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NYSE:XOM 21 December 2025 - 30 December 2025

Dow slides as tech gives back gains into year-end, Fed minutes ahead

Dow slides as tech gives back gains into year-end, Fed minutes ahead

The Dow fell 0.4% to 48,506.58 by early afternoon Monday, pressured by declines in Nvidia and major banks. Energy stocks rose as oil gained, while materials lagged after gold and silver dropped. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4%, Nasdaq 0.6%. Traders await Fed minutes Tuesday and jobless claims later this week.
Natural Gas Stocks Head Into Monday With Weather Whiplash, LNG Signals, and a Delayed EIA Storage Report in Focus

Natural Gas Stocks Head Into Monday With Weather Whiplash, LNG Signals, and a Delayed EIA Storage Report in Focus

U.S. natural gas futures climbed 9.6% to $4.366 per MMBtu for the week, ending a losing streak as forecasts turned colder for early January. Record production near 109.8 Bcf/d and strong LNG feedgas demand around 18.4 Bcf/d continue to weigh on the market. The delayed EIA storage report and resumed Freeport LNG operations remain in focus.
Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) Update: Oil Slumps, Exxon’s 2030 Growth Plan, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) Update: Oil Slumps, Exxon’s 2030 Growth Plan, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Exxon Mobil shares indicated at $119.11, down 0.09% Friday evening after a quiet post-holiday session. Brent crude settled 2.57% lower at $60.64 a barrel, while WTI dropped 2.76% to $56.74, pressuring oil stocks. The S&P 500 and Dow closed nearly flat. Investors await Exxon's upcoming earnings update and monitor oil oversupply concerns.
27 December 2025
Energy Stocks Outlook 2026: Dec. 25, 2025 News Roundup on Oil Prices, LNG, Natural Gas and Sanctions

Energy Stocks Outlook 2026: Dec. 25, 2025 News Roundup on Oil Prices, LNG, Natural Gas and Sanctions

Brent crude settled near $61–$62 per barrel and WTI at $58, with forecasts pointing to a 2026 oil surplus and weaker prices. The U.S. EIA projects Brent averaging $55 and WTI $51 in 2026 as global inventories rise. Geopolitical moves involving Venezuela, Russia, and European sanctions continue to inject volatility, especially in LNG and shipping stocks.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: The Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: The Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

U.S. equity markets were closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, with Exxon Mobil’s last regular-session close at $119.22 on Dec. 24. After-hours trading for XOM ended at $119.01 in a thin, shortened session. The next full trading day is Friday, Dec. 26. Russia extended Exxon’s deadline to sell its Sakhalin-1 stake to Jan. 1, 2027, according to Reuters.
25 December 2025
Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) News and Forecast for Dec. 24, 2025: Sakhalin-1 Deadline Extended, Oil Prices Rebound, and Analysts See More Upside

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) News and Forecast for Dec. 24, 2025: Sakhalin-1 Deadline Extended, Oil Prices Rebound, and Analysts See More Upside

Exxon Mobil shares traded near $119.62 in thin holiday trading Wednesday after Russia extended the deadline for Exxon to sell its Sakhalin-1 stake to Jan. 1, 2027, according to a Kremlin decree. Crude prices rebounded into year-end, but benchmarks remain on track for their steepest annual drop since 2020. Analyst targets for XOM cluster in the low $130s.
Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) After Hours Today: Price Action, Top News, and What to Watch Before Markets Open Dec. 24, 2025

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) After Hours Today: Price Action, Top News, and What to Watch Before Markets Open Dec. 24, 2025

Exxon Mobil shares closed Tuesday up 1.07% at $119.42, marking a third straight gain and ending just below their 52-week high. After-hours trading showed a slight uptick, with prices hovering near $119.45 on light volume. Broader U.S. markets advanced, and oil prices steadied. Trading volume for Exxon remained below its 50-day average ahead of the holiday-shortened session.
24 December 2025
Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) News Today: Shares Trade Near $120 as Analysts Weigh Exxon’s 2030 Plan, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Forecasts

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) News Today: Shares Trade Near $120 as Analysts Weigh Exxon’s 2030 Plan, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Forecasts

Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.39% to $119.79 Tuesday after the company outlined a more ambitious 2030 plan, targeting $25 billion in earnings growth and $35 billion in cash flow growth versus 2024. The stock remains just below its 52-week high of $120.81, set in November. Exxon projects 5.5 million barrels per day in upstream production by 2030, with the Permian Basin as a key driver. Market cap stands near $505 billion.
23 December 2025
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock News Today: Fresh Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on December 22, 2025

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock News Today: Fresh Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on December 22, 2025

Exxon Mobil shares traded near $118 on Dec. 22, 2025, as investors assessed steady oil prices and the company’s updated 2030 growth plan. Exxon projects $25 billion in earnings growth and $35 billion in cash flow by 2030, with no increase in capital spending. A CFO transition is set for February 2026. Guyana and the Permian Basin remain key project areas.
22 December 2025
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Exxon Mobil shares last traded at $116.69, down 1.02%, as crude prices hover near multi-year lows. Oil rebounded early Dec. 22 after the U.S. intercepted a Venezuelan tanker, but remains volatile. Exxon updated its 2030 plan, targeting $25 billion earnings growth and raising output goals. CFO Kathy Mikells will retire Feb. 1, 2026, with Neil Hansen set to succeed her.
22 December 2025
Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) Week Ahead Outlook: Oil Prices, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec 22–26, 2025

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) Week Ahead Outlook: Oil Prices, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec 22–26, 2025

Exxon Mobil shares last traded near $116.69 as investors react to the company’s upgraded 2030 plan, which projects $25 billion in earnings growth and $35 billion in cash flow growth by 2030. The NYSE will close early at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25, with normal trading resuming Dec. 26. CFO Kathy Mikells will retire Feb. 1, 2026.

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  • Bank of America Raises Meta Price Target Following Strong Q1 Earnings and AI Investment
    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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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 02.05.2026

2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 2:56 AM EDT Bank of America Raises Meta Price Target Following Strong Q1 Earnings and AI Investment 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
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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