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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.
Occidental Petroleum Stock (OXY) Outlook for 2026: Buffett Backing, OxyChem Sale and What It All Means for Investors

Occidental Petroleum Stock (OXY) Outlook for 2026: Buffett Backing, OxyChem Sale and What It All Means for Investors

Occidental Petroleum shares traded at $42.43 on December 5, 2025, after selling its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway for $9.7 billion and cutting debt. The stock has dropped 10–18% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 and oil peers. Analysts cluster 12-month price targets near $50, with most rating the stock a “Hold.” Market cap stands at about $42 billion.
6 December 2025
Tariff Shock and Fed Jitters: Asian Markets Stumble as Rally Meets Reality

What to Know Before the U.S. Stock Market Opens Today (Nov. 10, 2025): Futures Jump on Shutdown-Deal Hopes; Tyson, Occidental and AI Mega-Caps in Focus

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose early Monday as the Senate advanced a bill to fund the government into late January, though final passage is still pending. AI mega-caps Nvidia, Alphabet, and Meta rebounded pre-market. Tyson Foods reports earnings before the bell; Occidental Petroleum follows after the close. Oil and gold prices firmed, while the dollar edged lower.
Berkshire Hathaway’s Next Act: Trillion-Dollar BRK-B, Buffett’s Farewell & 2025 Forecasts

BRK.A Stock Before the Bell (Nov 10, 2025): Record $381.7B Cash, OxyChem Deal Nears, PacifiCorp Risks, and Key Catalysts This Week

Berkshire Hathaway’s cash and T-bill holdings reached a record $381.7 billion at the end of Q3 2025. Operating earnings rose to $13.49 billion, driven by insurance gains. The company made no share buybacks in Q3 or year-to-date. Berkshire agreed to buy Occidental’s OxyChem unit for $9.7 billion, with closing expected in Q4.
9 November 2025
Occidental Petroleum’s Big Deal with Berkshire & What’s Ahead: Stock Performance, News and Analysts’ View (October 2 2025)

Occidental Petroleum Primed for Action Monday: Berkshire Deal, Oil Trends & Analyst Outlook Unpacked

Occidental (OXY) closed Oct. 31 at $41.20, up 1.2%, with after-hours trading near $41.10 and pre-market quotes flat. The company agreed to sell its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway for $9.7 billion, planning to use $6.5 billion to reduce debt. Q3 earnings are due Nov. 10, with consensus EPS at $0.51, down nearly 49% year-over-year. Analyst price targets average around $50.
Saudi Economy Rockets: IMF Ups Forecast, 5% GDP Growth on the Table – and a Nobel Laureate Boosts Innovation

Oil Market Implodes: U.S. Crude Hits New Lows as Gas Nears $3 (Oct. 31, 2025)

WTI crude closed at $60.3 per barrel and Brent at $64.9 on Oct. 31, both down about 3% for the month, as U.S. oil output hit a record 13.6 million barrels per day. U.S. gasoline prices fell to $3.06 per gallon, the lowest since early 2025. Exxon and Chevron shares remained steady despite lower oil. Analysts forecast Brent could drop below $50 if OPEC+ output rises or trade tensions escalate.
Oil Prices Poised to Plunge in 2026 as Permian Boom Kicks In

Oil Prices Poised to Plunge in 2026 as Permian Boom Kicks In

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth and other oil executives warn U.S. crude output will hit a record 13.5 million barrels per day in 2025, likely triggering a price trough in 2026. The Permian Basin now supplies 40% of U.S. oil and is set to dominate future growth. The IEA projects a global surplus of up to 4 million barrels per day in 2026. Energy stocks have climbed, but analysts warn gains may reverse as oversupply builds.
Oil Prices Rollercoaster: Trade War Fears & OPEC Moves Spark 5-Month Lows

Oil Tanks to ~$59 as Glut Fears Mount – Experts Warn “Super Glut” Looming

Oil prices have dropped to five-month lows, with WTI crude near $58.70 and Brent around $62.70, after rising OPEC+ output and renewed U.S.–China trade tensions triggered a selloff. The IEA now projects a record 4 million barrels/day surplus in 2026. Bank of America warns Brent could fall below $50 if the trade war worsens. Investors have shifted to gold, which hit all-time highs above $4,200/oz.
Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar and Shutdown Worries Melt

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar and Shutdown Worries Melt

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed at record highs on Oct. 2–3, led by gains in technology and AI stocks. Tesla fell 5% despite strong Q3 deliveries, while Stellantis jumped up to 8% on robust U.S. sales. A federal shutdown delayed key economic data, fueling bets on Fed rate cuts. OpenAI’s funding round implied a $500 billion valuation, boosting AI enthusiasm.
Occidental Petroleum’s Big Deal with Berkshire & What’s Ahead: Stock Performance, News and Analysts’ View (October 2 2025)

Occidental Petroleum’s Big Deal with Berkshire & What’s Ahead: Stock Performance, News and Analysts’ View (October 2 2025)

Occidental Petroleum agreed to sell its OxyChem division to Berkshire Hathaway for US$9.7 billion in cash on Oct. 2, aiming to cut debt below US$15 billion. The stock closed at US$47.72 on Oct. 1, down 0.8% for the week. Q2 earnings beat estimates at US$0.39 per share, with production up 11%. Analysts’ average price target is US$54.32, with a “Hold” consensus.
Warren Buffett’s $10B Oil Bet: Could Berkshire’s OxyChem Deal Supercharge Occidental (OXY)?

Warren Buffett’s $10B Oil Bet: Could Berkshire’s OxyChem Deal Supercharge Occidental (OXY)?

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is in talks to buy Occidental Petroleum’s OxyChem unit for about $10 billion, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. Occidental’s long-term debt stood at $23.3 billion as of June 2025 after major acquisitions. The company has sold assets and repaid $7.5 billion in debt since July 2024. OXY shares are down 2.4% year-to-date, lagging peers.

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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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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.
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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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