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Energy Sector News 30 January 2026 - 31 January 2026

PetroChina A shares rise on Dalian refinery restart report — what matters before Monday

PetroChina A shares rise on Dalian refinery restart report — what matters before Monday

PetroChina’s Class A shares closed up 1.2% at 11.02 yuan in Shanghai Friday after reports that CNPC plans to restart a 200,000-barrel-per-day unit at its Dalian refinery to process discounted Russian crude. The move awaits regulatory approval. The Shanghai index fell about 1%. Investors are watching OPEC+’s Sunday meeting and fresh China economic data next week.
31 January 2026
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Oil stock prices in focus: Exxon, Chevron earnings land as crude holds near highs ahead of OPEC+

Oil stock prices in focus: Exxon, Chevron earnings land as crude holds near highs ahead of OPEC+

Brent crude closed at $70.69 a barrel Friday, with U.S. West Texas Intermediate at $65.21, as traders eyed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and new Iran-related sanctions. Exxon Mobil posted adjusted Q4 earnings of $1.71 per share and Chevron reported $1.52, both beating estimates. A Reuters poll forecasts weaker oil prices in 2026 despite current strength, with Brent averaging $62.02 a barrel.
31 January 2026
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Chevron stock price jumps after earnings, dividend boost — what CVX investors watch next week

Chevron stock price jumps after earnings, dividend boost — what CVX investors watch next week

Chevron shares rose 3.3% to $176.90 Friday after the company reported $2.8 billion in fourth-quarter earnings and raised its quarterly dividend to $1.78 per share. The move came as the broader market fell. Chevron also signaled plans to process more Venezuelan crude at U.S. refineries. Traders are watching Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting for signals on oil supply.
31 January 2026
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Paladin Energy share price dips as uranium jumps above $100 and a big holder exits the 5% line

Paladin Energy share price dips as uranium jumps above $100 and a big holder exits the 5% line

Paladin Energy shares fell 2.1% to A$13.84 Friday as uranium spot prices climbed above $100 a pound after heavy buying by Sprott Physical Uranium Trust. Kopernik Global Investors disclosed it dropped below the 5% substantial holder threshold on Jan. 23. Paladin produced 1.23 million pounds of U3O8 in the December quarter, up 16%, and sold 1.43 million pounds at $71.8 per pound. Interim results are due Feb. 12.
31 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock price rises after outlook raise; traders eye Feb. 2 Prolec close

GE Vernova stock price rises after outlook raise; traders eye Feb. 2 Prolec close

GE Vernova shares closed up 1.25% at $726.37 Friday, hitting an intraday high of $752.02 before slipping 0.2% after hours. The company warned Vineyard Wind delays could cut $250 million from wind revenue and trigger $400 million in losses if 11 turbines aren’t installed. GE Vernova expects 2026 revenue of $44–$45 billion, above analyst forecasts. The Prolec GE acquisition is set to close Feb. 2.
31 January 2026
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Exxon stock price rises after Q4 earnings beat; Golden Pass LNG start eyed for March

Exxon stock price rises after Q4 earnings beat; Golden Pass LNG start eyed for March

Exxon Mobil shares rose 0.7% to $141.40 in after-hours trading after posting Q4 adjusted earnings of $1.71 per share, beating estimates. The company reported $6.5 billion in earnings, announced a $1.03 per share dividend for March, and reaffirmed its $20 billion buyback plan through 2026. Upstream output hit 4.7 million boepd in 2025, with a 2026 target of 4.9 million. Refining profits rose 60% to $2.9 billion.
31 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps after earnings beat, Venezuela talk takes spotlight as oil holds firm

Chevron stock jumps after earnings beat, Venezuela talk takes spotlight as oil holds firm

Chevron shares rose about 3.3% to $176.90 in after-hours trading after reporting fourth-quarter earnings of $1.52 per share, beating estimates. The company flagged possible production gains in Venezuela but warned of short-term output drops due to maintenance and disruptions. Chevron paid $12.8 billion in dividends and repurchased $12.1 billion in shares in 2025. Brent crude settled at $70.69 a barrel.
31 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock rises as oil holds near six-month highs — what investors watch next

ConocoPhillips stock rises as oil holds near six-month highs — what investors watch next

ConocoPhillips shares rose 0.9% to $103.74 in Friday afternoon trading, tracking crude prices near six-month highs ahead of Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting. Investors are watching for the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Feb. 5. ConocoPhillips’ Alaska operations faced no expected long-term production change after a drilling rig accident. Brent settled at $70.69 a barrel, with OPEC+ expected to hold output steady.
30 January 2026
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
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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