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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.
19 January 2026
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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.
18 January 2026
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SLB stock closes at fresh 52-week high as Venezuela oil push keeps traders circling

SLB stock closes at fresh 52-week high as Venezuela oil push keeps traders circling

SLB shares rose 2.3% to $46.97, hitting a 52-week high on heavy volume as oilfield-services stocks outperformed a weaker S&P 500. Investors tracked U.S. policy moves on Venezuela, with Chevron expected to receive an expanded license for Venezuelan oil. SLB’s earnings report is set for January 23. Physical prices for Venezuelan crude narrowed against Brent, signaling changing market flows.
15 January 2026
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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.
11 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Monday after Trump’s Venezuela push; Exxon calls it “uninvestable”

Oil stocks brace for Monday after Trump’s Venezuela push; Exxon calls it “uninvestable”

Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips told President Trump they will only invest in Venezuela if new legal and security guarantees are met. Brent crude closed at $63.34 a barrel, WTI at $59.12, as Iran unrest and Russia-Ukraine tensions weighed on supply. Exxon rose 1.4%, Chevron 1.8%, ConocoPhillips fell 1.2%. Trafigura will load its first U.S.-bound Venezuelan crude shipment next week.
10 January 2026
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Oil prices rise on Iran, Venezuela worries; Exxon and Chevron stocks jump premarket

Oil prices rise on Iran, Venezuela worries; Exxon and Chevron stocks jump premarket

Exxon Mobil rose 3.7% and Chevron gained 2.6% in U.S. premarket trading Friday, tracking higher crude prices. The White House will meet oil majors and traders on Venezuela later today as markets weigh risks from Iran and Venezuelan exports. Brent crude was up 0.7% at $62.42 a barrel. Exxon warned lower oil prices could cut Q4 upstream earnings by up to $1.2 billion.
9 January 2026
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SLB stock up in premarket as White House Venezuela meeting keeps oil-services trade in play

SLB stock up in premarket as White House Venezuela meeting keeps oil-services trade in play

SLB shares rose about 1% in U.S. premarket trading Friday, after closing up 4.9% at $44.43, as the White House readies talks with oil firms on Venezuela. Vitol received a preliminary U.S. license to negotiate Venezuelan oil deals, sources said. Oil prices remained subdued, with U.S. crude at $55.99 a barrel Wednesday. SLB reports earnings Jan. 23, with analysts expecting $0.74 per share.
9 January 2026
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Halliburton stock jumps nearly 8% on Venezuela jolt as oil-services rally takes hold

Halliburton stock jumps nearly 8% on Venezuela jolt as oil-services rally takes hold

Halliburton shares surged 7.9% to $31.92 Monday after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fueling hopes of renewed U.S. oil activity in Venezuela. SLB gained 9%, Baker Hughes rose 4.1%, and oil prices climbed. The Trump administration plans talks with oil executives this week, though the embargo remains. Halliburton CFO Eric Carre acquired 37,548 shares at $29.60 on Jan. 2, according to an SEC filing.
6 January 2026
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SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

SLB shares surged about 8% to $43.45 in early New York trading Monday, leading gains among oilfield-services stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would take control of Venezuela. Halliburton rose 7.5% and Baker Hughes 4.7%. Oil prices were steady, with Brent at $61.12 a barrel. Investors await SLB’s Jan. 23 results for guidance on 2026 spending and pricing.
5 January 2026
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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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SLB stock jumps premarket on Venezuela upheaval as earnings near

SLB stock jumps premarket on Venezuela upheaval as earnings near

SLB shares surged 8.5% to $43.60 in U.S. premarket trading after U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and President Trump announced plans to take control of the country. Oil prices slipped, with Brent at $60.52 and WTI at $57.11, as ample supply offset the political shock. SLB will report earnings Jan. 23, with investors watching for 2026 spending guidance.
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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Energy stocks jump to start 2026 as Exxon, Chevron rise; OPEC+ and Venezuela in focus

Energy stocks jump to start 2026 as Exxon, Chevron rise; OPEC+ and Venezuela in focus

U.S. energy shares rose Friday, with oilfield services and exploration stocks outperforming as crude prices slipped. Exxon Mobil gained 1.9% and Chevron rose 2.3%, while SLB jumped 4.8%. West Texas Intermediate settled at $57.32 a barrel, down 0.17%. Investors are watching an OPEC+ meeting Sunday and developments in Venezuela after President Trump signaled support for U.S. investment.
3 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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  • Nifty Surges with Broader Market Strength; Vinay Rajani Highlights Oil India and Reliance
    April 29, 2026, 8:36 AM EDT. Indian equity markets show resilience beyond headline indices, says Vinay Rajani, AVP at HDFC Securities. He sees Nifty poised to climb after a corrective pullback, with resistance near 24,600 and 200-day exponential moving average. The broader market gains are significant: microcap 250 index up 23%, smallcap index up 21%, and strong midcap participation indicate depth in the rally. Bank Nifty trails due to less IT sector support, expected to underperform Nifty. Rajani picks Oil India, noting its rising volumes and relative strength, and Reliance Industries, highlighting its textbook bullish reversal pattern. Entry and stop-loss levels are clearly defined, providing traders tactical guidance amid positive technical signals.

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