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Oil Prices 17 December 2025 - 29 December 2025

Aeroméxico stock steadies before NYSE open as oil jumps and futures dip

Aeroméxico stock steadies before NYSE open as oil jumps and futures dip

Grupo Aeroméxico’s U.S.-listed shares were flat premarket Monday at $22.91 after a 3.29% gain Friday. Oil prices climbed over $1 a barrel, raising concerns about airline costs. The stock has traded between $16.00 and $23.05 since its November NYSE debut. U.S. regulators have ordered Delta and Aeroméxico to unwind their joint venture by Jan. 1, 2026, though a court has paused the order.
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

Valero Energy shares closed Friday at $164.01, down 0.28%, as crude oil prices fell sharply on renewed oversupply concerns. Brent settled at $60.64 a barrel and WTI at $56.74, both down over 2%. The IEA projected global oil supply will outpace demand by 3.84 million barrels per day in 2026. Investors are watching crack spreads and refined product demand ahead of Monday’s session.
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

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index fell 1.04% to 10,416.65 on Sunday, tracking a sharp drop in oil prices. Brent crude settled Friday at $60.64 a barrel, down 2.57%. Trading volume on the exchange reached about 136 million shares, with a value near SR2.40 billion ($640 million). Al Rajhi Bank and Saudi Aramco posted notable declines.
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

The S&P/TSX Composite closed down 0.2% at 31,999.76 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with materials and energy sectors weighing on the index. Oil prices fell over 2% Friday, with Brent at $60.64 and WTI at $56.74, amid oversupply concerns. Precious metals surged, with silver topping $77 and gold reaching new highs. The TSX remains closed until Monday after the holiday break.
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

Brent crude settled near $61–$62 per barrel and WTI at $58, with forecasts pointing to a 2026 oil surplus and weaker prices. The U.S. EIA projects Brent averaging $55 and WTI $51 in 2026 as global inventories rise. Geopolitical moves involving Venezuela, Russia, and European sanctions continue to inject volatility, especially in LNG and shipping stocks.
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 shares rose about 1.6% to $150 midday Monday, helping drive the Dow higher as oil prices climbed on Venezuela supply concerns. Reuters reported Chevron exported a 500,000-barrel Venezuelan oil cargo to the U.S. Sunday, with deliveries reportedly uninterrupted despite tanker slowdowns and operational issues in Venezuela.
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

Brent crude settled at $60.47 and WTI at $56.66 Friday after a week marked by oversupply-driven lows and a late rebound tied to U.S. enforcement near Venezuela. Global inventories hit four-year highs, with major forecasters projecting a persistent surplus into 2026 and oil prices averaging in the mid-$50s. Key U.S. energy data releases are delayed until after the holiday week.
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)

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed up 0.33% at 10,484.59 on Sunday, with turnover at SAR 2.59 billion. Saudi Aramco rose to SAR 23.83 and Al Rajhi Bank to SAR 96.05, both gaining less than 1%. Oil price gains and expectations for U.S. rate cuts in 2026 influenced trading. The index remains down 12.89% year-to-date.
21 December 2025
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 shares traded around $117.30 Friday morning, up 0.65%, near their 52-week high. Brent crude hovered at $59.95 a barrel and WTI at $56.31, both down about 2% for the week. Investors weighed Exxon’s December strategy update and steady buybacks against weaker oil prices and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Exxon’s market cap remained just under $500 billion.
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 shares closed Thursday at $147.69, down 1.22%, underperforming as the S&P 500 rose 0.79%. After-hours trading showed little change, with the stock near $147.70. Traders cited uncertainty from U.S. policy on Venezuelan oil shipments and ongoing regulatory scrutiny. Volume reached 6.53 million shares during the session.
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 shares closed down 0.72% at $116.56 on Thursday, underperforming the broader U.S. market as the S&P 500 rose 0.79%. Trading volume reached about 12.75 million shares. Oil prices settled slightly higher, with WTI at $56.15, as supply risks drew focus. Vice President Darrin L. Talley disclosed a sale of 3,000 shares at $117.19.
Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

U.S. WTI crude settled up 21 cents at $56.15 a barrel Thursday, while Brent finished 14 cents higher at $59.82. By 9:15 PM EST, both benchmarks slipped below settlement, with WTI at $55.89 and Brent at $59.70. Prices reacted to renewed U.S. sanctions risk on Russian oil and possible enforcement of a Venezuelan tanker blockade, but persistent oversupply kept gains in check.
18 December 2025
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 closed up 2.38% at $117.41 Wednesday, outperforming a falling market as oil prices rebounded after the U.S. escalated pressure on Venezuela’s oil trade. After-hours trading saw XOM steady near $117.52. U.S. crude inventories dropped by about 1.3 million barrels last week, but larger-than-expected fuel builds limited further gains.
S&P 500 Today: Index Slides to 6,721 as AI Funding Jitters Hit Tech, Oil Pops on Venezuela Blockade (Updated 4:40 PM ET)

S&P 500 Today: Index Slides to 6,721 as AI Funding Jitters Hit Tech, Oil Pops on Venezuela Blockade (Updated 4:40 PM ET)

The S&P 500 dropped 1.16% to 6,721.43 on Wednesday, its fourth straight decline and lowest close in three weeks, led by a tech selloff as investors questioned AI sector spending and financing. Oracle slid 5.4% after a data center funding setback, while Nvidia and Broadcom also fell sharply. The Nasdaq lost 1.81%, and the Dow slipped 0.47%. Despite the slide, major indexes remain up double digits for 2025.
US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

The S&P 500 fell 0.8% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.25% late Wednesday morning as declines in AI-linked mega-caps like Nvidia and Oracle outweighed gains in energy stocks. Oil prices rose after President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers into Venezuela, lifting U.S. crude by 1.5% to $56 a barrel. Most stocks traded higher, but losses in heavyweight tech names dragged major indexes lower.

Stock Market Today

  • Greg Abel Shifts Berkshire Hathaway Focus to Japan Amid Widening Valuation Gap
    April 12, 2026, 6:07 AM EDT. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel is expanding the company's international footprint with increased investments in Japan and the Asia Pacific region. The firm recently issued a large Yen-denominated Eurobond, signaling higher funding activity overseas. Berkshire's Class A shares (NYSE:BRK.A) trade near $720,000, down 8.2% over the past year but up significantly over three and five years. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio close to the industry average, yet markets see it 40.7% below estimated fair value. Abel's strategy raises questions on currency risk management and capital allocation from Berkshire's significant cash reserves, with forecasts predicting a 3.5% earnings decline over three years. Investors await further disclosures to assess if Japan becomes a core part of Berkshire's growth plan.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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