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Oil Industry News 28 October 2025 - 4 December 2025

Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock in December 2025: Buybacks, Debt Swap and Oil Glut Fears Shape the 2026 Outlook

Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock in December 2025: Buybacks, Debt Swap and Oil Glut Fears Shape the 2026 Outlook

As of 4 December 2025, Shell Plc’s stock is trading near the top of its 52‑week range, powered by a relentless buyback programme, a fresh $6.3 billion debt exchange, and strategic bets in the North Sea and deep‑water Nigeria — all against a backdrop of what the IEA is calling a potentially record oil glut in 2026.Reuters This is a snapshot of where Shell (NYSE: SHEL, LON: SHEL, Euronext: SHELL) stands today, and how current news and forecasts are shaping the stock’s 2026 narrative. Shell share price now: near highs, but not euphoric On the NYSE, Shell’s American Depositary Shares
4 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Today: UBS $145 Target, West Qurna Talks and 2026 Oil Glut Fears – December 3, 2025 Update

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Today: UBS $145 Target, West Qurna Talks and 2026 Oil Glut Fears – December 3, 2025 Update

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) has entered December 2025 near the top of its 52‑week range, with fresh “Buy” ratings, a higher dividend, and a set of headline‑grabbing strategic moves that stretch from Texas to Iraq and Guyana. At the same time, Wall Street is warning that crude prices could be materially lower by 2026, putting the focus squarely on which oil majors can thrive in a mid‑cycle pricing world. As of intraday trading on December 3, 2025, Exxon Mobil stock is changing hands around $117.9 per share, up roughly 2.2% on the day, giving the company a market capitalization
3 December 2025
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BP PLC Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Sale Talk and Oil Near $63 Shape the Outlook

BP PLC Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Sale Talk and Oil Near $63 Shape the Outlook

BP PLC stock finished Friday’s session in London slightly higher as investors weighed steady oil prices, continued share buybacks and fresh speculation about a potential sale of the Castrol lubricants business to Saudi Aramco. BP share price today: a small rebound after Thursday’s drop On the London Stock Exchange, BP PLC (ticker: BP.) closed around 451p on 28 November 2025, up just under 1% on the day. End‑of‑day data from Investing.com shows a close of 451.30p, after trading between 448.3p and 451.5p, with volume a little under 0.9 million shares. Investing.com+1 Hargreaves Lansdown quotes a similar picture, with a closing
28 November 2025
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BP Share Price Today: Olympic Pipeline Leak, Whiting Refinery Restart and New Mega‑Projects (27 November 2025)

BP Share Price Today: Olympic Pipeline Leak, Whiting Refinery Restart and New Mega‑Projects (27 November 2025)

BP shares are trading lower today as investors weigh ongoing disruption from the Olympic Pipeline leak in Washington State against the restart of the company’s largest US refinery and a surge of new oil and gas projects coming online in 2025. BP share price today: softer energy sector weighs As of Thursday trading in London, BP shares are changing hands around 447.8p, down about 1.1% on the day, with an intraday range of 446.75p–451.80p and a 52‑week range of 329.25p–476.20p.Investing.com A broad drop in energy names is adding pressure. The FTSE 100 is down roughly 0.3% today, with the energy
27 November 2025
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Baytex Energy (BTE) Stock Today, November 26, 2025: Eagle Ford Exit Reshapes This Canadian Oil Producer

Baytex Energy (BTE) Stock Today, November 26, 2025: Eagle Ford Exit Reshapes This Canadian Oil Producer

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE, NYSE: BTE) spent Wednesday trading near the top of its 52‑week range as investors continued to digest the company’s US$2.305 billion Eagle Ford asset sale and what it means for the stock’s next leg. With no fresh company press releases today, the market’s focus remains squarely on November’s strategic announcements and the latest valuation picture for Baytex stock. Investing.com+1 Baytex Energy stock price today: TSX BTE and NYSE BTE snapshot On the Toronto Stock Exchange, Baytex shares recently changed hands around C$4.43, modestly below Tuesday’s close of C$4.45. Intraday, the stock has traded in a
26 November 2025
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Chevron (CVX) Stock Today, November 25, 2025: Price, Venezuela Feedstock Deal and Dividend Power in a Weak Oil Market

Chevron (CVX) Stock Today, November 25, 2025: Price, Venezuela Feedstock Deal and Dividend Power in a Weak Oil Market

Published: November 25, 2025 – informational, not investment advice. Key takeaways for Chevron stock today (25 November 2025) Below, we break down what all of this means for Chevron stock on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Chevron (CVX) stock price today: still stuck near the $150 line As of early trading on Tuesday, Chevron shares are changing hands near $149.75, with intraday moves so far confined to a relatively tight band around that level. Market data show a recent day’s high and low in the $147.7–$150.5 zone and only about a 0.2% decline versus the previous close, meaning there’s no dramatic
25 November 2025
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SLB Stock Today, November 24, 2025: Price Action, Outlook and What Softer Oil Means for Schlumberger Investors

SLB Stock Today, November 24, 2025: Price Action, Outlook and What Softer Oil Means for Schlumberger Investors

SLB N.V. (NYSE: SLB) spent Monday under modest pressure as investors weighed softer oil prices, mixed institutional flows and a still‑constructive long‑term outlook for the oilfield‑services giant. As of 16:11 UTC on November 24, 2025, SLB stock was trading around $35.86, down about 0.9% on the day, after moving between an intraday high of $36.25 and a low near $35.33 on volume of roughly 8.7 million shares. Yahoo Finance At this level, SLB remains well below its 52‑week peak of $44.97 and above its 12‑month low of $31.11, leaving the shares trading roughly 20% under their high while still solidly
24 November 2025
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BP Share Price Today, 22 November 2025: Olympic Pipeline Leak, Oil Price Slide and What It Means for Investors

BP Share Price Today, 22 November 2025: Olympic Pipeline Leak, Oil Price Slide and What It Means for Investors

Key points All prices are as of the latest available market data before publication on 22 November 2025 and may change. This article is for information only and is not investment advice. 1. BP share price snapshot today (22 November 2025) With major stock exchanges closed on Saturday, “today’s” BP share price effectively means Friday’s closing levels plus the latest live indicative quotes. London-listed BP (LON: BP.) At around 453p, BP’s London market value sits in the region of £69–70bn, according to recent London Stock Exchange and investor data. London South East BP ADR (NYSE: BP) Put simply: BP shares
22 November 2025
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BP PLC share price: What to know before the London market opens on 17 November 2025

BP Share Price Today, 20 November 2025: FTSE 100 Oil Giant Climbs as Pipeline Leak Grabs Headlines

LONDON – 20 November 2025 – BP plc (LSE: BP.) finished Thursday’s session modestly higher, as investors balanced fresh headlines about a major U.S. pipeline shutdown against the group’s strong cash generation, hefty dividend and long‑dated growth projects in the Gulf of Mexico. According to closing data from Hargreaves Lansdown, BP shares ended the London session at around 457.7p (bid 457.65p / offer 457.75p), up 2.1p on the day – a gain of roughly 0.46% versus Wednesday’s 455.60p close. Intraday, the BP share price traded between about 457.5p and 461.4p, leaving the FTSE 100 stock only a few percent below
20 November 2025
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BP PLC share price: What to know before the London market opens on 17 November 2025

BP Share Price Today, 19 November 2025: Stock Slips as Oil Falls but Buybacks and Dividend Appeal Support Outlook

BP’s share price eased on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, as lower oil prices and a weaker FTSE 100 weighed on the stock, even as the company continued its aggressive share buyback programme and investors focused on its near‑6% dividend yield. BP share price today (19 November 2025): key numbers London listing (LSE: BP., currency GBp) At the close of trading in London on Wednesday: According to London Stock Exchange and Financial Times data, today’s close leaves BP about 4% below its 52‑week high of 476.25p, set on 11 November, and well above the 52‑week low near 329p in April. Share Prices+2FT Markets+2
19 November 2025
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BP Stock Soars as Oil Rally and Strategic Shift Boost Investor Confidence

BP Nears Castrol Sale: Stonepeak in Advanced Talks as Valuation Swirls Around $8 Billion (Nov 13, 2025)

Published: November 13, 2025 Key points What’s new today Industry outlet Offshore Engineer reported in the early hours of Thursday that BP’s talks with Stonepeak are ongoing and part of a portfolio overhaul designed to meet the company’s $20 billion asset‑sale target. The update reiterates Reuters’ exclusive from late Wednesday and keeps Stonepeak at the front of the queue. oedigital.com+1 While neither BP nor Stonepeak has commented publicly, the cadence of coverage suggests the process is in a decisive phase. Reuters’ report adds that BP’s U.S. depositary receipts initially rose about 2% on the headline before easing—an indication investors see
13 November 2025
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BP Stock Soars as Oil Rally and Strategic Shift Boost Investor Confidence

BP Stock Today (7 November 2025): ADR Hits 52‑Week High as Buybacks Continue; Oil Steadies and Brokers Weigh In

Summary: BP’s U.S. ADR set a fresh 52‑week high on Friday as the company pressed ahead with daily share repurchases and crude prices stabilized into the weekend. Broker commentary during 6–7 November stayed constructive, while London filings confirmed chunky buybacks across both days. Reuters+4MarketWatch+4Investegate+4 BP share price today (7 Nov 2025) What changed on 6–7 November 1) Daily buybacks confirmed in LondonBP disclosed two consecutive “Transaction in Own Shares” notices: These prints show the new $750m Q4‑ahead buyback announced earlier in the week is now fully in motion, with steady daily execution. Shares Magazine 2) Oil price backdrop steadiedCrude trended
8 November 2025
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Saudi Aramco Stock Analysis 2025: Is the Oil Giant Still Worth Your Money?

Saudi Aramco (2222.SR) — Before Market Open Today (Nov 7, 2025): Oil Rebounds But Heads for Weekly Loss, Aramco Cuts Asian OSPs, and Q3 Dividend Dates to Watch

Dateline: Friday, November 7, 2025 — Riyadh/Dhahran Note on timing: The Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) does not trade on Fridays. The next equity session opens Sunday, Nov 9, 10:00 a.m. KSA (pre‑open auction 9:30–10:00). Use today’s headlines to position for Sunday’s open. Tadawul Group Key takeaways Market backdrop today (Nov 7) Oil prices edged higher early Friday but remain on track for a second weekly decline amid inventory builds and lingering oversupply worries. By mid‑morning London time, Brent traded near US$64 and WTI near US$60, keeping pressure on oil‑linked equities heading into the next Gulf trading day. Reuters Adding to the
7 November 2025
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Surprise Earnings Miss Sends Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock Tumbling – What’s Next for This Oil Giant?

Surprise Earnings Miss Sends Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock Tumbling – What’s Next for This Oil Giant?

Recent News: Q3 2025 Earnings Highlights Marathon Petroleum’s latest earnings (released November 4, 2025) were a mixed bag. The refiner’s profit soared year-over-year, with net income of $1.37–$1.40 billion (about $4.51 per share) in Q3 2025 vs. just $622 million ($1.87/share) in Q3 2024chartmill.comprnewswire.com. Revenues came in around $35.8 billion, significantly ahead of estimates (~$32.9 B)chartmill.com, thanks to strong gasoline, diesel and jet fuel pricing. Refining margins were very healthy at $17.60 per barrel (up from $14.63 last year)reuters.com, reflecting solid fuel demand and tight inventories. The company also ran its refineries at 95% utilization, processing about 3.0 million barrels per day in the quarterreuters.com
4 November 2025
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Halliburton’s Big Comeback? Why Experts Say Oil Services Are ‘Down But Not Out’ in 2025

Halliburton’s Big Comeback? Why Experts Say Oil Services Are ‘Down But Not Out’ in 2025

Oilfield Services: “Down But Not Out” After a Tough Year Halliburton, one of the world’s top oilfield services companies, has faced a challenging environment in 2025. U.S. shale producers cut back on drilling budgets as oil prices slipped (West Texas crude has been trading around the low-$60sreuters.com), and international projects largely stalled. This downturn hit Halliburton’s North America-centric business hard – the company even slashed its 2025–26 earnings forecasts by up to 25% earlier in the year amid the shale slowdowngurufocus.com. Industry-wide, rig counts fell and profit margins tightened, prompting talk of an extended slump for oilfield service providers. However,
4 November 2025
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Occidental Petroleum’s Big Deal with Berkshire & What’s Ahead: Stock Performance, News and Analysts’ View (October 2 2025)

Occidental Petroleum Primed for Action Monday: Berkshire Deal, Oil Trends & Analyst Outlook Unpacked

Latest Stock Price & Premarket Movement Friday’s close at $41.20stockanalysis.com left Occidental near the lower end of its recent trading range (roughly $40–46 in the past monthchartmill.com). In technical terms, the stock is hovering just above a chart support zone around $40.8–41.1chartmill.com. On that basis, Monday’s premarket session showed OXY little changed, following a flat oil-futures overnight. By contrast, broad markets (Dow, S&P) were expected to open modestly higher on the heels of the Fed decision and mixed economic cues. Given OXY’s recent vol and current price, any meaningful gap either way could be triggered by oil price moves or
2 November 2025
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BREAKING: Exxon Sues California, Citing ‘Free Speech’ in Climate Lawsuitreuters.comtimesunion.com

ExxonMobil Premarket Report (Nov 3, 2025): Q3 Beat, Analysts Bullish, But Oil Soft

In-Depth Analysis: ExxonMobil’s Q3 beat confirms its resilience. The company posted adjusted earnings of $8.1 B ($1.88/sh), topping analysts’ $1.82 estimatereuters.com. However, higher capital spending (e.g. Permian acreage buys) drove free cash flow down from last year, a point noted by TPH analyst Jeoffrey Lambujon: “higher expenditures counteracted what was otherwise positive earnings news”reuters.com. Still, the core business is firing on all cylinders – Guyana and Permian field outputs set records, and refining margins were strong enough that analysts estimate refining alone added up to $700 M of Q3 profitreuters.com. Exxon’s upstream earnings ($5.7 B in Q3) rose vs Q2, thanks to those
2 November 2025
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Vivakor (VIVK) Stock Skyrockets on Oil Deal and Trading Debut – Will the Rally Last?

Vivakor (VIVK) Stock Skyrockets on Oil Deal and Trading Debut – Will the Rally Last?

Company Overview: Oil Logistics and Remediation at Vivakor Vivakor, Inc. is a micro-cap energy infrastructure and environmental services company based in Dallas, Texas. The firm specializes in crude oil transportation, storage, and waste remediation. Its operations include a fleet of trucks for hauling crude oil and produced water, crude storage terminals, and even a proprietary pipeline (the Omega Gathering Pipeline) in major Texas oil regionsreuters.com. Vivakor’s oilfield remediation facilities are designed to recover and recycle petroleum byproducts from contaminated soil and waste, aligning with a push for sustainable handling of oilfield wastereuters.com. In recent years, Vivakor has expanded aggressively –
30 October 2025
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Putin’s Oil Nightmare: Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Cripples 20% of Russia’s Refining – Oil Markets Rally

Putin’s Oil Nightmare: Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Cripples 20% of Russia’s Refining – Oil Markets Rally

Ukraine’s Deep-Strike Oil Campaign Ukraine has dramatically expanded its drone and missile strikes against Russia’s energy sector. Since early 2025 Kyiv has carried out dozens of long-range raids “hundreds of kilometers” inside Russia, deliberately targeting refineries, pipelines and fuel depots ts2.tech. In an Oct. 24 speech Zelenskyy noted, “We hit a certain number of their refineries… When they started to restore and saw the queues of cars, they redistributed the volumes to other refineries.” He vowed to keep up pressure on every spare plant that is boosting output eenews.net. Independent analysis confirms the scope of the campaign. BBC Verify finds
29 October 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

FTSE 100 Near Record High as Oil Boom and Bank Earnings Ignite London Rally

London’s Blue-Chip Index Flirts with Records London’s flagship FTSE 100 index is trading near record territory, extending a dramatic October rally. The FTSE closed last week at an all-time high of 9,645.62 pointsts2.tech and has barely budged from that pinnacle in recent sessions. After six consecutive days of gains through Monday, the index inched up another ~0.1% on 28 October to around 9,654 – essentially flat but enough to mark a fresh record closemorningstar.com. The domestically focused FTSE 250 mid-cap index has also climbed, reaching ~22,500 (its highest since 2022) before easing slightlyts2.tech. This steady performance signals investors holding onto
28 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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