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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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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

Chevron fell 4.4% and Exxon Mobil dropped 3.4% in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday after President Trump said Venezuela would supply up to $2 billion in oil to the U.S. Brent crude slipped 0.6% to $60.35 a barrel, while WTI lost 0.9% to $56.61. Refiners including Valero and Phillips 66 also traded lower. Markets await U.S. inventory data and further Venezuela policy details.
7 January 2026
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US stock market today: Futures slip as Venezuela oil talks and CES chip launches set the tone

US stock market today: Futures slip as Venezuela oil talks and CES chip launches set the tone

U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Tuesday after Washington moved to involve oil majors in Venezuela, raising questions over energy supply. Dow futures dropped 0.16%, S&P 500 futures slipped 0.08%. Wall Street closed at record highs Monday, led by energy and banks. The ISM manufacturing index fell to 47.9 in December, its lowest since October 2024.
6 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock climbs on Venezuela oil shake-up; $10 billion claims back in focus

ConocoPhillips stock climbs on Venezuela oil shake-up; $10 billion claims back in focus

ConocoPhillips shares closed up 2.6% at $99.20 Monday as energy stocks rallied after President Trump said the U.S. would keep its embargo on Venezuelan oil exports. J.P. Morgan analysts estimate ConocoPhillips’ outstanding Venezuela claims near $10 billion. Brent crude settled up $1.01 at $61.76 a barrel. Traders await U.S. oil inventory data and talks between officials and oil executives later this week.
6 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps on Trump Venezuela oil move; traders eye sanctions and Jan. 30 earnings

Chevron stock jumps on Trump Venezuela oil move; traders eye sanctions and Jan. 30 earnings

Chevron shares jumped 5.7% to $164.78 after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fueling bets on renewed access to Venezuela’s oil. Chevron, the only U.S. major still operating there under a waiver, exported up to 150,000 barrels per day to the U.S. Gulf Coast late last year. ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil also gained. Brent crude rose 1.58% to $61.71 a barrel.
5 January 2026
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Why Exxon Mobil stock is up today: Venezuela shock lifts XOM as oil prices firm

Why Exxon Mobil stock is up today: Venezuela shock lifts XOM as oil prices firm

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2% to $125.08 after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, boosting hopes for arbitration payouts tied to seized assets. Brent crude climbed 1.43% to $61.62 a barrel, while Chevron and ConocoPhillips also gained. OPEC+ kept output steady. U.S. officials told oil firms they must invest quickly in Venezuela to claim compensation for past expropriations.
5 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

Chevron shares rose 3.8% to $161.87 Monday after President Trump announced the U.S. would take control of Venezuela following President Maduro’s arrest, with an oil embargo remaining in place. Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips also gained, while Valero jumped 9.2%. Investors await policy details and Chevron’s Jan. 30 earnings call.
5 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps as Trump targets Venezuela oil; refiners, drillers gain before the bell

Chevron stock jumps as Trump targets Venezuela oil; refiners, drillers gain before the bell

Chevron shares rose 2.3% in premarket trading after President Trump signaled plans to open Venezuela’s oil sector, with ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil also gaining. Chevron, the only U.S. major currently operating in Venezuela, exports about 150,000 barrels per day to the Gulf Coast under restricted authorization. Oil prices were little changed. U.S. officials told oil executives rapid investment would be needed if sanctions ease.
5 January 2026
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U.S. seizes Venezuela’s Maduro after strikes, setting up oil and diplomacy fallout

U.S. seizes Venezuela’s Maduro after strikes, setting up oil and diplomacy fallout

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a raid Saturday, detaining them in New York on drug charges. Venezuela’s government called the move a kidnapping and named Vice President Delcy Rodriguez interim president. Oil exports stalled as tankers remained docked and PDVSA halted some operations. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said much of Maduro’s security detail was killed in the operation.
4 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock: what to watch after U.S. strike on Venezuela and Trump oil-company push

Exxon Mobil stock: what to watch after U.S. strike on Venezuela and Trump oil-company push

Exxon closed up 1.9% Friday as investors prepared for Monday’s reopening after U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro. Trump said U.S. oil firms would help rebuild Venezuela’s industry, though Exxon has no current operations there. Brent settled at $60.75 a barrel; OPEC+ kept output policy steady on Sunday. Venezuela’s oil exports were halted Saturday as port captains stopped ship departures.
4 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

ConocoPhillips shares rose 3.3% to $96.70 Friday, with 7 million shares traded. Oil prices slipped, with Brent settling at $60.75 a barrel and WTI at $57.32. President Trump said U.S. oil firms, including ConocoPhillips and Exxon, are ready to invest billions in Venezuela’s oil sector. OPEC+ meets Sunday, with traders expecting no output increase in the first quarter.
3 January 2026
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Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight strike. Energy and defense stocks led Friday’s gains, with Exxon Mobil up 1.9% and Lockheed Martin up 2.8%. Oil production in Venezuela remained normal Saturday, but the port of La Guaira was severely damaged, sources told Reuters.
3 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock forecast: XOM in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro capture claim

Exxon Mobil stock forecast: XOM in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro capture claim

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro overnight, President Trump said, raising the risk of oil supply disruption. Exxon Mobil and other oil stocks are in focus as markets await reopening, with Brent crude last settling at $60.75 a barrel. PDVSA’s production and refining continued normally, sources said. OPEC+ is expected to keep output targets steady at its Sunday meeting, delegates told Reuters.
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Apple Reports Strong Q2 Revenue Growth Despite iPhone Sales Miss; Tim Cook Announces Exit
    April 30, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT. Apple posted 17% revenue growth in its fiscal second quarter, surpassing Wall Street estimates with earnings per share of $2.01 versus the expected $1.95. Notably, iPhone sales missed projections, generating $56.99 billion against $57.21 billion expected, marking the second miss in three quarters. The company's expanding services segment, with revenue hitting $30.98 billion, helped drive a higher gross margin of 49.3%. This earnings report is Apple's first since CEO Tim Cook's announcement that he will step down, with John Ternus named as his successor. Investors are closely watching how Ternus will steer the tech giant, especially regarding ventures into artificial intelligence, marked by a new partnership with Google to enhance Siri.

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SiriusXM Stock Moves on Subscriber Surprise as Cash Flow Jumps

SiriusXM Stock Moves on Subscriber Surprise as Cash Flow Jumps

30 April 2026
Sirius XM Holdings lost 111,000 self-pay subscribers in Q1, far fewer than analysts expected, sending shares up 0.9% to $27.01. Revenue rose 1% to $2.09 billion, with net income up 20% to $245 million. Podcast revenue jumped 37%. SiriusXM ended the quarter with 32.8 million subscribers, down from 32.9 million a year earlier.
Iron Mountain Stock Jumps as AI Data-Center Demand Pushes 2026 Forecast Higher

Iron Mountain Stock Jumps as AI Data-Center Demand Pushes 2026 Forecast Higher

30 April 2026
Iron Mountain raised its 2026 revenue outlook after first-quarter revenue jumped 21.6% to $1.94 billion and net income rose to $149 million from $16 million. Shares surged 10% to $125.93. Data center revenue climbed 47% to $255 million, while asset lifecycle management revenue nearly doubled to $232 million. The company now expects 2026 revenue of $7.825–$7.925 billion.
Rezolve AI Stock Rises After Revenue Tops All of 2025 in 90 Days

Rezolve AI Stock Rises After Revenue Tops All of 2025 in 90 Days

30 April 2026
Rezolve AI reported $60 million in first-quarter revenue, surpassing its audited 2025 total of $46.8 million, based on unaudited accounts. Shares rose 4.9% after the update. The company reaffirmed its $360 million 2026 revenue target and said it can reach profitability without new equity sales. Commerce.com, which rejected Rezolve’s all-stock takeover offer, adopted a poison pill defense.
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