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Chevron stock nears $200 as oil spikes — and three new takes disagree on CVX value

Chevron stock nears $200 as oil spikes — and three new takes disagree on CVX value

Chevron shares rose in U.S. premarket trading Monday as crude prices surged on fears of conflict involving Iran. Brent crude touched its highest level since January 2025 before easing. Analysts’ valuations for Chevron range from about $126 to $233 per share. The Strait of Hormuz disruption has led to suspended oil shipments, heightening market volatility.
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Netflix stock price slips before the bell as JPMorgan upgrades NFLX, risk-off mood bites

Netflix stock price slips before the bell as JPMorgan upgrades NFLX, risk-off mood bites

Netflix shares dropped 2% to $94.29 in premarket trading Monday, reversing part of Friday’s 13.8% rally after the company exited the Warner Bros Discovery bidding war. JPMorgan upgraded Netflix to Overweight with a $120 target, while Barclays resumed coverage at Equal Weight and a $115 target. U.S. equity futures fell over 1% as Middle East tensions pushed oil higher and revived inflation concerns.
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Battalion Oil stock jumps 70% premarket as Iran conflict jolts crude prices

Battalion Oil stock jumps 70% premarket as Iran conflict jolts crude prices

Battalion Oil shares surged about 72% to $9.49 in premarket trading Monday after oil prices spiked on U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose as much as 13% before easing. BATL had closed at $5.52 on Friday. Traders are monitoring crude prices and a March 5 insurance deadline affecting Gulf shipping.
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Shell stock jumps as oil spikes on Hormuz disruption — what traders watch next

Shell stock jumps as oil spikes on Hormuz disruption — what traders watch next

Shell shares rose about 3% in London as Brent crude surged up to 13% on fears fighting near Iran could disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. European gas prices jumped as much as 28%, and Maersk halted traffic through Hormuz and Suez for safety. European energy stocks, including Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies, gained 2–4%. OPEC+ output news was overshadowed by concerns over shipping constraints.
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Ondas stock price jumps 4% in premarket as Middle East conflict sparks rush into drone-defense names

Ondas stock price jumps 4% in premarket as Middle East conflict sparks rush into drone-defense names

Ondas Inc shares rose 4.1% to $10.49 in premarket trading Monday, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that boosted defense stocks. The company, which sells autonomous drones and counter-drone systems, last announced a $30 million Israeli demining contract and a multi-million dollar European drone order in February. No new company statements were issued early Monday.
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SoFi Technologies shares dropped 3.5% to $17.14 in premarket trading Monday, extending losses after Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher and U.S. stock futures lower. No company-specific news drove the decline. Broader market volatility and rising energy costs weighed on high-growth financial stocks. Investors await U.S. economic data later Monday.
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Occidental Petroleum stock price jumps in premarket as oil surges — what traders watch next

Occidental Petroleum stock price jumps in premarket as oil surges — what traders watch next

Occidental Petroleum shares rose 6.4% to $56.50 in premarket trading Monday as crude prices spiked after attacks disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude climbed 8% to $78.87 a barrel. Berkshire Hathaway reported a $4.5 billion writedown on its 26.9% Occidental stake but said it would not sell. Investors are watching a March 4 early tender deadline in Occidental’s $700 million cash tender offer for select notes.
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Tesla stock price ahead of the bell: France and Norway data improve, Cybertruck price rises

Tesla stock price ahead of the bell: France and Norway data improve, Cybertruck price rises

Tesla registrations jumped 55% in France and 32% in Norway in February, easing pressure after two years of falling European sales. Shares last closed at $402.51, down 2.9%. In the U.S., Tesla raised the price of its cheaper Cybertruck variant to $69,990. U.S. stock futures fell over 1% premarket after weekend strikes on Iran and an 8% surge in crude prices.
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AeroVironment stock price jumps premarket as Middle East war fuels drone-defense bid

AeroVironment stock price jumps premarket as Middle East war fuels drone-defense bid

AeroVironment shares jumped 12.5% to $283.71 in premarket trading after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran spurred a rally in defense stocks. Lockheed Martin and RTX also posted gains as investors shifted into the sector while broader equity futures fell. AeroVironment recently secured a $186 million U.S. Army order for upgraded Switchblade drones. The company reports fiscal Q3 results March 10.
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Chevron stock jumps in premarket as oil spikes on Hormuz disruption, Middle East strikes

Chevron stock jumps in premarket as oil spikes on Hormuz disruption, Middle East strikes

Chevron shares rose about 4% in U.S. premarket trading Monday after drone strikes shut Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura refinery and halted Chevron’s Leviathan gas field in Israel. Brent crude spiked as much as 13% before easing. Attacks disrupted shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply fears. OPEC+ plans a modest output increase from April.
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Vodafone stock price dips after Amazon Leo satellite deal; VOD.L investors eye May results

Vodafone stock price dips after Amazon Leo satellite deal; VOD.L investors eye May results

Vodafone shares fell about 1% to 113.4 pence in early London trading after announcing a satellite backhaul deal with Amazon’s low-Earth-orbit network, Amazon Leo. The company expects to connect its first sites in Germany in 2026, expanding later into Africa via Vodacom. Investors are focused on execution and potential impacts on capital expenditure and cash flow ahead of FY26 results in May.
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National Grid shares rise after utility lifts 2027 earnings view and maps out £70 billion plan

National Grid shares rise after utility lifts 2027 earnings view and maps out £70 billion plan

National Grid shares rose 1.33% after the company raised its 2027 earnings growth forecast and extended its investment plan through 2031. The utility accepted Ofgem’s new UK transmission price control, effective from April 2026. National Grid now expects adjusted EPS growth of 13%-15% in 2027 and at least £70 billion in capital investment by FY31. Investors await further details in a management call later Monday.
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IAG share price slides as oil jumps and British Airways cancels Middle East flights

IAG share price slides as oil jumps and British Airways cancels Middle East flights

IAG shares fell 6.8% to 395 pence Monday as travel stocks dropped on surging oil prices and Middle East disruption. British Airways canceled several Middle East flights and offered rebooking or refunds. IAG’s €500 million share buyback begins Monday and runs through May 29. About 14.4 million IAG shares traded as the STOXX 600 lost 1.8% and oil jumped up to 13%.
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Stock Market Today

  • Indian Stock Market Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 Face Volatility Amid US-Iran Tensions
    May 17, 2026, 2:04 AM EDT. Indian stock markets ended the week lower, breaking a three-week consolidation as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran escalate. Sensex slipped 161 points to 75,237.99, while Nifty 50 dropped 46 points to 23,643.50. Factors include a weakening rupee and rising crude oil prices amid inflation concerns. Experts expect continued market volatility next week, with investor sentiment closely tied to developments around the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global energy supply. Key technical levels to watch: Sensex resistance between 75,600-76,000, support at 74,200-74,500; Nifty resistance at 24,000-24,250, support near 23,000-23,250. Caution and strict stop-loss strategies advised as geopolitical risks and energy market disruptions persist.

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Joby Aviation Slides Monday With Air-Taxi in Focus

Joby Aviation Slides Monday With Air-Taxi in Focus

17 May 2026
Joby Aviation shares closed Friday at $10.36, down 2.6% for the day and 4.7% for the week. CEO JoeBen Bevirt-linked trusts sold over 421,000 shares under a preset 10b5-1 plan, filings showed. The stock traded between $10.04 and $10.58 during a volatile week. Broader markets and eVTOL sector peers also declined.
ImmunityBio’s BCG Agreement Puts Monday’s Trading in Focus

ImmunityBio’s BCG Agreement Puts Monday’s Trading in Focus

17 May 2026
ImmunityBio closed at $7.97 Friday, down 2.2% after announcing exclusive U.S. rights to Japan BCG Laboratory’s Tokyo-172 strain for bladder cancer therapy. The Tokyo strain remains investigational in the U.S. and is not FDA-approved. Nasdaq was closed for the weekend; the next trading session is Monday. ImmunityBio’s Q1 product revenue rose to $44.2 million with $380.9 million in cash and securities.
Infleqtion Stock Just Took a Hit After Record Revenue — What Could Move INFQ Next

Infleqtion Stock Just Took a Hit After Record Revenue — What Could Move INFQ Next

17 May 2026
Infleqtion Inc. shares fell 10.95% to $12.44 Friday, capping a rough week for quantum tech stocks. The company reported a first-quarter net loss of $30.3 million on $9.5 million in revenue, with 85% from government contracts. Infleqtion launched a new RF sensing platform and raised its 2026 revenue outlook, but warned of continued operating losses.
Synopsys Shares Dropped for the Week, Looking to May 27 for Direction

Synopsys Shares Dropped for the Week, Looking to May 27 for Direction

17 May 2026
Synopsys shares fell 1.49% Friday to $502.42, ending the week down 2.72% amid a broad tech selloff and news that Coatue Management cut its stake by 54%. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.54% Friday, while the Philadelphia semiconductor index slid 4%. Synopsys will report fiscal Q2 results after the market closes on May 27. Wells Fargo and Citigroup raised their price targets for the stock earlier in the week.
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