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Natural gas price cools after record rally as Henry Hub expiry nears; EQT stock slides

Natural gas price cools after record rally as Henry Hub expiry nears; EQT stock slides

February NYMEX natural gas futures fell 3.4% to $6.571 per MMBtu Tuesday as traders cut positions ahead of contract expiry. EQT shares dropped 3.5% in after-hours trading, leading declines among major gas producers. Warmer forecasts and recovering Gulf Coast LNG exports pressured prices after last week’s supply disruptions. About 15% of U.S. gas output remained offline Tuesday, according to BloombergNEF.
Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

NY Harbor ULSD March futures fell 0.9% to $2.3283 a gallon Tuesday as winter storm disruptions unsettled distillate trading. U.S. crude output dropped by up to 2 million barrels per day over the weekend, but production and refinery operations are recovering. Traders await outage updates and Wednesday’s U.S. inventory report.
Exxon Mobil stock dips after hours as Baytown freeze and carbon-capture launch set up earnings week

Exxon Mobil stock dips after hours as Baytown freeze and carbon-capture launch set up earnings week

Exxon Mobil shares slipped 0.1% to $134.84 in after-hours trading after freezing weather forced shutdowns at its Baytown, Texas complex. The company also launched commercial carbon capture operations with CF Industries in Louisiana, aiming to store up to 2 million metric tons of CO2 annually. Traders await Friday’s quarterly report for updates on margins, outages, and 2026 spending plans.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock rises premarket as winter storm hits Baytown, Tengiz restart watched

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock rises premarket as winter storm hits Baytown, Tengiz restart watched

Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.3% to $136.76 in premarket trading Monday as the company shut units at its Baytown, Texas complex due to freezing weather. Uncertainty remains over the restart of Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield, where Exxon holds a 25% stake. Oil prices steadied after last week’s gains driven by U.S. weather disruptions. Exxon reports fourth-quarter earnings on January 30.
26 January 2026
Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern disrupts U.S. output; OPEC+ up next

Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern disrupts U.S. output; OPEC+ up next

Oil prices edged higher Monday, with Brent at $65.95 and U.S. crude at $61.10, after a severe winter storm cut U.S. output by about 300,000 barrels a day. North Dakota and the Permian Basin saw the biggest drops. Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field began a slow restart after an outage. OPEC+ is expected to keep output steady for March at its Feb. 1 meeting.
Energy stocks close at fresh records as oil jumps on Iran fears; what to watch this week

Energy stocks close at fresh records as oil jumps on Iran fears; what to watch this week

The S&P 500 energy index closed at a record high Friday, up 0.6%, as oil prices jumped nearly 3% after new U.S. sanctions on Iranian exports and supply concerns. Brent settled at $65.88 a barrel, U.S. crude at $61.07. Chevron’s Tengiz oilfield in Kazakhstan remains shut after a fire. Exxon Mobil rose 1% to $134.97; Occidental gained 2.2% to $44.10.
Oil stocks face Monday test after crude hits 1-week high on Iran risk, with Big Oil earnings ahead

Oil stocks face Monday test after crude hits 1-week high on Iran risk, with Big Oil earnings ahead

Brent settled at $65.88 and U.S. WTI at $61.07 on Friday, both up nearly 3% amid renewed U.S.-Iran supply concerns. Exxon Mobil rose 1%, ConocoPhillips 1.5%, while Chevron was flat. A Trafigura-chartered tanker left Venezuela for the U.S. with 1 million barrels under a new supply deal. Baker Hughes reported the U.S. rig count at 544, down 32 from a year ago.
Exxon stock faces Baytown freeze test as XOM heads into earnings week

Exxon stock faces Baytown freeze test as XOM heads into earnings week

Exxon said it will shut units at its Baytown, Texas complex ahead of freezing weather forecast for the next three days. Exxon shares closed Friday at $134.97, up $1.33, or about 1%. Oil prices rose Friday, with Brent settling at $65.88 a barrel after new U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil. Exxon reports quarterly results Friday, as investors also await Fed policy and fuel inventory data this week.
Exxon stock price: XTO’s Eagle Ford sale push puts XOM in play ahead of key week

Exxon stock price: XTO’s Eagle Ford sale push puts XOM in play ahead of key week

Exxon Mobil shares closed up 1% at $134.97 after confirming its XTO unit opened a virtual data room to market Eagle Ford shale assets in South Texas, valued at over $1 billion. Brent crude settled at $65.88, up 2.8%, as a winter storm and supply outages tightened markets. U.S. rig count rose by one to 544. Markets await Monday’s open for more on Exxon’s sale and energy sector moves.
24 January 2026
Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

Nigeria approved investment-linked incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West deepwater oil project after talks with CEO Wael Sawan, who said a final investment decision may come by 2027. Shell has approached potential buyers about selling its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, according to sources. The company declined to comment on the possible sale.
24 January 2026
Exxon Mobil stock price rises after-hours as XTO shops $1 billion Eagle Ford assets ahead of Q4 results

Exxon Mobil stock price rises after-hours as XTO shops $1 billion Eagle Ford assets ahead of Q4 results

Exxon shares rose 1% to $134.97 in after-hours trading Friday after reports that XTO Energy is seeking buyers for Eagle Ford shale assets valued at over $1 billion. Michigan’s attorney general filed an antitrust suit against Exxon and other oil majors, alleging collusion to suppress EV and renewable competition. Exxon’s Q4 results are due Jan. 30. Oil prices climbed, with Brent closing at $65.88 a barrel.
Exxon Mobil stock price flat after hours as Tengiz fire probe and oil slide keep traders cautious

Exxon Mobil stock price flat after hours as Tengiz fire probe and oil slide keep traders cautious

Exxon Mobil shares rose 5 cents to $133.64 in after-hours trading Thursday. Kazakhstan’s energy ministry is investigating a fire that shut the Tengiz oil field, where Exxon holds a 25% stake. Tengizchevroil declared force majeure on CPC Blend shipments after the incident. Oil prices fell sharply, with Brent settling at $64.06 a barrel.
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  • Top FTSE 100 Stocks Turn £20k into £129,207: Babcock, Fresnillo, Lion Finance
    May 2, 2026, 2:16 AM EDT. FTSE 100 stocks have outperformed index funds over five years. A £20,000 investment in an index tracker gave £37,615, while spreading the same across Babcock International, Fresnillo, and Lion Finance grew to £129,207. Babcock, Europe's major defence company, saw a 14.8% average annual return driven by rising arms spending and a turnaround strategy. Fresnillo, Mexico's largest gold and silver miner, returned 34.5% annually, benefiting from precious metal demand despite recent price dips. Lion Finance, focused on Georgia and Armenia's fast-growing markets, delivered an extraordinary 64.4% annual return. Risks remain, including supply issues for Babcock and metal price volatility for Fresnillo, but prospects for these stocks look strong.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 2:16 AM EDT Top FTSE 100 Stocks Turn £20k into £129,207: Babcock, Fresnillo, Lion Finance May 2, 2026, 2:16 AM EDT. **FTSE 100 stocks** have outperformed index funds over five years. A £20,000 investment in an index tracker gave £37,615, while spreading the same across **Babcock International**, **Fresnillo**, and **Lion Finance** grew to £129,207. Babcock, Europe's major defence company, saw a 14.8% average annual return driven by rising arms spending and a turnaround strategy. Fresnillo, Mexico's largest gold and silver miner, returned 34.5% annually, benefiting from precious metal
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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