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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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American Airlines stock today: AAL barely budges in premarket as oil dips and jobs data looms

American Airlines stock today: AAL barely budges in premarket as oil dips and jobs data looms

American Airlines shares slipped 0.1% to $15.33 in premarket trading Friday, while Delta, United, and Southwest were little changed. Oil prices edged lower ahead of an OPEC+ meeting, and traders looked to next week’s U.S. jobs report for signals on demand and interest rates. U.S. stock index futures pointed higher before the open. American is expected to report earnings around January 22.
2 January 2026
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American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

American Airlines shares closed unchanged at $15.33 in the final 2025 session, with about 27.7 million shares traded. Oil prices ended the year down nearly 20%, with Brent at $60.85 a barrel and WTI at $57.42. U.S. stock markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday. Investors await Friday’s economic data and American’s next earnings update.
2 January 2026
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American Airlines stock flat today as oil’s year-end slide and storm-hit travel keep airlines in focus

American Airlines stock flat today as oil’s year-end slide and storm-hit travel keep airlines in focus

American Airlines shares slipped less than 0.1% to $15.33 in late trading on the final day of 2025. Oil prices posted their sharpest annual drop since 2020, raising focus on airline fuel costs. Winter Storm Ezra caused widespread delays and cancellations earlier in the week. American is scheduled to report earnings on Jan. 22.
31 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil stock edges up after-hours as oil holds steady and energy sector leads year-end trade

Exxon Mobil stock edges up after-hours as oil holds steady and energy sector leads year-end trade

Exxon Mobil shares rose 0.4% to $120.99 in after-hours trading Tuesday, as energy stocks outperformed despite a slight drop in the broader market. Brent crude settled at $61.92 a barrel, little changed after recent volatility tied to Russia-Ukraine and Middle East tensions. The S&P 500 slipped 0.14%. Trinidad and Tobago approved a seismic survey for Exxon’s local unit.
30 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil stock rises today as oil steadies on geopolitics — what traders are watching next for XOM

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.
30 December 2025
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  • Queen Mary Highlights Tasmanian Biodiversity Loss on Royal Visit
    May 23, 2026, 4:39 AM EDT. Queen Mary marked Biodiversity Day by sharing photos from her childhood street in Tasmania, spotlighting the region's rich but vulnerable seaweed forests. These dense underwater forests support hundreds of species but have lost 95% coverage due to ocean warming. The University of Tasmania is actively restoring this ecosystem through innovative projects involving sea urchin management and indigenous collaboration. This local conservation effort, emphasized during Queen Mary's March visit with King Frederik, underscores the global importance of protecting unique coldwater biodiversity. Queen Mary expressed pride in her Tasmanian roots during their first official visit to the area since 2005, highlighting the critical connection between local action and broader environmental benefits.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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23 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 23, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 23, 2026, 4:40 AM EDT Queen Mary Highlights Tasmanian Biodiversity Loss on Royal Visit May 23, 2026, 4:39 AM EDT. Queen Mary marked Biodiversity Day by sharing photos from her childhood street in Tasmania, spotlighting the region’s rich but vulnerable seaweed forests. These dense underwater forests support hundreds of species but have lost 95% coverage due to ocean warming. The University of Tasmania is actively restoring this ecosystem through innovative projects involving sea urchin management and indigenous collaboration. This local conservation effort, emphasized during Queen Mary’s March visit with King
Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

23 May 2026
The Dow closed at a record 50,579.70 on Friday, while the S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly gain. After-hours trading saw SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all move lower. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Investors await Thursday’s inflation data.
IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

23 May 2026
IREN shares fell 2.1% to $56.83 Friday, ending a two-day rally but closing the week up 7.4%. The stock’s moves follow a $3.4 billion AI cloud deal with Nvidia and a $3 billion convertible note offering. March-quarter revenue dropped to $144.8 million, with a net loss of $247.8 million. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
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