Stock markets
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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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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What Wall Street expects to see from CES 2026, the biggest tech show of the year
The 2026 CES conference, a bellwether for consumer technology, brings a heavy focus on applied use cases of artificial intelligence that could have an impact on several big tech stocks – and Wall Street is watching. The Consumer Technology Association’s CES trade show is running this week with a few notable speakers slated to kick […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Coinbase, Arista Networks, Chevron, Halliburton & more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Oil stocks — Shares of major U.S. oil companies jumped following the U.S. attack on Venezuela that led to the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro as they are seen as beneficiaries from the rebuild of energy infrastructure in the country. Chevron , which already has a […]
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U.S. stocks show little reaction to Trump’s extraordinary Venezuela action. Why investors see a bull case
Key Points Historically speaking, geopolitical shocks have had little lasting impact on the stock market. A review of the last 11 major geopolitical events showed that the S&P 500 on average was just 0.3% lower one week after the event, and 7.7% higher 12 months later, according to UBS. Investors do not expect the attack […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Chevron, Halliburton, QXO, Duolingo & more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Oil stocks — Shares of major U.S. oil companies jumped following the U.S. attack on Venezuela that led to the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro as they are seen as beneficiaries from the rebuild of energy infrastructure in the country. Chevron , which already has a […]
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China decries U.S. action in Venezuela — even as it guards billions at stake
Key Points The U.S. attack on Venezuela puts Beijing’s local commercial interests in the spotlight. China is the top destination for Venezuela’s crude oil exports. Analysts doubted the U.S. strikes would immediately impact Beijing’s actions on Taiwan. Source
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Stock futures are steady after U.S. attacks Venezuela, captures Nicolas Maduro: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on the first day of trading for the year on Jan. 2, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures were steady on Sunday night, as global markets reacted to the U.S.’ attack on Venezuela and capture of leader Nicolas […]
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Week in review: We initiated a position — plus, top gainers and laggards of 2025
Friday marked the end of a lackluster week for stocks and the first trading session of 2026. The market was mixed for the holiday-shortened week: The Dow and Nasdaq shed 0.1% and 1.5%, respectively, while the S & P 500 edged roughly 1% lower, its third back-to-back loss since Monday. It’s unclear what caused the […]
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These are the most overbought and oversold stocks in the S&P 500 as 2026 begins
The year just began, but there may be opportunities for investors to catch potential bounces on some stocks — or avoid pullbacks near-term. The major averages were listless on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, as they alternated between gains and losses. For the week, they finished down more than 1% across the board. […]
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