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Energy News 8 January 2026 - 14 January 2026

Cheniere Energy stock edges up after CEO sets 2026 LNG target — what traders watch next

Cheniere Energy stock edges up after CEO sets 2026 LNG target — what traders watch next

Cheniere Energy shares rose 0.3% to $194.05 after CEO Jack Fusco set a 2026 target to process 10 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. U.S. LNG export feedgas flows hit a record 19.4 bcfd in January, according to LSEG. The U.S. EIA projects record power demand in 2026, but natural gas’s share of generation is expected to fall as renewables expand. Investors await Cheniere’s next earnings report.
13 January 2026
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Trump eyes shutting Exxon out of Venezuela — but the oil giant still plans a look

Trump eyes shutting Exxon out of Venezuela — but the oil giant still plans a look

Exxon Mobil shares fell 0.5% to $124.03 in early trading after President Trump said he may continue to bar the company from Venezuela. Exxon still plans to send a technical team to assess Venezuelan oil assets, a source said. Industry leaders warn unresolved contract and payment issues could delay any return. Exxon executives were surprised by Trump’s remarks after a White House meeting.
13 January 2026
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Gasoline price stock UGA jumps before the open as RBOB futures hover near $1.80

Gasoline price stock UGA jumps before the open as RBOB futures hover near $1.80

United States Gasoline Fund rose 0.8% in premarket trading Monday, reaching about $64.50 after closing at $63.98 Friday. RBOB gasoline futures hovered near $1.79 a gallon, with spring contracts showing a sharp premium. U.S. average gasoline prices fell to $2.80 a gallon, down 27 cents from last year. Brent crude slipped 0.2% to $63.19 a barrel as traders watched Iran headlines.
12 January 2026
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PetroChina A shares in focus after Bernstein upgrade as oil jolts on Iran, Venezuela risks

PetroChina A shares in focus after Bernstein upgrade as oil jolts on Iran, Venezuela risks

PetroChina’s Shanghai A shares closed at 9.87 yuan Friday, up 0.71%, after Bernstein upgraded the stock citing cash flow strength at $65 oil. Brent crude settled at $63.34 as traders tracked Iran unrest and Venezuela supply talks. CNPC increased its PetroChina stake by 30 million shares in December. Investors await U.S. energy data and China’s December trade figures this week.
11 January 2026
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Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

Meta rose 1.1% Friday after announcing nuclear energy deals to supply up to 6.6 GW for its AI data centers by 2035. The S&P 500 closed at a record high. EU regulators signaled WhatsApp Channels will likely face stricter rules under the Digital Services Act after reporting 51.7 million EU users. U.S. wireless carriers will face the Supreme Court over $200 million in FCC fines for sharing customer location data.
11 January 2026
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Meta’s nuclear power deals jolt data center stocks as CPI week looms

Meta’s nuclear power deals jolt data center stocks as CPI week looms

Meta signed 20-year nuclear power deals with Vistra and Oklo to supply its AI data centers, aiming for up to 6.6 GW by 2035. Vistra shares surged 10.5%, Oklo rose 7.9%, and Meta gained 1.1% Friday. Traders are watching the Jan. 13 U.S. CPI and TSMC earnings. The S&P 500 and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index both closed at record highs.
11 January 2026
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EQT stock drops as U.S. natural gas prices hit an 11-week low — what to watch next week

EQT stock drops as U.S. natural gas prices hit an 11-week low — what to watch next week

EQT Corp shares fell 2.1% to $51.09 Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.65% gain as U.S. natural gas futures hit an 11-week low. Mild weather forecasts and high supply pressured prices, with February gas contracts dropping 7 cents to $3.337 per mmBtu. Range Resources and Antero Resources also declined. Traders await late-January weather models and Thursday’s U.S. storage report.
11 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal to feed AI data centers

Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal to feed AI data centers

Vistra shares jumped 10.5% after-hours as Meta signed 20-year power purchase agreements for over 2,600 MW from three Vistra nuclear plants in PJM, with deliveries starting in late 2026. An SEC filing showed Vistra expects the deals to boost its adjusted free cash flow by up to 17% once plant upgrades are complete by 2034.
9 January 2026
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Meta stock edges higher after nuclear power deals aimed at AI data centers

Meta stock edges higher after nuclear power deals aimed at AI data centers

Meta shares rose 1.1% to $653.06 in after-hours trading Friday after announcing nuclear power deals to supply its AI data centers. Agreements with Vistra, Oklo, and TerraPower could support up to 6.6 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2035. Financial terms were not disclosed. Investors are watching project timelines and permitting.
9 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal — what’s driving VST today

Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal — what’s driving VST today

Vistra Corp shares jumped 11.4% to $167.81 after announcing 20-year nuclear power purchase agreements with Meta Platforms covering over 2,600 MW from three plants. The contracts begin deliveries in late 2026 and could boost Vistra’s adjusted free cash flow by up to 17% once fully in place. Meta also signed nuclear deals with two other firms. Vistra stock remains below its September high of $219.82.
9 January 2026
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Venture Global (VG) stock slips after a 10% jump as January LNG export record bets cool

Venture Global (VG) stock slips after a 10% jump as January LNG export record bets cool

Venture Global shares dropped 3.1% to $7.29 Friday morning, reversing part of Thursday’s 10.3% surge. The stock remains about 70% below its $25 IPO price from January 2025. U.S. LNG exports are on pace for a monthly record, but mild weather forecasts pushed natural gas futures down 3%. Venture Global still faces legal risks from BP’s arbitration win over Calcasieu Pass delays.
9 January 2026
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Lithium price surge puts Albemarle stock back in play before the open

Lithium price surge puts Albemarle stock back in play before the open

Albemarle shares rose 0.6% to $159.20 in premarket trading Friday after Baird upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $210, citing higher lithium prices. Spot battery-grade lithium carbonate in China jumped 6,000 yuan to 133,500 yuan on Jan. 7, while futures briefly hit 147,000 yuan. Jefferies also lifted its Albemarle target to $167 earlier this week. Peers traded mixed ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
9 January 2026
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EQT stock slides as U.S. natural gas prices fall after big storage draw

EQT stock slides as U.S. natural gas prices fall after big storage draw

EQT Corp shares fell 4.2% to $52.20 Thursday as U.S. natural gas futures dropped about 4% to $3.388 per mmBtu on mild weather forecasts. The U.S. EIA reported a storage draw of 119 billion cubic feet last week, leaving inventories 123 Bcf below last year but above the five-year average. Antero and Range Resources also declined. Traders are watching for colder weather and the next storage data on Jan. 15.
8 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock (XOM) rises as filing flags Q4 upstream hit from weaker crude; Jan 30 next

Exxon Mobil stock (XOM) rises as filing flags Q4 upstream hit from weaker crude; Jan 30 next

Exxon Mobil shares rose 3.3% to $122.42 by early afternoon Thursday after the company warned that lower crude prices could cut fourth-quarter upstream earnings by $0.8 billion to $1.2 billion from the prior quarter. Exxon said stronger refining margins may add $0.3 billion to $0.7 billion. The company reports results Jan. 30. Traders are watching oil price swings and estimate changes.
8 January 2026
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Shell stock in focus after Q4 update flags chemicals loss and weaker trading

Shell stock in focus after Q4 update flags chemicals loss and weaker trading

Shell warned its Chemicals and Products segment will post adjusted earnings below break-even in Q4, citing weaker margins and lower trading. Shell’s ADRs closed down 1.9% in New York at $71.54; London shares fell 3.3% to £26.56. The company also flagged a $1.5 billion cash outflow for German emissions certificates. Investors await full results on Feb. 5.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

8 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 on Friday, ending a seven-day rally and lagging a broad market rebound. The drop follows a leadership shakeup in the consumer unit, with Sowmyanarayan Sampath stepping down and Alfonso Villanueva named interim chief. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could affect rate-sensitive stocks.
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