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PLS Group Limited stock: what to watch after Friday’s 2% climb and ahead of the Jan. 30 updateNew York, January 4, 2026, 16:09 ET — Market closed

PLS Group Limited stock: what to watch after Friday’s 2% climb and ahead of the Jan. 30 updateNew York, January 4, 2026, 16:09 ET — Market closed

PLS Group shares closed at A$4.31 in Sydney on Friday, up 2.1% and near a 52-week high after rising 95% over the past year, LSEG data showed. The company will release its December-quarter activities report and hold an investor call on Jan. 30. Spot spodumene concentrate delivered into China was $1,545 a ton on Jan. 2, unchanged on the day, according to Shanghai Metals Market.
4 January 2026
India stock market open Jan 5: Oil shock risk meets Nifty record high — what to watch on Dalal Street

India stock market open Jan 5: Oil shock risk meets Nifty record high — what to watch on Dalal Street

India’s Nifty 50 closed at a record 26,328.55 on Friday, up 0.70%, while the Sensex rose 0.67% to 85,762.01. Oil markets face renewed volatility after U.S. moves in Venezuela, raising supply concerns for India, which imports most of its crude. OPEC+ kept output policy unchanged over the weekend. Traders now watch for crude price swings, services PMI data, and the rupee’s reaction at Monday’s open.
4 January 2026
Venezuela, Fed bets and jobs data loom: What to know before U.S. stocks open Monday

Venezuela, Fed bets and jobs data loom: What to know before U.S. stocks open Monday

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and will take temporary control of Venezuela. The Dow rose 0.66% Friday, S&P 500 edged up, and Nasdaq slipped. Oil prices are expected to rise after the announcement. Investors await the Jan. 9 U.S. jobs report and Jan. 13 CPI and JPMorgan results.
U.S. seizes Venezuela’s Maduro after strikes, setting up oil and diplomacy fallout

U.S. seizes Venezuela’s Maduro after strikes, setting up oil and diplomacy fallout

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a raid Saturday, detaining them in New York on drug charges. Venezuela’s government called the move a kidnapping and named Vice President Delcy Rodriguez interim president. Oil exports stalled as tankers remained docked and PDVSA halted some operations. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said much of Maduro’s security detail was killed in the operation.
U.S. strike puts Venezuela natural gas in the spotlight as Eni says operations unaffected

U.S. strike puts Venezuela natural gas in the spotlight as Eni says operations unaffected

Italy’s Eni said its gas operations in Venezuela remain unaffected after U.S. strikes that captured President Nicolas Maduro and knocked out power in parts of Caracas. Venezuela’s oil exports are paralyzed, with no tankers loading at the main port and port captains not authorizing departures, sources told Reuters. State-run oil and refining operations continue normally, but the port of La Guaira suffered severe damage.
4 January 2026
Venezuela oil exports freeze after U.S. Maduro raid: PDVSA warns of output cuts

Venezuela oil exports freeze after U.S. Maduro raid: PDVSA warns of output cuts

Venezuela’s PDVSA ordered some joint ventures to cut crude output after U.S. forces captured President Nicolas Maduro, halting exports, sources said Sunday. Oilfields are being shut as storage fills and diluent supplies run low. No tankers have loaded at the main export hub since the raid. PDVSA’s production facilities were not damaged, but its administrative system remains partly offline after a December cyberattack.
Maduro captured in U.S. strike: what happens next for Venezuela’s oil, politics and markets

Maduro captured in U.S. strike: what happens next for Venezuela’s oil, politics and markets

Venezuela’s PDVSA ordered joint ventures to cut crude output as U.S. forces block oil exports following President Maduro’s capture and transfer to New York on drug charges. A Venezuelan court named Vice President Delcy Rodriguez interim president. No tankers have left the main oil port since Thursday. Regional governments and the UN condemned the U.S. action as a breach of international law.
4 January 2026
Lockheed, RTX in focus as U.S. attack on Venezuela puts defense stocks on watch for Monday

Lockheed, RTX in focus as U.S. attack on Venezuela puts defense stocks on watch for Monday

Nicolas Maduro is in U.S. custody in New York after a U.S. military raid in Venezuela, and will appear in Manhattan court Monday. Aerospace and defense stocks surged Friday, with Lockheed Martin up 2.8% and sector ETFs gaining over 3%. President Trump confirmed the operation, which involved more than 150 aircraft. Markets are closed until Monday, leaving investors waiting to gauge reaction.
U.S. stocks brace for Venezuela shock after Trump strike; key jobs report next

U.S. stocks brace for Venezuela shock after Trump strike; key jobs report next

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, with markets set to react when trading opens Monday. The Dow and S&P 500 closed higher Friday, while oil prices slipped ahead of the news. Trump said the U.S. will oversee a transition in Venezuela and allow major oil firms to enter. Maduro is expected in Manhattan federal court Monday, according to officials.
Oil, U.S. stocks brace for Venezuela shock after U.S. raid captures Maduro — what to watch Monday

Oil, U.S. stocks brace for Venezuela shock after U.S. raid captures Maduro — what to watch Monday

The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight operation and imposed a full oil embargo, halting crude exports from Venezuela, sources said. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, while U.S. crude ended at $57.32. Wall Street closed modestly higher, with the Dow up 0.66%. No tankers loaded at Venezuela’s main port Saturday, according to TankerTrackers.com.
4 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:52 AM EST Australian Shares Set for Volatile Earnings Season Amid Market Sensitivity February 8, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. **Australian stock markets** face heightened volatility as earnings season kicks off with little room for error. Analysts warn that even a **1% earnings miss** could trigger sharp price swings, stripping away previous insulation from market shocks. This turbulence reflects the removal of 'shock absorbers' in share prices, signaling an unpredictable three weeks ahead for investors. Anthony Macdonald, business journalist and Chanticleer columnist, forecasts significant fluctuations likely exceeding historical norms.
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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