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- U.S. oil company stocks rose Wednesday, with former President Donald Trump, viewed as a big backer of increased oil supply, set to return to the White House.
- Shares of ExxonMobil, Chevron, Diamondback Energy, ConocoPhillips, and Halliburton rose, among others.
- Crude futures edged lower as the prospects of increased supply weigh on an existing glut in oil and a weak outlook for demand, especially given China's slowing economy.
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ExxonMobil (XOM) shares climbed 2%, while those of rival Chevron (CVX) gained around 3%. Shares of smaller oil companies including Diamondback Energy (FANG), ConocoPhillips (COP) and Halliburton () also rose.
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