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The Supreme Court could rule on Trump's tariffs as soon as Friday. Here's how it could play out.
MarketWatch· 2026-01-07 13:00
One key will be whether the court's ruling is a clean decision, or if some IEEPA tariffs are permitted. ...
The last bearish overhang for crude — Venezuela — is now gone. Why one trader says oil will follow in gold's footsteps.
MarketWatch· 2026-01-07 11:52
Core Viewpoint - The energy sector is currently at its lowest valuation, with previous hopes for a production increase in Venezuela now diminished, according to Kevin Muir [1] Group 1: Energy Sector Valuation - The energy sector has never been cheaper, indicating a significant decline in valuations [1] - The anticipated ramp-up in Venezuelan oil production, which was seen as a potential positive factor, has not materialized [1] Group 2: Market Sentiment - The sentiment among energy bears has shifted as the last hope for Venezuelan production growth has faded [1]
Why stocks will sidestep 1920s and 1987 parallels, according to Goldman Sachs
MarketWatch· 2026-01-07 10:38
Core Viewpoint - Strategists led by Ben Snider indicate that the market is approaching a challenging environment [1] Group 1 - The market is expected to face difficulties in the near future [1]
An ounce of gold now buys 80 barrels of oil, and other eye-opening stats
MarketWatch· 2026-01-07 10:01
Silver's market capitalization has overtaken that of America's most valuable company, Nvidia, as one ounce of gold buys 80 barrels of oil. ...
Hyundai Motor Shares Rally as Auto Giant Steps Up Robotics, AI Push
MarketWatch· 2026-01-07 07:19
Group 1 - Hyundai Motor shares experienced a rally on Wednesday following the announcement of plans to enhance its focus on robotics and artificial intelligence [1]
Trump says Venezuela will send U.S. up to 50 million barrels of oil — and he'll control the proceeds
MarketWatch· 2026-01-07 01:06
Core Viewpoint - Venezuela is set to send between 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., with the sales proceeds being controlled by President Donald Trump [1] Group 1 - Venezuela's oil shipment to the U.S. is significant, indicating a potential shift in oil supply dynamics [1] - The volume of oil being sent ranges from 30 million to 50 million barrels, which could impact market prices and availability [1] - The proceeds from the oil sales will be managed by President Trump, suggesting a direct influence on the financial aspects of this transaction [1]
Strategy's stock is rising as investors get some much-needed good news
MarketWatch· 2026-01-06 23:21
Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the strategy will remain in MSCI indexes for the time being, although the index provider plans to conduct a broader review regarding the eligibility of investment-oriented companies to retain their positions [1] Group 2 - The MSCI index provider indicates that a more general review will be launched to assess whether investment-oriented companies can maintain their spots in the indexes [1]
Why U.S. oil refiners could be the big winners in Venezuela — even if its actual reserves disappoint
MarketWatch· 2026-01-06 23:10
Core Insights - U.S. refiners possess a unique capability to process the heavy crude oil that Venezuela claims to have in large quantities [1] Industry Summary - The refining industry in the U.S. is particularly well-equipped to handle heavy crude, which is a significant aspect of Venezuela's oil reserves [1]
Elon Musk is taking on ChatGPT — and xAI now has $20 billion more to do it
MarketWatch· 2026-01-06 22:28
Group 1 - Cisco Investments and Nvidia participated as strategic investors in a newly announced funding round [1]
It's rare for the S&P 500 and the VIX to post gains on the same day. Here's why it just happened.
MarketWatch· 2026-01-06 22:02
Core Viewpoint - The stock market is experiencing an upward trend despite increasing geopolitical tensions following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro [1] Group 1 - The stock market has been climbing, indicating investor confidence [1] - Rising geopolitical tensions are present, particularly related to the situation in Venezuela [1] - The capture of Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. is a significant event influencing market dynamics [1]