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Oil prices today: Brent and WTI slide as Trump cools Greenland, Iran talk; inventories back in focus

Oil prices today: Brent and WTI slide as Trump cools Greenland, Iran talk; inventories back in focus

Brent crude fell 0.9% to $64.63 a barrel Thursday, with U.S. WTI down the same to $60.08, as traders eased geopolitical risk bets after Trump softened his stance on Greenland and Iran. The International Energy Agency projects a global oil surplus in early 2026, while U.S. crude inventories rose by 3.04 million barrels last week. Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield remains shut after a Jan. 18 fire.
22 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price jumps to a fresh 52-week high after hours — here’s what investors watch next

Exxon Mobil stock price jumps to a fresh 52-week high after hours — here’s what investors watch next

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.4% to $133.61 in after-hours trading Wednesday, hitting a new 52-week high on volume of 18.9 million shares. The move followed supply disruptions in Kazakhstan and ahead of U.S. inventory data due Thursday. Brent crude settled at $65.24 a barrel, while U.S. WTI closed at $60.62. Diesel futures jumped 4% as U.S. refineries prepared for an Arctic blast.
22 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Brent crude edged up to $64.14 a barrel Tuesday as oil stocks reopened after the U.S. holiday, with traders watching tensions over Greenland and new U.S. tariff threats on Europe. Exxon Mobil gained 0.6% to $129.89, while Chevron held at $166.26. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell over 1.2%. The Energy Information Administration’s weekly oil report is due Thursday.
19 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

Chevron is set to gain expanded rights in Venezuela, allowing cash payments to the government and full crude sales, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday. Brent crude closed at $64.13 a barrel, up 0.6%, while Chevron shares ended nearly flat at $166.26. The U.S. dismissed reports of using Venezuelan oil to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. North American rig count rose by 28 to 769, with U.S. rigs down by one.
18 January 2026
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Energy Stocks Head Into MLK Break as Oil Firms Up — What Traders Watch Next

Energy Stocks Head Into MLK Break as Oil Firms Up — What Traders Watch Next

U.S. energy shares edged up Friday, with the XLE closing at $47.69, up 0.17%, as oil prices rose ahead of the long holiday weekend. Brent settled at $64.13 a barrel, WTI at $59.44. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%. Markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. The U.S. oil and gas rig count fell by one to 543 for the week ending Jan. 16.
17 January 2026
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Oil stocks head into long weekend with Iran risk in focus as Exxon, Chevron earnings near

Oil stocks head into long weekend with Iran risk in focus as Exxon, Chevron earnings near

U.S. energy stocks edged higher Friday as crude prices rose, with Brent closing at $64.13 a barrel and WTI at $59.44. Exxon gained 0.6%, Chevron 0.1%, while ConocoPhillips and Occidental fell. Markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, leaving traders exposed to headline risk. Exxon and Chevron report earnings Jan. 30.
17 January 2026
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Chevron stock: Venezuela license shift and Leviathan gas bet put CVX back on watch

Chevron stock: Venezuela license shift and Leviathan gas bet put CVX back on watch

Chevron shares edged up 0.1% to $166.26 Friday after U.S. officials said they are moving to expand the company’s Venezuela license, potentially allowing cash payments to Caracas. Oil prices rose, with Brent closing at $64.13 a barrel. Chevron and partners approved a $2.36 billion expansion of Israel’s Leviathan gas field. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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Oil stocks this week: Chevron, Exxon rise as U.S. moves to widen Venezuela license

Oil stocks this week: Chevron, Exxon rise as U.S. moves to widen Venezuela license

The U.S. is moving to expand Chevron’s Venezuela license, allowing cash payments and full crude sales, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Reuters. Washington is also marketing up to 50 million barrels of stranded Venezuelan oil, with proceeds held in Qatar. Brent crude closed at $64.13 a barrel Friday. U.S. officials said they are not considering Venezuelan crude swaps for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
17 January 2026
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Exxon stock holds near $130 after hours as Venezuela crude signals return to focus

Exxon stock holds near $130 after hours as Venezuela crude signals return to focus

Exxon Mobil shares rose 0.6% to $129.89 in after-hours trading Friday as oil prices held steady ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend. The company is preparing its Baton Rouge refinery to process Venezuelan crude again, according to sources cited by Reuters. Exxon also awarded a contract for 3D seismic work off Trinidad and Tobago, with the survey set to begin in early 2026.
17 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock slips in regular session as oil tumbles — what to watch before Feb. 5 earnings

ConocoPhillips stock slips in regular session as oil tumbles — what to watch before Feb. 5 earnings

ConocoPhillips shares fell 0.6% to $99.69 Thursday as crude prices dropped sharply, with Brent down 4.7% and WTI off 4.9% after U.S. comments eased Iran supply fears. The company reported early gas finds in Australia’s Otway Basin but has not committed to development. Investors await Feb. 5 results and 2026 guidance. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Occidental Petroleum also traded lower.
15 January 2026
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Crude oil price tumbles on Iran de-escalation; USO stock slips before the bell

Crude oil price tumbles on Iran de-escalation; USO stock slips before the bell

Crude oil prices fell over 3% Thursday after President Trump said Iran’s protest crackdown was easing, reducing supply fears. Brent dropped to $64.33 a barrel, U.S. crude to $59.96. U.S. inventories rose by 3.4 million barrels last week, while gasoline stocks jumped 9 million. Tanker shipments hit 1.3 billion barrels, the highest since mid-2020, signaling supply is outpacing demand.
15 January 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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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 2:55 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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