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Energy stocks this week: U.S. sector ETF holds flat as oil falls

Energy stocks this week: U.S. sector ETF holds flat as oil falls

Energy stocks in the U.S. head into a short week trading with a more defined separation than crude futures show. Brent crude has pulled back, shedding most of its war risk pricing. But the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund isn’t tracking oil’s move down point for point. XLE finished at $53.84 on Friday, slipping 0.4% from Monday’s close, according to daily numbers from Investing.com. Brent crude ended the session Friday at $71.99 a barrel, dropping 10.86% since the Thursday before, with the market having closed for a public holiday last Friday.
28 June 2026
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Exxon, Chevron And 4 U.S. Energy Stocks To Watch Today As Oil Spikes On Iran Risk

Exxon, Chevron And 4 U.S. Energy Stocks To Watch Today As Oil Spikes On Iran Risk

Energy shares in the U.S. surged to lead the market Friday, thanks to a more than 3% spike in oil prices. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Occidental Petroleum, SLB, and Halliburton all landed on the day’s watch list ahead of the New York session. Brent crude moved up to $109.19 a barrel by 0925 GMT, Reuters said, with West Texas Intermediate reaching $104.89. After meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Donald Trump warned that his patience with Iran was wearing thin. Vandana Hari, who runs Vanda Insights, noted attention had shifted squarely back to the current deadlock and the heightened risk of military flare-ups close to the Strait of Hormuz.
15 May 2026
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Oil stocks brace for OPEC+ April output decision after Exxon slips, refiners climb

Oil stocks brace for OPEC+ April output decision after Exxon slips, refiners climb

New York, Feb 14, 2026, 12:09 — The market has closed. Oil stocks are bracing for another supply shakeup next week, as OPEC+ — that’s the group of OPEC nations and Russia — is said to favor resuming output hikes in April, sources told Reuters. Eight producers from the alliance are set to gather March 1, following a three-month freeze on planned increases.
14 February 2026
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Energy stocks hit a record close as oil rebounds — what to watch before Monday’s open

Energy stocks hit a record close as oil rebounds — what to watch before Monday’s open

NEW YORK, Feb 8, 2026, 14:02 — Market’s shutters down. Energy shares in the U.S. wrapped up Friday with a new sector high, lifted by a rebound in oil prices late in the week and gains across the wider equity market. Brent crude, a key international gauge, closed out at $68.05 a barrel. U.S. crude ended the day at $63.55.
8 February 2026
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Oil stock prices in focus: Exxon, Chevron earnings land as crude holds near highs ahead of OPEC+

Oil stock prices in focus: Exxon, Chevron earnings land as crude holds near highs ahead of OPEC+

NEW YORK, Jan 31, 2026, 12:52 — Market closed. U.S. oil inventories enter the first full week of February with crude prices hovering near multi-month peaks, alongside new earnings reports from the nation's two largest oil giants. Traders are also gearing up for an OPEC+ policy review that might rattle sentiment once U.S. markets open on Monday.
31 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

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 12:43 PM EST — Market closed Oil shares are poised to open higher Monday in the U.S. as crude prices hit their highest level in over a week amid mounting pressure on Iran from Washington, raising fresh supply concerns. On Friday, Brent climbed $1.82, or 2.8%, to close at $65.88 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate jumped $1.71, or 2.9%, ending the day at $61.07.
25 January 2026
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SLB stock price jumps to a fresh 52-week high ahead of Friday earnings — what to watch next

SLB stock price jumps to a fresh 52-week high ahead of Friday earnings — what to watch next

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 21:42 EST — Market closed SLB shares jumped roughly 1.6% to close at $49.32 on Thursday, hitting a new 52-week high just ahead of the oilfield services company’s earnings report Friday. The stock fluctuated between $48.08 and $49.68, with trading volume hitting around 22.8 million shares—well above its usual levels.
23 January 2026
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Dow snaps back after Trump cools Greenland tariff threat; Asia rallies and gold slips from record

Dow snaps back after Trump cools Greenland tariff threat; Asia rallies and gold slips from record

Global shares edged higher on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump took a softer stance on Greenland, easing a surge of market jitters that had unsettled stocks, bonds, and currencies. The relief is notable, given that earlier tariff threats had sparked fresh worries about a trade war. This comes as investors weigh whether corporate earnings can justify high stock valuations.
22 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

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 12:38 EST — Market closed Chevron will be in focus during the next U.S. session after Energy Secretary Chris Wright revealed that Washington is rushing to expand the company’s Venezuela license. The update would allow Chevron to pay the Venezuelan government in cash and sell all the oil it produces there. “So they become immediately, another marketer of crude as well,” Wright explained. Chevron shares closed Friday nearly flat, up 0.1% at $166.26.
18 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

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 12:40 EST — Market closed U.S. oil inventories enter the new week with renewed focus on Washington’s timeline for Venezuela. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated more sanctions could be eased “as soon as next week” to boost oil exports. He mentioned Treasury is considering adjustments to allow proceeds from Venezuela’s oil—mostly stored on ships—to flow back into the country. Bessent also said he plans meetings next week with IMF and World Bank leaders.
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”

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 12:54 EST — Market closed U.S. oil stocks showed mixed moves heading into the weekend after executives told President Donald Trump they’d consider returning to Venezuela only if new legal and security assurances are in place. Exxon Mobil rose 1.4%, Chevron climbed 1.8%, while ConocoPhillips dropped 1.2%. Oilfield services players SLB and Halliburton gained roughly 1.8% and 1.4%, respectively. Exxon CEO Darren Woods labeled Venezuela “uninvestable” under current conditions. Chevron Vice Chairman Mark Nelson said the firm could potentially double liftings and boost production by about 50% within 18 to 24 months.
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

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 06:48 — Premarket Oil-linked shares edged up in U.S. premarket trading on Friday, putting the crude-oil theme back on traders’ screens as geopolitical tensions rekindled demand. Chevron rose 2.6% to $159.25, Exxon Mobil climbed 3.7% to $122.91 and ConocoPhillips advanced 5.1% to $98.72; the United States Oil Fund gained about 4.1% to $70.54.
9 January 2026
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SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

SLB shares jumped about 8% in early New York trading on Monday, tracking a sharp rally across oilfield-services stocks. The shares were up $3.25 at $43.45 at 9:40 a.m. ET, while Halliburton gained about 7.5% and Baker Hughes rose about 4.7%. The move followed President Donald Trump’s comments that the United States would take control of Venezuela after the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, stoking bets that U.S. companies may eventually help rebuild the country’s oil industry. Reuters reported that oilfield-services firms, whose technology would be needed to lift output, were among the day’s early winners. Reuters
5 January 2026
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Halliburton stock pops nearly 5% premarket as Trump’s Venezuela move jolts oilfield services

Halliburton stock pops nearly 5% premarket as Trump’s Venezuela move jolts oilfield services

Halliburton shares jumped about 4.7% to $29.60 in premarket trading on Monday, extending a rally across oilfield-services names after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a push to reopen Venezuela’s oil industry. Source The spike matters because a Venezuelan oil rebuild, if it proceeds, would require the drilling, pumping and well-completion work that service firms sell — and it would arrive as investors reset expectations for 2026 upstream spending.
5 January 2026
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  • BlackRock (BLK) Hits Oversold Level as RSI Drops to 29.3
    June 29, 2026, 4:48 PM EDT. BlackRock Inc (BLK) slipped into oversold territory with an RSI reading of 29.3, just under the usual 30 threshold that signals possible undervaluation. The stock traded as low as $947.21. Despite the slide, BLK still sits in the top 25% on DividendRank's formula for fundamentals and valuation. BlackRock pays a 2.38% annual dividend yield, based on a $964.71 share price and $22.92 annualized dividend. Some dividend-focused investors may see this dip and selling pressure as a potential entry point.
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