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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

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro overnight, President Trump said, raising the risk of oil supply disruption. Exxon Mobil and other oil stocks are in focus as markets await reopening, with Brent crude last settling at $60.75 a barrel. PDVSA’s production and refining continued normally, sources said. OPEC+ is expected to keep output targets steady at its Sunday meeting, delegates told Reuters.
Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolás Maduro, though Venezuela’s government has not confirmed his capture. Venezuela declared a national emergency after explosions in Caracas and other states. Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and major U.S. refiners closed higher Friday. Traders await more details from Trump and the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting.
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

SLB shares jumped 4.74% to $40.20 Friday, leading oilfield-services stocks higher ahead of an OPEC+ meeting Sunday and SLB’s Jan. 23 earnings. Halliburton and Baker Hughes also advanced. SLB last traded at $40.23 after hours. Analysts rate the stock a “strong buy” with a $50.96 target, according to Stock Analysis.
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 Aramco shares dropped 15% in 2025, their steepest annual decline since the 2019 IPO, as oil prices slid and regional tensions rose. Brent crude ended the year at $60.85 a barrel, down 19%. Fitch affirmed Aramco’s A+ rating, assuming no performance-linked dividends through 2028. Saudi Arabia directly and indirectly holds 97.5% of Aramco.
Exxon stock today: XOM slips after hours as oil caps 2025’s steep drop

Exxon stock today: XOM slips after hours as oil caps 2025’s steep drop

Exxon Mobil shares fell 0.5% to $120.34 in after-hours trading as oil prices ended 2025 down nearly 20%. Brent settled at $60.85 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $57.42. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 1.9 million barrels last week, while gasoline and distillate stocks rose sharply, according to the EIA. Investors are watching the OPEC+ meeting on Jan. 4 and Exxon’s 4Q25 disclosure on Jan. 7.
Chevron stock barely budges as oil ends 2025 under pressure; OPEC+ in focus

Chevron stock barely budges as oil ends 2025 under pressure; OPEC+ in focus

Chevron shares were little changed at $152.27 in afternoon trading as oil prices neared their biggest annual drop since 2020. U.S. crude inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels, while gasoline and distillate stocks rose sharply, according to the EIA. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium halted Black Sea oil exports due to bad weather. OPEC+ meets Jan. 4, with traders watching for signals on 2026 supply and demand.
Exxon Mobil stock slips today as oil heads for biggest annual drop since 2020

Exxon Mobil stock slips today as oil heads for biggest annual drop since 2020

Exxon Mobil shares slipped 0.6% to $120.22 in afternoon trading Wednesday as oil prices hovered near $61 a barrel for Brent and $58 for WTI. U.S. crude inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels last week, but gasoline and distillate stocks rose sharply. Investors are watching the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting and late-January earnings for direction. Other oil majors were mixed to lower.
31 December 2025
Chevron stock edges up as oil rallies and Frontera signs $120 mln supply deal

Chevron stock edges up as oil rallies and Frontera signs $120 mln supply deal

Chevron shares rose 0.6% to $150.95 in early New York trading Monday after Frontera Energy signed a two-year, $120 million crude supply deal with a Chevron unit. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports dropped 19% in December after a drone attack, while output at the Chevron-led Tengiz field fell 10%. Oil prices gained over $1 a barrel as geopolitical tensions increased.
Valero Energy Corporation Stock (VLO) Watch: Oil Slides on Supply-Glut Fears, Analyst Targets Diverge Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Valero Energy Corporation Stock (VLO) Watch: Oil Slides on Supply-Glut Fears, Analyst Targets Diverge Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Valero Energy closed Friday at $164.01, down 0.29%, with after-hours indications near $163.09 as crude oil prices fell sharply, Brent settling at $60.64 and WTI at $56.74. Trading volume reached 2.52 million shares. The company’s market cap stands near $52 billion, with a quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share. Markets reopen Monday after a thin, post-holiday week and a steep drop in oil.
Chevron Stock (CVX) Watch: Oil Slides, Venezuela “Quarantine” Headlines, and Analyst Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

Chevron Stock (CVX) Watch: Oil Slides, Venezuela “Quarantine” Headlines, and Analyst Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

Chevron shares closed Friday at $150.02, down 0.3% in light post-holiday trading as oil prices fell sharply. Brent crude settled at $60.64 a barrel, down 2.57%, while WTI dropped 2.76% to $56.74. After-hours trading in Chevron remained flat. Investors are watching oil futures and U.S. policy on Venezuelan oil ahead of Monday’s market open.

Stock Market Today

  • SpaceX IPO Set for Historic $1.77 Trillion Launch Amid Valuation Doubts
    June 11, 2026, 8:50 AM EDT. SpaceX's planned $1.77 trillion IPO, aiming to raise $75 billion at $135 per share, faces skepticism from analysts who value the stock at about half that price. The shares will start trading on NASDAQ under the ticker SPCX on June 12. Elon Musk's valuation claims, including a $1.6 trillion addressable market, are challenged by Morningstar, which estimates the market at $129 billion. The IPO's scale is unprecedented, with 23 banks involved, restricting independent pre-IPO research. Meanwhile, U.S. tech stocks, including Tesla, suffered declines amid inflation concerns, but futures indicate slight gains. Goldman Sachs remains optimistic on the S&P 500, projecting an 8,000 year-end level despite volatility. Oracle shares fell over 7% before the bell after announcing increased capital expenditures and new fundraising plans. U.S. inflation at 4.2% supports expectations for the Federal Reserve to pause rate hikes next week.

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UTime Shares Surge Ahead of Bell on Fresh Financing News

UTime Shares Surge Ahead of Bell on Fresh Financing News

11 June 2026
UTime shares soared 48% to $1.48 in pre-market trading after a quiet close at $1.00, with no new announcements, as investors revisit the recent $50 million securities sale and pending Feixiaohao Web3 deal, weighing upside from digital expansion against dilution risk from new shares and warrants; the Feixiaohao transaction remains non-binding and subject to due diligence and approvals.
D-Wave Tumbles 50%: QBTS Investors Confront Valuation

D-Wave Tumbles 50%: QBTS Investors Confront Valuation

11 June 2026
D-Wave Quantum shares plunged nearly 9% to $23.25—half their 52-week high—as investors question whether soaring bookings, up 1,994% to $33.4 million, can offset an 81% revenue drop and a $8.84 billion market cap against $12.4 million in trailing revenue; B. Riley raised its price target to $40, but the stock remains volatile amid sector-wide profit-taking and doubts over commercial adoption.
Nu Holdings stock steadies after $1 billion buyback move

Nu Holdings stock steadies after $1 billion buyback move

11 June 2026
Nu Holdings remains near its 52-week low despite a newly approved $1 billion share buyback, as analyst downgrades cite margin pressure, rising credit costs, and a CFO transition; investors are watching if the buyback can offset concerns after non-performing loans rose to 5% and credit loss allowances jumped 33% last quarter.
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