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Occidental Petroleum surged 8.26% after beating earnings expectations with 31 cents EPS versus 18 cents consensus. JPMorgan maintained Underweight rating citing first-quarter headwinds.

U.S. stocks fell as geopolitical tensions drove investors toward caution. Oil climbed to seven-month highs while energy stocks gained, but broader markets retreated.

Stock futures fall as geopolitical tensions push oil higher, raising inflation concerns. Walmart shares weaken on weak outlook amid Fed uncertainty over rate cuts.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz for military drills amid US nuclear tensions, prompting oil market reaction and heightened shipping concerns through critical energy chokepoint.

Valaris shares fell 7% as the company delayed earnings due to pending $5.8 billion merger with Transocean. Investor caution reflects uncertainty over merger timing and offshore drilling sector weakness.

ConocoPhillips shares fell 2.2% on Tuesday due to declining oil prices and an analyst downgrade citing valuation concerns amid expected oversupply through 2026.

Occidental Petroleum reports Q4 2025 earnings February 18 amid lower oil prices, though the company historically beats expectations. Geopolitical tensions could influence crude valuations.

ConocoPhillips invests $1.8B in North Sea gas expansion despite earnings decline. Project targets 2028 production start at mature Ekofisk field.