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Energy Sector News 31 January 2026 - 2 February 2026

Sembcorp Industries share price slips in Singapore as Micron deal meets Alinta questions ahead of Feb 25 results

Sembcorp Industries share price slips in Singapore as Micron deal meets Alinta questions ahead of Feb 25 results

Sembcorp shares fell 0.8% to S$5.98 in mid-afternoon trading Monday, after a volatile week marked by deal speculation. Investors weighed an 18-year power contract extension with Micron against the pending Alinta Energy acquisition, which shareholders approved but still awaits regulatory clearance. Focus turns to Sembcorp’s FY2025 earnings, due Feb. 25.
2 February 2026
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Woodside Energy share price slides after oil tumbles; what to watch before Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy share price slides after oil tumbles; what to watch before Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy shares fell 1.8% to A$24.91 after Brent crude dropped 4.8% to $66.02 a barrel and WTI slid nearly 5% to $61.98, following signals of easing U.S.-Iran tensions and steady OPEC+ output. Investors await the 2025 annual report on Feb. 24, as the company prepares for a major Pluto LNG shutdown in Q2 and eyes 2026 production guidance.
2 February 2026
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NextEra Energy stock slips into the weekend — what could move NEE shares next week

NextEra Energy stock slips into the weekend — what could move NEE shares next week

NextEra Energy shares slipped 0.32% to $87.90 Friday but ended the week up 2.8% after beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts and confirming 2026 earnings targets. The company is in talks for 9 gigawatts of new data-center supply and may expand nuclear capacity by 6 gigawatts. Investors await the U.S. jobs report Friday, which could shift Treasury yields and impact utility stocks.
1 February 2026
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Oil stocks brace for a volatile week as OPEC+ holds March output and Iran risk simmers

Oil stocks brace for a volatile week as OPEC+ holds March output and Iran risk simmers

OPEC+ will keep oil production unchanged for March, as Brent crude closed Friday at $70.69 a barrel. Chevron and Exxon shares rose after reporting quarterly earnings and announcing buybacks and dividends. U.S. oil inventories and tensions with Iran remain in focus. Exxon posted $1.71 per share in adjusted profit, while Chevron reported $1.52.
1 February 2026
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Chevron stock (CVX) faces new-week test after dividend hike, Venezuela talk as oil holds near highs

Chevron stock (CVX) faces new-week test after dividend hike, Venezuela talk as oil holds near highs

Chevron shares rose 3.3% to $176.90 Friday after reporting adjusted quarterly earnings of $1.52 per share, beating estimates. The company warned of a first-quarter production hit from maintenance, including at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field, but projected 7–10% growth in 2026. Chevron raised its dividend 4% to $1.78 per share, payable March 10, and plans $27.1 billion in shareholder returns for 2025.
1 February 2026
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Exxon stock steadies near 52-week high after results; oil, OPEC+ and LNG start date loom

Exxon stock steadies near 52-week high after results; oil, OPEC+ and LNG start date loom

Exxon Mobil shares closed Friday up 0.63% at $141.40 after posting Q4 2025 earnings of $6.5 billion and announcing a first-quarter dividend of $1.03 per share. CEO Darren Woods said the Golden Pass LNG project in Texas is set for first production in early March. Oil prices ended the week near multi-month highs as traders watch U.S.-Iran tensions and Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting.
1 February 2026
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National Grid share price: Ofgem opens Bramford-to-Twinstead review as rate week looms

National Grid share price: Ofgem opens Bramford-to-Twinstead review as rate week looms

National Grid shares closed up 0.37% at 1,234.5 pence, near a one-year high, after Ofgem launched a consultation on the Bramford to Twinstead transmission upgrade. The regulator is reviewing the project under its Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment mechanism, with responses due by March 2. The stock is up about 8% year-to-date. London’s blue-chip index rose 0.5% Friday, while sterling fell 0.56% to $1.3742.
1 February 2026
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NextEra Energy stock dips into the weekend as rate nerves return — what investors watch next

NextEra Energy stock dips into the weekend as rate nerves return — what investors watch next

NextEra Energy shares fell 0.32% to $87.90 Friday, with trading volume near 10.2 million. The company reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook and secured a new four-year rate deal in Florida. Analysts raised price targets after Q4 results, while rising inflation and rate headlines weighed on utilities. The U.S. jobs report on Feb. 6 is the next major market focus.
31 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

7 February 2026
Alphabet shares fell 2.53% to $322.86 Friday, marking a fourth straight decline as investors questioned heavy AI-related spending. The Nasdaq slipped Thursday after Alphabet detailed up to $185 billion in capex, while the Dow and S&P 500 rose Friday on chipmaker gains. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with attention on Alphabet’s outlook and upcoming jobs and inflation data.
BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

7 February 2026
BigBear.ai Holdings shares surged 15.7% Friday to $4.72 ahead of a key shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 1 billion. Options trading was heavy, with a put/call ratio of 0.19. The company recently announced deals in AI customs technology and a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group. The special meeting is set for Feb. 18, with online voting open until late Feb. 17.
American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.
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