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(XLE) has seen a price increase of 0.9% since Friday. The top contributors to this performance include Chevron (CVX), Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM), ConocoPhillips (COP), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Valero Energy (VLO).
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Monday, December 9
XLE [+0.9%]
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund
In pre-market trading, the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) has seen a price increase of 0.9% since Friday. The top contributors to this performance include Chevron (CVX), Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM), ConocoPhillips (COP), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Valero Energy (VLO). Notably, XOM has been granted an extension until January 1, 2026, to divest its stake in the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project in Russia, following a significant impairment charge related to geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, oil prices (WTI) have risen by 1.95%, reflecting broader market dynamics that typically influence energy sector performance. On social media, discussions highlighted weak crude prices and a sector sell-off, although access to the referenced article was denied due to a security violation message.