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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.
4 January 2026
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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.
4 January 2026
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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
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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.
4 January 2026
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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
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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.
4 January 2026
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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.
4 January 2026
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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
PBF Energy stock in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela; Martinez restart, earnings date ahead

PBF Energy stock in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela; Martinez restart, earnings date ahead

PBF Energy shares rose 5.2% to $28.53 Friday after the company delayed its Martinez refinery restart to February and issued 2026 throughput guidance. Venezuela’s oil exports halted following U.S. action and an embargo, with no tankers loading at Jose port Saturday. Trump said U.S. oil firms would enter Venezuela as Maduro faces court in New York on Monday. Traders await Monday’s open for oil price reaction.
4 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock: what to watch after U.S. strike on Venezuela and Trump oil-company push

Exxon Mobil stock: what to watch after U.S. strike on Venezuela and Trump oil-company push

Exxon closed up 1.9% Friday as investors prepared for Monday’s reopening after U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro. Trump said U.S. oil firms would help rebuild Venezuela’s industry, though Exxon has no current operations there. Brent settled at $60.75 a barrel; OPEC+ kept output policy steady on Sunday. Venezuela’s oil exports were halted Saturday as port captains stopped ship departures.
4 January 2026
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Phillips 66 stock in focus after U.S. strike in Venezuela jolts crude flow outlook

Phillips 66 stock in focus after U.S. strike in Venezuela jolts crude flow outlook

Phillips 66 closed Friday up 1.2% at $130.57, ahead of U.S. forces seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend operation. Venezuela’s oil exports remain stalled under a U.S. blockade, with loaded tankers unable to depart, sources said. Traders are watching for moves in oil futures and refining stocks when markets reopen Monday.
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 04.01.2026

U.S. stock futures edged higher Sunday night as markets weighed Venezuela developments; S&P 500 futures rose 7.75 points, Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.3%, and Dow futures slipped 22 points. WTI crude hovered near $57 after OPEC+ held output steady. In India, Sensex fell 126 points and Nifty dropped 31 in early trade, dragged by IT stocks. Oriental Interest Berhad’s profit growth was offset by share dilution, leaving the stock flat.
4 January 2026
PBF Energy stock set for volatility after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro captured

PBF Energy stock set for volatility after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro captured

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, President Trump said. PBF Energy shares closed up 5.2% at $28.53 on Friday after a Martinez refinery update and 2026 throughput outlook. Investors are watching for oil-market reaction and possible changes to Venezuelan crude flows as an embargo remains in effect. Venezuelan oil production and refining reportedly continued without damage.
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  • Investing £290 Monthly in UK Shares to Surpass State Pension Income
    April 26, 2026, 12:20 PM EDT. This article explores how investing £290 a month in UK shares could generate a passive income surpassing the 2026 State Pension of £12,547.60 annually. Highlighting a 26-year investment horizon with an 8% average annual return, it explains using a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) for tax advantages that boost contributions by 20%. To achieve a sustainable £15,000 yearly income, a portfolio worth approximately £375,000 is needed, following the 4% withdrawal rule. The piece spotlights 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR), a company with strong cash flow and market share, which has delivered impressive returns for long-term investors. However, it cautions about recent share price declines and emphasizes the risks and need for professional advice in stock market investing.

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