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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.
3 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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Oil stocks to watch Monday after U.S. attack on Venezuela: Chevron, Exxon, XLE in focus

Oil stocks to watch Monday after U.S. attack on Venezuela: Chevron, Exxon, XLE in focus

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and reportedly captured President Nicolas Maduro, raising concerns over oil exports. PDVSA facilities were undamaged and production continued, but U.S. tanker restrictions have already halved Venezuela’s shipments. Oil stocks led Friday’s gains, with XLE up 2.10%. Brent crude closed at $60.75 a barrel, down 10 cents.
3 January 2026
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Exxon stock faces a Monday test after U.S. strikes Venezuela — what oil traders watch next

Exxon stock faces a Monday test after U.S. strikes Venezuela — what oil traders watch next

Exxon Mobil shares face a potential repricing after President Donald Trump announced a U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan oil production and refining remain unaffected, but the port of La Guaira was severely damaged. The U.S. seized two Venezuelan oil cargoes in December, halving exports. Oil futures closed lower Friday before the news, with Brent at $60.75 a barrel.
3 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock forecast: XOM in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro capture claim

Exxon Mobil stock forecast: XOM in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro capture claim

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro overnight, President Trump said, raising the risk of oil supply disruption. Exxon Mobil and other oil stocks are in focus as markets await reopening, with Brent crude last settling at $60.75 a barrel. PDVSA’s production and refining continued normally, sources said. OPEC+ is expected to keep output targets steady at its Sunday meeting, delegates told Reuters.
3 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock forecast: COP in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil traders brace for Monday

ConocoPhillips stock forecast: COP in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil traders brace for Monday

U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight; President Trump said Nicolas Maduro was captured and flown out of the country. ConocoPhillips shares closed up 3.3% at $96.70 Friday as energy stocks rallied. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, down 10 cents. PDVSA sources said Venezuelan oil production and refining remained normal, though La Guaira port was severely damaged.
3 January 2026
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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.
3 January 2026
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Exxon stock today: XOM ends higher as OPEC+ decision and LNG record sharpen the focus

Exxon stock today: XOM ends higher as OPEC+ decision and LNG record sharpen the focus

Exxon Mobil closed up 1.9% at $122.65 Friday with 14.2 million shares traded. Oil markets await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting on supply, while U.S. LNG exports hit a record 111 million metric tons in 2025. Golden Pass LNG, a QatarEnergy-Exxon project, is set to begin production in the first quarter. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, U.S. crude at $57.32.
3 January 2026
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Exxon stock today: XOM slips after hours as oil caps 2025’s steep drop

Exxon stock today: XOM slips after hours as oil caps 2025’s steep drop

Exxon Mobil shares fell 0.5% to $120.34 in after-hours trading as oil prices ended 2025 down nearly 20%. Brent settled at $60.85 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $57.42. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 1.9 million barrels last week, while gasoline and distillate stocks rose sharply, according to the EIA. Investors are watching the OPEC+ meeting on Jan. 4 and Exxon’s 4Q25 disclosure on Jan. 7.
1 January 2026
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Chevron stock barely budges as oil ends 2025 under pressure; OPEC+ in focus

Chevron stock barely budges as oil ends 2025 under pressure; OPEC+ in focus

Chevron shares were little changed at $152.27 in afternoon trading as oil prices neared their biggest annual drop since 2020. U.S. crude inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels, while gasoline and distillate stocks rose sharply, according to the EIA. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium halted Black Sea oil exports due to bad weather. OPEC+ meets Jan. 4, with traders watching for signals on 2026 supply and demand.
31 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil stock slips today as oil heads for biggest annual drop since 2020

Exxon Mobil stock slips today as oil heads for biggest annual drop since 2020

Exxon Mobil shares slipped 0.6% to $120.22 in afternoon trading Wednesday as oil prices hovered near $61 a barrel for Brent and $58 for WTI. U.S. crude inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels last week, but gasoline and distillate stocks rose sharply. Investors are watching the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting and late-January earnings for direction. Other oil majors were mixed to lower.
31 December 2025
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Chevron stock price today: CVX edges up after hours as oil steadies and Tengiz export risks linger

Chevron stock price today: CVX edges up after hours as oil steadies and Tengiz export risks linger

Chevron shares rose 0.9% to $152.31 and Exxon Mobil gained 0.4% in after-hours trading Tuesday. Kazakhstan’s oil output fell 6% in December, led by a 10% drop at Chevron’s Tengiz field after a Ukrainian drone strike hit the CPC Black Sea terminal, Reuters reported. U.S. crude inventories rose by 405,000 barrels last week, against expectations for a draw. Oil prices ended little changed as traders weighed geopolitical risks.
31 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil stock edges up after-hours as oil holds steady and energy sector leads year-end trade

Exxon Mobil stock edges up after-hours as oil holds steady and energy sector leads year-end trade

Exxon Mobil shares rose 0.4% to $120.99 in after-hours trading Tuesday, as energy stocks outperformed despite a slight drop in the broader market. Brent crude settled at $61.92 a barrel, little changed after recent volatility tied to Russia-Ukraine and Middle East tensions. The S&P 500 slipped 0.14%. Trinidad and Tobago approved a seismic survey for Exxon’s local unit.
30 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil stock rises today as oil steadies on geopolitics — what traders are watching next for XOM

Exxon Mobil stock rises today as oil steadies on geopolitics — what traders are watching next for XOM

Exxon Mobil shares rose 0.5% to $121.19 in late morning trading as crude prices held firm after a sharp jump the previous day. Oil markets tracked supply risks from export disruptions on the CPC route for Kazakhstan crude. U.S. crude inventories increased by 405,000 barrels last week, defying expectations. The next weekly supply update is due Wednesday, Dec. 31.
30 December 2025
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    May 2, 2026, 2:50 AM EDT. Meta Platforms reported strong Q1 2026 results, surpassing Wall Street expectations with operating income and revenue growth of 33.1% year-over-year to $56.31 billion. Despite an 8%-9% drop in shares post-earnings due to market focus on expensive AI investments, Bank of America analyst Justin Post maintained a buy rating and raised the price target to $835 from $820. The firm's outlook highlights Meta's core advertising strength and growing AI integration, projecting 2026 revenue of $254.6 billion and 2027 revenue reaching $311.3 billion. Meta's ongoing capital expenditure increase to support AI development is seen as a strategic move. Shares trade at about 18 times 2027 GAAP EPS, below the historical average of 21 times, offering an attractive valuation according to BofA.

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US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
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