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Natural gas prices cool after storm spike — EQT and gas stocks hold up as traders eye storage

Natural gas prices cool after storm spike — EQT and gas stocks hold up as traders eye storage

February U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% to $6.53/mmBtu ahead of contract expiration Wednesday, following a weather-driven spike earlier in the week. Output in the Lower 48 states averaged 106.9 bcfd in January, down from December’s record. EQT shares rose 1.8% in early trading. LNG and crude exports from the Gulf Coast briefly halted over the weekend before resuming.
Energy stocks close at fresh records as oil jumps on Iran fears; what to watch this week

Energy stocks close at fresh records as oil jumps on Iran fears; what to watch this week

The S&P 500 energy index closed at a record high Friday, up 0.6%, as oil prices jumped nearly 3% after new U.S. sanctions on Iranian exports and supply concerns. Brent settled at $65.88 a barrel, U.S. crude at $61.07. Chevron’s Tengiz oilfield in Kazakhstan remains shut after a fire. Exxon Mobil rose 1% to $134.97; Occidental gained 2.2% to $44.10.
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

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  • Altria Posts Solid Q1 2026 Earnings, Confirms 2026 EPS Guidance
    April 30, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT. Altria Group reported a strong start to 2026 with first-quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) rising 7.3% to $1.32. The company's premium smokeable products, led by Marlboro, and oral tobacco brands like on! and Helix, supported revenue growth. Net revenues increased by 3.2%, while revenues net of excise taxes rose 5.3%. Altria repurchased 4.5 million shares for $280 million in Q1 and reaffirmed its 2026 full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance between $5.56 and $5.72, signaling 2.5% to 5.5% growth from 2025. The firm anticipates balanced EPS growth across both halves of the year amid a moderated e-vapor market and macroeconomic uncertainties impacting combustible and e-vapor volumes.

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Why Viavi Solutions Stock Is Surging After a Big Earnings Beat

Why Viavi Solutions Stock Is Surging After a Big Earnings Beat

30 April 2026
Viavi Solutions shares surged about 20% in early U.S. trading after fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 42.8% to $406.8 million, beating estimates. Adjusted earnings reached 27 cents per share, above forecasts. The company projected fourth-quarter revenue of $427 million to $437 million. GAAP profit declined from a year earlier and cash flow was negative for the quarter.
Nvidia Isn’t Over. But Marvell Is the Quiet AI Chip Name Analysts Can’t Ignore

Nvidia Isn’t Over. But Marvell Is the Quiet AI Chip Name Analysts Can’t Ignore

30 April 2026
Marvell Technology shares rose about 3% Thursday after Big Tech firms signaled AI spending would exceed $700 billion this year. Nvidia slipped 1.6% but announced a $2 billion investment in Marvell and a partnership on AI infrastructure. Marvell reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of $8.2 billion, while Nvidia posted $215.9 billion for the year. Google is in talks with Marvell to develop two new AI chips.
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