U.S. stocks show little reaction to Trump's extraordinary Venezuela action. Why investors see a bull case

Market Reaction - The stock market showed little reaction to President Trump's actions in Venezuela, with S&P 500 futures up 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.7% in premarket trading [1] - Energy stocks, particularly Chevron and Exxon Mobil, saw significant gains, with Chevron rallying more than 7% and Exxon Mobil climbing more than 4% due to expectations that the takeover of Venezuela will benefit oil and gas companies [2] Geopolitical Impact - Historically, geopolitical shocks have little lasting impact on the stock market, and investors expect the situation in Venezuela will not escalate further, given Trump's previous criticisms of prolonged conflicts [3] - Analysts noted that while volatility is expected, the overall market remains relatively unfazed, with a quick resolution and low escalation threat calming investor jitters [4] Long-term Outlook - Venezuela's current oil exports are small, and any infrastructure development will play out over the long term, making the geopolitical event unlikely to be a major market mover [5] - Trump's statements regarding U.S. involvement in Venezuela are viewed more as negotiating tactics rather than indications of immediate military action [6]