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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.
ConocoPhillips stock forecast: COP in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil traders brace for Monday

ConocoPhillips stock forecast: COP in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil traders brace for Monday

U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight; President Trump said Nicolas Maduro was captured and flown out of the country. ConocoPhillips shares closed up 3.3% at $96.70 Friday as energy stocks rallied. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, down 10 cents. PDVSA sources said Venezuelan oil production and refining remained normal, though La Guaira port was severely damaged.
3 January 2026
Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolás Maduro, though Venezuela’s government has not confirmed his capture. Venezuela declared a national emergency after explosions in Caracas and other states. Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and major U.S. refiners closed higher Friday. Traders await more details from Trump and the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting.
Exxon stock today: XOM ends higher as OPEC+ decision and LNG record sharpen the focus

Exxon stock today: XOM ends higher as OPEC+ decision and LNG record sharpen the focus

Exxon Mobil closed up 1.9% at $122.65 Friday with 14.2 million shares traded. Oil markets await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting on supply, while U.S. LNG exports hit a record 111 million metric tons in 2025. Golden Pass LNG, a QatarEnergy-Exxon project, is set to begin production in the first quarter. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, U.S. crude at $57.32.
Chevron stock rises as energy kicks off 2026; OPEC+ and Venezuela in focus

Chevron stock rises as energy kicks off 2026; OPEC+ and Venezuela in focus

Chevron rose 2.3% to $155.90 on the first trading day of 2026, tracking gains in major oil stocks. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, down 10 cents, ahead of Sunday’s OPEC+ output decision. Traders are watching delayed U.S. jobs data and Chevron’s upcoming earnings for the next move. Venezuela’s oil exports remain under pressure from U.S. sanctions, but Chevron continues shipments under a special license.
3 January 2026
Chevron stock barely budges as oil ends 2025 under pressure; OPEC+ in focus

Chevron stock barely budges as oil ends 2025 under pressure; OPEC+ in focus

Chevron shares were little changed at $152.27 in afternoon trading as oil prices neared their biggest annual drop since 2020. U.S. crude inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels, while gasoline and distillate stocks rose sharply, according to the EIA. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium halted Black Sea oil exports due to bad weather. OPEC+ meets Jan. 4, with traders watching for signals on 2026 supply and demand.
Chevron stock price today: CVX edges up after hours as oil steadies and Tengiz export risks linger

Chevron stock price today: CVX edges up after hours as oil steadies and Tengiz export risks linger

Chevron shares rose 0.9% to $152.31 and Exxon Mobil gained 0.4% in after-hours trading Tuesday. Kazakhstan’s oil output fell 6% in December, led by a 10% drop at Chevron’s Tengiz field after a Ukrainian drone strike hit the CPC Black Sea terminal, Reuters reported. U.S. crude inventories rose by 405,000 barrels last week, against expectations for a draw. Oil prices ended little changed as traders weighed geopolitical risks.
Exxon Mobil stock rises today as oil steadies on geopolitics — what traders are watching next for XOM

Exxon Mobil stock rises today as oil steadies on geopolitics — what traders are watching next for XOM

Exxon Mobil shares rose 0.5% to $121.19 in late morning trading as crude prices held firm after a sharp jump the previous day. Oil markets tracked supply risks from export disruptions on the CPC route for Kazakhstan crude. U.S. crude inventories increased by 405,000 barrels last week, defying expectations. The next weekly supply update is due Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Chevron stock today: CVX closes higher as oil jumps and $120 million Frontera deal hits tape

Chevron stock today: CVX closes higher as oil jumps and $120 million Frontera deal hits tape

Chevron shares closed up 0.7% at $150.99 as oil prices climbed more than 2% on supply concerns tied to Ukraine and Yemen. Frontera Energy announced a two-year crude prepayment deal worth up to $120 million with a Chevron unit. Kazakhstan’s oil output dropped 6% in December, led by a 10% fall at the Chevron-led Tengiz field after export disruptions. U.S. crude inventories rose by 405,000 barrels last week.
Dow slides as tech gives back gains into year-end, Fed minutes ahead

Dow slides as tech gives back gains into year-end, Fed minutes ahead

The Dow fell 0.4% to 48,506.58 by early afternoon Monday, pressured by declines in Nvidia and major banks. Energy stocks rose as oil gained, while materials lagged after gold and silver dropped. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4%, Nasdaq 0.6%. Traders await Fed minutes Tuesday and jobless claims later this week.
Dow slips as Nvidia, Goldman drag blue chips in thin year-end trade

Dow slips as Nvidia, Goldman drag blue chips in thin year-end trade

The Dow fell 222 points, or 0.46%, to 48,488 in afternoon trading Monday, pressured by declines in Nvidia and other major components. Oil rose nearly 2% to $57.91 a barrel, while gold and silver futures dropped sharply. The S&P 500 lost 0.41% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.63%. U.S. markets will close Thursday for New Year’s Day.
Chevron stock edges up as oil rallies and Frontera signs $120 mln supply deal

Chevron stock edges up as oil rallies and Frontera signs $120 mln supply deal

Chevron shares rose 0.6% to $150.95 in early New York trading Monday after Frontera Energy signed a two-year, $120 million crude supply deal with a Chevron unit. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports dropped 19% in December after a drone attack, while output at the Chevron-led Tengiz field fell 10%. Oil prices gained over $1 a barrel as geopolitical tensions increased.

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  • Deterra Royalties Sees Stable Income Amid Thacker Pass Development Progress
    May 2, 2026, 2:32 AM EDT. Deterra Royalties (ASX:DRR) reported steady March quarter cash flows from its core iron ore Mining Area C royalties, despite softer iron ore prices. The company's strong balance sheet supports ongoing development at the U.S.-based Thacker Pass lithium project, funded partly by significant U.S. loans, aiming to diversify future income away from iron ore. However, near-term earnings remain sensitive to iron ore price fluctuations, with net income at A$87.17 million and interim dividends reflecting this dependency. Analysts project Deterra's revenue to decline by 7% annually to A$219 million by 2029, with earnings forecast to fall by A$40.7 million from current levels. Fair value estimates suggest a possible 8% upside to the current stock price, but iron ore market risks continue to influence the company's income mix and investment narrative.

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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 2:34 AM EDT Deterra Royalties Sees Stable Income Amid Thacker Pass Development Progress May 2, 2026, 2:32 AM EDT. Deterra Royalties (ASX:DRR) reported steady March quarter cash flows from its core iron ore Mining Area C royalties, despite softer iron ore prices. The company's strong balance sheet supports ongoing development at the U.S.-based Thacker Pass lithium project, funded partly by significant U.S. loans, aiming to diversify future income away from iron ore. However, near-term earnings remain sensitive to iron ore price fluctuations, with net income at A$87.17 million
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
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