Today: 22 May 2026
Browse Category

Oil Industry 8 November 2025 - 20 December 2025

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) Today: 2030 Plan Upgrade, Buyback Outlook and Analyst Forecasts as Oil Slips Below $60

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) Today: 2030 Plan Upgrade, Buyback Outlook and Analyst Forecasts as Oil Slips Below $60

Exxon Mobil closed at $116.69 on December 19, 2025, after a volatile week as oil prices hovered near multi-year lows, with Brent at $60.47 and WTI at $56.66 per barrel. The company raised its 2030 earnings and cash flow targets without increasing capex. CFO Kathy Mikells will retire in February, with Neil Hansen set to replace her. Exxon is also eyeing Lukoil’s international assets amid ongoing sanctions.
20 December 2025
··
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum shares jumped 4.4% to $40.63 on Dec. 17, outperforming a falling market as oil prices rallied after new U.S. sanctions targeting Venezuela and Russia. Trading volume was above average. The company’s planned $9.7 billion sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway remains a key focus, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction.
18 December 2025
··
APA Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APA) Slides on Oil Selloff: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

APA Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APA) Slides on Oil Selloff: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

APA Corporation shares fell nearly 6% Tuesday, closing at $23.80–$23.83 after crude oil prices slid over 3% to a multi-year low. The stock now sits about 14% below its Dec. 5 high of $27.72. Trading volume was heavy, with APA among the session’s biggest decliners in the energy sector. Market analysts cited broader economic weakness and oil price pressure as key drivers.
16 December 2025
··
UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.7% at 9,684.79 on Tuesday, hit by a 3% drop in energy shares as Brent crude fell below $60 a barrel. Defence stocks also retreated, with BAE Systems down 1.9% and Babcock off 4.1%, amid renewed Russia–Ukraine peace talk optimism. The FTSE 250 was little changed. Investors weighed weaker UK jobs data ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision.
16 December 2025
·····
BP PLC Stock News & Forecast: Castrol Sale Talk, Buybacks, and Oil Price Headwinds — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

BP PLC Stock News & Forecast: Castrol Sale Talk, Buybacks, and Oil Price Headwinds — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

BP shares fell about 2.5% this week, closing at 439p in London as oil prices dropped and concerns grew over a potential 2026 supply surplus. The company announced first oil from the Atlantis Drill Center 1 in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to add 15,000 boe/d. BP also continued buybacks and held talks to sell its Castrol unit. Markets remain focused on crude prices and BP’s portfolio moves.
14 December 2025
···
Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Lawsuit Headlines, Analyst Calls, Buyback Updates and 2026 Oil Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Lawsuit Headlines, Analyst Calls, Buyback Updates and 2026 Oil Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Shell shares traded near $72.86 on Friday after over 100 Philippine typhoon survivors filed a climate damages lawsuit against the company in London. Goldman Sachs reiterated a Buy rating, while ING downgraded Shell to Hold and cut its target price. Shell is also advancing plans for new offshore drilling in Namibia in 2026. A $3.5 billion share buyback remains underway.
12 December 2025
····
Chevron Stock (CVX) Today: Oil Prices, Buyback Outlook, and 2026 Spending Plans in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

Chevron Stock (CVX) Today: Oil Prices, Buyback Outlook, and 2026 Spending Plans in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

Chevron shares traded at $150.72, down 0.45% as of early Dec. 12. Oil prices rose Friday on U.S.-Venezuela tensions but remained set for a weekly decline. Chevron reported normal operations in Venezuela despite a U.S. tanker seizure, with crude exports to the U.S. rising last month. The company also placed the highest single bid in the latest Gulf of Mexico lease sale.
12 December 2025
··
Shell Plc Stock on 8 December 2025: Dividend Payouts, Debt Swap and 2026 Outlook as Oil Hovers Near $64

Shell Plc Stock on 8 December 2025: Dividend Payouts, Debt Swap and 2026 Outlook as Oil Hovers Near $64

Shell confirmed its Q3 2025 dividend at US$0.358 per share, payable 18 December, with shareholders able to receive payment in dollars, euros, or sterling. The stock closed at $73.01 in New York on 5 December, down 2% and trailing the S&P 500. Shell’s ongoing $3.5 billion buyback program continues into 2026. Dividend yield stands near 3.9% in London, with four years of increases.
8 December 2025
····
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 traded near $117.9 per share intraday on December 3, 2025, up 2.2%, with a market cap just under $490 billion. UBS initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and $145 target, joining other bullish brokerages. The stock sits close to its 52-week high of $120.81. Institutional investors have increased positions, while analysts debate Exxon’s prospects amid warnings of lower crude prices by 2026.
3 December 2025
··
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 shares closed at 451.30p in London on Friday, up nearly 1% after Thursday’s drop, as investors tracked steady oil prices and ongoing buybacks. The company confirmed it repurchased 1.6 million shares on Thursday, part of a $750 million buyback program. BP is also addressing a jet-fuel pipeline leak in Washington State, with the source now identified after two weeks.
28 November 2025
··
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 fell about 1.1% in London Thursday, trading near 447.8p, as investors reacted to continued disruption from the Olympic Pipeline leak in Washington State. The jet-fuel line has partially reopened, easing supply concerns at Seattle-Tacoma airport, but the gasoline line remains shut. Broader energy stocks also slipped as oil prices fell on hopes for a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire.
27 November 2025
···
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 shares traded near 52-week highs Wednesday as investors weighed the US$2.305 billion Eagle Ford asset sale. On the TSX, Baytex closed at C$4.43, with about 4 million shares traded. No new company announcements were issued. The stock remains about 4% below its annual peak and up roughly 10% year-over-year.
26 November 2025
····
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

Chevron shares traded near $149.75 Tuesday, little changed from Monday, valuing the company just under $300 billion. Bloomberg reports Venezuela is seeking Chevron’s feedstock after a U.S. warship blocked a Russian tanker. The stock sits 11% below its 52-week high, with a 4.6% dividend yield. Oil prices remain weak, with WTI near $59 and Brent at $62.50 per barrel.
25 November 2025
····
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

BP’s London shares closed at 453.35p on Friday, down 1.1%, with a market value near £70 billion. In New York, BP ADRs finished at $35.98, up 0.7%. The 400-mile Olympic Pipeline near Everett, Washington, remains shut after a leak first reported on November 11; BP crews have yet to find the source. Oil prices have fallen to one-month lows.
22 November 2025
···
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)

BP is in advanced talks to sell its Castrol lubricants business to Stonepeak, with negotiations ongoing and no deal guaranteed, according to Reuters and Offshore Engineer. Bids were submitted in September, and market estimates value Castrol near $8 billion. BP aims to raise $20 billion from divestments by 2027 amid pressure from activist investor Elliott. BP and Stonepeak have not commented.
13 November 2025
···
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

BP’s U.S. ADR closed at $36.58 on Nov. 7, up 2.1% and setting a new 52-week high after four straight gains. The company confirmed buybacks of over 1.5 million shares each on Nov. 6 and 7 in London. Brent crude steadied near $63–64 per barrel, supporting energy shares. Broker RBC reiterated a “Sector Perform” rating with a 500p target.
8 November 2025
···
1 … 10 11 12 13 14

Stock Market Today

  • Home Construction Materials Stocks Q1 Earnings Analysis: Fortune Brands, Simpson, Griffon
    May 21, 2026, 9:51 PM EDT. Home construction materials stocks reported mixed Q1 results amid cyclical pressures from residential construction volumes and raw material costs. Fortune Brands (FBIN) posted $1.01 billion in revenue, down 2.1% year-on-year and meeting expectations, but the stock fell 14.6% post-earnings to $33.39. Meanwhile, Simpson (SSD) led the group with $588 million revenue, up 9.1%, beating estimates by 6.4%, though its shares also dipped 4.5% to $178.03. Griffon (GFF) saw a slight 1.1% revenue decline to $421.9 million but topped analyst forecasts by 1.8%. The sector collectively surpassed revenue estimates by 3%, though shares are down an average 10.2% since earnings, reflecting investor caution amid economic uncertainties affecting home building materials demand.

Latest articles

OpenAI Shares Hype Returns, Still No Ticker in Sight

OpenAI Shares Hype Returns, Still No Ticker in Sight

22 May 2026
OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. IPO, aiming to go public as early as September, sources told Reuters. The move follows a court win against Elon Musk, removing a key legal obstacle. Private-market share prices for OpenAI ranged from $658.94 to $732.38 this month, but no official public price exists. Ordinary investors still cannot buy OpenAI stock on public exchanges.
Estée Lauder Shares Gain as Rumored Deal Fails to Materialize

Estée Lauder Shares Gain as Rumored Deal Fails to Materialize

22 May 2026
Estée Lauder and Spain’s Puig ended merger talks that would have created a $40 billion beauty group. Estée Lauder shares rose about 10% in after-hours trading, closing the regular session at $78.91. The company said it will focus on its turnaround plan and continue reviewing possible acquisitions or divestitures.
WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

22 May 2026
WhiteFiber shares jumped 22.2% to $29.55 after announcing a five-year AI compute contract worth over $160 million for a Paris-region deployment using NVIDIA GPU systems. Google Finance showed the stock rising further after hours. The project is backed by planned financing and 12 months of customer prepayments, but funding and execution remain pending. Service is expected to start in July, subject to equipment delivery and acceptance.
Go toTop