Exxon Mobil stock rises today as oil steadies on geopolitics — what traders are watching next for XOM
Exxon Mobil shares rose 0.5% to $121.19 in late morning trading as crude prices held firm after a sharp jump the previous day. Oil markets tracked supply risks from export disruptions on the CPC route for Kazakhstan crude. U.S. crude inventories increased by 405,000 barrels last week, defying expectations. The next weekly supply update is due Wednesday, Dec. 31.