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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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Halliburton stock rises nearly 5% premarket as Venezuela oil rebuild talk lifts service names

Halliburton stock rises nearly 5% premarket as Venezuela oil rebuild talk lifts service names

Halliburton shares rose 4.7% to $29.60 in premarket trading Monday after U.S. forces removed Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, raising expectations for renewed oilfield activity. SLB and Baker Hughes also gained. Oil prices slipped, with Brent at $60.26 a barrel. Halliburton and other service firms did not comment on possible new contracts in Venezuela.
5 January 2026
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SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

SLB shares jumped 4.74% to $40.20 Friday, leading oilfield-services stocks higher ahead of an OPEC+ meeting Sunday and SLB’s Jan. 23 earnings. Halliburton and Baker Hughes also advanced. SLB last traded at $40.23 after hours. Analysts rate the stock a “strong buy” with a $50.96 target, according to Stock Analysis.
3 January 2026
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Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

The S&P 500 energy sector fell 0.52% in the final 2025 session as oil prices posted their steepest annual drop since 2020, with WTI settling at $57.42 a barrel and Brent at $60.85, both down about 19% for the year. EQT Corp slid 1.9%, while oilfield services stocks also declined. Traders are awaiting the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting for signals on output policy. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 1.9 million barrels last week.
1 January 2026
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Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

U.S. energy stocks fell sharply Tuesday as Brent crude dropped below $60 and WTI hit multi-year lows. Major names including Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Marathon Petroleum lost between 2% and nearly 5% intraday. Traders cited optimism over Russia–Ukraine peace talks and weak China data as key drivers. Energy sector ETFs and oilfield services stocks posted some of the steepest declines.
16 December 2025
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Halliburton’s Big Comeback? Why Experts Say Oil Services Are ‘Down But Not Out’ in 2025

Halliburton’s Big Comeback? Why Experts Say Oil Services Are ‘Down But Not Out’ in 2025

Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated Halliburton with a Buy rating and $35 target, joining several firms raising price targets after strong Q3 results. Halliburton posted $5.6 billion in Q3 revenue, beating estimates, and is targeting $100 million in quarterly cost cuts. The company is expanding into data center power and automation amid weak U.S. shale spending. Shares trade near $27 as analysts forecast sector recovery by 2027.
4 November 2025
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Halliburton Stock Rockets on Q3 Earnings – Oil Sector Trends & Analyst Outlook

Halliburton Stock Rockets on Q3 Earnings – Oil Sector Trends & Analyst Outlook

Halliburton shares jumped nearly 10% to $24–$25 on Oct. 21 after Q3 adjusted EPS of $0.58 beat estimates. Revenue reached $5.6 billion, topping forecasts, though net income fell sharply to $18 million. The company declared a $0.17 dividend and spent $250 million on buybacks. New contracts include a VoltaGrid partnership and Petrobras deepwater deals.
21 October 2025
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NYSE Rollercoaster: Fed Caution Halts Tech Rally, Mega-Deals & Gold Spike in Wild 48 Hours

NYSE Rollercoaster: Fed Caution Halts Tech Rally, Mega-Deals & Gold Spike in Wild 48 Hours

Wall Street’s AI-fueled rally stalled Sept. 23 as the Nasdaq fell 0.95% and S&P 500 dropped 0.6% after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned on rates and valuations. Tech stocks led declines, with Nvidia down 3% and Oracle off 4%. Gold hit a record near $3,764/oz as investors sought safety. Micron jumped 3% after strong earnings and an upbeat AI outlook.
24 September 2025
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  • Watches of Switzerland Posts Record £1.83 Billion Revenue as US Becomes Leading Market
    May 20, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT. Watches of Switzerland Group plc reported a record £1.83 billion in full-year revenue for FY26, up 13% at constant currency. Adjusted EBIT is forecast between £152 million and £155 million, surpassing prior guidance and boosting shares over 15% to £609. The US market became the group's largest, with revenue hitting $1.24 billion (£927 million), surpassing the UK and Europe combined at £901 million. CEO Brian Duffy credited ultra-wealthy American consumers and strong luxury watch and jewellery sales, with jewellery growing 18% to £240 million. Pre-owned watches grew 22%, and ecommerce revenue rose 21%. The company invested £67 million in retail expansion, including new showrooms. Net debt declined to £57 million. Geopolitical risks from Swiss import tariffs and Middle East conflicts are monitored but currently have limited impact.

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Grab shares edge lower after Superbank shift

Grab shares edge lower after Superbank shift

20 May 2026
Grab Holdings shares fell 1% to $3.465 on Wednesday, extending a year-to-date drop of over 30%, after announcing it will consolidate Indonesia’s Superbank into its accounts. The move gives Grab majority control of the digital bank, which has over 6 million customers and 24 trillion rupiah in assets. Grab’s Q1 revenue rose 24% to $955 million, but analysts trimmed price targets despite maintaining positive ratings. Competitor GoTo posted its first quarterly net profit in April.
Super Micro Stock Gains Almost 10% With SMCI Up in AI-Server Rally

Super Micro Stock Gains Almost 10% With SMCI Up in AI-Server Rally

20 May 2026
Super Micro Computer shares rose 9.3% to $33.40 midday Wednesday, outpacing Nvidia and other AI hardware stocks ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The company recently reported fiscal Q3 sales of $10.2 billion, missing estimates, but issued a stronger-than-expected Q4 forecast. Senior sales executive Don Clegg retired May 15 and will consult for six months. Wall Street indexes climbed as chip stocks rallied.
OpenAI IPO Filing Could Come Soon as ChatGPT Parent Moves Fast Toward Market Debut

OpenAI IPO Filing Could Come Soon as ChatGPT Parent Moves Fast Toward Market Debut

20 May 2026
OpenAI is preparing to file confidentially for an initial public offering as soon as this week, according to the Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The company is working with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on a draft prospectus and is targeting a possible public debut as early as September. OpenAI could seek a valuation of up to $1 trillion. The move comes as rivals Anthropic and SpaceX also weigh public listings.
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