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Oil Prices News 18 December 2025 - 28 December 2025

Valero Energy Stock (NYSE: VLO) Watch: Oil Slumps on Supply-Glut Fears as Wall Street Nears New Highs—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Valero Energy Stock (NYSE: VLO) Watch: Oil Slumps on Supply-Glut Fears as Wall Street Nears New Highs—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 4:18 p.m. ET — Market closed Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) heads into Monday’s session at the center of two powerful—and potentially conflicting—crosscurrents: a U.S. equity market that is ending 2025 near record territory, and a crude-oil tape that has been pressured by renewed concerns about a global supply glut heading into 2026. With the New York Stock Exchange closed for the weekend, investors are using the pause to reassess what drives refiners like Valero: not just the absolute price of oil, but the spread between crude and refined products (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel), plus
28 December 2025
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Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Update: TASI Drops 1% as Oil Slides; What Investors Should Watch Before the Next Session

Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Update: TASI Drops 1% as Oil Slides; What Investors Should Watch Before the Next Session

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 9:55 a.m. ET — Market Closed Saudi Stock Exchange trading (Tadawul) wrapped up its Sunday session with a sharp pullback, as lower oil prices and thin year-end liquidity pushed the market broadly into the red—setting up a watchful start to the week for investors tracking Saudi equities from New York to Riyadh. The Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), the Saudi Stock Exchange’s benchmark, fell 1.04% to close at 10,416.65. Trading activity totaled about 136 million shares, with value near SR2.40 billion (around $640 million), while the MSCI Tadawul 30 (MT30) and the Nomu Parallel Market
28 December 2025
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Toronto Stock Exchange Outlook: TSX Reopens Monday With Oil Sliding, Precious Metals Surging, and Year-End Liquidity Thin

Toronto Stock Exchange Outlook: TSX Reopens Monday With Oil Sliding, Precious Metals Surging, and Year-End Liquidity Thin

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 8:39 a.m. ET — Market closed The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) heads into Monday’s reopening with a familiar late-December cocktail: thin liquidity, big commodity moves, and geopolitics that refuses to stay politely off the trading floor. After a holiday-interrupted stretch that left markets quiet but not calm, investors will be weighing whether the TSX’s 2025 leadership—powered by metals and financials—still has fuel, or whether energy’s headwinds and a firmer Canadian dollar start to bite. The last TSX session—Christmas Eve’s shortened trade—ended with the S&P/TSX Composite down 0.2% at 31,999.76, as materials and energy dragged while
28 December 2025
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Energy Stocks Outlook 2026: Dec. 25, 2025 News Roundup on Oil Prices, LNG, Natural Gas and Sanctions

Energy Stocks Outlook 2026: Dec. 25, 2025 News Roundup on Oil Prices, LNG, Natural Gas and Sanctions

December 25, 2025 — Energy stocks are heading into 2026 with a rare mix of forces pulling in opposite directions: bearish oil-price forecasts tied to oversupply, winter-driven natural gas volatility, and fresh geopolitical and sanctions-related headlines that can swing sentiment fast—even during holiday-thinned trading. On the commodity side, oil ended the latest session near the low-$60s (Brent) and high-$50s (WTI), with year-end commentary increasingly focused on a 2026 surplus narrative. Reuters But on the headlines side, developments involving Venezuela, Russia, and European sanctions are keeping risk discussions alive—especially in LNG and shipping-linked names. Reuters Below is what matters most for
25 December 2025
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Chevron Stock (CVX) Climbs on Venezuela Supply Risks: Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Chevron Stock (CVX) Climbs on Venezuela Supply Risks: Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Chevron Corporation’s stock was higher Monday as a fresh wave of Venezuela-related shipping headlines pushed oil prices up and put energy names back in focus during a holiday-shortened week. As of midday Monday, Chevron (NYSE: CVX) traded around $150, up roughly 1.6% on the session. MarketWatch reported Chevron was also a notable driver of the Dow’s intraday gain, reflecting the stock’s outsized influence inside the price-weighted index. MarketWatch Below is what’s moving Chevron today, what analysts and markets are watching next, and how the company’s capital-return and spending plans frame the longer-term bull and bear cases for CVX. Why Chevron
22 December 2025
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Energy Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Oil Near Multi‑Year Lows, Venezuela Crackdown, LNG Glut Fears—and a Holiday Data Vacuum

Energy Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Oil Near Multi‑Year Lows, Venezuela Crackdown, LNG Glut Fears—and a Holiday Data Vacuum

Energy stocks head into Christmas week pulled in opposite directions: bearish supply math is pressing crude toward multi‑year lows, while geopolitical headlines—especially around Venezuela and Russia—can still jolt oil prices in thin holiday trading. On the macro side, the market has been testing the downside after crude slid to levels last seen in early 2021, with Brent settling at $58.92 and WTI at $55.27 earlier in the week amid oversupply concerns and shifting expectations tied to Russia‑Ukraine diplomacy. Reuters But by Friday, prices bounced as traders reacted to escalating U.S. enforcement actions near Venezuela, with Brent at $60.47 and WTI
21 December 2025
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Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Today: TASI Rises to 10,485 as Oil Gains and 2026 Rate-Cut Bets Lift Riyadh Market (Dec. 21, 2025)

Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Today: TASI Rises to 10,485 as Oil Gains and 2026 Rate-Cut Bets Lift Riyadh Market (Dec. 21, 2025)

RIYADH (Dec. 21, 2025) — Saudi equities opened the week on a cautiously positive note, with the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) closing up 0.33% at 10,484.59 as investors balanced an uptick in oil prices against shifting expectations for U.S. monetary policy in 2026. Arab News+1 The session’s headline move was modest, but the underlying tape was busy: turnover hit about SAR 2.6 billion, while market leadership rotated toward selected gainers in materials, education, and specialty names. In parallel, the Nomu market rose, even as pockets of the smaller-cap universe flashed fresh stress signals. Arab News+2Argaam+2 TASI snapshot: the key
21 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): XOM Near 52‑Week High as Oil Prices Slip and Analysts Lift Targets

Exxon Mobil Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): XOM Near 52‑Week High as Oil Prices Slip and Analysts Lift Targets

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) stock traded modestly higher Friday as investors weighed a softer crude tape against a fresh set of bullish multi‑year outlooks that have kept the oil major in focus throughout December. By mid‑morning in New York, Exxon shares were changing hands around $117.30, up about 0.65% on the session—still within striking distance of the stock’s 52‑week high. MarketWatch The backdrop is mixed. Brent and WTI were little changed on Dec. 19 as traders monitored headlines around potential Russia‑Ukraine peace talks, central‑bank rate decisions, and the possible impact of U.S. actions involving Venezuelan oil flows. On the
19 December 2025
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Chevron Stock (CVX) After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Key Headlines, Oil Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Chevron Stock (CVX) After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Key Headlines, Oil Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) ended Thursday’s session (December 18, 2025) in the red, even as the broader market pushed higher—an underperformance that has traders scanning late-breaking energy headlines for a catalyst going into Friday’s open. CVX closed at $147.69, down 1.22% in regular trading. In late U.S. after-hours trading, the stock was little changed around the high-$147s, suggesting investors were still digesting a fast-moving mix of geopolitical risk, LNG project news, and regulatory scrutiny tied to refining operations. MarketWatch+2Investing.com+2 Below is what mattered after the bell today—and what investors should keep on their radar before the U.S. stock market opens
19 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil stock after hours today (Dec. 18, 2025): XOM ends lower as oil hovers near $56—what to watch before Friday’s market open

Exxon Mobil stock after hours today (Dec. 18, 2025): XOM ends lower as oil hovers near $56—what to watch before Friday’s market open

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) finished Thursday’s session modestly lower even as the broader U.S. market pushed higher—an end-of-day split that underscores what’s driving energy stocks right now: headline-sensitive crude prices, shifting interest-rate expectations, and positioning ahead of a major derivatives-expiration Friday. After the closing bell on December 18, 2025, Exxon shares closed at $116.56, down 0.72%, after trading between $115.63 and $116.99. In after-hours trading, the stock was last indicated around $116.54, essentially flat versus the close. Investing.com+1 Exxon Mobil stock recap: what happened in Thursday’s session Despite a solid “risk-on” tone in the broader tape—S&P 500 up about
19 December 2025
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Devon Energy (DVN) Stock Jumps as Oil Prices Rebound: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Devon’s 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Devon Energy (DVN) Stock Jumps as Oil Prices Rebound: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Devon’s 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) is back in the spotlight on Dec. 18, 2025, after a sharp rebound in the prior session put the U.S. shale producer among the day’s notable energy movers. DVN ended the session at $36.95, up 5.3%, after trading between $35.61 and $37.04. Trading volume topped 10.5 million shares, and the stock remains within striking distance of its $38.88 52-week high (and well above its $25.89 52-week low). investors.devonenergy.com The rally isn’t happening in a vacuum. A fast-moving geopolitical headline has pushed crude prices higher, lifting the entire oil-and-gas complex—while Devon’s own updated production/capital outlook and
18 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): XOM Jumps on Oil’s Venezuela Spike—What to Watch Before the Market Opens Thursday

Exxon Mobil Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): XOM Jumps on Oil’s Venezuela Spike—What to Watch Before the Market Opens Thursday

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) finished Wednesday’s session sharply higher and then held steady in early after-hours trading, even as the broader market sank on tech-led selling. XOM closed at $117.41 (+2.38%), and shortly after the bell the stock was essentially flat around $117.52 in after-hours activity. MarketWatch The day’s story for Exxon investors was less about company-specific headlines and more about crude oil snapping back from recent lows after the U.S. escalated pressure on Venezuela’s oil trade—plus a fresh set of U.S. inventory data that showed crude draws but bigger-than-expected fuel builds. Reuters+1 Below is what moved XOM today,
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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