the 50-day average.
3 January 2026
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Chevron stock (CVX) in spotlight after Trump vows billions for Venezuela oil reset

Chevron stock (CVX) in spotlight after Trump vows billions for Venezuela oil reset

President Donald Trump said U.S. oil firms are ready to invest in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces, but the U.S. oil embargo remains. Chevron shares rose 2.3% Friday, closing at $155.90, as energy stocks outperformed despite Brent crude trading near $61 a barrel. PDVSA’s operations continued without disruption, sources said. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss output policy amid oversupply concerns.
3 January 2026
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Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight strike. Energy and defense stocks led Friday’s gains, with Exxon Mobil up 1.9% and Lockheed Martin up 2.8%. Oil production in Venezuela remained normal Saturday, but the port of La Guaira was severely damaged, sources told Reuters.
3 January 2026
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Oil stocks to watch Monday after U.S. attack on Venezuela: Chevron, Exxon, XLE in focus

Oil stocks to watch Monday after U.S. attack on Venezuela: Chevron, Exxon, XLE in focus

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and reportedly captured President Nicolas Maduro, raising concerns over oil exports. PDVSA facilities were undamaged and production continued, but U.S. tanker restrictions have already halved Venezuela’s shipments. Oil stocks led Friday’s gains, with XLE up 2.10%. Brent crude closed at $60.75 a barrel, down 10 cents.
3 January 2026
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Energy Fuels stock surges nearly 15% as uranium miners rally — what traders watch next

Energy Fuels stock surges nearly 15% as uranium miners rally — what traders watch next

Energy Fuels shares jumped 14.9% to $16.68 Friday as uranium miners surged on the first trading day of 2026. Denison Mines rose 13.2% after announcing readiness to launch its Phoenix ISR project. Energy Fuels recently beat 2025 production guidance and signed new long-term contracts. About 14.9 million Energy Fuels shares traded, with the stock swinging between $14.72 and $17.07.
3 January 2026
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Phillips 66 stock forecast: PSX faces oil-price test after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Phillips 66 stock forecast: PSX faces oil-price test after U.S. strikes Venezuela

President Donald Trump said the U.S. struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. Phillips 66 shares closed up 1.2% at $130.57 Friday, before the news broke. Two sources told Reuters that PDVSA’s oil operations were running normally. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, with markets closed for the weekend.
3 January 2026
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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock forecast: What to watch after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock forecast: What to watch after U.S. strikes Venezuela

The U.S. launched strikes inside Venezuela early Saturday; President Trump said Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown out of the country. Occidental Petroleum closed a $9.7 billion sale of its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway and shares rose 3.06% Friday. Oil production at PDVSA remained normal, but traders are watching for supply disruptions as OPEC+ meets Sunday.
3 January 2026
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Marathon Petroleum stock forecast: MPC in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil supply fears loom

Marathon Petroleum stock forecast: MPC in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil supply fears loom

Marathon Petroleum closed up 1.6% at $165.14 Friday, just before the U.S. struck Venezuela and President Trump announced the capture of Nicolas Maduro. PDVSA’s main oil facilities were undamaged and operating normally, sources said. Oil futures last settled at $57.32 for U.S. crude and $60.75 for Brent. Investors expect volatility in refining stocks when markets reopen.
3 January 2026
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Denison Mines (DNN) stock jumps on Phoenix uranium project “construction-ready” update

Denison Mines (DNN) stock jumps on Phoenix uranium project “construction-ready” update

Denison Mines shares jumped 13.1% to $3.03 after the company said it is ready to start building its Phoenix uranium project once final Canadian approvals arrive. The company raised its initial capital cost estimate to $600 million, up 20%, but kept its mid-2028 production target. Investors are watching for a regulator’s decision after hearings ended in December. Trading volume hit 68.4 million shares.
3 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock forecast: XOM in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro capture claim

Exxon Mobil stock forecast: XOM in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro capture claim

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro overnight, President Trump said, raising the risk of oil supply disruption. Exxon Mobil and other oil stocks are in focus as markets await reopening, with Brent crude last settling at $60.75 a barrel. PDVSA’s production and refining continued normally, sources said. OPEC+ is expected to keep output targets steady at its Sunday meeting, delegates told Reuters.
3 January 2026
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Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolás Maduro, though Venezuela’s government has not confirmed his capture. Venezuela declared a national emergency after explosions in Caracas and other states. Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and major U.S. refiners closed higher Friday. Traders await more details from Trump and the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting.
3 January 2026
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Exxon stock today: XOM ends higher as OPEC+ decision and LNG record sharpen the focus

Exxon stock today: XOM ends higher as OPEC+ decision and LNG record sharpen the focus

Exxon Mobil closed up 1.9% at $122.65 Friday with 14.2 million shares traded. Oil markets await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting on supply, while U.S. LNG exports hit a record 111 million metric tons in 2025. Golden Pass LNG, a QatarEnergy-Exxon project, is set to begin production in the first quarter. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, U.S. crude at $57.32.
3 January 2026
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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock climbs on $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire as markets shut for weekend

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock climbs on $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire as markets shut for weekend

Occidental closed up 3.06% at $42.38 after completing a $9.7 billion all-cash sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway. The company published unaudited pro forma financials reflecting the deal and related debt moves. Investors are watching how quickly the proceeds impact debt and shareholder returns. Occidental retained certain legacy liabilities tied to OxyChem.
3 January 2026
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Fluence Energy stock jumps 16% to start 2026 — what’s driving FLNC and what comes next

Fluence Energy stock jumps 16% to start 2026 — what’s driving FLNC and what comes next

Fluence Energy shares surged 16.3% to $23.01 Friday, trading over 6 million shares as investors rotated into utilities and energy. The company forecasts fiscal 2026 revenue of $3.2–$3.6 billion, with 85% of the midpoint covered by backlog. Wall Street remains cautious, with an average analyst price target of $13.54. Broader energy storage stocks also rallied.
3 January 2026
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Energy Fuels stock jumps nearly 12% as uranium miners rally on Denison Phoenix update

Energy Fuels stock jumps nearly 12% as uranium miners rally on Denison Phoenix update

Energy Fuels Inc shares rose 11.8% to $16.26 in New York trading Friday, with about 8.7 million shares changing hands by early afternoon. Denison Mines gained 11% after saying it was ready to start building its Phoenix uranium mine in Canada, pending regulatory approvals. Cameco and Uranium Energy also advanced. Denison raised its initial capital estimate for Phoenix to $600 million, up 20% from 2023.
2 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • 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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