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Oil stocks, USO ETF slide in premarket as Trump Venezuela crude plan stirs supply fears

Oil stocks, USO ETF slide in premarket as Trump Venezuela crude plan stirs supply fears

Exxon Mobil fell 3.4% and Chevron dropped 4.4% in premarket trading Wednesday as oil prices slid after the U.S. agreed to import up to $2 billion in Venezuelan crude. Oil-linked ETFs USO and XOP also traded lower. Brent crude was at $60.59 a barrel. Investors await U.S. inventory data at 10:30 a.m. ET and a White House meeting with oil executives later this week.
7 January 2026
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Semiconductor stocks today: Nvidia holds up premarket as SanDisk, Micron cool after CES spike

Semiconductor stocks today: Nvidia holds up premarket as SanDisk, Micron cool after CES spike

Nvidia rose 0.3% in premarket trading Wednesday, while SanDisk and Micron slipped after Tuesday’s surge. The PHLX semiconductor index hit a record high, up 2.75% on the day. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.22% ahead of key labor data. Samsung is expected to report a 160% jump in Q4 operating profit Thursday.
7 January 2026
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Gold, silver stocks jump in U.S. premarket; GLD, SLV and miners in play ahead of jobs data

Gold, silver stocks jump in U.S. premarket; GLD, SLV and miners in play ahead of jobs data

Gold and silver mining stocks jumped in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday, with Hecla Mining up 12.8% and First Majestic up 9.9%. Spot gold slipped 1% to $4,453 an ounce and silver fell 2.5% to $79.26 as the dollar strengthened. Metal-backed ETFs also rose, with iShares Silver Trust up 6.7%. Investors await U.S. payroll data due Friday.
7 January 2026
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FTSE 100 Forecast 2026: UK Stock Market Pulls Back From Records as Oil Slides

FTSE 100 Forecast 2026: UK Stock Market Pulls Back From Records as Oil Slides

The FTSE 100 fell 0.7% to 10,054.34 by 1052 GMT, led lower by BP and miners after recent record highs. Oil prices dropped as the U.S. announced a $2 billion Venezuelan crude deal, with Shell down 2.4% and BP off 3.1%. UK construction PMI slumped to 40.1 in December. Auction Technology rejected 11 takeover bids from FitzWalter Capital, the first such move for a UK-listed firm this year.
7 January 2026
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S&P 500 2026 Forecast: 7,490 Target Meets a Data Test as Earnings Season Nears

S&P 500 2026 Forecast: 7,490 Target Meets a Data Test as Earnings Season Nears

The S&P 500 closed at 6,944.82, up 0.62%, while the Dow hit a record. SanDisk surged over 27% and Western Digital gained 17% after Nvidia’s CES appearance. Labor data including JOLTS and payrolls are due this week, with CPI and JPMorgan Chase earnings set for Jan. 13. A Reuters poll shows most strategists expect a 2026 market correction and S&P 500 at 7,490 by year-end.
7 January 2026
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Oil prices slide today on Trump’s Venezuela crude deal as inventories loom

Oil prices slide today on Trump’s Venezuela crude deal as inventories loom

Oil prices fell after President Donald Trump announced a deal for the U.S. to import up to $2 billion in Venezuelan crude. Brent dropped 0.6% to $60.35 a barrel, WTI fell 0.9% to $56.61. Traders cited concerns about a global surplus and uncertainty over how quickly Venezuelan barrels could shift from China to the U.S. Focus turns to U.S. inventory data and White House talks with oil executives later this week.
7 January 2026
Oil Stocks Slide Premarket: Chevron, Exxon Hit by Venezuela Supply Deal — What to Watch Next

Oil Stocks Slide Premarket: Chevron, Exxon Hit by Venezuela Supply Deal — What to Watch Next

Chevron fell 4.4% and Exxon Mobil dropped 3.4% in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday after President Trump said Venezuela would supply up to $2 billion in oil to the U.S. Brent crude slipped 0.6% to $60.35 a barrel, while WTI lost 0.9% to $56.61. Refiners including Valero and Phillips 66 also traded lower. Markets await U.S. inventory data and further Venezuela policy details.
7 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.01.2026

Sensex and Nifty opened lower on January 8, 2026, tracking declines in major global markets. Foreign portfolio investors pulled ₹16,848 crore from 15 sectors in late December, with FMCG and Financial Services seeing the largest outflows. IT sector recorded inflows. GIFT Nifty and Asian shares also pointed to a weak start.
7 January 2026
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Natural gas ETFs get hit as warm-weather outlook drags futures; UNG, BOIL, KOLD in focus

Natural gas ETFs get hit as warm-weather outlook drags futures; UNG, BOIL, KOLD in focus

U.S. natural gas futures fell 2.7% early Tuesday to $3.43/mmBtu, extending Monday’s 5% drop on warmer forecasts. UNG closed down 3.6%, BOIL lost 10.9%, and KOLD rose 11.2% Monday. Traders await Thursday’s storage data and mid-January weather updates. Lower 48 gas output held near 109–111 bcf/day, with LNG export flows near 19–20 bcf/day.
6 January 2026
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AI ETFs before the bell: Nvidia CES chip push lifts funds as bubble warnings linger

AI ETFs before the bell: Nvidia CES chip push lifts funds as bubble warnings linger

Nvidia detailed its Vera Rubin AI platform at CES, while Intel launched its Panther Lake laptop chip tied to its 18A process. AI-focused ETFs traded mostly higher in premarket U.S. action; BOTZ rose 2.4%, AIQ gained 1.1%. Nvidia shares slipped 0.4%, AMD fell 1.1%. Traders are watching rate expectations ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
6 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley jumps into Bitcoin and Solana ETFs as U.S. bitcoin funds log $697 million inflow

Morgan Stanley jumps into Bitcoin and Solana ETFs as U.S. bitcoin funds log $697 million inflow

Morgan Stanley filed with the SEC to launch ETFs tied to bitcoin and solana. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw $697.2 million in net inflows on Jan. 5, led by BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC, according to Farside Investors. In premarket trade, IBIT rose 4.9%, FBTC 5.0%, and bitcoin traded near $94,000. Morgan Stanley shares gained about 2.6%.
6 January 2026
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IndiGo share price drops 2% to near 5,000 rupees as investors eye results date and policy risks

IndiGo share price drops 2% to near 5,000 rupees as investors eye results date and policy risks

InterGlobe Aviation shares fell 2% to close near 5,002 rupees on the NSE Tuesday, briefly slipping below 5,000. The drop followed pressure on Indian benchmarks from Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. Investors await IndiGo’s December-quarter results and updated guidance. The government last month ordered IndiGo to cut 10% of its winter schedule after mass cancellations.
6 January 2026
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  • Plug Power Stock Surges 12.9% Amid Market Rally and Geopolitical Optimism
    April 26, 2026, 7:22 AM EDT. Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) shares jumped 12.9% last week, fueled by strong gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which posted record valuations. Investor optimism was driven by an extended ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, easing geopolitical tensions that could reduce oil prices and inflation pressures. This environment reduces the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate hikes, bolstering speculative stocks like Plug Power. The hydrogen technology firm's stock is up 59% year-to-date, boosted by robust Q4 results and a meme-stock trading resurgence. However, heightened expectations may pressure upcoming earnings. Meanwhile, analyst groups highlight other stock picks, cautioning on positioning in Plug Power despite its recent rally.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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26 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 26, 2026, 7:22 AM EDT Plug Power Stock Surges 12.9% Amid Market Rally and Geopolitical Optimism April 26, 2026, 7:22 AM EDT. Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) shares jumped 12.9% last week, fueled by strong gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which posted record valuations. Investor optimism was driven by an extended ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, easing geopolitical tensions that could reduce oil prices and inflation pressures. This environment reduces the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate hikes, bolstering speculative stocks like Plug Power. The hydrogen technology firm's
Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

26 April 2026
Lockheed Martin was named among firms awarded up to $3.2 billion for President Trump’s Golden Dome space-based missile interceptor plan, Space Systems Command said. The company reported weaker first-quarter results, with $18 billion in sales and negative free cash flow. Space Force aims to show initial interceptor capability in 2028. Golden Dome’s total cost is projected at $185 billion.
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