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In a historic shift for Western Hemisphere geopolitics, major U.S. equity indexes closed at record or near-record highs on Monday, January 5, 2026, following the dramatic capture and extradition of...

3 Energy Plays to Watch as the Sector Reacts to New Developments ↗

January 06, 2026

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Wall Street Surges as "Operation Absolute Resolve" Ends Maduro Era in Venezuela

January 06, 2026

Topics Economy Stocks

US Energy Secretary To Consult Oil Majors On Venezuela Energy Sector Plan: Report ↗

January 05, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX: .DJI) surged to a new all-time high as the first trading week of 2026 commenced, driven by a powerful rally in the energy sector. On January 5, 2026, the...

These S&P500 stocks have an unusual volume in today's session ↗

January 05, 2026

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Energy Giants Propel Dow to Historic 49,000 Milestone as Chevron Leads Sector Surge

January 06, 2026

CARACAS — Global energy markets are entering a period of profound uncertainty as crude oil futures nudged higher this week following the dramatic ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The...

Topics Economy Stocks

Caracas in Flux: Global Oil Markets Brace for Volatility Following Maduro’s Ouster

January 06, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Hold Firm After Dow Hits Record High As Investors Look Past Venezuela Risk ↗

January 06, 2026

Energy stocks outperformed, with gains across oilfield services, refiners and major producers.

Chevron, Exxon, Other Crude Players Add $50B In Market Cap As Trump Opens Door To Big Oil's Return In Venezuela ↗

Topics Bonds ETFs Economy

January 05, 2026

Stock Market Today, Jan. 5: Dow Hits Record High on Energy Stocks Rally After Venezuela Developments ↗

Topics Government

January 05, 2026

Today, Jan. 5, 2026, energy giants and banks are steering Wall Street higher as traders frame Venezuela's turmoil as an investment opening.

The geopolitical landscape of South America shifted seismically this week as the long-standing political deadlock in Caracas reached a dramatic and unexpected conclusion. Following years of "maximum...

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Chevron’s High-Stakes Gambit: The Last U.S. Oil Giant in a Post-Maduro Venezuela

January 05, 2026

The U.S. financial markets reached unprecedented heights on Monday, January 5, 2026, as investors aggressively priced in a seismic shift in global geopolitics. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:...

Dow Jones Hits Record High Following Ousting of Maduro and US Strikes

January 05, 2026

The global energy landscape shifted dramatically over the weekend of January 3–4, 2026, as news broke of a U.S.-led military operation resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro....

Topics Economy Government Stocks

Crude Oil Braces for Impact: Technicals Tighten as Venezuela Enters U.S.-Led Transition

January 05, 2026

Energy Trusteeship: How the Fall of Maduro and the U.S. Takeover of Venezuela’s Oil Industry are Upending Global Markets

January 05, 2026

The global energy landscape shifted on its axis this week following the dramatic execution of "Operation Absolute Resolve," a surgical U.S. military strike that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan...

HOUSTON/NEW YORK — The global energy landscape underwent a seismic shift over the weekend as U.S. markets opened Monday, January 5, 2026, to a historic rally in oil majors and service providers. The...

Topics Economy

US Energy Stocks Surge as 'Operation Absolute Resolve' Upends Venezuelan Oil Industry

January 05, 2026

The global energy landscape was fundamentally reshaped over the weekend as a daring U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve," resulted in the capture of President...

Topics Government Stocks

Regime Change in Caracas: Energy Stocks Rocket as U.S. Intervention Upends Global Oil Map

January 05, 2026

In a weekend operation that has fundamentally reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Western Hemisphere, U.S. special operations forces successfully captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in...

Topics Bonds Economy

Regime Change in Caracas: US Capture of Maduro Ignites Wall Street Rally

January 05, 2026

A potential regime change in Venezuela could benefit Conoco.

Topics Government Stocks

Why ConocoPhillips Rallied on Monday ↗

January 05, 2026

American oil companies may soon be back in business in Venezuela. (Chevron already is).

Why Chevron Stock Popped Today ↗

January 05, 2026

Big Oil Set For $100B Windfall? Trump Admits Tipping Them Off 'Before And After' Maduro Extraction In Venezuela ↗

Topics Government

Which S&P500 stocks are moving before the opening bell on Monday? ↗

January 05, 2026

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January 05, 2026

Collectively, the big oil giants are set to see a boost to their valuations once the market opens following news that the U.S. is eyeing Venezuela for oil production.

The year 2025 has drawn to a close, leaving the global energy sector in a state of "uneasy equilibrium" after twelve months defined by a fierce tug-of-war between geopolitical friction and a bearish...

Topics Government

Resilience Amidst the Storm: A 2025 Retrospective on the Global Energy Sector

December 31, 2025

MELBOURNE, Australia — As the curtain closes on 2025, Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) has solidified its position as the undisputed titan of the offshore drilling world, propelled by a highly successful and...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Energy

Deepwater Dominance: Transocean Surges as Australian Gas Campaign Hits High Gear

December 31, 2025

These energy stocks could produce powerful total returns in the coming years.

Here Are My Top 3 Energy Stocks to Buy Now ↗

December 27, 2025

Caribbean Standoff: U.S. Tanker Quarantines Near Venezuela Drive Geopolitical Risk Premium

Topics Economy Energy

December 25, 2025

As of December 25, 2025, a high-stakes maritime standoff in the Caribbean has fundamentally reshaped the energy landscape. The U.S. government’s decision to implement a "quarantine" of sanctioned oil...

As the calendar turns to late December 2025, the American energy sector finds itself in a state of high-octane contradiction. On one hand, the United States has solidified its status as the world’s...

Topics Economy

The Great Energy Paradox: Record U.S. Production Meets Softening Prices in Late 2025

December 23, 2025

As of December 23, 2025, the global energy market is grappling with a sense of profound déjà vu. Decades after the fuel lines and stagflation of the 1970s, a toxic cocktail of international...

Topics Economy Energy

Echoes of the 1970s: Navigating the New Era of Energy Shocks and Geopolitical Fractures

December 23, 2025

A global oil glut is sending oil prices lower, and oil stocks with them.

Topics Economy Electric Vehicles Energy

1 Big Reason to Avoid Energy Stocks in 2026 ↗

December 22, 2025

ConocoPhillips has a more impressive plan.

Topics Energy

If You Own Occidental Petroleum Stock, Take A Look At This Instead ↗

December 22, 2025

Chevron has done well, but ConocoPhillips offers investors the opportunity for both growth and income.

1 Stock I'd Buy Before Chevron in 2026 ↗

December 21, 2025