Exxon Mobil

XOM

Market cap $541B

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

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Exxon Mobil remains a solid investment idea amid Venezuela-related oil market uncertainties and some valuation risks. Venezuela's vast reserves could pressure oil prices further if political and commercial reforms enable production ramp-up, impacting XOM's earnings sensitivity. But upsides also exist with many ongoing catalysts, such as potential Venezuela participation, OPEC+ actions, and also the refilling of the US strategic reserve.

Alex Cranberg, a self-described wildcatter, says he wants U.S. companies to be “bold but smart” in the region.

Venezuela has the largest reserve of crude oil in the world. With Nicolás Maduro no longer in charge, President Donald Trump wants U.S. oil companies to go into Venezuela and revitalize the struggling oil industry.

Shell and ​Exxon Mobil ‌have halted a planned sale of ‌their natural gas ​assets in Britain's Southern ‍North Sea to Viaro Energy, Shell ⁠said ‍in a statement on ‌Wednesday.

Exxon Mobil is preparing to run Venezuelan crude oil at its Baton Rouge, Louisiana refinery, people familiar with plant operations said.

SPRING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, January 30, 2026. The company will issue a press release via Business Wire that will be available at 5:30 a.m. CT at investor.exxonmobil.com. Darren Woods, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Kathy Mikells, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Neil Hansen, incoming Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (effective February 1, 2026); and.

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President Trump has threatened to cut Exxon Mobil out of oil deals in Venezuela, but that hasn't derailed the rally in the energy giant's shares.