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title: "Valero Energy Corp. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day"
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description: "Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) shares rose 3.10% to $258.52, marking the third consecutive day of gains and hitting a new 52-week high. This performance outpaced competitors like Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips during a mixed trading session. The Dow Jones increased by 0.32%, while the S&P 500 fell by 0.07%. Trading volume was below the 50-day average."
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# Valero Energy Corp. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day

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Shares of Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) advanced 3.10% to $258.52 Monday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.32% to 49,686.12 and the S&P 500 Index falling 0.07% to 7,403.05.

This was the stock's third consecutive day of gains.

Valero Energy Corp. hit a new 52-week high, surpassing its previous peak of $258.43, which the company reached on March 30th.

The stock outperformed some of its competitors Monday, as Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) rose 1.63% to $160.49, Chevron Corp. (CVX) rose 2.63% to $196.12, and ConocoPhillips (COP) rose 1.74% to $124.54.

Trading volume (3.1 M) remained 626,906 below its 50-day average volume of 3.8 M.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled May 18, 2026.

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