Oil

A letter to companies such as Exxon and Chevron questions President Donald Trump’s authority to seize Venezuela’s oil

President Donald Trump can set off flashpoints like Greenland because of the power of U.S. markets. Buyers may rebel, Ben Cahill writes in a guest commentary.

The oilfield service company also raises its dividend, saying it plans to return more than $4 billion to shareholders in 2026.

Stock market moves are often telegraphed through macro instruments, making this week’s action particularly noteworthy.

Halliburton stock climbed after it posted adjusted earnings of 69 cents a share on revenue of $5.7 billion.

Oil prices are falling in spite of global political tensions.

The Iranian regime, embattled by protesters, the U.S., and Israel, might panic, Matt Gertken writes in a guest commentary.

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Oil prices fall as risk of military conflict between U.S. and Iran tapers off

Trump puts 25% tariffs on chips, oil prices slide, consumers continue to borrow and spend despite affordability concerns, and more news to start your day.

Brent crude prices are already up 9% this year as tensions rise in Iran, and amid the continuing conflict in Ukraine.

If he wants Venezuelan oil, he needs to decide how he wants to get it, Gregory Makoff writes in a guest commentary.

The company had been a leader among the oil majors in shifting business away from fossil fuels and toward renewables.

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Oil industry leaders warn that regulatory uncertainty from a Trump-led offshore wind moratorium could spill over and disrupt fossil fuel permitting, stalling investment across energy sectors.

China’s purchases for its strategic reserve have kept the market from cratering.

Oil prices rose after the president posted on social media that protests against the regime in Tehran should continue. “HELP IS ON THE WAY,” he said.

The president’s statement about Exxon is probably just the beginning of a long negotiation between the oil giants and the administration.

President Donald Trump has said he will tariff buyers of Iranian crude, sending prices higher

Despite pointed geopolitical pressures, Goldman Sachs thinks oil prices will fall in 2026.

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This year’s panelists offered plenty of reasons beyond AI to expect gains in 2026. Plus, 13 investment ideas.

SLB is a key player in some of the fastest-growing areas for oil production, and it still has a presence in Venezuela.

America doesn’t have the critical minerals essential to its artificial intelligence push.