证券时报·2026-01-08 00:55Market Performance - On January 7, US stock indices experienced a decline, with the Dow Jones falling by 466.00 points (0.94%) to close at 48996.08, while the Nasdaq rose by 37.10 points (0.16%) to 23584.27, and the S&P 500 dropped by 23.89 points (0.34%) to 6920.93 [1] - During the trading session, the Dow reached an intraday high of 49621.43, and the S&P 500 peaked at 6965.69, both marking historical highs [3] Energy Sector Developments - The US government announced it would indefinitely control Venezuelan oil exports, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright stating that sales would be managed by the US government, including both current inventory and future sales [2][3] - The US aims to stabilize and increase Venezuelan oil production by providing heavy crude oil diluents, parts, equipment, and services, with potential increases in daily production by hundreds of thousands of barrels in the coming years [4] Defense Sector Impact - President Trump indicated that defense contractors would not be allowed to distribute dividends or conduct stock buybacks until complaints regarding the industry are resolved, leading to declines in defense stocks such as Lockheed Martin (down nearly 5%) and Northrop Grumman (down over 5%) [4] Technology Sector Highlights - Alphabet's market capitalization surpassed Apple's, reaching $3.89 trillion compared to Apple's $3.85 trillion, reflecting divergent strategies in artificial intelligence [5] - Intel's stock rose by 6.47% following the announcement of its new AI PC chip series based on 18A process technology, marking a significant milestone in its manufacturing revival and technology leadership [7]