Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures inch up after US moves in Venezuela, arrest of Maduro

Market Overview - US stock futures showed a slight increase as investors reacted to the US military operation in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, and optimism surrounding AI demand supported stock prices [1][2] - S&P 500 futures rose by 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 0.5%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ticked up by 0.1% [1] Oil and Energy Sector - Venezuela's oil production is currently below 1 million barrels per day, accounting for less than 1% of global output, which limits the potential impact on energy markets [4] - Futures for US benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude and international benchmark Brent both decreased by 0.4% [4] Technology Sector - TSMC shares surged after Goldman Sachs raised its price target for the company, anticipating another year of solid growth [5] - Foxconn reported record fourth-quarter revenue, driven by strong demand for AI products, indicating a robust start for the AI sector [5] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin rose by 1% in early premarket trading, climbing from approximately $91,000 to over $92,000, influenced by the political uncertainty following Maduro's arrest [11] - Strategy stock increased by 3% due to Bitcoin's rise and the announcement of a dividend rate increase on one of its perpetual preferred stocks [9] Precious Metals - Gold and silver prices increased as investors sought safe-haven assets amid the geopolitical risks associated with the US involvement in Venezuela [13]