Chevron and Exxon Mobil reported fourth-quarter earnings before Friday's stock market open.

On January 27, BofA lifted its price target on Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) to $188 from $180. It also kept a Buy rating on the stock.

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Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) is negotiating with the Trump administration to expand its Venezuela oil license, aiming to boost exports to 300,000 barrels per day by March. The move comes as Trump pivots toward energy independence policies,

Mike Wirth, chairman and CEO of Chevron, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's latest earnings report, Venezuela, and more.

Investors don't need to worry about this oil major's sterling dividend track record or its future.

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) stock gained 2.2% after the telecoms giant reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded expectations, while providing an upbeat outlook for 2026 that signals the beginning of a strategic turnaround.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index dropped Friday on surprise inflation data and the Warsh nomination. Tesla rallied on SpaceX news. Gold tumbled.

Chevron Q4 earnings preview. Key focus on Venezuela operations, Hess acquisition, and analyst estimates as stock hits a 52-week high.