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Oil Industry News 5 January 2026

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Move Sends Chevron, Refiners Jumping as Crude Holds Steady

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Move Sends Chevron, Refiners Jumping as Crude Holds Steady

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 09:25 (EST) U.S. energy shares surged in pre-market trading on Monday after President Donald Trump pledged to unlock Venezuela’s oil reserves following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Chevron was up about 7%, while Exxon Mobil and Halliburton also climbed. The Guardian Oil prices, however, barely moved as traders focused on what changes now versus what might take years. Brent crude futures were up 37 cents to $61.12 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained 41 cents to $57.73, with the U.S. embargo on Venezuelan oil still in place and OPEC+ holding
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S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as Venezuela takedown lifts Chevron and puts AI back in focus

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as Venezuela takedown lifts Chevron and puts AI back in focus

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 09:21 (EST) — Premarket U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, led by energy shares after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation that investors see as a potential turning point for access to the country’s oil. S&P 500 futures were up about 0.3% and Nasdaq futures gained roughly 0.7% in premarket trading. ( Google) The move matters because Venezuela sits on the world’s largest oil reserves, and any perceived shift in policy or control can ripple through crude markets, inflation expectations and, in turn, Federal Reserve rate bets. It
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Chevron stock jumps as Trump targets Venezuela oil; refiners, drillers gain before the bell

Chevron stock jumps as Trump targets Venezuela oil; refiners, drillers gain before the bell

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 09:23 EST — Premarket Chevron shares rose in premarket trading on Monday as U.S. energy stocks reacted to President Donald Trump’s latest comments on Venezuela, raising expectations that American companies could gain access to the country’s vast crude reserves. The move matters because Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves, yet years of mismanagement, underinvestment and U.S. sanctions have left output far below past levels. Any policy shift that accelerates investment could reshape crude flows over time and alter the economics for refiners that rely on heavy feedstocks. Oil prices were little changed, underscoring how
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Trump’s Maduro move in Venezuela tests markets: Chevron jumps, gold up ahead of Wall Street open

Trump’s Maduro move in Venezuela tests markets: Chevron jumps, gold up ahead of Wall Street open

NEW YORK, January 5, 2026, 09:28 (EST) — Premarket U.S. stock futures edged higher before Monday’s open while oil and refinery shares jumped, as investors largely treated Washington’s weekend capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a contained shock rather than a broader risk-off event.  Reuters The market’s early reaction matters because global equities entered 2026 near record highs, leaving little room for geopolitical surprises that could reprice risk quickly. The U.S. action in Venezuela is also the most direct intervention in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama, a shift that investors say is hard to handicap.  Reuters
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Marathon Petroleum stock jumps nearly 6% premarket as Venezuela oil bets lift U.S. refiners

Marathon Petroleum stock jumps nearly 6% premarket as Venezuela oil bets lift U.S. refiners

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 05:42 ET — Premarket Marathon Petroleum Corporation shares jumped 5.75% to $174.63 before the opening bell on Monday, extending energy-sector momentum sparked by Washington’s latest moves in Venezuela. Public The rally comes as investors bet the U.S. crackdown on Venezuela’s leadership could loosen restrictions around Venezuelan crude and shift more barrels toward American buyers. That matters for refiners because crude type and location can move costs — and margins — quickly when supplies are tight or discounted. Reuters Venezuelan crude is typically “heavy sour” — oil with higher sulfur content — and U.S. Gulf Coast
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BP stock slips in premarket as oil dips on Venezuela turmoil — what investors watch next

BP stock slips in premarket as oil dips on Venezuela turmoil — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 05:27 ET — Premarket BP’s New York-listed shares were down 1.5% at $35.26 in premarket trading, the electronic session before the 9:30 a.m. ET open. The stock has traded between $25.22 and $37.64 over the past 52 weeks. MarketBeat The move matters because BP’s earnings power is still tightly linked to oil and gas prices, even as it invests in lower-carbon businesses. When crude swings, investors quickly reprice expectations for dividends and share buybacks. Monday’s early trade also sets a tone for the energy complex at the start of the first full U.S. trading week
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Valero Energy stock (VLO) jumps 5% in premarket as Trump’s Venezuela move shakes oil names

Valero Energy stock (VLO) jumps 5% in premarket as Trump’s Venezuela move shakes oil names

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 04:54 ET — Premarket Valero Energy shares jumped 5.3% to $174.07 in premarket trading on Monday, after ending Friday at $165.31. The refiner remains about 6% below its 52-week high of $185.62, according to Investing.com data. Investing The move put refiners in focus after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would take control of Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, and would keep an embargo on Venezuelan oil exports. Venezuelan heavy crude is a staple for U.S. Gulf Coast refineries, and the embargo has already upended those flows, Reuters reported. Reuters Oil prices
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SLB stock in focus before the open as oil slips on Venezuela upheaval and earnings near

SLB stock in focus before the open as oil slips on Venezuela upheaval and earnings near

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 04:31 ET — Premarket SLB shares were indicated around $40.20 in premarket trading on Monday, little changed from Friday’s close, as a dip in oil prices kept the energy complex on edge ahead of the U.S. open. Yahoo Finance That matters now because SLB, the world’s biggest oilfield services provider, tends to move with expectations for drilling and well-completion activity. Those expectations can shift quickly when crude prices swing, since producers often adjust budgets when prices weaken. The stock is also heading into a key catalyst: SLB is due to report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025
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Exxon Mobil stock jumps in premarket on Venezuela headlines — what to watch before the bell

Exxon Mobil stock jumps in premarket on Venezuela headlines — what to watch before the bell

New York, January 5, 2026, 04:29 ET — Premarket Exxon Mobil Corporation shares were up 3.2% at $126.55 in premarket trading on Monday, extending a burst of buying across U.S. oil majors as investors digested fast-moving headlines tied to Venezuela. Exxon traded between $126.26 and $127.38 in early extended-hours dealing; Chevron and ConocoPhillips were also sharply higher. Public The moves matter because Venezuela sits atop the world’s largest proven crude reserves, and any shift in access — or U.S. policy — can quickly change expectations for future supply, sanctions risk and cash recoveries for companies that have battled Caracas for
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Chevron stock climbs in premarket as Venezuela shock puts its lone foothold in focus

Chevron stock climbs in premarket as Venezuela shock puts its lone foothold in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 04:26 ET — Premarket Chevron shares rose 2.3% to $155.90 in premarket trading on Monday, as investors tracked fast-moving headlines out of Venezuela and what they could mean for the U.S. oil major’s long-standing presence there. Exxon was up 1.9% and ConocoPhillips gained 3.3%, while refiner Valero added 1.5%. The move followed the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend after President Donald Trump said Washington would take control of the country while keeping a U.S. embargo on Venezuelan oil in place, Reuters reported. Oil prices slipped as traders pointed to ample
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Exxon Mobil stock faces Monday test as Trump pitches Venezuela oil rebuild for U.S. giants

Exxon Mobil stock faces Monday test as Trump pitches Venezuela oil rebuild for U.S. giants

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 03:46 ET — Market closed Exxon Mobil (XOM) shares are in focus ahead of Monday’s session after President Donald Trump said U.S. oil companies would spend “billions of dollars” to restore Venezuela’s “badly broken” oil infrastructure, hours after Nicolás Maduro was captured and removed by U.S. forces. Analysts cautioned that the effort would run into years of repairs and a U.S. embargo that Trump said remains in place. “It will take tens of billions of dollars to turn that industry around,” said Peter McNally, global head of sector analysts at Third Bridge. Reuters The news
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Chevron stock set for spotlight on Dow Jones as Venezuela shock reshapes oil playbook

Chevron stock set for spotlight on Dow Jones as Venezuela shock reshapes oil playbook

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 03:46 ET — Market closed Chevron Corp is set to draw attention ahead of Monday’s U.S. session after the White House and State Department told oil executives they would need to invest significant capital in Venezuela if they want to recover debts linked to past asset expropriations, two people familiar with the outreach said. The Dow Jones Industrial Average component ended Friday up 2.3% at $155.90. Reuters The policy push lands after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend and President Donald Trump said American oil companies were prepared to spend billions
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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