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Chevron stock in focus after U.S. strike captures Venezuela’s Maduro, putting CVX’s Venezuela oil flows under a microscope

Chevron stock in focus after U.S. strike captures Venezuela’s Maduro, putting CVX’s Venezuela oil flows under a microscope

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 18:21 ET — Market closed Chevron was in focus on Saturday after President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. The stock last traded at $155.90, up 2.3% from the previous close, after ranging from $151.25 to $155.96 in Friday’s session. Reuters
4 January 2026
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ExxonMobil stock in focus after U.S. strike on Venezuela as Trump flags “billions” oil rebuild

ExxonMobil stock in focus after U.S. strike on Venezuela as Trump flags “billions” oil rebuild

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 18:28 ET — Market closed Exxon Mobil will be in focus when U.S. markets reopen after President Donald Trump said America’s biggest oil companies, including Exxon, would spend billions to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry following Saturday’s U.S. operation that captured President Nicolas Maduro. Trump said the U.S. oil embargo remains in effect and that an American military presence would stay until Washington’s demands were met, Reuters reported. Peter McNally, global head of sector analysts at Third Bridge, said “it will take tens of billions of dollars to turn that industry around.” Reuters
4 January 2026
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Chevron stock (CVX) in spotlight after Trump vows billions for Venezuela oil reset

Chevron stock (CVX) in spotlight after Trump vows billions for Venezuela oil reset

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 15:01 ET — Market closed U.S. President Donald Trump said American oil companies were prepared to invest billions of dollars to restore Venezuela’s oil production after Nicolás Maduro was captured and removed by U.S. forces, putting Chevron’s Venezuela footprint back on traders’ screens ahead of Monday’s open. Chevron said it was focused on employee safety and the integrity of its assets, and said it continued to operate in compliance with relevant laws and regulations; Trump said a U.S. embargo on Venezuelan oil remained in effect. Reuters
3 January 2026
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Maduro captured in U.S. strike; PDVSA oil facilities unscathed, sources say

Maduro captured in U.S. strike; PDVSA oil facilities unscathed, sources say

Venezuela’s state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA kept production and refining running on Saturday and saw no damage to its key facilities after a U.S. strike aimed at capturing President Nicolas Maduro, two people with knowledge of the operations said. Reuters The status of PDVSA’s infrastructure matters for oil markets because Venezuela is a member of OPEC, the oil-producing group, and its exports have already been squeezed by U.S. pressure. A U.S. blockade on oil tankers and the seizure of two Venezuelan cargoes cut exports last month to about half of the 950,000 barrels per day the country shipped in November, according to monitoring data and internal documents. Reuters
3 January 2026
Exxon Mobil stock forecast: XOM in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro capture claim

Exxon Mobil stock forecast: XOM in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro capture claim

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 06:40 ET — Market closed U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolas Maduro, putting oil-linked stocks like Exxon Mobil in focus for when markets reopen. “Oil prices were likely to jump” on the near-term supply risk, said Saul Kavonic, an analyst at MST Marquee, while warning the move could turn bearish longer term if a political transition leads to sanctions being lifted and more investment returning. Reuters
3 January 2026
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Venezuela oil: PDVSA seen operating normally after U.S. strikes as sanctions choke exports

Venezuela oil: PDVSA seen operating normally after U.S. strikes as sanctions choke exports

Venezuela’s state-run oil company Petroleos de Venezuela kept production and refining running normally on Saturday after U.S. attacks aimed at extracting President Nicolas Maduro, two sources familiar with the company’s operations said. An initial assessment found no damage at its most important facilities. The port of La Guaira near Caracas suffered severe damage but is not used for oil operations, one of the sources said. Reuters The strikes raised fresh uncertainty around Venezuelan crude and fuel flows, with traders watching for any disruption at export infrastructure after weeks of tightening U.S. enforcement. U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a large-scale strike and captured Maduro and his wife, while Venezuelan officials demanded proof of life. Reuters
3 January 2026
SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 03:56 ET — Market closed SLB N.V. shares rose 4.74% to $40.20 on Friday, outpacing the broader market in the first U.S. session of 2026. The stock traded between $38.07 and $40.44 and last changed hands at $40.23 in after-hours trading. Analysts tracked by Stock Analysis rate SLB a “strong buy” with a $50.96 price target, and the company is scheduled to report results on Jan. 23. StockAnalysis
3 January 2026
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Saudi Aramco stock forecast 2026: Can dividends offset weak oil after 2025’s 15% slide?

Saudi Aramco stock forecast 2026: Can dividends offset weak oil after 2025’s 15% slide?

Saudi Arabian Oil Co, better known as Saudi Aramco, enters 2026 after its shares fell 15.04% in 2025, the stock’s worst annual drop since its December 2019 IPO, amid weak oil markets and rising regional tensions. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark ended the year about 13% lower, and Milad Azar, a market analyst at XTB MENA, said the market may rebound in 2026 as monetary policy eases and interest rates decline, but “key risks could remain oil and global growth.” Reuters Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index, the main benchmark, rose 0.6% on Thursday in the first session of the year. The early gains are sharpening the focus on whether Aramco’s payouts can anchor sentiment in 2026 after the previous year’s selloff. Reuters
1 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Stocks Drop as Chip and AI Names Fall, US Jobs Data Misses
    July 1, 2026, 12:21 PM EDT. Stock markets moved lower with the S&P 500 off 0.47%, Dow down 0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 losing 1.09%. Chipmakers and AI stocks pulled back after recent runs higher. The ADP jobs print came in at 98,000, missing forecasts for 120,000 and raising labor market questions. The Fed Chair offered no new rate signals during Portugal's central bankers summit. September E-mini futures were under pressure in cautious trade. Earnings estimates for Q2 are still strong, with AI infrastructure on track to contribute almost 60% of S&P 500 profits. Crude dropped nearly 1% on reports of US-Iran talks and more oil tankers moving in the Persian Gulf. Traders now price in a 36% shot at a 25 bp Fed hike for late July.
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