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Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolás Maduro, though Venezuela’s government has not confirmed his capture. Venezuela declared a national emergency after explosions in Caracas and other states. Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and major U.S. refiners closed higher Friday. Traders await more details from Trump and the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting.
Valero Energy Stock (NYSE: VLO) Watch: Oil Slumps on Supply-Glut Fears as Wall Street Nears New Highs—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Valero Energy Stock (NYSE: VLO) Watch: Oil Slumps on Supply-Glut Fears as Wall Street Nears New Highs—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Valero Energy shares closed Friday at $164.01, down 0.28%, as crude oil prices fell sharply on renewed oversupply concerns. Brent settled at $60.64 a barrel and WTI at $56.74, both down over 2%. The IEA projected global oil supply will outpace demand by 3.84 million barrels per day in 2026. Investors are watching crack spreads and refined product demand ahead of Monday’s session.
Valero Energy Corporation Stock (VLO) Watch: Oil Slides on Supply-Glut Fears, Analyst Targets Diverge Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Valero Energy Corporation Stock (VLO) Watch: Oil Slides on Supply-Glut Fears, Analyst Targets Diverge Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Valero Energy closed Friday at $164.01, down 0.29%, with after-hours indications near $163.09 as crude oil prices fell sharply, Brent settling at $60.64 and WTI at $56.74. Trading volume reached 2.52 million shares. The company’s market cap stands near $52 billion, with a quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share. Markets reopen Monday after a thin, post-holiday week and a steep drop in oil.
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.
Surprise Earnings Miss Sends Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock Tumbling – What’s Next for This Oil Giant?

Surprise Earnings Miss Sends Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock Tumbling – What’s Next for This Oil Giant?

Marathon Petroleum reported Q3 2025 net income of $1.4 billion, more than double a year ago, but adjusted EPS of $3.01 missed estimates. Shares fell 7–8% after the report, trading near $180, down from recent highs around $200. Revenue topped forecasts at $35.85 billion, but higher maintenance costs weighed on results. The company raised its quarterly dividend 10% to $1.00 per share.
Valero Energy Stock Skyrockets on Blowout Q3 Results – What’s Next for VLO?

Valero Energy Stock Skyrockets on Blowout Q3 Results – What’s Next for VLO?

Valero shares jumped 3% to $166 premarket Oct. 23 after Q3 earnings beat estimates, with adjusted EPS at $3.66 on $32.17 billion revenue. Refinery throughput hit a record 97%, and Q3 refining profit rose 44% year-over-year to $13.14 per barrel. Analysts raised targets, with the median 12-month price at $169. Valero returned $1.3 billion to shareholders last quarter through dividends and buybacks.
Gas Price Crash: Pump Prices Near $3 for First Time in Years – How Low Can They Go?

Gas Price Crash: Pump Prices Near $3 for First Time in Years – How Low Can They Go?

U.S. gas prices have dropped to a four-year low, averaging $3.05 per gallon, with GasBuddy briefly recording a $2.99 national average this week. The decline follows a sharp fall in crude oil prices, with U.S. oil trading near $57 per barrel amid record production and a global supply glut. At least 32 states now average under $3 per gallon. Demand has eased after summer, while forecasts suggest prices may stay low into 2025.

Stock Market Today

  • Barrick vs Kinross Gold: Which Gold Miner Offers Better Investment Potential in 2026?
    May 20, 2026, 9:11 AM EDT. Barrick Mining (B) and Kinross Gold (KGC) are two leading gold producers facing a volatile market after gold prices slid from a record $5,600 an ounce in January to below $4,500 amid inflation and Middle East tensions. Despite the pullback, gold remains up 40% year-on-year. Barrick is expanding key projects like Goldrush, Fourmile, and Lumwana, positioning itself for strong output and cash flow with $7.1 billion liquidity as of Q1 2026. It plans an IPO of its North American assets. This places Barrick as a robust pick for investors seeking growth and risk mitigation. The comparison highlights the importance of project pipeline, financial strength, and geopolitical factors when choosing between these miners in the current precious metals market.

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NextNRG Shares Double as Record April Sales Drive Gains

NextNRG Shares Double as Record April Sales Drive Gains

20 May 2026
NextNRG Inc. shares fell to $0.73 in premarket trading Wednesday after doubling Tuesday, as investors reacted to record April revenue of $9.4 million and a 64% jump in gross profit. The company reported just $208,048 in cash at March 31 and is seeking new capital. Net loss for the first quarter widened to $10.8 million despite higher sales. Results are preliminary and unaudited.
GCL Global up after ADATA invests $10M; Nasdaq $1 rule still ahead

GCL Global up after ADATA invests $10M; Nasdaq $1 rule still ahead

20 May 2026
GCL Global Holdings said ADATA invested another $10 million in its 4Divinity unit, bringing total disclosed ADATA commitments since December to $23 million. GCL shares traded at about 80 cents in U.S. premarket, up from Tuesday’s 43-cent close, but still below Nasdaq’s $1 minimum bid rule, which it must meet by Sept. 14.
Analog Devices heads into AI test after record quarter, $1.5 billion deal

Analog Devices heads into AI test after record quarter, $1.5 billion deal

20 May 2026
Analog Devices reported fiscal second-quarter revenue up 37% to $3.62 billion, beating estimates, with adjusted EPS at $3.09. The company forecast third-quarter revenue of $3.9 billion, above Wall Street expectations, and announced a $1.5 billion cash deal to acquire Empower Semiconductor to expand in AI power delivery.
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