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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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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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  • SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Financials, Musk Could Become First Trillionaire
    May 20, 2026, 7:08 PM EDT. SpaceX filed for an initial public offering (IPO), disclosing its finances and board members for the first time. The company reported $18.7 billion in revenue for 2025, up 33% year-on-year, but posted a net loss of $4.9 billion, reversing a $791 million profit in 2024. First-quarter 2026 losses reached $4.3 billion on $4.7 billion revenue. The IPO, trading as SPCX, may become the largest ever, potentially boosting Elon Musk's wealth to trillionaire status. SpaceX aims to fund its ambitious plans including Starlink satellite network expansion, AI infrastructure, and establishing extraterrestrial colonies.

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SPAC ETF Up as SpaceX Heads for SPCX Ticker

SPAC ETF Up as SpaceX Heads for SPCX Ticker

21 May 2026
The SPAC and New Issue ETF, now trading as SPCK, closed up 0.64% at $22.09 on Wednesday after SpaceX filed for a $75 billion IPO under the fund’s old ticker. The fund reported $7.14 million in net assets and 41 holdings as of May 19. New listings included a $75 million IPO from Research Alliance III and filings from FutureCorp Space Acquisition 1 and JAB Acquisition I. The SEC proposed easing share issuance rules for public companies.
EnerSys Stock Flips After Earnings as Guidance Tops Trader Hopes

EnerSys Stock Flips After Earnings as Guidance Tops Trader Hopes

21 May 2026
EnerSys shares rose in after-hours trading after the company posted fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.19 per share on $988 million in revenue, both above analyst estimates. The stock closed regular hours down 1.3% at $214.56, then quoted up 5.8% to $227. First-quarter profit guidance also topped forecasts. Management cited strong data center and defense demand, but noted continued weakness in motive-power and transportation.
Silexion Soars After Cancer Study, Liquidity and Nasdaq Issues Linger for SLXN

Silexion Soars After Cancer Study, Liquidity and Nasdaq Issues Linger for SLXN

21 May 2026
Silexion Therapeutics shares surged 97% to $0.5298 on Wednesday with over 325 million shares traded, then fell 9.5% after hours. The move followed news that Israel approved a Phase 2/3 trial of its lead pancreatic cancer drug, SIL204. Silexion reported a Q1 net loss of $2.7 million and $2.4 million in cash. The company plans a 1-for-10 reverse share split by early June.
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