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Dow Jones today: Boeing, Caterpillar power blue-chip rise as jobs report looms

Dow Jones today: Boeing, Caterpillar power blue-chip rise as jobs report looms

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 319.10 points, or 0.7%, to 48,382.39 on Friday, while the S&P 500 gained 0.2% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. Industrials led the Dow’s advance, with Caterpillar and Boeing together accounting for over 200 points of the rise. Chip stocks rallied, but Tesla shares fell about 2% after reporting an 8.6% drop in 2025 deliveries. President Trump delayed higher tariffs on some Chinese imports for a year.
US strike on Venezuela: What happens next for the economy, oil exports and the bolivar

US strike on Venezuela: What happens next for the economy, oil exports and the bolivar

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a Saturday raid, according to President Donald Trump and a U.S. official. Oil exports remain halved by sanctions and tanker seizures, with the bolivar down 83% in 2025. PDVSA’s main facilities were undamaged, but the port of La Guaira sustained severe damage. Most oil tankers remain stuck in Venezuelan waters, shipping data showed.
3 January 2026
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.

Stock Market Today

  • TD Cowen Keeps Hold Rating on Atmos Energy, Raises Price Target to $196
    May 22, 2026, 9:21 AM EDT. TD Cowen maintains a Hold rating on Atmos Energy (ATO) as of October 3, 2023. The price target is raised slightly by 1.55%, from $193 to $196. This move indicates moderate confidence in ATO's near-term prospects but advises investors to hold rather than buy or sell the stock.

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Atmos Energy’s Texas Growth Story Just Ran Into a Wall Street Target Cut

Atmos Energy’s Texas Growth Story Just Ran Into a Wall Street Target Cut

22 May 2026
Morgan Stanley lowered its Atmos Energy price target to $183 from $195, maintaining an Equalweight rating. The move follows Atmos’ recent increase in its 2026 earnings outlook and annual dividend. Atmos shares closed at $177.46 on Thursday. Texas remains central to Atmos’ growth and regulatory strategy, with 65% of its rate base in the state.
Strive Stock’s Bitcoin Play Grows, Traders Eye the Open

Strive Stock’s Bitcoin Play Grows, Traders Eye the Open

22 May 2026
Strive Inc.’s Class A shares traded at $19.24 in Friday premarket, up from Thursday’s $18.53 close, after the company disclosed it bought 381.61 bitcoin last week, raising its total to 15,391 coins. Strive reported $87.3 million in cash and $49.8 million in Strategy Inc. preferred stock as of May 18. SATA preferred dividends will shift to daily payments starting June 16. U.S. equity markets close Monday for Memorial Day.
Walmart stock falls with investors eyeing the gas pump

Walmart stock falls with investors eyeing the gas pump

22 May 2026
Walmart shares fell 7.3% to $121.34 Thursday, their steepest drop since 2023, after first-quarter results showed rising revenue but warned of pressure from higher fuel costs. The company reported $177.8 billion in revenue and 4.1% comparable U.S. sales growth, but investors reacted to slowing trends and margin concerns. Walmart kept its full-year outlook unchanged.
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