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NYSE:XOM 28 January 2026 - 3 February 2026

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock jumps nearly 4% as oil steadies — what traders are watching next

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock jumps nearly 4% as oil steadies — what traders are watching next

Exxon Mobil shares jumped 3.8% to $143.62 Tuesday, rebounding from Monday’s 2.1% drop. Oil prices also rose, with Brent at $66.75 and U.S. crude at $62.70, after a sharp slide tied to U.S.-Iran talks and supply rumors. Refinery labor negotiations continued, averting a strike for now. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Exxon to “underperform” with a $125 target.
3 February 2026
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Venezuela oil exports jump, but Exxon Mobil and Chevron still won’t bet big

Venezuela oil exports jump, but Exxon Mobil and Chevron still won’t bet big

Venezuela’s oil exports surged to about 800,000 barrels per day in January, up from 498,000 in December after the U.S. eased its blockade. The U.S. reclaimed its position as the top buyer, with Chevron taking 220,000 barrels per day. Citgo Petroleum’s protection from creditors was extended to March 20. Exxon and Chevron warned future investment depends on political and regulatory stability.
3 February 2026
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Exxon stock slides as oil tumbles on US-Iran thaw — here’s what traders watch next

Exxon stock slides as oil tumbles on US-Iran thaw — here’s what traders watch next

Exxon Mobil shares fell 2.1% to $138.40 Monday as oil prices dropped over 4% following Donald Trump’s claim that Iran is “seriously talking” with the U.S. Brent crude slid to $66.30 a barrel, while U.S. WTI fell to $62.14. The S&P 500 energy index also declined about 2%. Traders await U.S. inventory data Feb. 4 and U.S.-Iran nuclear talks Feb. 6.
3 February 2026
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Energy stocks brace for Monday after OPEC+ holds March output, Exxon and Chevron headlines

Energy stocks brace for Monday after OPEC+ holds March output, Exxon and Chevron headlines

OPEC+ kept March oil output unchanged Sunday, sending crude prices to multi-month highs as U.S.-Iran tensions mount. The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF rose 1.1% Friday to $51.05, lifted by higher oil prices and strong earnings from Exxon and Chevron. Exxon posted adjusted Q4 earnings of $1.71 per share; Chevron reported $1.52, both beating forecasts. Brent crude closed at $70.69 a barrel, WTI at $65.21.
1 February 2026
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Oil stocks brace for a volatile week as OPEC+ holds March output and Iran risk simmers

Oil stocks brace for a volatile week as OPEC+ holds March output and Iran risk simmers

OPEC+ will keep oil production unchanged for March, as Brent crude closed Friday at $70.69 a barrel. Chevron and Exxon shares rose after reporting quarterly earnings and announcing buybacks and dividends. U.S. oil inventories and tensions with Iran remain in focus. Exxon posted $1.71 per share in adjusted profit, while Chevron reported $1.52.
1 February 2026
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Exxon stock steadies near 52-week high after results; oil, OPEC+ and LNG start date loom

Exxon stock steadies near 52-week high after results; oil, OPEC+ and LNG start date loom

Exxon Mobil shares closed Friday up 0.63% at $141.40 after posting Q4 2025 earnings of $6.5 billion and announcing a first-quarter dividend of $1.03 per share. CEO Darren Woods said the Golden Pass LNG project in Texas is set for first production in early March. Oil prices ended the week near multi-month highs as traders watch U.S.-Iran tensions and Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting.
1 February 2026
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Oil stock prices in focus: Exxon, Chevron earnings land as crude holds near highs ahead of OPEC+

Oil stock prices in focus: Exxon, Chevron earnings land as crude holds near highs ahead of OPEC+

Brent crude closed at $70.69 a barrel Friday, with U.S. West Texas Intermediate at $65.21, as traders eyed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and new Iran-related sanctions. Exxon Mobil posted adjusted Q4 earnings of $1.71 per share and Chevron reported $1.52, both beating estimates. A Reuters poll forecasts weaker oil prices in 2026 despite current strength, with Brent averaging $62.02 a barrel.
31 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps after Q4 beat and Venezuela moves — what investors watch next week

Chevron stock jumps after Q4 beat and Venezuela moves — what investors watch next week

Chevron shares rose 3.3% to $176.90 Friday after beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts and announcing a 4% dividend increase. Executives said Venezuelan output could jump 50% if U.S. sanctions ease, while first-quarter production is expected to fall due to maintenance. Brent crude settled at $70.69. Investors await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting and possible U.S. moves on Venezuela.
31 January 2026
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Exxon stock price rises after Q4 earnings beat; Golden Pass LNG start eyed for March

Exxon stock price rises after Q4 earnings beat; Golden Pass LNG start eyed for March

Exxon Mobil shares rose 0.7% to $141.40 in after-hours trading after posting Q4 adjusted earnings of $1.71 per share, beating estimates. The company reported $6.5 billion in earnings, announced a $1.03 per share dividend for March, and reaffirmed its $20 billion buyback plan through 2026. Upstream output hit 4.7 million boepd in 2025, with a 2026 target of 4.9 million. Refining profits rose 60% to $2.9 billion.
31 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price slips after earnings beat as chemicals turn red; what XOM investors watch next

Exxon Mobil stock price slips after earnings beat as chemicals turn red; what XOM investors watch next

Exxon Mobil shares fell 0.7% to $139.52 Friday after the company posted $6.5 billion in fourth-quarter earnings and a rare loss in its chemicals division. Production hit a four-decade high at 4.7 million barrels per day for the year. Brent crude traded near $72 ahead of Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting. Exxon confirmed a $20 billion buyback plan through 2026 and raised its quarterly dividend to $1.03 per share.
30 January 2026
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Chevron stock rises as Venezuela export plans and Tengiz restart come into focus ahead of earnings

Chevron stock rises as Venezuela export plans and Tengiz restart come into focus ahead of earnings

Chevron shares rose 0.7% to $171.19 after hours Thursday as Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield began restarting following outages that cost 7.2 million barrels. Brent crude climbed 3.4% to $70.71 on supply fears tied to Iran. Chevron aims to lift Venezuelan exports to 300,000 bpd in March. Analysts expect a 29% drop in quarterly profit when results post Friday.
30 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock jumps as oil hits five-month high on Iran fears, earnings up next

Exxon Mobil stock jumps as oil hits five-month high on Iran fears, earnings up next

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.1% to $140.51 on Thursday, hitting a new 52-week closing high as oil prices surged over 3% amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Brent crude settled at $70.71 and U.S. crude at $65.42, both five-month highs. Exxon reports quarterly earnings Friday, with investors watching for updates on spending and cash returns. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped while energy stocks gained.
30 January 2026
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Exxon stock price near $138 as oil rallies; traders brace for XOM earnings Friday

Exxon stock price near $138 as oil rallies; traders brace for XOM earnings Friday

Exxon Mobil shares closed up 0.5% at $137.58 as Brent and U.S. crude hit four-month highs on supply concerns and Middle East tensions. Exxon launched a commercial carbon capture project with CF Industries in Louisiana and expanded hybrid-technology ties with China’s BYD. The company reports earnings Jan. 30, with investors watching for updates on margins and capital spending.
29 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price rises as oil nears four-month high and earnings loom

Exxon Mobil stock price rises as oil nears four-month high and earnings loom

Exxon shares rose about 0.6% by midday Wednesday, tracking oil prices near four-month highs after U.S. crude inventories fell and a winter storm disrupted Gulf Coast exports. Exxon shut units at its Baytown, Texas, complex due to freezing weather. Investors await the company’s earnings report Friday. OPEC+ is expected to keep output steady at its Feb. 1 meeting, sources told Reuters.
28 January 2026
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Heating oil price today: ULSD slips from storm spike as diesel stocks data looms

Heating oil price today: ULSD slips from storm spike as diesel stocks data looms

February NY Harbor ULSD futures fell 0.8% to $2.6250 a gallon in early Wednesday trade; March rose 0.7% to $2.4269. U.S. crude production losses from winter storms reached up to 2 million barrels per day, with Gulf Coast exports briefly halted. Brent dropped 39 cents to $67.18 a barrel, WTI down 22 cents to $62.17. Traders await the U.S. weekly petroleum report after 10:30 a.m. ET.
28 January 2026
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  • Microsoft Shares Fall 4% Despite Q1 Earnings Beat Due to AI Spending Concerns
    May 2, 2026, 2:17 AM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) shares dropped 4% following strong Q1 earnings that beat expectations with $82.89 billion in revenue and $4.27 EPS. However, heavy investment in artificial intelligence (AI) weighed on free cash flow margin, which declined from 29% to 19.1%. Despite Azure cloud growth accelerating, the company's gross margin edged lower, raising concerns about near-term profitability. The stock closed at $408.22, down 4.1%, trading 24.6% below its 52-week high. The decline contrasts with recent tech sector gains fueled by optimism over AI and easing geopolitical tensions. Since the start of the year, Microsoft shares are down 13.6%, yet long-term investors still see gains, with a $1,000 stake five years ago now worth $1,621. The market views today's drop as significant but not fundamentally altering Microsoft's business outlook.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 2:19 AM EDT Microsoft Shares Fall 4% Despite Q1 Earnings Beat Due to AI Spending Concerns May 2, 2026, 2:17 AM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) shares dropped 4% following strong Q1 earnings that beat expectations with $82.89 billion in revenue and $4.27 EPS. However, heavy investment in artificial intelligence (AI) weighed on free cash flow margin, which declined from 29% to 19.1%. Despite Azure cloud growth accelerating, the company's gross margin edged lower, raising concerns about near-term profitability. The stock closed at $408.22, down 4.1%, trading 24.6% below its
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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