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.

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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

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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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+

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

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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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

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

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”

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

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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