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ExxonMobil projects 2030 EPS CAGR above 13%

ExxonMobil Reports Valves Fault at Beaumont Refinery

DAVENPORT & Co LLC Reduces Holdings in Valero Energy

World Investment Advisor Increased Holdings in ExxonMobil in Q3

ExxonMobil Plans to Increase LNG Production

Marathon Petroleum Reports Unexpected Flaring Incident at Carson Refinery

Analyst Downgrades Occidental Petroleum's Target Price

Raymond James Financial cuts Phillips 66 target price

Russian President Extends ExxonMobil's Sale Deadline for Sakhalin-1 Shares

Yousif Capital Management LLC Increases Chevron Holdings

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Deane Retirement Strategies Inc. Significant Reduction in Chevron Holdings

Eneos Leads Bid for Chevron's Singapore Refinery

Roth MKM analyst maintains buy rating on ConocoPhillips with a target price of $100

ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance Sells Company Shares

Venezuelan Oil Firm PDVSA Switches to Floating Storage Due to Full Tanks

Marathon Petroleum Named One of the Best Companies for Women in Transportation for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Analyst Reiterates Hold Rating on EQT with a Price Target of $62.00

NewMed Energy LP and Partners Approve Aphrodite Gas Field FEED Phase Investment

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Libya’s Waha Oil Company, part of the National Oil Corporation, has commenced operations of two new gas wells at the Farigh field, producing 14 million and 12 million cubic feet of gas daily. This development is crucial for fulfilling domestic natural gas demand. Waha Oil operates in partnership with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips.

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Ron Bousso, a Reuters columnist, outlines five key energy market trends for 2026, dubbed the 'year of the glut.' These include potential oversupply in oil markets, a surge in LNG export capacity, persistent diesel profit margins, cautious optimism from major oil companies, and the resilience of renewables. The geopolitical landscape, including past conflicts and trade wars, adds uncertainty to these forecasts.

- Energy markets are facing uncertainty as geopolitical issues and rising oil and gas supplies may lead to decreased prices in 2026.  
- Major oil producers anticipate a long-term positive outlook despite cutting spending by about 10% for next year, while LNG availability is expected to outstrip demand growth.  
- The International Energy Agency has revised down its renewable energy growth forecast, yet demand for electricity continues to rise, suggesting a complex landscape for energy markets moving forward.

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Chevron’s continued presence in Venezuela looks like an anomaly amid intensifying US sanctions. In fact, the contradiction is rooted in selective enforcement to maintain leverage over Caracas, as well as decades of oil politics. View on euronews

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Exxon Mobil Corp :REPORTS VALVE MALFUNCTION RESULTED IN FLARING AT BEAUMONT, TEXAS REFINERYSOURCE: SOUTHEAST TEXAS ALERTING NETWORK - COMMUNITY ALERTCAPACITY: 612,000 BARRELS PER DAY

Exxonmobil Reports Valve Malfunction Resulted In Flaring At Beaumont, Texas Refinery

Shares of Australia's 3D Energi (TDO.AX) surged 13.5% to A$0.147, marking the largest intraday gain in a month, after discovering unexpected gas targets at the Charlemont-1 well. Drilling is paused for ConocoPhillips Australia to assess well design adjustments. ConocoPhillips holds a 51% stake, while Korea National Oil Company and 3D Energi own minority stakes. The stock is up 52.2% YTD.

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Top Wall Street analysts highlight three dividend-paying stocks: Chevron, Darden Restaurants, and Ares Capital. Chevron offers a 4.5% yield with a buy rating from Piper Sandler. Darden Restaurants has a 3.2% yield and a buy rating from BTIG. Ares Capital provides a 9.5% yield and is favored by RBC Capital. Analysts emphasize the companies' strong fundamentals and growth potential.

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Piper Sandler's Mark Lear identifies Diamondback Energy as a top energy stock pick for 2026, citing its strong position in the Permian Basin, low-cost operations, and consistent performance. Lear's Overweight rating suggests a 50% upside potential, with a $219 price target. The stock has a Strong Buy consensus from analysts, with a current price of $146.31 and an average target of $179.65, indicating a ~23% potential gain.

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DAVENPORT & Co LLC reduced its stake in Valero Energy by 36.6% in Q3, owning 15,190 shares worth $2.59 million. Valero's stock opened at $163.96, with a market cap of $50.01 billion. Analysts have given it a "Moderate Buy" rating, with a consensus price target of $183.20. Valero reported Q3 earnings of $3.66 per share, beating estimates. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share.

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Chevron has gained slightly this year, even as Brent crude prices fell to $63. UBS sees Chevron as a top upstream player, predicting 10% annual free cash flow growth at $70 Brent.1Chevron did not own the well that blew out near Tubbs Corner, Texas, in 2022; it plugged the well at the Railroad Commission's request.2

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Key facts: Chevron gains amid falling Brent prices; well blowout update

World Investment Advisors increased its stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation by 5.5% in the third quarter, acquiring an additional 12,583 shares. The fund now owns 242,804 shares valued at $27,376,000. Other institutional investors also increased their holdings in Exxon Mobil. The stock opened at $119.09 with a market cap of $502.20 billion. Exxon Mobil recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.03 per share. Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with some upgrading and others downgrading their price targets.

- World Investment Advisors increased its stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation by 5.5%, holding 242,804 shares valued at $27.38 million after acquiring 12,583 additional shares.  
- Other investors, including Vanguard Group and Geode Capital Management, also grew their stakes, with institutional investors owning 61.80% of the stock.  
- Exxon Mobil reported earnings of $0.65 per share for the last quarter with a dividend increase from $0.99 to $1.03 per share, reflecting a 3.5% yield.

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Chevron has gained slightly this year, even as Brent crude prices fell to $63. UBS sees Chevron as a top upstream player, predicting 10% annual free cash flow growth at $70 Brent.1Chevron faced a major incident in Texas, with a 100-foot saltwater eruption from an abandoned well. Despite plugging it, another nearby well is now leaking, indicating subsurface pressure issues.2

Key facts: Chevron gains amid falling Brent prices; Texas well incident reported

Exxon Mobil aims to boost its global LNG production by 50% by 2030, despite concerns about a potential market bubble as renewable energy becomes more competitive.1Exxon Mobil is negotiating with Russian energy leaders to potentially rejoin the Sakhalin oil and gas project, after a $4.6 billion loss following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.2

- Exxon Mobil plans to increase its global LNG production by 50% by 2030, amidst worries of a market bubble due to the rise of renewable energy.  
- The company is engaged in negotiations with Russian energy leaders to possibly re-enter the Sakhalin oil and gas project.  
- This follows a significant $4.6 billion loss incurred after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Key facts: Exxon Mobil aims for 50% LNG production boost by 2030; negotiates Sakhalin reentry

Energy stocks fell as crude prices dropped due to fears of a global supply glut and reduced war-risk premium amid Ukraine peace hopes. The S&P 500 energy index declined by 0.6%, with Brent crude futures down 1.7% and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude down 1.8%. Major energy companies like Exxon Mobil and Chevron saw a 0.5% decrease, while others like Texas Pacific Land and Devon Energy fell between 1.2% and 3.6%.

- The S&P 500 energy index fell 0.6%, influenced by a decline in crude prices.  
- Brent crude futures decreased 1.7% to $61.20 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 1.8% to $57.27 per barrel due to concerns over a global supply glut and reduced war-risk premiums.  
- Major energy companies like Exxon Mobil and Chevron saw a 0.5% drop, alongside other firms experiencing losses between 1.2% and 3.6%.