The plunge in global crude oil prices has taken its toll on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), and the company announced on January 7 that the lower prices could reduce its Q4 2025 upstream earnings

UBS says ExxonMobil’s refining business is undervalued and could lift earnings and free cash flow through 2029.

When the markets reopened on Monday, however, just three oil company stocks seemed to benefit. Here's why these three oil stocks surged after Venezuelan President Maduro's capture and whether they're likely to reap long-term gains. Image source: Getty Images.

Exxon Mobil stock warning: crude prices could slash Q4 upstream profit by $1.2B. Company reports earnings Jan 30. Analysts expect $1.66 per share.

Exxon Mobil Corporation is reiterated as a Buy, with shares near all-time highs and a pending technical breakout. Click here to read this analysis of XOM stock.

As the energy sector comes back into focus, here are two energy stocks with different growth paths. Both deserve attention now.