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Oil Prices 3 January 2026 - 7 January 2026

Oil prices slide today on Trump’s Venezuela crude deal as inventories loom

Oil prices slide today on Trump’s Venezuela crude deal as inventories loom

Oil prices fell after President Donald Trump announced a deal for the U.S. to import up to $2 billion in Venezuelan crude. Brent dropped 0.6% to $60.35 a barrel, WTI fell 0.9% to $56.61. Traders cited concerns about a global surplus and uncertainty over how quickly Venezuelan barrels could shift from China to the U.S. Focus turns to U.S. inventory data and White House talks with oil executives later this week.
7 January 2026
Exxon Mobil stock slides 3% as oil falls on Venezuela supply bets; investors eye next catalyst

Exxon Mobil stock slides 3% as oil falls on Venezuela supply bets; investors eye next catalyst

Exxon Mobil shares dropped 3.4% to $121.05 Tuesday, underperforming a rising U.S. market as oil prices fell on forecasts of ample 2026 supply. Brent crude settled at $60.70 a barrel, down 1.7%. Investors tracked Venezuela policy after the U.S. detained President Maduro, with White House talks set for later in the week. Chevron and ConocoPhillips also declined.
7 January 2026
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Shell plc stock slips in premarket as oil prices ease after Venezuela upheaval

Shell plc stock slips in premarket as oil prices ease after Venezuela upheaval

Shell’s U.S.-listed shares dropped 1.6% to $74.20 in premarket trading Monday, following a 2.7% rise Friday. The move came as oil prices slipped after Washington’s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with Brent crude down 0.8% to $60.26 a barrel. OPEC+ kept its output policy unchanged. Shell plans to complete a $3.5 billion share buyback before reporting results on Feb. 5.
5 January 2026
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UK Stock Market Open Today: FTSE 100 Futures Near 10,000 as Venezuela Shock Puts Oil and Deals in Focus

UK Stock Market Open Today: FTSE 100 Futures Near 10,000 as Venezuela Shock Puts Oil and Deals in Focus

FTSE 100 futures pointed to a 0.6% rise at Monday’s open after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, sending gold up 2% and oil lower. Sterling slipped to $1.3434. Auction Technology rejected 11 takeover bids from FitzWalter Capital. Oakley Capital reportedly agreed to buy a majority stake in GLAS for £1 billion, with an announcement expected soon.
5 January 2026
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India stock market open Jan 5: Oil shock risk meets Nifty record high — what to watch on Dalal Street

India stock market open Jan 5: Oil shock risk meets Nifty record high — what to watch on Dalal Street

India’s Nifty 50 closed at a record 26,328.55 on Friday, up 0.70%, while the Sensex rose 0.67% to 85,762.01. Oil markets face renewed volatility after U.S. moves in Venezuela, raising supply concerns for India, which imports most of its crude. OPEC+ kept output policy unchanged over the weekend. Traders now watch for crude price swings, services PMI data, and the rupee’s reaction at Monday’s open.
4 January 2026
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Tadawul Group stock slides as oil drags Saudi market; new chairman named

Tadawul Group stock slides as oil drags Saudi market; new chairman named

Saudi Tadawul Group shares fell 2.91% to 136.70 riyals Sunday after the board named Mazen Abdulrazzaq Al Romaihas chairman and reported a 40.79% drop in nine-month net profit. The Tadawul All Share Index closed down 1.75% as banks and Saudi Aramco declined. Brent crude lost nearly 20% in 2025, its third annual drop. Saudi Arabia approved a 2026 borrowing plan with financing needs of about 217 billion riyals.
4 January 2026
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Oil prices on alert after U.S. strikes Venezuela, PDVSA says output intact

Oil prices on alert after U.S. strikes Venezuela, PDVSA says output intact

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro, but PDVSA reported oil production and refining continued normally, with no damage to facilities. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel and WTI at $57.32 before the weekend. Exports have dropped to about half their November pace due to a U.S. tanker blockade and cargo seizures. Traders await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting and the crude-futures market reopening.
3 January 2026
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Phillips 66 stock forecast: PSX faces oil-price test after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Phillips 66 stock forecast: PSX faces oil-price test after U.S. strikes Venezuela

President Donald Trump said the U.S. struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. Phillips 66 shares closed up 1.2% at $130.57 Friday, before the news broke. Two sources told Reuters that PDVSA’s oil operations were running normally. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, with markets closed for the weekend.
3 January 2026
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BP stock forecast after Venezuela strikes: what oil markets could mean for NYSE:BP on Monday

BP stock forecast after Venezuela strikes: what oil markets could mean for NYSE:BP on Monday

U.S. forces struck Venezuela on Saturday, and President Donald Trump said Nicolas Maduro was captured. Venezuela’s PDVSA reported oil production and refining were operating normally after the attacks, according to sources. BP’s U.S. shares closed up 3.17% at $35.83 on Friday. Markets are closed for the weekend; crude futures trading will provide the first reaction.
3 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock forecast: COP in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil traders brace for Monday

ConocoPhillips stock forecast: COP in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil traders brace for Monday

U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight; President Trump said Nicolas Maduro was captured and flown out of the country. ConocoPhillips shares closed up 3.3% at $96.70 Friday as energy stocks rallied. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, down 10 cents. PDVSA sources said Venezuelan oil production and refining remained normal, though La Guaira port was severely damaged.
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Casella Waste Systems Faces Share Price Pressure Amid Valuation Debate
    March 22, 2026, 7:23 AM EDT. Casella Waste Systems (CWST) has seen its stock slide with a 30-day return down 18.59% and a 1-year total loss nearing 30%. Despite generating US$1.84 billion in revenue, investors question if current prices reflect growth prospects. The stock trades at US$77.71, about 31.5% below a $113.50 fair value estimate based on operational efficiencies and infrastructure investments expected to boost margins by 2026. However, challenges like acquisition integration and rising costs could weigh on profits. Price-to-sales (P/S) multiples currently stand at 2.7x, above industry peers, hinting the market prices in risks. The contrasting signals prompt debate on whether the recent pullback presents buying opportunities or signals deeper concerns about future growth potential.
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