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Oil Industry News 9 January 2026 - 13 January 2026

Exxon stock slips after Trump hints at Venezuela block — what to watch before Tuesday

Exxon stock slips after Trump hints at Venezuela block — what to watch before Tuesday

Exxon Mobil shares fell about 0.5% in after-hours trading after President Trump said he might block the company from investing in Venezuela, following CEO Darren Woods’ remarks calling the country “uninvestable.” Oil prices hit seven-week highs on Iran export concerns, but expectations of Venezuelan supply limited gains. Investors are watching for U.S. policy signals and Exxon’s earnings on January 30. Chevron shares edged up; ConocoPhillips slipped.
13 January 2026
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Chevron stock edges up as U.S. flags Venezuela sanctions move; oil prices keep investors cautious

Chevron stock edges up as U.S. flags Venezuela sanctions move; oil prices keep investors cautious

Chevron shares rose 0.4% after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions on Venezuelan oil could be eased as soon as next week. Traders are moving Venezuelan crude for March delivery and increasing naphtha shipments to boost output. Brent crude fell 0.44% to $63.06 a barrel. Goldman Sachs projects a 2026 oil surplus, keeping its Brent forecast at $56.
12 January 2026
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BP PLC stock nudges up as Iran unrest props oil, but Goldman flags a 2026 glut

BP PLC stock nudges up as Iran unrest props oil, but Goldman flags a 2026 glut

BP shares rose 0.35% to 427.1 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a modest uptick in oil prices. Brent crude edged up to $63.39 a barrel as unrest in Iran fueled supply concerns, while Venezuelan output limits capped gains. Goldman Sachs maintained a $56 Brent forecast for 2026, citing a projected surplus. BP will report fourth-quarter results and its dividend on Feb. 10.
12 January 2026
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Shell stock today: SHEL.L ticks up as oil headlines clash with buyback doubts

Shell stock today: SHEL.L ticks up as oil headlines clash with buyback doubts

Shell shares rose 0.3% to 2,647.5 pence in early London trading Monday as investors weighed oil market volatility and concerns over the company’s Chemicals and Products division loss in Q4. Shell continued its $3.5 billion buyback program, purchasing nearly 2 million shares last week for cancellation. Brent crude traded at $63.39 a barrel amid supply risks from Iran and Venezuela.
12 January 2026
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CVR Energy stock in focus: oil risk, refiner peers and the data that could move CVI this week

CVR Energy stock in focus: oil risk, refiner peers and the data that could move CVI this week

CVR Energy shares fell 2.8% to $22.97 Friday, while Valero dropped 3.2% and Marathon Petroleum slipped 0.5%. Brent crude opened Monday at $63.29 a barrel, with WTI at $59.06, as traders watched Iran and Venezuela supply risks. U.S. fuel inventory data due midweek could shift refinery margins. The EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook releases Tuesday.
12 January 2026
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PetroChina A shares in focus after Bernstein upgrade as oil jolts on Iran, Venezuela risks

PetroChina A shares in focus after Bernstein upgrade as oil jolts on Iran, Venezuela risks

PetroChina’s Shanghai A shares closed at 9.87 yuan Friday, up 0.71%, after Bernstein upgraded the stock citing cash flow strength at $65 oil. Brent crude settled at $63.34 as traders tracked Iran unrest and Venezuela supply talks. CNPC increased its PetroChina stake by 30 million shares in December. Investors await U.S. energy data and China’s December trade figures this week.
11 January 2026
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Chevron stock (CVX) heads into Monday with Venezuela output boost in spotlight

Chevron stock (CVX) heads into Monday with Venezuela output boost in spotlight

Chevron shares rose 1.8% to $162.11 after executives told the White House the company could quickly double Venezuelan crude exports if U.S. sanctions ease. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said more sanctions could be lifted next week. Trump signed an order blocking seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue in U.S. accounts. Brent crude closed up 2.18% at $63.34 a barrel amid fresh supply concerns.
11 January 2026
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Shell stock: 3% Friday jump puts buybacks and oil shocks back in play

Shell stock: 3% Friday jump puts buybacks and oil shocks back in play

Shell Plc shares closed Friday up 3.0% at 2,640 pence in London, tracking a rally in oil prices as Brent settled at $63.34 a barrel. The company bought back over 2 million shares on January 9, with the buyback program running until January 30. Energy stocks led the FTSE 100 to a record high. Traders are watching unrest in Iran and Venezuela’s export moves for further market impact.
11 January 2026
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Shell stock in focus for Monday as Venezuela sanctions could ease “next week” and buybacks roll on

Shell stock in focus for Monday as Venezuela sanctions could ease “next week” and buybacks roll on

Shell shares rose 3.04% in London to 26.40 pounds Friday after the company announced further share buybacks for cancellation. U.S.-listed shares closed up 0.7%. Traders are watching for a possible easing of Venezuela oil sanctions next week, which could affect crude prices. The FTSE 100 ended at a record high, lifted by energy stocks and a strong U.S. jobs report.
10 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock in focus as CEO calls Venezuela “uninvestable” while keeping return option alive

Exxon Mobil stock in focus as CEO calls Venezuela “uninvestable” while keeping return option alive

Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.38% to $124.61 Friday after CEO Darren Woods said the company may consider returning to Venezuela if legal and regulatory conditions improve. Woods called Venezuela “uninvestable” under current laws and cited past asset seizures. U.S. crude closed at $59.12 a barrel, below most producers’ break-even levels. Chevron remains the only U.S. major operating in Venezuela.
10 January 2026
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BP stock jumps with oil prices as buyback rolls on — here’s what investors watch next

BP stock jumps with oil prices as buyback rolls on — here’s what investors watch next

BP shares closed up 2.39% at 426 pence Friday, buoyed by a 2.18% rise in Brent crude to $63.34 a barrel amid supply concerns linked to Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war. BP repurchased over 3.1 million shares as part of its ongoing buyback. Norges Bank cut its BP voting rights to 2.999%. The FTSE 100 ended at a record high, with energy stocks leading gains.
10 January 2026
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Valero (VLO) stock slides as Venezuela oil talks loom and an analyst trims a target

Valero (VLO) stock slides as Venezuela oil talks loom and an analyst trims a target

Valero shares dropped 3.2% to $185.16 Friday afternoon, underperforming other refiners as the White House met with oil firms, including Valero and Marathon, to discuss possible investment in Venezuela. Piper Sandler cut its Valero price target to $217. Oil prices rose amid global supply concerns. Investors await Valero’s Jan. 29 earnings report for margin and policy updates.
9 January 2026
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Why Texas Pacific Land (TPL) stock is up today: oil climbs, insider filings add color

Why Texas Pacific Land (TPL) stock is up today: oil climbs, insider filings add color

Texas Pacific Land shares rose 1.5% to $307.38 in late morning trading Friday, extending a rebound after a 7.7% surge Thursday. The stock moved between $303.83 and $309.79 as oil prices climbed for a second day. Directors Donna E. Epps and Donald G. Cook each received 554 shares as part of board retainers, recent SEC filings show. U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December and unemployment fell to 4.4%.
9 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026
Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
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