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Energy Sector News 5 January 2026

Chevron stock jumps on Trump Venezuela oil move; traders eye sanctions and Jan. 30 earnings

Chevron stock jumps on Trump Venezuela oil move; traders eye sanctions and Jan. 30 earnings

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 13:39 EST — Regular session Chevron (CVX) shares rose 5.7% to $164.78 in early afternoon trading on Monday, after swinging between $159.33 and $171.50. ConocoPhillips (COP) gained 3.3% and Exxon Mobil (XOM) added 2.4% as traders rotated into oil names after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and investors bet the move could reshape access to the country’s crude. Reuters The rally matters now because Chevron is the only U.S. major still operating in Venezuela under a U.S. waiver — government permission to keep working despite sanctions — leaving it positioned to move faster
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NexGen Energy stock hits a fresh 52-week high as Canada regulator deadline nears

NexGen Energy stock hits a fresh 52-week high as Canada regulator deadline nears

Toronto, Jan 5, 2026, 12:21 EST — Regular session NexGen Energy shares hit a new 52-week high of $10.70 on Monday and were last up 2.9% at $10.55 in U.S. trading, after changing hands in above-average volume. FT Markets The move comes as the clock runs down to a Jan. 9 public intervention deadline set by Canada’s nuclear regulator for the permitting process on NexGen’s proposed Rook I uranium mine and mill. The deadline is the cutoff for groups or individuals to file written comments or ask to participate in the hearing. Gc That matters for NexGen because the company
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Fresh SEC filings show two big investors boosted Suncor Energy stock — and why it matters now

Fresh SEC filings show two big investors boosted Suncor Energy stock — and why it matters now

Calgary, Alberta, Jan 5, 2026, 08:41 MST Two asset managers increased their stakes in Suncor Energy Inc in the third quarter, regulatory filings showed, adding to a wave of institutional positioning in the Canadian oil producer’s U.S.-listed shares. The disclosures land as investors start the year re-checking energy exposure after a volatile 2025 for crude prices and as oil market forecasts turn more cautious. For Suncor, steady dividends and buybacks have become a central part of the equity story, particularly for funds looking for cash returns rather than pure oil-price upside. The filings also arrive amid renewed focus on supply
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Enbridge’s 6% dividend pitch meets insider selling as investors size up the pipeline giant

Enbridge’s 6% dividend pitch meets insider selling as investors size up the pipeline giant

Calgary, Jan 5, 2026, 08:19 MST Enbridge Inc’s president, Gregory Ebel, sold about C$22 million worth of shares over the past year, a transaction completed at roughly C$66.72 per share, according to a Simply Wall St analysis published on Monday. The same analysis said insiders have been net sellers, with no recorded purchases in the last quarter. Simply Wall St The insider activity matters because Enbridge is widely held for income, and dividend-paying stocks tend to be judged harshly when confidence in future payouts wobbles. For pipeline operators, the trade-off is familiar: steady cash flows on one side, debt and
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EQT stock slides as natural gas prices slump — EIA storage report is the next test

EQT stock slides as natural gas prices slump — EIA storage report is the next test

New York, January 5, 2026, 10:25 EST — Regular session EQT Corp shares fell 4.2% to $51.20 in morning trading on Monday, tracking a slide in U.S. natural gas prices at the start of the week. The move matters because producers like EQT sell into a market where winter heating demand can swing quickly with weather forecasts. In January, a few degrees on the map can mean a very different balance between supply and demand. Front-month Henry Hub natural gas futures — the nearest, most actively traded contract — were down about 3.3% at $3.498 per million British thermal units
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Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:54 EST — Regular session Chevron shares jumped on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States would take control of Venezuela following the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro and that U.S. oil companies would help rebuild the country’s oil industry. The stock was up 3.8% at $161.87 in early trade, after touching $171.50 soon after the open. Trump said an embargo on Venezuelan oil exports would remain in place for now. Reuters The headlines matter for Chevron because any shift in U.S. policy toward Venezuela would put a premium on speed and existing
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SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 09:52 EST SLB shares jumped about 8% in early New York trading on Monday, tracking a sharp rally across oilfield-services stocks. The shares were up $3.25 at $43.45 at 9:40 a.m. ET, while Halliburton gained about 7.5% and Baker Hughes rose about 4.7%. The move followed President Donald Trump’s comments that the United States would take control of Venezuela after the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, stoking bets that U.S. companies may eventually help rebuild the country’s oil industry. Reuters reported that oilfield-services firms, whose technology would be needed to lift output, were among the
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Fluence Energy stock slips about 3% as Wall Street rallies; jobs data and earnings ahead

Fluence Energy stock slips about 3% as Wall Street rallies; jobs data and earnings ahead

New York, January 5, 2026, 14:48 ET — Regular session Fluence Energy (FLNC) shares fell about 2.6% to $22.41 in afternoon trading on Monday, underperforming a broader market rise. The stock ranged between $21.72 and $23.55, with roughly 2.7 million shares changing hands. Wall Street’s main indexes pushed higher, led by energy and financial stocks after a U.S. military strike captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Reuters reported. “It’s normal for markets to try to start a new month or a new year on a positive tone,” said Steve Sosnick, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers. Markets are pricing in about
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Chevron stock jumps as Trump targets Venezuela oil; refiners, drillers gain before the bell

Chevron stock jumps as Trump targets Venezuela oil; refiners, drillers gain before the bell

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 09:23 EST — Premarket Chevron shares rose in premarket trading on Monday as U.S. energy stocks reacted to President Donald Trump’s latest comments on Venezuela, raising expectations that American companies could gain access to the country’s vast crude reserves. The move matters because Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves, yet years of mismanagement, underinvestment and U.S. sanctions have left output far below past levels. Any policy shift that accelerates investment could reshape crude flows over time and alter the economics for refiners that rely on heavy feedstocks. Oil prices were little changed, underscoring how
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SLB stock jumps premarket on Venezuela upheaval as earnings near

SLB stock jumps premarket on Venezuela upheaval as earnings near

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 07:33 ET SLB shares rose 8.5% to $43.60 in premarket trading on Monday, before the regular U.S. session opens. Halliburton and Baker Hughes were also up between 7% and 9% after U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and President Donald Trump said Washington would take control of the country, Reuters reported. Public The move underscores how quickly geopolitics can reprice expectations for drilling and well work. Oilfield services companies like SLB make money when customers commit to spending on rigs, crews, and technology — not when oil simply sits underground. SLB is set to
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Devon Energy stock edges up in premarket as oil slips on Venezuela shock; CEO panel next

Devon Energy stock edges up in premarket as oil slips on Venezuela shock; CEO panel next

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 05:25 ET — Premarket Devon Energy shares were up 0.9% at $38.22 in premarket trading on Monday, according to Public market data. Public Oil was the immediate backdrop. Brent crude futures, the global benchmark, were down 0.8% at $60.26 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was off 0.9% at $56.79 after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, Reuters reported. “Any meaningful recovery in Venezuelan output is likely to take considerable time,” UBS strategist Giovanni Staunovo said. Reuters That matters for Devon because U.S. shale producers remain highly sensitive to
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Shell plc stock slips in premarket as oil prices ease after Venezuela upheaval

Shell plc stock slips in premarket as oil prices ease after Venezuela upheaval

NEW YORK, January 5, 2026, 05:28 ET — Premarket Shell plc’s U.S.-listed shares (SHEL) fell 1.6% to $74.20 in premarket trading on Monday, after rising 2.7% on Friday to $75.44. The ADR has traded between $58.55 and $77.47 over the past 52 weeks, with early trading hovering near the lower end of Friday’s $73.91-$75.56 range. Investing The move puts the oil major back in focus as crude prices eased in early trading after Washington’s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. Brent fell 0.8% to $60.26 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate slipped 0.9% to $56.79, Reuters
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Stock Market Today

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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