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Energy Sector 15 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 slips to 8,585 as banks and energy weigh, while gold and lithium miners rally (Dec 17, 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 slips to 8,585 as banks and energy weigh, while gold and lithium miners rally (Dec 17, 2025)

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 13.7 points, or 0.16%, at 8,585.2 on Wednesday, marking its third straight loss as declines in banks and energy outweighed gains in gold and lithium stocks. Commonwealth Bank fell 0.8%, its worst day since August. Ten of 11 sectors ended lower. The Australian dollar slipped to around 0.6617 US.
17 December 2025
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Transocean (RIG) Stock News and Forecast for Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Moves, Backlog Updates, and 2026 Guidance

Transocean (RIG) Stock News and Forecast for Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Moves, Backlog Updates, and 2026 Guidance

Transocean shares fell 5.88% to $3.84 on Dec. 16 after hitting a 52-week high of $4.45 earlier in December. Trading volume reached about 42.6 million shares. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage at Equal Weight with a $4.50 target, while Citi raised its target to $4.50 and JPMorgan maintained Underweight. Transocean recently secured a $130 million contract for the Deepwater Skyros in Australia.
17 December 2025
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APA Corporation Stock (APA) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — What’s Driving APA Shares on Dec. 17, 2025

APA Corporation Stock (APA) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — What’s Driving APA Shares on Dec. 17, 2025

APA shares fell 5.18% to $23.96 Tuesday as oil prices hit multi-year lows on oversupply fears and talk of a Russia–Ukraine peace deal. Premarket Wednesday, APA traded higher near $24.43 after President Trump ordered a blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, lifting crude by about 1.5%. Trading volume Tuesday reached 6.58 million shares.
17 December 2025
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Marathon Petroleum Stock (MPC) Slides on Oil Whiplash — Dec. 17, 2025 News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Refining Margin Outlook

Marathon Petroleum Stock (MPC) Slides on Oil Whiplash — Dec. 17, 2025 News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Refining Margin Outlook

Marathon Petroleum shares fell 4.7% to around $176–$177 early Wednesday after U.S. crude settled at $55.27 per barrel, its lowest since early 2021. Oil rebounded over 1% after reports that President Trump ordered a blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers. The EIA now forecasts lower refining margins for December and early 2026.
17 December 2025
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Phillips 66 Stock (PSX) Slides on December 17, 2025: What’s Driving the Drop, 2026 Capex Plans, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Phillips 66 Stock (PSX) Slides on December 17, 2025: What’s Driving the Drop, 2026 Capex Plans, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Phillips 66 shares fell 6.9% to $131.78 on December 17, 2025, following a broad energy sector decline as oil prices hit near five-year lows and U.S. unemployment rose to 4.6%. The company also announced a $2.4 billion capital budget for 2026, slightly above 2025 levels, with increased spending on midstream and refining projects.
17 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

BP shares fell sharply in London, closing near £4.23 after a broad energy sector sell-off. The NYSE-listed ADR traded around $33.76, reflecting similar pressure from volatile oil prices. Oil rebounded over 1% early Wednesday after the U.S. announced a blockade on Venezuelan tankers, but supply concerns persist. BP continues buybacks and prepares its next dividend amid market swings.
17 December 2025
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts on Dec. 17, 2025

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts on Dec. 17, 2025

Woodside Energy Group shares fell 2.31% to A$23.44 in Australian trading on Dec. 17, 2025, amid oil price swings and strike risks at Pluto LNG Train 2. Market cap stood at about A$46.67 billion. U.S. ADRs closed at $15.65, down 2.73%. Staff at Bechtel’s Pluto LNG project are set to strike from Jan. 5, 2026.
17 December 2025
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Crescent Energy Company Stock (CRGY) Slides on Dec. 16 After Vital Energy Deal Closes — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Crescent Energy Company Stock (CRGY) Slides on Dec. 16 After Vital Energy Deal Closes — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Crescent Energy shares fell about 7% to $8.30 on December 16 after the company closed its all-stock acquisition of Vital Energy. Trading volume was elevated as investors reacted to the deal, despite Evercore ISI resuming coverage with an “Outperform” rating and a $13 price target. The stock underperformed both the broader market and the energy sector. Crescent plans to issue pro forma 2026 guidance with its next earnings report.
16 December 2025
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Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: What Investors Are Weighing After 2026 Guidance, Saudi Rig Reactivations, and a CEO Transition

Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: What Investors Are Weighing After 2026 Guidance, Saudi Rig Reactivations, and a CEO Transition

Helmerich & Payne shares fell 5.3% to $27.41 on Dec. 16 after management issued a cautious 2026 outlook and confirmed a leadership transition for early next year. The company reported a $57 million net loss for its latest quarter, with international operations narrowing losses. Trading volume reached 1.13 million shares.
16 December 2025
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Liberty Energy (LBRT) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025 as Oil Drops Below $60 — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Liberty Energy (LBRT) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025 as Oil Drops Below $60 — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Liberty Energy Inc. shares fell 8.15% to $17.57 by early afternoon Tuesday after crude oil prices dropped below $60. The stock swung between $19.18 and $17.435 as energy equities broadly declined. Oil prices slid on optimism over Russia–Ukraine peace talks and weak economic data from China. UBS maintained a Buy rating on LBRT, citing its expanding distributed power strategy.
16 December 2025
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Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

U.S. energy stocks fell sharply Tuesday as Brent crude dropped below $60 and WTI hit multi-year lows. Major names including Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Marathon Petroleum lost between 2% and nearly 5% intraday. Traders cited optimism over Russia–Ukraine peace talks and weak China data as key drivers. Energy sector ETFs and oilfield services stocks posted some of the steepest declines.
16 December 2025
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PBF Energy Stock Slides on Refinery Headlines: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook for NYSE:PBF (December 16, 2025)

PBF Energy Stock Slides on Refinery Headlines: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook for NYSE:PBF (December 16, 2025)

PBF Energy shares fell about 9% to $27.13 Tuesday after a fire at its Torrance, California refinery and new regulatory scrutiny at its Delaware City plant. The Torrance incident was contained Sunday, but traders cited ongoing operational and compliance risks. Reports highlighted recent emissions violations and new monitoring mandates in Delaware.
16 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Slides as Oil Drops Below $60: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Slides as Oil Drops Below $60: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Exxon Mobil shares fell about 2% to $115 on Tuesday as oil prices slid, with Brent near $60 and WTI around $56 a barrel. Reuters reported Exxon is among potential bidders for Lukoil’s $22 billion overseas assets, as Lukoil seeks buyers following U.S. sanctions. The deadline for bids was extended to Jan. 17, 2026. Weak Chinese economic data and Russia-Ukraine peace talk optimism also weighed on crude.
16 December 2025
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Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News and Forecast: BP Takeover Talk, Buybacks, and the Key Catalysts Into 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News and Forecast: BP Takeover Talk, Buybacks, and the Key Catalysts Into 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

Shell’s chief of mergers and acquisitions, Greg Gut, resigned after leadership blocked a proposal to acquire BP, according to Reuters and the Financial Times. In London, Shell shares closed at 2,706p on Dec. 16; its U.S. ADR traded near $72. The UK’s Financial Reporting Council is investigating EY over audit partner rotation in Shell’s 2024 financials. Shell’s next earnings are due Feb. 5, 2026.
16 December 2025
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Sembcorp Industries Ltd Stock (SGX: U96) on 16 Dec 2025: Share Price, Alinta Deal News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Watch Next

Sembcorp Industries Ltd Stock (SGX: U96) on 16 Dec 2025: Share Price, Alinta Deal News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Watch Next

Sembcorp Industries shares fell 1.33% to S$5.93 on December 16, following news of its proposed A$6.5 billion cash acquisition of Alinta Energy. The deal, announced December 11, would add 1.1 million customers and a 10.4 GW renewables pipeline. Completion is targeted for the first half of 2026, pending shareholder and Australian regulatory approvals.
16 December 2025
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Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Share Price Slides Post-Market on Oil Dip — Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (16 December 2025)

Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Share Price Slides Post-Market on Oil Dip — Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (16 December 2025)

Woodside Energy closed at A$23.99 on December 16, down 2.28% amid a sector-wide selloff as crude prices hit an eight-week low near US$56.40. About 2.79 million shares changed hands. The company also lodged an Appendix 3G, notifying the issue of 23,383 unquoted equity securities linked to KMP Daniel Kalms.
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Nebius Shares Soar 14% After $27 Billion Meta AI Infrastructure Deal
    March 19, 2026, 5:29 AM EDT. Nebius, a Dutch AI cloud provider, saw its shares jump 14% following a $27 billion infrastructure deal with Meta announced on Monday. The agreement covers $12 billion in dedicated AI compute capacity plus an optional $15 billion in additional resources over five years. Meta plans up to $135 billion in AI-related capital spending this year, part of a broader $700 billion investment wave by hyperscalers like Amazon and Microsoft in AI infrastructure. Nebius, listed in New York in 2024, has surged over 400% year-to-date, boosted by Nvidia's backing and a similar $19.4 billion deal with Microsoft. Citi initiated coverage with a buy rating, citing Nebius's strong position in AI datacenter growth and efficient scaling.
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