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Energy stocks close at fresh records as oil jumps on Iran fears; what to watch this week

Energy stocks close at fresh records as oil jumps on Iran fears; what to watch this week

The S&P 500 energy index closed at a record high Friday, up 0.6%, as oil prices jumped nearly 3% after new U.S. sanctions on Iranian exports and supply concerns. Brent settled at $65.88 a barrel, U.S. crude at $61.07. Chevron’s Tengiz oilfield in Kazakhstan remains shut after a fire. Exxon Mobil rose 1% to $134.97; Occidental gained 2.2% to $44.10.
25 January 2026
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Oil stocks face Monday test after crude hits 1-week high on Iran risk, with Big Oil earnings ahead

Oil stocks face Monday test after crude hits 1-week high on Iran risk, with Big Oil earnings ahead

Brent settled at $65.88 and U.S. WTI at $61.07 on Friday, both up nearly 3% amid renewed U.S.-Iran supply concerns. Exxon Mobil rose 1%, ConocoPhillips 1.5%, while Chevron was flat. A Trafigura-chartered tanker left Venezuela for the U.S. with 1 million barrels under a new supply deal. Baker Hughes reported the U.S. rig count at 544, down 32 from a year ago.
25 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Brent crude edged up to $64.14 a barrel Tuesday as oil stocks reopened after the U.S. holiday, with traders watching tensions over Greenland and new U.S. tariff threats on Europe. Exxon Mobil gained 0.6% to $129.89, while Chevron held at $166.26. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell over 1.2%. The Energy Information Administration’s weekly oil report is due Thursday.
19 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

Chevron is set to gain expanded rights in Venezuela, allowing cash payments to the government and full crude sales, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday. Brent crude closed at $64.13 a barrel, up 0.6%, while Chevron shares ended nearly flat at $166.26. The U.S. dismissed reports of using Venezuelan oil to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. North American rig count rose by 28 to 769, with U.S. rigs down by one.
18 January 2026
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Energy Stocks Head Into MLK Break as Oil Firms Up — What Traders Watch Next

Energy Stocks Head Into MLK Break as Oil Firms Up — What Traders Watch Next

U.S. energy shares edged up Friday, with the XLE closing at $47.69, up 0.17%, as oil prices rose ahead of the long holiday weekend. Brent settled at $64.13 a barrel, WTI at $59.44. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%. Markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. The U.S. oil and gas rig count fell by one to 543 for the week ending Jan. 16.
17 January 2026
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Oil stocks head into long weekend with Iran risk in focus as Exxon, Chevron earnings near

Oil stocks head into long weekend with Iran risk in focus as Exxon, Chevron earnings near

U.S. energy stocks edged higher Friday as crude prices rose, with Brent closing at $64.13 a barrel and WTI at $59.44. Exxon gained 0.6%, Chevron 0.1%, while ConocoPhillips and Occidental fell. Markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, leaving traders exposed to headline risk. Exxon and Chevron report earnings Jan. 30.
17 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock slips in regular session as oil tumbles — what to watch before Feb. 5 earnings

ConocoPhillips stock slips in regular session as oil tumbles — what to watch before Feb. 5 earnings

ConocoPhillips shares fell 0.6% to $99.69 Thursday as crude prices dropped sharply, with Brent down 4.7% and WTI off 4.9% after U.S. comments eased Iran supply fears. The company reported early gas finds in Australia’s Otway Basin but has not committed to development. Investors await Feb. 5 results and 2026 guidance. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Occidental Petroleum also traded lower.
15 January 2026
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Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

Brent crude dropped 4.27% to $63.68 a barrel and WTI fell 4.32% to $59.34 after President Trump said killings in Iran were ending, easing supply fears. U.S. crude stocks rose by 3.4 million barrels last week. Chevron and Exxon shares slipped in premarket trading after gains Wednesday. The U.S. completed initial Venezuelan oil sales tied to a $2 billion deal, with more expected.
15 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock jumps 4% on oil’s Iran-driven swing — what COP traders watch next

ConocoPhillips stock jumps 4% on oil’s Iran-driven swing — what COP traders watch next

ConocoPhillips shares jumped 4.02% to $100.34 at Wednesday’s close, outpacing a broader market decline. Oil prices rose early but reversed after President Trump’s comments on Iran and a bearish U.S. inventory report. WTI crude settled at $62.02 a barrel, then slid further in Asian trading. Markets await Conoco’s Feb. 5 earnings and 2026 guidance.
15 January 2026
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Chevron stock climbs as oil jumps, but drones and a Jan. 17 deadline keep CVX traders on edge

Chevron stock climbs as oil jumps, but drones and a Jan. 17 deadline keep CVX traders on edge

Chevron shares rose 2.2% to $165.95 Tuesday after drones struck two Black Sea tankers, including one chartered by the company. Crude prices jumped as unrest in Iran fueled supply fears, with Brent up 2.5% to $65.44 a barrel. Chevron confirmed all crew are safe. War-risk insurance premiums for Black Sea shipping nearly doubled following the attacks.
13 January 2026
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Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

Brent crude rose $1.06 to $64.93 a barrel and WTI gained $1.02 to $60.52 in early trading Tuesday, driven by supply fears linked to unrest in Iran. Exxon Mobil fell 0.5% premarket amid ongoing Venezuela access issues, while Chevron edged up and ConocoPhillips dropped 2.1%. Barclays estimated a $3–$4 per barrel risk premium. U.S. inventory data is due Wednesday.
13 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Monday as Bessent hints Venezuela sanctions relief; Chevron, Exxon in focus

Oil stocks brace for Monday as Bessent hints Venezuela sanctions relief; Chevron, Exxon in focus

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions on Venezuela could be eased as soon as next week to boost oil exports, with proceeds possibly flowing back into the country. Brent crude closed Friday at $63.34 a barrel, WTI at $59.12, amid ongoing tensions in Iran and Ukraine. President Trump signed an order blocking seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue in U.S. accounts. Chevron and Exxon shares rose; ConocoPhillips slipped.
11 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Monday after Trump’s Venezuela push; Exxon calls it “uninvestable”

Oil stocks brace for Monday after Trump’s Venezuela push; Exxon calls it “uninvestable”

Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips told President Trump they will only invest in Venezuela if new legal and security guarantees are met. Brent crude closed at $63.34 a barrel, WTI at $59.12, as Iran unrest and Russia-Ukraine tensions weighed on supply. Exxon rose 1.4%, Chevron 1.8%, ConocoPhillips fell 1.2%. Trafigura will load its first U.S.-bound Venezuelan crude shipment next week.
10 January 2026
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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

Chevron rose 2.6%, Exxon Mobil 3.7%, and ConocoPhillips 5.1% in U.S. premarket trading as oil prices edged up. The White House plans to meet Friday with major oil companies to discuss investment in Venezuela’s energy sector. Brent crude climbed 0.7% to $62.42 a barrel, while WTI gained 0.7% to $58.17. U.S. crude inventories fell by 3.8 million barrels last week, while gasoline stocks rose sharply.
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

Exxon Mobil rose 3.7% and Chevron gained 2.6% in U.S. premarket trading Friday, tracking higher crude prices. The White House will meet oil majors and traders on Venezuela later today as markets weigh risks from Iran and Venezuelan exports. Brent crude was up 0.7% at $62.42 a barrel. Exxon warned lower oil prices could cut Q4 upstream earnings by up to $1.2 billion.
9 January 2026
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Oil stocks slide before the open as Exxon flags up to a $1.2 billion hit — what to watch next

Oil stocks slide before the open as Exxon flags up to a $1.2 billion hit — what to watch next

Exxon Mobil dropped 2.1% and ConocoPhillips fell 3.3% in U.S. premarket trading after Exxon warned lower crude prices could cut Q4 upstream earnings by up to $1.2 billion. Brent crude edged up 6 cents to $60.02 a barrel, but analysts warned of a potential 3 million bpd surplus in early 2026. U.S. crude stocks fell 3.8 million barrels, while gasoline and distillate inventories jumped.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Lithium Americas Advances Thacker Pass Project Amid CA$250M Equity Raise
    March 20, 2026, 12:50 PM EDT. Lithium Americas (TSX:LAC) reported significant progress on the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. The firm announced a CA$250 million equity offering to fund its flagship asset, reflecting ongoing capital needs despite substantial scale and de-risking steps. Shares trade at CA$5.53 with a mixed recent performance, down 15.6% year-to-date but up 30.1% over 12 months. The company posted a full-year net loss of US$122.09 million, indicating sustained cash burn. Two advances on a US$2.23 billion DOE loan bolster financing certainty, yet fresh equity raises highlight dilution risks investors face. The developments underscore Lithium Americas' balancing act between advancing construction and managing capital structure pressures.
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