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NYSE:BKR News 1 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

Natural gas price heads into next week under pressure as warm forecasts, rising rigs crowd the trade

Natural gas price heads into next week under pressure as warm forecasts, rising rigs crowd the trade

U.S. natural gas futures fell 2.5% Friday, settling at $3.422 per mmBtu as warmer weather forecasts and increased drilling weighed on prices. The latest EIA report showed a record 360 Bcf weekly storage withdrawal, leaving inventories 1.1% below the five-year average. Traders are watching mid-February weather models and the next storage update.
7 February 2026
Natural gas slips after a record storage draw — warm U.S. forecasts take back control

Natural gas slips after a record storage draw — warm U.S. forecasts take back control

U.S. natural gas futures for March fell 9.9 cents to $3.41 per mmBtu Friday as warmer forecasts and a higher gas rig count pressured prices. The EIA reported a record 360 bcf storage withdrawal for the week ended Jan. 30, leaving stocks 27 bcf below the five-year average. Traders now await the Feb. 12 storage report and late-winter weather updates.
SLB stock price today: Venezuela repair talks lift shares as OPEC+ meeting nears

SLB stock price today: Venezuela repair talks lift shares as OPEC+ meeting nears

SLB rose 1.4% to $49.86 by midday Monday after reports of U.S. talks to boost Venezuelan oil output, potentially involving SLB and rivals. Halliburton and Baker Hughes also gained. SLB forecast a weaker Q1, with adjusted core profit expected to drop up to 20%. Oil prices eased after last week’s storm-driven surge.
Halliburton stock jumps nearly 8% on Venezuela jolt as oil-services rally takes hold

Halliburton stock jumps nearly 8% on Venezuela jolt as oil-services rally takes hold

Halliburton shares surged 7.9% to $31.92 Monday after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fueling hopes of renewed U.S. oil activity in Venezuela. SLB gained 9%, Baker Hughes rose 4.1%, and oil prices climbed. The Trump administration plans talks with oil executives this week, though the embargo remains. Halliburton CFO Eric Carre acquired 37,548 shares at $29.60 on Jan. 2, according to an SEC filing.
SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

SLB shares surged about 8% to $43.45 in early New York trading Monday, leading gains among oilfield-services stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would take control of Venezuela. Halliburton rose 7.5% and Baker Hughes 4.7%. Oil prices were steady, with Brent at $61.12 a barrel. Investors await SLB’s Jan. 23 results for guidance on 2026 spending and pricing.
Halliburton stock rises nearly 5% premarket as Venezuela oil rebuild talk lifts service names

Halliburton stock rises nearly 5% premarket as Venezuela oil rebuild talk lifts service names

Halliburton shares rose 4.7% to $29.60 in premarket trading Monday after U.S. forces removed Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, raising expectations for renewed oilfield activity. SLB and Baker Hughes also gained. Oil prices slipped, with Brent at $60.26 a barrel. Halliburton and other service firms did not comment on possible new contracts in Venezuela.
SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

SLB shares jumped 4.74% to $40.20 Friday, leading oilfield-services stocks higher ahead of an OPEC+ meeting Sunday and SLB’s Jan. 23 earnings. Halliburton and Baker Hughes also advanced. SLB last traded at $40.23 after hours. Analysts rate the stock a “strong buy” with a $50.96 target, according to Stock Analysis.
Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

The S&P 500 energy sector fell 0.52% in the final 2025 session as oil prices posted their steepest annual drop since 2020, with WTI settling at $57.42 a barrel and Brent at $60.85, both down about 19% for the year. EQT Corp slid 1.9%, while oilfield services stocks also declined. Traders are awaiting the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting for signals on output policy. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 1.9 million barrels last week.

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Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

7 February 2026
Cisco shares closed up 3% at $84.82 Friday after a volatile week for tech stocks. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 11, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.02 on $15.12 billion revenue. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by the federal shutdown, are also due next week. About 23.9 million Cisco shares traded Friday.
AMD stock rebounds 8% after post-earnings slump as payrolls, CPI loom

AMD stock rebounds 8% after post-earnings slump as payrolls, CPI loom

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after a 13% plunge earlier in the week on weak guidance and AI competition fears. The Philadelphia semiconductor index rose 5.7% as chip stocks led a broader market rally. Investors are awaiting next week’s U.S. payrolls and inflation data, which could shift rate expectations for tech.
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