Aramco's third-quarter profit rose 34.5% despite attacks

The news headline pertains to Aramco and has no direct connection to GOOGL; therefore, its impact on the stock may remain largely limited and indirect. On the GOOGL side, a sharp 13.8% decline in 24 hours, RSI14 approaching the oversold threshold at 30.8, and the price trading below both SMA20 and SMA50 indicate a weak short-term technical picture. Although MACD is in negative territory, being above the signal line provides a weak signal that momentum may recover somewhat. With no catalyst effect from the news, direction is uncertain; current oversold conditions could support short-term rebound buying, but the trend remains downward. Therefore, a neutral stance and low confidence level appear appropriate.

Aramco's strong profit increase could have a mildly supportive effect on Brent by signaling stability on the supply side. However, the price has fallen 3.3% over the past 24 hours to 106.6 and is trading below its SMA50 (109.3); short-term momentum is weak. The RSI is at 49.9 in neutral territory, while the MACD is above its signal line but still in negative territory, indicating no clear directional pressure. Since the news is focused on profitability rather than a direct supply disruption, its impact may remain limited. Therefore, a neutral trajectory is expected over the 1-3 day outlook, with the price confined between the 105.5 SMA20 support and the 109.3 resistance.