The biggest surprise of 2026, so far, is not a tech breakthrough or a shift in interest rates—it is the sudden, explosive revival of the oil sector following the U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. CVX stock is climbing. See the chart and price action here. Energy stocks ended 2025 as a beaten-down industry plagued by a global supply glut and the steepest annual price declines since the pandemic. Today, they’re reinvigorated after President Donald Trump pledged to “unlock” Venezuel ...

Stocks are mixed in the early going today, while gold and silver are jumping again. Crude oil is modestly higher along with the dollar, while Treasuries are flat. To get more articles and chart analysis from MoneyShow, subscribe to our Top Pros’ Top Picks newsletter here.) The US ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, launching a lightning raid to grab him and his wife and bring them to the US to face drug trafficking charges. From a market standpoint, energy stocks are moving the m ...

Market Reaction to U.S. Intervention - The market reaction to the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela has been significant, particularly among energy stocks, with notable movements in publicly traded companies [1][2]. Energy Sector Performance - Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) has seen a rise of 7.3%, while Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) increased by 4.5%, ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) also rose by 7.3%, and Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) surged by 10.3% [7]. - The intervention is expected to benefit U.S. oil companies, especially Chevron, which has a substantial presence in the region [3][4]. Foreign Oil Companies' Performance - Shell (NYSE: SHEL) and BP (NYSE: BP), both foreign companies, experienced a slight decline of 0.7% in premarket trading, indicating investor skepticism about foreign companies profiting from U.S. actions in Venezuela [4][5]. Defense Sector Performance - Defense stocks have shown a cautious response, with companies like Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) up by 1%, RTX (NYSE: RTX) by 0.7%, Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) by 1%, General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) by 1%, and Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) by 0.2% [9]. - The expansion of military operations is generally seen as beneficial for defense companies, although investors are currently taking a cautious approach [8]. Tech Sector Performance - Tech companies with defense contracts, such as Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) which rose by 3.8%, Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) up by 0.2%, and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) up by 0.7%, are also expected to benefit from increased military operations [10].

Group 1 - The US raid on Venezuela represents a significant paradigm shift that markets are currently underestimating [1][2] - Benchmark oil prices increased less than 1% following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro, with US stock futures opening higher [2] - The US's control over Venezuelan oil could diminish the importance of Russian oil and reduce Russia's income and power [3] Group 2 - US oil-services companies such as Halliburton, Schlumberger, and Baker Hughes are expected to benefit significantly from the need to modernize Venezuela's oil infrastructure [4] - The influx of Venezuelan oil is forecasted to lead to lower prices for gas, diesel, and jet fuel, benefiting consumers and potentially easing supply chain costs [5]

The price of oil (as measured by Brent crude) fell nearly 2% overnight as traders digested the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and the capture of its dictator, Nicolás Maduro. Perhaps counterintuitively, they concluded that this would not have much effect on the price of oil—at least in the short term.U.S. oil company stocks jumped up sharply in overnight trading. Chevron was up 7.82% premarket, Halliburton was up 8.45%, ConocoPhillips rose 7.54%, and ExxonMobil climbed 3.95%.That, again, was something of a sur ...

Group 1 - U.S. energy stocks surged in pre-market trading, with Halliburton and Schlumberger rising over 11%, and Chevron and ConocoPhillips increasing by over 7% [1][2] - The U.S. government has taken control of Venezuelan President Maduro and is expected to push for significant investments in Venezuela's oil resources, despite maintaining sanctions on Venezuelan oil [3][4] - Venezuela's oil exports have nearly dropped to zero due to U.S. sanctions, leading to a saturation of domestic storage facilities and a reduction in oil production [3][5] Group 2 - Venezuela has proven oil reserves exceeding 300 billion barrels, accounting for about 17% of global reserves, with an estimated value of $17 trillion at current WTI prices [4] - Chevron remains the only major U.S. oil company still operating in Venezuela, while other companies have exited due to U.S. sanctions [4][5] - The Venezuelan oil company has begun to reduce production and close some oil fields due to a lack of diluents for heavy oil, which has also affected joint ventures with foreign companies [5][6] Group 3 - The current situation in Venezuela shows significant economic distress, with many shops closed and limited availability of goods, particularly fresh produce [7][8] - Reports indicate that U.S. military actions in Venezuela have resulted in civilian casualties, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact of U.S. interventions [8][9] - President Trump has expressed intentions to gain full access to Venezuela's resources and has threatened military action against several countries, including Colombia and Iran, in relation to drug trafficking and regional stability [9][10]

美股能源股盘前走高，斯伦贝谢、哈利伯顿涨超10%，雪佛龙、康菲石油涨超8%，埃克森美孚涨超 3%。 (本文来自第一财经) 美股能源股盘前走高，斯伦贝谢、哈利伯顿涨超10%，雪佛龙、康菲石油涨超8%，埃克森美孚涨超 3%。 (本文来自第一财经) ...

分析人士指出，由于上周末委内瑞拉领导人马杜罗被美国抓获，为能源巨头雪佛龙扩大在该产油国的业 务奠定了基础。雪佛龙是目前唯一在委内瑞拉开展业务的美国大型石油公司，而该国在马杜罗及其前任 查韦斯执政期间，与华盛顿的关系多年来一直处于动荡之中。摩根大通分析师在致客户的报告中指出， 新政府领导下对雪佛龙运营限制的放宽，可能会推高委内瑞拉的石油产量。另一家可能从扩大委内瑞拉 业务中获益的美国能源公司是康菲石油。 | 代码 | 名称 | | 盘前涨跌幅 ∨ | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | COP | 康菲石油 | (0) | 8.73% | | CVX | 雪佛龙 | | 8.31% | | XOM | 埃克森美孚 | | 3.38% | | APA | 阿帕奇石油 | | 2.80% | | 代码 | 名称 | | 盘前涨跌幅 √ | | HAL | 哈里伯顿 | 0) | 10.14% | | SLB | 斯伦贝谢 | | 9.45% | | BKR | Baker Hughes | | 7.34% | 美股油气股盘前集体大涨，其中，哈里伯顿涨超10%，斯伦贝谢涨超9%，雪佛龙、康菲石油涨 ...

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. foreign policy under President Trump regarding Venezuela appears to prioritize commercial interests, particularly access to the country's significant oil reserves, rather than purely humanitarian or justice-related motives [2][6]. Group 1: U.S. Foreign Policy and Oil Interests - Richard Haass indicated that Trump's decision to intervene in Venezuela is heavily focused on securing access to oil, with Trump mentioning Venezuela's oil reserves "83 times" during a press conference [2]. - The Trump administration is expected to facilitate investments from American oil companies to restore Venezuela's oil infrastructure, which has suffered from years of mismanagement and sanctions [2][4]. - Haass described the U.S. foreign policy under Trump as uniquely transactional, emphasizing that commercial interests are paramount in decision-making [6]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Stock Performance - U.S. oil and gas companies with exposure to Venezuela experienced significant stock price increases, with Chevron Corp. rising by 10.36% and Halliburton Co. increasing by 14.19% [7]. - Valero Energy Corp., which has refineries well-suited for Venezuelan crude oil, saw its stock rally by 9.19% [8]. - The SPDR Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF also showed positive movement, up 2.14% on Friday and an additional 1.66% overnight [8].

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks gained ground on Wall Street Monday to kick off their first full week of the new year. The gains were broad, with particularly big jumps for energy companies and banks. Elsewhere, industrial companies and retailers joined in to help boost major indexes. The S&P 500 rose 43.58 points, or 0.6%, to 6,902.05. The benchmark index is just below its record set in late December. The Dow Jones Industrial Average set a record, rising 594.79 points, or 1.2%, to 48,977.18. The Nasdaq composi ...