Exxon Mobil stock set for Monday as Venezuela pivot and oil prices grab focus
New York, January 11, 2026, 09:51 EST — Market closed. Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.4% on Friday to close at $124.61, after CEO Darren Woods said the oil major is ready to evaluate a return to Venezuela under tougher legal protections. (Investing.com) With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, the Venezuela story is now a near-term swing factor heading into Monday’s session, sitting on top of a broader risk-on tape. Wall Street notched record closes on Friday, while crude settled sharply higher. (Reuters) Policy is moving quickly. President Donald Trump signed an emergency order aimed at blocking courts and creditors