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Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Brent crude edged up to $64.14 a barrel Tuesday as oil stocks reopened after the U.S. holiday, with traders watching tensions over Greenland and new U.S. tariff threats on Europe. Exxon Mobil gained 0.6% to $129.89, while Chevron held at $166.26. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell over 1.2%. The Energy Information Administration’s weekly oil report is due Thursday.
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 is set to gain expanded rights in Venezuela, allowing cash payments to the government and full crude sales, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday. Brent crude closed at $64.13 a barrel, up 0.6%, while Chevron shares ended nearly flat at $166.26. The U.S. dismissed reports of using Venezuelan oil to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. North American rig count rose by 28 to 769, with U.S. rigs down by one.
Oil stocks head into long weekend with Iran risk in focus as Exxon, Chevron earnings near

Oil stocks head into long weekend with Iran risk in focus as Exxon, Chevron earnings near

U.S. energy stocks edged higher Friday as crude prices rose, with Brent closing at $64.13 a barrel and WTI at $59.44. Exxon gained 0.6%, Chevron 0.1%, while ConocoPhillips and Occidental fell. Markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, leaving traders exposed to headline risk. Exxon and Chevron report earnings Jan. 30.
ConocoPhillips stock slips in regular session as oil tumbles — what to watch before Feb. 5 earnings

ConocoPhillips stock slips in regular session as oil tumbles — what to watch before Feb. 5 earnings

ConocoPhillips shares fell 0.6% to $99.69 Thursday as crude prices dropped sharply, with Brent down 4.7% and WTI off 4.9% after U.S. comments eased Iran supply fears. The company reported early gas finds in Australia’s Otway Basin but has not committed to development. Investors await Feb. 5 results and 2026 guidance. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Occidental Petroleum also traded lower.
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. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions on Venezuela could be eased as soon as next week to boost oil exports, with proceeds possibly flowing back into the country. Brent crude closed Friday at $63.34 a barrel, WTI at $59.12, amid ongoing tensions in Iran and Ukraine. President Trump signed an order blocking seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue in U.S. accounts. Chevron and Exxon shares rose; ConocoPhillips slipped.
Occidental Petroleum stock rises premarket: OXY climbs after $9.7B OxyChem sale — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum stock rises premarket: OXY climbs after $9.7B OxyChem sale — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum shares rose 1.7% in premarket trading after closing a $9.7 billion cash sale of its OxyChem chemicals unit to Berkshire Hathaway. The company retains certain legacy liabilities tied to historical operations outside the sold facilities. Oil prices slipped, with Brent near $60.54 a barrel. Investors await Occidental’s next results, expected around Feb. 17.
Berkshire Hathaway stock: OxyChem deal closes as investors size up the Abel era

Berkshire Hathaway stock: OxyChem deal closes as investors size up the Abel era

Berkshire Hathaway completed its $9.7 billion all-cash acquisition of Occidental Petroleum’s OxyChem unit on Friday. Berkshire’s Class B shares fell 1.15% to $496.85, underperforming the broader market. The deal expands Berkshire’s chemicals business and comes as investors watch for further capital moves after Warren Buffett’s leadership transition. OxyChem’s final price remains subject to post-closing adjustments.
4 January 2026
Occidental Petroleum stock ends up 3% after $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire closes — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum stock ends up 3% after $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire closes — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum shares rose 3.1% to $42.38 after closing the $9.7 billion sale of its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway. The company said it will use $6.5 billion from the deal to redeem debt, according to an SEC filing. Net after-tax proceeds are estimated at $7.75 billion. Oil prices slipped, with Brent settling at $60.75 a barrel.
ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

ConocoPhillips shares rose 3.3% to $96.70 Friday, with 7 million shares traded. Oil prices slipped, with Brent settling at $60.75 a barrel and WTI at $57.32. President Trump said U.S. oil firms, including ConocoPhillips and Exxon, are ready to invest billions in Venezuela’s oil sector. OPEC+ meets Sunday, with traders expecting no output increase in the first quarter.
Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight strike. Energy and defense stocks led Friday’s gains, with Exxon Mobil up 1.9% and Lockheed Martin up 2.8%. Oil production in Venezuela remained normal Saturday, but the port of La Guaira was severely damaged, sources told Reuters.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock forecast: What to watch after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock forecast: What to watch after U.S. strikes Venezuela

The U.S. launched strikes inside Venezuela early Saturday; President Trump said Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown out of the country. Occidental Petroleum closed a $9.7 billion sale of its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway and shares rose 3.06% Friday. Oil production at PDVSA remained normal, but traders are watching for supply disruptions as OPEC+ meets Sunday.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock climbs on $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire as markets shut for weekend

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock climbs on $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire as markets shut for weekend

Occidental closed up 3.06% at $42.38 after completing a $9.7 billion all-cash sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway. The company published unaudited pro forma financials reflecting the deal and related debt moves. Investors are watching how quickly the proceeds impact debt and shareholder returns. Occidental retained certain legacy liabilities tied to OxyChem.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock Update: Price, Berkshire’s OxyChem Deal, 2026 Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock Update: Price, Berkshire’s OxyChem Deal, 2026 Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed at $39.85, down 0.38%, as the NYSE remains shut for the weekend. The company recently agreed to sell its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway for $9.7 billion, with $6.5 billion earmarked for debt reduction. OXY shares remain well below their 52-week high of $53.20, trading in line with oil price movements and balance sheet concerns.
27 December 2025
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum shares jumped 4.4% to $40.63 on Dec. 17, outperforming a falling market as oil prices rallied after new U.S. sanctions targeting Venezuela and Russia. Trading volume was above average. The company’s planned $9.7 billion sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway remains a key focus, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction.
18 December 2025
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.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock Outlook December 6, 2025: Q3 Beat, Berkshire Deal and Wall Street Forecasts

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock Outlook December 6, 2025: Q3 Beat, Berkshire Deal and Wall Street Forecasts

Occidental Petroleum closed the first week of December 2025 at about $42.40 per share, down in the mid-teens percent for the year despite a strong third quarter and the $9.7 billion sale of its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway. Institutional ownership stands at 88.7%, with Vanguard and Geode Capital increasing stakes. Wall Street’s consensus is “Hold,” with an average price target near $50.50.

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