Today: 3 June 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

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.
4 January 2026
Phillips 66 stock in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela and Maduro’s capture raises oil-supply questions

Phillips 66 stock in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela and Maduro’s capture raises oil-supply questions

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, paralyzing Venezuela’s oil exports as loaded ships were not cleared to depart, Reuters reported. Phillips 66 shares closed at $130.57 Friday, up 1.19%, with traders set to react to the news when markets reopen Monday. Maduro is expected in Manhattan federal court and the U.N. Security Council will meet over the U.S. action.
4 January 2026
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Chevron stock in focus after U.S. strike captures Venezuela’s Maduro, putting CVX’s Venezuela oil flows under a microscope

Chevron stock in focus after U.S. strike captures Venezuela’s Maduro, putting CVX’s Venezuela oil flows under a microscope

Chevron shares closed up 2.3% at $155.90 on Friday, ahead of a U.S. military strike in Venezuela that captured President Nicolas Maduro. Chevron, the only U.S. oil major still operating in the country, faces halted crude exports as loaded tankers remain stuck in port. U.S. crude settled at $57.32 a barrel. Investors await Monday’s open for the first full market reaction.
4 January 2026
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ExxonMobil stock in focus after U.S. strike on Venezuela as Trump flags “billions” oil rebuild

ExxonMobil stock in focus after U.S. strike on Venezuela as Trump flags “billions” oil rebuild

Exxon Mobil will be in focus when U.S. markets reopen after President Trump said Exxon and other oil majors would spend billions to rebuild Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Trump confirmed the U.S. oil embargo remains and that American troops will stay until demands are met. Exxon shares closed up 1.9% at $122.65 on Friday. Venezuelan oil shipments have halved since December due to U.S. actions.
4 January 2026
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Valero stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargoValeroValero stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargo

Valero stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargoValeroValero stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargo

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, President Trump said. Venezuela’s oil exports have halted, with loaded tankers unable to depart, according to sources. Valero shares closed up 1.5% Friday; traders will watch for fallout when markets reopen Monday. PDVSA oil production and refining remain unaffected, but exports are sharply down due to a U.S. embargo and tanker blockade.
4 January 2026
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Chip stocks brace for Monday after U.S. strikes Venezuela — three scenarios to watch

Chip stocks brace for Monday after U.S. strikes Venezuela — three scenarios to watch

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolas Maduro. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index rose 4% Friday, but investors are watching oil and bond markets for fallout. Venezuela’s PDVSA oil operations reported no damage, though the port of La Guaira was badly hit. The U.N. Security Council will meet Monday to discuss the U.S. action.
4 January 2026
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US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro: what it could mean for Woodside and Santos when ASX reopens

US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro: what it could mean for Woodside and Santos when ASX reopens

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro overnight. Venezuela’s PDVSA oil production and refining continued without disruption, sources said. Oil exports were halted at ports, with no tankers loading at Jose. Investors are watching crude prices and Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting ahead of Australia’s market open.
4 January 2026
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U.S. strikes Venezuela: What it could mean for BP, Shell and UK oil stocks on Monday

U.S. strikes Venezuela: What it could mean for BP, Shell and UK oil stocks on Monday

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro, triggering an oil embargo that has stalled the country’s crude exports. Brent crude closed at $60.75 a barrel on Friday, before the attack. Venezuela’s oil production and refining remain undamaged, but exports are paralyzed, sources said. London-listed energy shares face uncertainty as markets await the impact on oil supply and prices.
3 January 2026
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US strike on Venezuela: 3 ways Nvidia and other AI stocks could react when markets reopen

US strike on Venezuela: 3 ways Nvidia and other AI stocks could react when markets reopen

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight operation that cut power in parts of Caracas. Venezuela’s oil exports have halted, with no tankers loading at the main Jose port, sources told Reuters. AI-related U.S. stocks are under pressure as traders weigh oil disruption and interest-rate risks. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel Friday.
3 January 2026
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U.S. strike on Venezuela: 3 scenarios for Indian oil stocks when markets reopen

U.S. strike on Venezuela: 3 scenarios for Indian oil stocks when markets reopen

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday after an attack ordered by President Donald Trump, Reuters reported. Venezuela’s oil exports were already halved in December due to a U.S. blockade, and port captains have since halted shipments. Brent crude closed Friday at $60.75 a barrel. Indian oil stocks face pressure as higher crude prices could squeeze margins for major refiners.
3 January 2026
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Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight strike. Energy and defense stocks led Friday’s gains, with Exxon Mobil up 1.9% and Lockheed Martin up 2.8%. Oil production in Venezuela remained normal Saturday, but the port of La Guaira was severely damaged, sources told Reuters.
3 January 2026
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Oil prices on alert after U.S. strikes Venezuela, PDVSA says output intact

Oil prices on alert after U.S. strikes Venezuela, PDVSA says output intact

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro, but PDVSA reported oil production and refining continued normally, with no damage to facilities. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel and WTI at $57.32 before the weekend. Exports have dropped to about half their November pace due to a U.S. tanker blockade and cargo seizures. Traders await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting and the crude-futures market reopening.
3 January 2026
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Oil stocks to watch Monday after U.S. attack on Venezuela: Chevron, Exxon, XLE in focus

Oil stocks to watch Monday after U.S. attack on Venezuela: Chevron, Exxon, XLE in focus

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and reportedly captured President Nicolas Maduro, raising concerns over oil exports. PDVSA facilities were undamaged and production continued, but U.S. tanker restrictions have already halved Venezuela’s shipments. Oil stocks led Friday’s gains, with XLE up 2.10%. Brent crude closed at $60.75 a barrel, down 10 cents.
3 January 2026
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Chevron stock in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela; traders brace for sanctions and oil-policy whiplash

Chevron stock in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela; traders brace for sanctions and oil-policy whiplash

Chevron shares rose 2.3% to $155.90 after the U.S. said it struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. PDVSA’s oil production and refining were unaffected, sources said. Investors are watching for changes in U.S. sanctions that could affect Chevron’s Venezuelan crude shipments. Severe damage was reported at Venezuela’s La Guaira port, but oil export infrastructure was not hit.
3 January 2026
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Exxon stock faces a Monday test after U.S. strikes Venezuela — what oil traders watch next

Exxon stock faces a Monday test after U.S. strikes Venezuela — what oil traders watch next

Exxon Mobil shares face a potential repricing after President Donald Trump announced a U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan oil production and refining remain unaffected, but the port of La Guaira was severely damaged. The U.S. seized two Venezuelan oil cargoes in December, halving exports. Oil futures closed lower Friday before the news, with Brent at $60.75 a barrel.
3 January 2026
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U.S. attack on Venezuela: Gas prices, inflation and the U.S. economy

U.S. attack on Venezuela: Gas prices, inflation and the U.S. economy

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro overnight, President Donald Trump announced Saturday. Oil prices closed at $60.75 for Brent and $57.32 for WTI on Friday. Venezuelan oil exports fell to about half of November’s 950,000 barrels per day after a U.S. blockade and cargo seizures. PDVSA’s production and refining continued normally after the strike, but its administrative systems remain affected by a December cyberattack.
3 January 2026
Miami airport flight cancellations climb after U.S. strikes in Venezuela trigger Caribbean airspace curbs

Miami airport flight cancellations climb after U.S. strikes in Venezuela trigger Caribbean airspace curbs

Flights at Miami International Airport faced 147 delays and 50 cancellations Saturday after President Donald Trump announced U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. The FAA barred U.S. flights from Venezuelan and nearby Caribbean airspace, citing military activity. Fort Lauderdale and Orlando airports also saw major disruptions. American Airlines issued travel waivers for affected routes.
3 January 2026
Barbados Airport Flight Cancellations: Grantley Adams hit after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Barbados Airport Flight Cancellations: Grantley Adams hit after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados remained open Saturday, but multiple flights were cancelled or delayed after U.S. strikes in Venezuela triggered airspace restrictions. KLM cancelled five departures, including KL783, and JetBlue and Delta also cut some services. The FAA barred U.S. aircraft from Venezuelan airspace and warned Curaçao airspace was off limits, officials said.
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Intuit CFO Sandeep Aujla to Present at Nasdaq Investor Conference
    June 3, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT. Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU) announced that CFO Sandeep Aujla will present at the Nasdaq Investor Conference on June 9 in London. The presentation, described as a fireside chat, will be live-streamed at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time and available on Intuit's investor website with a replay following 24 hours later. Intuit is a major financial technology company serving around 100 million customers globally through products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, and the Intuit Enterprise Suite. This event provides investors direct access to updates from Intuit leadership.

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