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Occidental Petroleum Stock Slides With Oil as Wolfe Research Lifts OXY Target and Hollub Exit Talk Builds

Occidental Petroleum Stock Slides With Oil as Wolfe Research Lifts OXY Target and Hollub Exit Talk Builds

Occidental Petroleum shares were set to drop 7.8% in premarket trading Wednesday after oil prices fell on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Wolfe Research raised its price target on the stock to $70, but most analysts remain cautious. CEO Vicki Hollub is expected to retire later this year, with COO Rob Jackson seen as her likely successor. Oxy reports first-quarter results May 5.
8 April 2026
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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Oil Swings as Trump’s Iran Threats Keep Wall Street on Edge

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Oil Swings as Trump’s Iran Threats Keep Wall Street on Edge

U.S. stock futures rose slightly Monday while oil prices slipped, as traders watched cease-fire talks in the Iran conflict and President Trump’s threats to Tehran. S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, Brent crude hovered near $108 a barrel, and Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.3% premarket. Citigroup pushed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to September after strong jobs data. Iran has refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a truce, keeping oil markets tense.
6 April 2026
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Occidental Petroleum Stock Swings After $74 Target Boost as Oil Whiplash Tests Rally

Occidental Petroleum Stock Swings After $74 Target Boost as Oil Whiplash Tests Rally

Stephens raised its price target on Occidental Petroleum to $74, above the consensus, as shares fell 4.26% to $62.23 Wednesday amid a broader energy selloff. Oil prices rebounded Thursday after President Trump vowed continued attacks on Iran, pushing Brent and U.S. crude above $109. Occidental will report first-quarter results May 5, following recent debt reduction and a dividend hike after its $9.7 billion OxyChem sale.
2 April 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Fed Looms as Oil Shock Keeps Wall Street on Edge

Dow Jones Today: Fed Looms as Oil Shock Keeps Wall Street on Edge

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 125.40 points to 47,071.81 on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and looked past higher oil prices linked to Middle East conflict. Brent crude traded at $101.53 a barrel. Markets now expect only one Fed rate cut by year-end. Travel, financial, and energy stocks led gains.
17 March 2026
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Occidental Petroleum Stock in Focus as $100 Oil Pushes OXY to $59

Occidental Petroleum Stock in Focus as $100 Oil Pushes OXY to $59

Occidental Petroleum shares fell 1% to $57.83 by midday Friday after earlier hitting $59.15, despite oil holding above $100 a barrel. Piper Sandler and Wells Fargo upgraded the stock, citing improved capital efficiency and higher crude prices. Brent crude traded at $101.83, its highest since August 2022. Occidental raised its debt tender offer cap to $1.2 billion on March 5.
13 March 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Index Falls 550 Points as Oil Tops $100, Credit Worries Jolt Wall Street

Dow Jones Today: Index Falls 550 Points as Oil Tops $100, Credit Worries Jolt Wall Street

The Dow Jones fell 553 points to 46,861 on Thursday as oil prices neared $100 a barrel after tanker attacks in Iraqi waters and Iran’s closure threat to the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 dropped 1.05% and the Nasdaq 1.36%. Morgan Stanley slid 4% after limiting redemptions in a private-credit fund. Brent crude briefly topped $101.
12 March 2026
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Oil Stocks Before Market Open Today: What to Know as Crude Surges and Exxon, Chevron, Occidental Rise

Oil Stocks Before Market Open Today: What to Know as Crude Surges and Exxon, Chevron, Occidental Rise

Crude oil briefly topped $100 a barrel after new attacks on tankers in Iraqi waters, before Brent eased to $96.45 and U.S. WTI to $91.30. Exxon, Chevron, and Occidental shares rose premarket, while U.S. stock futures fell as traders dialed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. A record 400 million-barrel IEA release, including 172 million from the U.S. reserve, failed to calm supply fears.
12 March 2026
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US Stock Market Open Today: Oil Slumps, Futures Rise Before Oracle and CPI

US Stock Market Open Today: Oil Slumps, Futures Rise Before Oracle and CPI

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures rose early Tuesday after President Trump’s comments on the Middle East war sent oil prices down 6.8%. American and Delta gained over 1% premarket, while Occidental fell 2.5%. HPE raised its 2026 outlook and beat revenue estimates. G7 ministers pledged action if oil shocks worsen as Iran threatened regional supply.
10 March 2026
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U.S. Stock Market Today: Wall Street Beats Global Peers as Iran War Sends Oil Prices Higher

U.S. Stock Market Today: Wall Street Beats Global Peers as Iran War Sends Oil Prices Higher

U.S. stock index futures fell Friday as the war with Iran drove oil prices higher and cut rate-cut expectations. The Dow dropped 784.67 points Thursday, while Brent crude rose nearly 22% for the week. U.S. equity funds saw $21.92 billion in outflows, the biggest since January. Europe’s STOXX 600 was down nearly 5% for the week, its worst in almost a year.
6 March 2026
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Occidental Petroleum stock price whipsaws as oil jumps on Iran conflict; OXY traders eye March 4 deadline

Occidental Petroleum stock price whipsaws as oil jumps on Iran conflict; OXY traders eye March 4 deadline

Occidental Petroleum shares fell 1.1% to $53.59 Tuesday after an early surge, as oil prices jumped to the highest since 2024 on Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Brent crude rose 6.1% to $82.44 a barrel. Investors are watching Wednesday’s U.S. inventory data and Occidental’s early debt-tender deadline at 5 p.m. Eastern. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips also traded lower.
3 March 2026
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Occidental Petroleum stock price jumps in premarket as oil surges — what traders watch next

Occidental Petroleum stock price jumps in premarket as oil surges — what traders watch next

Occidental Petroleum shares rose 6.4% to $56.50 in premarket trading Monday as crude prices spiked after attacks disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude climbed 8% to $78.87 a barrel. Berkshire Hathaway reported a $4.5 billion writedown on its 26.9% Occidental stake but said it would not sell. Investors are watching a March 4 early tender deadline in Occidental’s $700 million cash tender offer for select notes.
2 March 2026
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OXY stock forecast: What to watch for Occidental Petroleum after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

OXY stock forecast: What to watch for Occidental Petroleum after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

Occidental Petroleum shares closed Friday up 3.2% at $53.08 ahead of U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, which analysts say could trigger a sharp oil price jump when markets reopen. Brent settled at $72.48 a barrel, with some oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz suspended. OPEC+ meets Sunday and may consider raising output. Barclays warned Brent could hit $100 if supply is disrupted.
28 February 2026
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Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, intensifying concerns over oil supply disruptions. Brent crude rose 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel Friday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.43%. Defense and energy stocks outperformed, with Lockheed Martin up 2.56% and Exxon Mobil up 2.67%. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss possible output increases after the Iran attack.
28 February 2026
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Occidental Petroleum stock (OXY) holds near a 52-week high as oil stays elevated — what traders watch next

Occidental Petroleum stock (OXY) holds near a 52-week high as oil stays elevated — what traders watch next

Occidental Petroleum closed Monday up 1.2% at $52.43, hitting a new 52-week high as oil prices stayed near six-month peaks. The company announced an 8% dividend increase and launched a $700 million bond buyback, with deadlines in March. Crude settled at $71.49 a barrel for Brent and $66.31 for WTI ahead of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. The S&P 500 fell 1.04% on the day.
24 February 2026
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OXY stock price wobbles after earnings jump as debt move and dividend hike come into view

OXY stock price wobbles after earnings jump as debt move and dividend hike come into view

Occidental Petroleum shares fell 0.3% to $51.39 in early New York trading after the company issued new 2026 spending guidance and announced a $700 million debt tender offer. The oil producer reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit and raised its quarterly dividend by over 8%. Brent crude hovered near $71.33 a barrel on U.S.-Iran tensions. Chevron and Exxon Mobil also slipped in early trade.
20 February 2026
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Oil stocks face Tuesday open as Venezuela sanctions shift meets OPEC+ supply talk

Oil stocks face Tuesday open as Venezuela sanctions shift meets OPEC+ supply talk

Brent crude settled at $67.75 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $62.89 Friday, both down for the week. U.S. oil stocks face new supply signals as Washington expands Venezuela licenses and OPEC+ considers raising output from April. U.S. petroleum inventory data is delayed to Thursday due to the federal holiday. Major U.S. oil shares ended mixed; Exxon fell 1%, Chevron rose 0.7%.
15 February 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

OPEC+ is considering restarting oil output hikes from April, with eight producers meeting March 1. Brent crude settled up 0.3% at $67.75 Friday, but both Brent and WTI posted weekly losses. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day. Washington eased some Venezuela energy sanctions, allowing Chevron and others to operate under new Treasury rules.
14 February 2026
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Oil stocks brace for a volatile week as OPEC+ holds March output and Iran risk simmers

Oil stocks brace for a volatile week as OPEC+ holds March output and Iran risk simmers

OPEC+ will keep oil production unchanged for March, as Brent crude closed Friday at $70.69 a barrel. Chevron and Exxon shares rose after reporting quarterly earnings and announcing buybacks and dividends. U.S. oil inventories and tensions with Iran remain in focus. Exxon posted $1.71 per share in adjusted profit, while Chevron reported $1.52.
1 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Australian Shares Set to Slide Amid Middle East Tensions; Fortescue Advances Green Energy Shift
    April 9, 2026, 9:07 PM EDT. Australian shares are expected to dip as escalating Middle East conflicts stoke global risk concerns and threaten energy supplies. Israeli strikes in Lebanon and instability near the Strait of Hormuz have heightened geopolitical risks. Despite this, U.S. indexes like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones posted modest gains overnight. On the corporate front, Fortescue Metals Group disclosed plans to eliminate diesel fuel use by 2027, powering Pilbara operations entirely with green energy for full-day cycles. Meanwhile, Monadelphous Group secured AU$145 million in new contracts for construction and maintenance in resource sectors across Australia and Papua New Guinea. The ASX closed marginally higher on Thursday but faces downward pressure from the unfolding international situation.

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MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

9 April 2026
Meta Platforms signed a new $21 billion deal with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity through 2032, according to a securities filing. CoreWeave shares rose 3.4% in after-hours trading. The agreement adds to a $14.2 billion commitment disclosed last September. CoreWeave also launched $3 billion in convertible notes and upsized a senior-notes deal to $1.75 billion.
Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
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