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Oil Industry 9 February 2026 - 3 March 2026

Exxon, TotalEnergies face fresh output risk as Iran war squeezes Hormuz — and oil stocks react

Exxon, TotalEnergies face fresh output risk as Iran war squeezes Hormuz — and oil stocks react

Brent crude rose 7% to $83.44 a barrel Tuesday as Iran’s war with the U.S. and Israel disrupted Middle East oil and gas output, hitting Exxon Mobil, TotalEnergies, and Shell. Qatar halted LNG production after drone attacks, affecting about 20% of global supply. Tankers have avoided the Strait of Hormuz after insurers pulled coverage. Exxon shares gained 1.1% Monday; analysts raised price targets.
3 March 2026
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Petrobras stock price rises again as oil surges — fuel pricing and March 5 results in focus

Petrobras stock price rises again as oil surges — fuel pricing and March 5 results in focus

Petrobras preferred shares rose 1.6% to 41.80 reais in early Tuesday trading, extending a rally as Brent crude climbed above $83 a barrel amid shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz. CEO Magda Chambriard said Petrobras does not plan immediate domestic fuel price hikes. Brazil’s Treasury Secretary warned prolonged oil price gains could spur inflation and affect rate cuts. Fourth-quarter results are due March 5.
3 March 2026
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BATL stock steadies in premarket after doubling as Hormuz fears lift oil — what’s next for Battalion Oil

BATL stock steadies in premarket after doubling as Hormuz fears lift oil — what’s next for Battalion Oil

Battalion Oil shares were steady at $11.80 in premarket trading Tuesday after surging 113.8% Monday, tracking a sharp rise in crude prices. Brent crude climbed 4.1% to $80.89 a barrel as conflict near the Strait of Hormuz raised supply fears and pushed up shipping costs. Marine insurers have begun canceling war-risk coverage for vessels in the region, with new rates taking effect March 5.
3 March 2026
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Chevron stock nears $200 as oil spikes — and three new takes disagree on CVX value

Chevron stock nears $200 as oil spikes — and three new takes disagree on CVX value

Chevron shares rose in U.S. premarket trading Monday as crude prices surged on fears of conflict involving Iran. Brent crude touched its highest level since January 2025 before easing. Analysts’ valuations for Chevron range from about $126 to $233 per share. The Strait of Hormuz disruption has led to suspended oil shipments, heightening market volatility.
2 March 2026
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Lloyds shares slide as oil shock rattles bank stocks; BoE decision looms

Lloyds shares slide as oil shock rattles bank stocks; BoE decision looms

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell about 3.3% to 99.1 pence in London Monday as European bank stocks dropped on surging oil prices after disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose as much as 13%, last up 9.5% near $79.78 a barrel. Investors cited concerns over Middle East conflict, inflation, and the Bank of England’s upcoming March 19 rate decision. Trading volume in Lloyds reached roughly 25 million shares.
2 March 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price: Friday rally sets up Monday test after Iran strikes, OPEC+ meeting

Exxon Mobil stock price: Friday rally sets up Monday test after Iran strikes, OPEC+ meeting

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.7% to $152.50 Friday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran pushed Brent crude up 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible output hike following the attacks. Some oil majors suspended shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel ordered parts of its gas reservoirs shut. The Dow fell 1.05% as most of Wall Street declined.
28 February 2026
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Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, intensifying concerns over oil supply disruptions. Brent crude rose 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel Friday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.43%. Defense and energy stocks outperformed, with Lockheed Martin up 2.56% and Exxon Mobil up 2.67%. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss possible output increases after the Iran attack.
28 February 2026
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Chevron stock price rises as oil rallies; OPEC+ meeting and Lukoil talks loom

Chevron stock price rises as oil rallies; OPEC+ meeting and Lukoil talks loom

Chevron shares rose 1.41% to $186.76 Friday, tracking gains in crude after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks ended without a deal. Washington extended the deadline for bids on Lukoil’s assets to April 1, with Chevron and Quantum Capital Group in talks for the $22 billion portfolio. Brent crude settled up 2.45% at $72.48 a barrel. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% and the Dow dropped 1.05%.
28 February 2026
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Chevron stock price closes higher as Venezuela sanctions ease; traders eye OPEC+ and Tuesday’s reopen

Chevron stock price closes higher as Venezuela sanctions ease; traders eye OPEC+ and Tuesday’s reopen

Chevron shares closed up 0.73% at $183.74 on Friday after U.S. authorities eased sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector. The move allows companies like Chevron to keep operating and pursue new investment talks. Oil prices ended slightly higher, with Brent at $67.75 a barrel. OPEC+ producers are set to meet March 1 to discuss possible output increases.
14 February 2026
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SLB stock slips despite Indonesia contract win as oil slides — what to watch next

SLB stock slips despite Indonesia contract win as oil slides — what to watch next

SLB shares closed down 1.8% at $50.64 Thursday, little changed after hours, as oil prices slid nearly 3% following an IEA demand outlook cut. The company announced new offshore drilling contracts for Mubadala Energy’s Tangkulo gas project in Indonesia, targeting first production before the end of 2028. Trading volume topped 23 million shares, above average. Financial terms were not disclosed.
13 February 2026
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Chevron stock slips as Tengiz field ramps back up, oil traders eye Iran risk

Chevron stock slips as Tengiz field ramps back up, oil traders eye Iran risk

Chevron shares slipped 0.3% to $182.08 in midday trading as the Tengiz oilfield in Kazakhstan, led by Chevron, recovered to 60% of peak output after January fires. Tengiz aims to reach 950,000 barrels per day by Feb. 23, up from 550,000 bpd on Feb. 8, according to industry sources. Oil prices held steady. Traders are awaiting U.S. inventory data and further updates on Tengiz.
10 February 2026
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Shell stock watch: Oil drops 1% and buyback scrutiny builds before the bell

Shell stock watch: Oil drops 1% and buyback scrutiny builds before the bell

Shell’s U.S. shares closed at $75.29, up 0.8% Friday, as Brent crude fell 1% to $67.38 after the U.S. and Iran agreed to continue nuclear talks. Shell reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $3.3 billion, missing forecasts, but raised its dividend 4% and began a $3.5 billion buyback. CEO Wael Sawan cited $26 billion in free cash flow and $45.7 billion net debt. Shell paused new investment in Kazakhstan amid $16.5 billion in disputes.
9 February 2026
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    May 1, 2026, 7:16 AM EDT. U.S. stock futures edged higher Friday as investors digested mixed economic signals. First-quarter GDP grew 2.0%, missing forecasts for 2.3%, showing slower expansion than expected. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, stood firm at 3.5% annually. Tight labor market indicators, including employment costs and jobless claims, complicate the Federal Reserve's outlook on rates. Key movers included FTAI Aviation, surging over 17% on strong quarterly results, Quanta Services up nearly 16%, and Qualcomm climbing over 15% after earnings beats and analyst upgrades. Market watchers eye upcoming factory data and earnings from Exxon Mobil, Colgate-Palmolive, and tech firms like Uber for clues on economic resilience amid inflation and growth concerns.

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Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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