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Oil Industry News 27 January 2026 - 31 January 2026

Chevron stock jumps after earnings beat, Venezuela talk takes spotlight as oil holds firm

Chevron stock jumps after earnings beat, Venezuela talk takes spotlight as oil holds firm

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 18:00 EST — After-hours Chevron shares climbed roughly 3.3% to $176.90 in after-hours trading Friday, following better-than-expected profits and a renewed focus on Venezuela. The oil giant signaled it would intensify its efforts in the South American country. This matters now as investors have been viewing Big Oil primarily as a cash-return play amid sluggish…
31 January 2026
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SLB stock price today: Shares dip as Oman contract win meets oil-market nerves

SLB stock price today: Shares dip as Oman contract win meets oil-market nerves

New York, January 30, 2026, 15:29 (EST) — Regular session SLB (NYSE: SLB) shares slipped 0.3% to $48.30 in afternoon action on Friday, after fluctuating between $47.09 and $48.48. Around 10.8 million shares changed hands. The pullback is significant since SLB’s order book usually tracks producer budgets, which in turn respond to crude prices. Even a small shift in oil…
30 January 2026
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Shell stock nears a fresh high as oil jumps and buyback deadline closes in

Shell stock nears a fresh high as oil jumps and buyback deadline closes in

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 03:39 EST — Market closed. Shell Plc’s shares on the U.S. market closed Thursday up 2.2% at $77.47, after climbing as high as $78.17 during the day — marking a fresh 52-week peak. (Yahoo Finance) As U.S. markets remain closed before Friday’s open, Shell shareholders face two immediate factors: a sharp rise in crude’s risk…
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

NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 17:55 EST — After-hours Exxon Mobil’s shares climbed roughly 2.1% on Thursday, closing at $140.51. This pushed the stock to a new 52-week closing high and marked its third day of gains. (MarketWatch) The bid came after oil prices surged sharply, with Brent closing at $70.71 a barrel and U.S. crude at $65.42—both hitting five-month…
30 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price rises as oil jumps and earnings loom — what traders watch for XOM

Exxon Mobil stock price rises as oil jumps and earnings loom — what traders watch for XOM

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 12:16 EST — The market is in regular session. Exxon Mobil’s shares climbed Thursday, pushing XOM higher as energy stocks gained ground alongside crude prices ahead of the company’s upcoming earnings report. By midday, Exxon was up roughly 1.5%, trading at $139.58. This move is significant as Exxon reports on Friday, with investors eager to…
29 January 2026
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BP share price climbs in London as oil firms on Iran worries; buyback and Venezuela gas in focus

BP share price climbs in London as oil firms on Iran worries; buyback and Venezuela gas in focus

London, Jan 29, 2026, 08:50 GMT — Regular session underway. BP PLC shares climbed 1.4% to 462.40 pence in early London trading, buoyed by stronger crude prices that boosted energy sector sentiment. The company is scheduled to report its next results on Feb. 10. (London South East) This shift is significant as oil has reclaimed its role as the main…
29 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

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 20:00 EST — The market has closed. Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) shares edged up 0.5% to close at $137.58 on Wednesday, swinging between $136.26 and $137.98 during the day. Volume came in around 15.6 million shares. With markets closed, focus turns to whether oil can sustain its recent rally and how Exxon will discuss margins…
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

NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2026, 13:08 EST — Regular session Exxon Mobil shares climbed Wednesday, extending a rally that’s driven the stock closer to new highs amid firmer oil prices and anticipation around the company’s upcoming quarterly earnings. Oil stayed close to a four-month peak as a winter storm threw a wrench into U.S. supplies and a weaker dollar gave…
28 January 2026
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Chevron stock rises on Iraq oilfield talks, board move as investors eye earnings

Chevron stock rises on Iraq oilfield talks, board move as investors eye earnings

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 20:44 (EST) — Market closed. Chevron shares closed Tuesday up 0.9% at $169.05, staying in the spotlight as investors digested a possible Iraq oilfield deal and recent board shifts ahead of this week’s earnings report. Chevron is pushing Iraq for better contract terms before moving forward with the purchase of the massive West Qurna 2…
28 January 2026
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Exxon stock nears 52-week high as winter storm lifts oil prices ahead of earnings

Exxon stock nears 52-week high as winter storm lifts oil prices ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 19:31 EST — Trading after hours. Exxon Mobil Corporation shares closed Tuesday up 1.5% at $136.83 and stayed near that mark in after-hours trading, matching gains seen across major oil players like Chevron, BP, and Shell. Why it matters now: the stock is once again moving like a stand-in for crude, with fresh market focus…
28 January 2026
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Chevron stock price edges up on Iraq oilfield talks, Venezuela sanctions shift ahead of earnings

Chevron stock price edges up on Iraq oilfield talks, Venezuela sanctions shift ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 14:18 EST — Regular session. Chevron shares edged up Tuesday after reports surfaced that the U.S. oil giant is pushing Iraq for improved terms ahead of assuming control of a massive oilfield. Crude prices also climbed amid supply disruptions caused by severe weather. The stock climbed 0.3% to $167.93 in afternoon trading, having fluctuated between…
27 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price climbs as Gulf Coast freeze tightens oil; BYD tie-up, CCS launch add focus

Exxon Mobil stock price climbs as Gulf Coast freeze tightens oil; BYD tie-up, CCS launch add focus

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 12:12 EST — Regular session Exxon Mobil Corporation shares climbed $1.48, around 1.1%, to $136.32 on Tuesday, beating a more subdued broader market as oil prices gained traction. This move carries weight since Exxon serves as a key indicator for U.S. energy. Traders are recalibrating supply risks tied to weather after a winter storm struck…
27 January 2026
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  • BSE, NSE to Open for Trading on February 1 Ahead of Union Budget 2026
    January 31, 2026, 1:43 AM EST. BSE and NSE will hold regular trading sessions on February 1, 2026, despite it falling on a Sunday, to coincide with the Union Budget presentation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Budget at 11 a.m. The Ministry of Finance released the Economic Survey on January 29, setting the stage for the detailed Budget documents prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs. Markets have historically opened for Budget announcements even on weekends, with similar occurrences in 2025, 2020, and 2015. This session will run from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing investors with a live window into proposed fiscal policies and financial plans for the new year.
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