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NYSE:BKR News 24 January 2026

Energy stocks close higher as oil jumps on Iran sanctions; XLE, Exxon and Chevron in focus next week

Energy stocks close higher as oil jumps on Iran sanctions; XLE, Exxon and Chevron in focus next week

New York, January 24, 2026, 13:15 EST — Market closed U.S. energy shares climbed Friday, boosted by a surge in crude prices ahead of the weekend. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), which tracks S&P 500 energy firms, ended up 0.6% at $49.19. (StockAnalysis) The S&P 500 Energy sector index rose 0.6%, outpacing the sluggish broader market as the…
24 January 2026
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  • Western Union (WU) Seen as Significantly Undervalued Amid Share Price Decline
    January 24, 2026, 5:08 PM EST. Western Union shares closed at $9.49, showing a 38.5% drop over five years. Despite this, an Excess Returns analysis suggests WU is undervalued by 66%, with an intrinsic value estimated at $28.08 per share. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.9x, below sector averages, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid competition from digital and fintech firms. Analysts estimate a high Return on Equity of 47.66%, far surpassing Western Union's Cost of Equity, indicating potential for strong long-term value creation. This valuation disconnect highlights ongoing investor uncertainty despite the company's fundamental strengths in global money transfers.
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