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Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:54 EST — Regular session Chevron shares jumped on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States would take control of Venezuela following the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro and that U.S. oil companies would help rebuild the country’s oil industry. The stock was up 3.8% at $161.87 in early trade, after touching $171.50 soon after the open. Trump said an embargo on Venezuelan oil exports would remain in place for now. Reuters
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  • SmartHR, backed by KKR, pushes back Tokyo IPO to next year
    July 7, 2026, 11:37 PM EDT. SmartHR has put off its Tokyo IPO to at least 2024, according to people familiar with the matter. The Japanese HR tech group, backed by KKR, is holding off after investors raised concerns about its valuation. SmartHR develops HR platforms, an area getting attention from investors, though there's also pressure around pricing. With markets volatile, investors are holding back on deals seen as too expensive.
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