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Crude oil price stock jumps before the open as Venezuela talks and Iran unrest lift oil-linked shares

Crude oil price stock jumps before the open as Venezuela talks and Iran unrest lift oil-linked shares

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 06:48 (EST) — Premarket Oil-linked shares edged up in U.S. premarket trading on Friday, putting the crude-oil theme back on traders’ screens as geopolitical tensions rekindled demand. Chevron rose 2.6% to $159.25, Exxon Mobil climbed 3.7% to $122.91 and ConocoPhillips advanced 5.1% to $98.72; the United States Oil Fund (USO) gained about 4.1% to $70.54. It matters right now because headlines tied to Venezuela have been whipping oil both ways — near-term supply looks tighter, but there’s also a chance of more barrels showing up later. That push-pull is bleeding into equities just as traders
9 January 2026
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Oil prices rise on Iran, Venezuela worries; Exxon and Chevron stocks jump premarket

Oil prices rise on Iran, Venezuela worries; Exxon and Chevron stocks jump premarket

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 06:38 EST — Premarket Exxon Mobil was up $4.42, or 3.7%, in premarket trading on Friday, while Chevron added $4.08, or 2.6%, as oil-linked names caught a bid. ConocoPhillips rose 5.1%, while oilfield services firms Halliburton and SLB were also higher. Moves in the group have turned on Venezuela again, with Washington pulling executives into a White House meeting that could shape who gets to market Venezuelan crude and where barrels end up. The guest list includes producers, refiners, traders and services firms, according to a White House official. (reuters.com) That matters because crude prices
9 January 2026
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SLB stock up in premarket as White House Venezuela meeting keeps oil-services trade in play

SLB stock up in premarket as White House Venezuela meeting keeps oil-services trade in play

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 06:12 EST — Premarket SLB shares were up about 1% in U.S. premarket trading on Friday as the White House prepares to meet oil companies, traders and drillers on Venezuela, keeping the sector in focus. The oilfield services firm’s stock was around $44.86 after closing up 4.9% at $44.43 in the prior session. (Investing.com) The Venezuela push matters because it could pull service firms into early repair and drilling work — or fizzle under politics and cost. “Investors will want to see long-lasting stability and good fiscal terms,” said David Byrns, a portfolio manager and
9 January 2026
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Meta Platforms stock dips as China opens probe into Manus AI deal

Meta Platforms stock dips as China opens probe into Manus AI deal

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 17:54 EST — After-hours Meta Platforms, Inc. shares slipped on Thursday, closing just a bit lower before holding steady in after-hours trading. This came after China said it would review the Facebook parent’s acquisition of AI startup Manus. The stock wrapped up the day down 0.4% at $646.06, bouncing between $635.79 and $647.03 during the session. China’s commerce ministry announced it would team up with other agencies to carry out the review. Spokesman He Yadong made it clear that deals involving foreign investment, technology exports, and overseas data transfers have to comply with Chinese law.
9 January 2026
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Brent price stock BRNT rises as oil rebounds on U.S. crude draw, Russia sanctions in focus

Brent price stock BRNT rises as oil rebounds on U.S. crude draw, Russia sanctions in focus

London, Jan 8, 2026, 12:08 GMT — Regular session WisdomTree Brent Crude Oil (BRNT.L) rose about 1% to $46.66 in London trading on Thursday, tracking a firmer Brent crude market. Brent futures were up about 1.5% at $60.83 a barrel. Investing.com BRNT is a fully collateralised exchange-traded commodity (ETC) that aims to give investors total-return exposure to Brent crude oil futures, via a Bloomberg Brent crude subindex. It trades like a stock, so it is often used as a quick way to take oil exposure in European hours. WisdomTree Europe The move comes as oil prices steady after a short
8 January 2026
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Oil prices rise on U.S. stock draw and Venezuela headlines; Exxon stock steadies after earnings-hit warning

Oil prices rise on U.S. stock draw and Venezuela headlines; Exxon stock steadies after earnings-hit warning

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 06:20 EST — Premarket Exxon Mobil shares were up about 0.1% in premarket trade at $118.61 on Thursday, after ending the prior session down 2.1%. In a regulatory filing, Exxon said lower crude prices could trim fourth-quarter upstream — its oil and gas production business — earnings by $800 million to $1.2 billion. The filing also showed stronger refining margins, a gauge of profit from turning crude into fuel, could add $300 million to $700 million, with results due on Jan. 30. MarketWatch+1 That tug-of-war is shaping early positioning into the energy earnings run, with
8 January 2026
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Oil price forecast: Brent, WTI slide on Trump Venezuela move as 2026 surplus looms

Oil price forecast: Brent, WTI slide on Trump Venezuela move as 2026 surplus looms

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 14:45 (EST) — Regular session Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said Venezuela would turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of sanctioned crude to the United States, feeding fears of more supply in an already well-stocked market. Brent crude futures were down 40 cents, or 0.7%, at $60.31 a barrel by 11:05 a.m. ET, after touching $59.88, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was down 74 cents, or 1.3%, at $56.39 after hitting $55.76; both benchmarks slid more than $1 in the previous session. SEB analyst Ole Hvalbye called the
7 January 2026
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Oil Stocks Slide Premarket: Chevron, Exxon Hit by Venezuela Supply Deal — What to Watch Next

Oil Stocks Slide Premarket: Chevron, Exxon Hit by Venezuela Supply Deal — What to Watch Next

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 05:39 EST — Premarket Chevron and Exxon Mobil slid in U.S. premarket trading on Wednesday as crude prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said Venezuela would supply up to $2 billion worth of oil to the United States. Chevron was down 4.4% at $156.54 and Exxon fell 3.4% to $121.05, while ConocoPhillips dropped 2.2% to $97.11; Brent was down 0.6% at about $60.35 a barrel and U.S. WTI fell 0.9% to roughly $56.61. Reuters The Venezuela headlines hit a market already leaning bearish on oil, with growing supplies and softer demand keeping a lid on
7 January 2026
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HSBC share price dips from 52-week high as France tax-fine hearing looms

HSBC share price dips from 52-week high as France tax-fine hearing looms

London, Jan 7, 2026, 10:41 GMT — Regular session HSBC Holdings Plc shares slipped on Wednesday, pulling back from a 52-week high of 1,227.0 pence set in the previous session. The stock was down 0.9% at 1,206.6 pence by 10:41 a.m. GMT, after opening at 1,214.8 pence and trading as low as 1,206.2 pence on volume of about 1.55 million shares. London South East Reports on Tuesday said HSBC will appear in a Paris court on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. to validate a settlement in a probe into alleged dividend tax fraud. The case centres on so-called “CumCum” transactions, where shares
7 January 2026
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SLV stock jumps as silver price climbs above $80; Venezuela turmoil and Fed cuts in focus

SLV stock jumps as silver price climbs above $80; Venezuela turmoil and Fed cuts in focus

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 13:43 (EST) — Regular session Shares of iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose 6.3% to $73.44 in afternoon trade on Tuesday as silver prices pushed higher. Silver miner First Majestic Silver gained 7.9%, while Pan American Silver and Wheaton Precious Metals were up about 4.0% and 3.6%, respectively. SLV hit $73.83 and had traded about 70 million shares by early afternoon. The move matters because silver is trading on macro headlines again, not corporate results. The metal straddles two roles — a haven in crises and an industrial input — which can amplify swings when investors
6 January 2026
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Silver price jumps toward $78 as Venezuela shock and Fed cut bets lift demand

Silver price jumps toward $78 as Venezuela shock and Fed cut bets lift demand

New York, January 6, 2026, 06:20 EST — Premarket Silver prices climbed on Tuesday, with spot silver — for immediate delivery — up 1.9% at $77.97 an ounce by 0946 GMT as safe-haven demand rose after the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and markets leaned further into U.S. rate-cut bets. “Safe-haven demand and rising bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts are underpinning the market,” said Ricardo Evangelista, an analyst at ActivTrades. Gold edged up 0.1% to $4,452.60 an ounce, while platinum rose 1.4% and palladium gained 0.2%. Reuters The move matters now because silver sits at the crossroads
6 January 2026
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Before TSX opens: Venezuela shock keeps gold near record, puts Canada energy shares in focus

Before TSX opens: Venezuela shock keeps gold near record, puts Canada energy shares in focus

Toronto, January 6, 2026, 04:55 EST — Premarket Canada’s TSX heads into Tuesday’s open still tethered to the geopolitical shock out of Venezuela, after the U.S. military captured President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend and Washington signalled a push to open up Venezuela’s oil industry. Reuters+1 The timing matters because the Canadian benchmark has just pushed to a fresh record, leaving less room for a stumble if commodity prices reverse or energy names stay under pressure. The S&P/TSX Composite ended Monday up 336.58 points, or 1.1%, at 32,219.95. Reuters The index’s sector mix is the story: materials jumped 3.3% as
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Stock Market Today

UOL Group Limited stock price holds near a record high — what to watch before SGX reopens

UOL Group Limited stock price holds near a record high — what to watch before SGX reopens

7 February 2026
SINGAPORE, Feb 7, 2026, 15:36 SGT — Market closed. UOL Group Ltd shares edged up 0.18% to S$11.02 on Friday, ending the week slightly higher as Singapore’s stock market closed for the weekend. (StockAnalysis) The move leaves UOL close to its Jan. 29 record of S$11.34 after a sharp run in recent weeks. The stock is up about 24% over the past month and has more than doubled over the last year, data on TradingView showed. (TradingView) That matters now because the stock has climbed into a zone where headlines can do more damage than chart lines. UOL’s gains also
Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
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