Day: January 5, 2026
Stock futures are little changed after Dow rises to record on U.S.’ capture of Venezuela leader: Live updates
ExxonMobil Corp. signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stock futures were near flat Monday night. The action came after the three major averages rallied on the U.S.’ capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and […]
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The market has anointed Chevron the big Venezuela winner. But oil majors face a long road before any payoff
A Chevron gas station in San Francisco, Oct. 28, 2025. Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s call for U.S. oil companies to rebuild Venezuela’s energy sector after the overthrow of President Nicolás Maduro is easier said than done. Chevron holds the advantage as the only major U.S. oil company currently operating […]
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Nvidia plans to test a robotaxi service in 2027 in self-driving push
Nvidia is building out an automotive tech business. Pictured here are its autonomous vehicle test cars at the company’s auto garage in Santa Clara, California, on June 5, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia on Monday unveiled plans to test a robotaxi service with a partner as soon as 2027, highlighting the chipmaker’s […]
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Venezuela chaos could lead to billions in investment opportunities, one consultant says
The future of Venezuela remains unclear after the U.S. launched a ground attack and ousted President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. But amid the uncertainty, some investors see the potential for lucrative, long-term opportunities in the South American nation that has long been closed to much international business. At least Charles Myers, chairman of the […]
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Hilton shares fall after DHS says Minneapolis hotel canceled reservation due to immigration enforcement
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference at the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles, June 12, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images The Department of Homeland Security on Monday blasted Hilton Hotels, saying that DHS officers had a reservation abruptly canceled by a Minneapolis hotel because […]
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Democratic mayor of Silicon Valley’s largest city opposes billionaire tax
Mayor of San Jose, Matt Mahan, speaks during the NWSL Championship Welcome Reception at Rotunda at San Jose City Hall in San Jose, California, on Nov. 20, 2025. Eakin Howard | Nwsl | Getty Images The Democratic mayor of San Jose, California, has come out against a proposed statewide ballot measure that would ask voters […]
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One ‘under-the-radar’ sector traders are watching as the U.S. takes action in Venezuela
(PRO Views are exclusive to PRO subscribers, giving them insight on the news of the day direct from a real investing pro. See the full discussion above.) NYSE insider Jay Woods is keeping a close eye this week on one particular sector that could see continued momentum as the U.S. escalates its action in Venezuela. […]
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Maduro overthrow could help these U.S. oil companies recover assets seized by Venezuela
Regime change in Venezuela could pave the way for the return of U.S. oil majors to the South American nation, which has the largest proven crude oil reserves in the world. President Donald Trump called for U.S. oil companies to invest billions of dollars in Venezuela’s energy sector, hours after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President […]
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Micron is overbought. Using options to hedge against a reversal lower, while keeping upside exposure
Most options expire worthless, and short-dated options typically decay more rapidly, particularly relative to their own “extrinsic value” than longer-dated options strategies do. Consequently, options traders tend to focus on selling short-dated options a strategy that looks attractive because the decay (theta) is visible every day. The problem is that most of that theta is […]
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Michael Burry’s big play off the U.S.-Venezuela situation, which the investor has held for years
Key Points Michael Burry, known for “The Big Short,” said he has owned Valero Energy since 2020. He views the position as being increasingly attractive as the U.S. prepares to take a role in reviving Venezuela’s oil industry. The investor’s comments come after President Donald Trump called on U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela […]
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