Today: 19 June 2026

Bitmine Immersion stock jumps as Tom Lee pitches vote to expand share authorization

Bitmine Immersion stock jumps as Tom Lee pitches vote to expand share authorization

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares jumped 14.88% to $31.19 Friday after the company urged shareholders to approve raising its authorized common stock to 50 billion shares from 500 million. The vote is set for Jan. 15 in Las Vegas, with a Jan. 14 deadline. Chairman Tom Lee cited stock splits and capital market flexibility as key reasons for the proposal. About 58.4 million shares traded on the day.
3 January 2026
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Trump says U.S. struck Venezuela, captured Maduro as explosions rock Caracas

Trump says U.S. struck Venezuela, captured Maduro as explosions rock Caracas

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces launched a large-scale strike in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro, who was flown out of the country. Venezuela reported civilian and military deaths but gave no numbers. Explosions rocked Caracas overnight as the government declared a national emergency. State oil firm PDVSA continued normal operations, with no damage to key facilities, sources said.
3 January 2026
Tesla stock slips after delivery update; Wall Street shifts focus to Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings

Tesla stock slips after delivery update; Wall Street shifts focus to Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings

Tesla shares fell 2.6% to $438.07 after reporting fourth-quarter deliveries of 418,227 vehicles, missing analyst expectations and marking a second annual decline. The company produced 434,358 vehicles in the quarter and delivered 1,636,129 for 2025. Analyst William Stein cut his price target to $439. European registrations slumped in France and Sweden but surged in Norway.
3 January 2026
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Gold price forecast next week: Venezuela strikes jolt safe-haven trade as US jobs report looms

Gold price forecast next week: Venezuela strikes jolt safe-haven trade as US jobs report looms

U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight, with President Trump claiming Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown out of the country; Caracas declared a national emergency but did not confirm the capture. Spot gold ended Friday near $4,313/oz, after touching $4,402, while February futures settled down 0.3% at $4,329.60. Traders await Jan. 9 U.S. jobs data and signals for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
3 January 2026
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Bitcoin price forecast for next week: BTC steadies near $90,000 after U.S. strike on Venezuela

Bitcoin price forecast for next week: BTC steadies near $90,000 after U.S. strike on Venezuela

Bitcoin hovered near $89,700 early Saturday after U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Coinbase rose 4.6% and Strategy gained 3.5% in the last session before the weekend. Venezuela’s defense minister accused the U.S. of hitting civilian areas and vowed resistance. Traders are watching the $90,000 bitcoin level and upcoming U.S. data for market direction.
3 January 2026
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Nvidia stock rises to start 2026 — and traders are already eyeing Jensen Huang’s CES stage

Nvidia stock rises to start 2026 — and traders are already eyeing Jensen Huang’s CES stage

Nvidia shares closed up 1.26% at $188.85 Friday, outperforming the broader market as chip stocks led gains. An SEC filing showed officer Donald Robertson Jr. plans to sell up to 80,000 shares, valued at about $14.92 million, under a pre-set trading plan. CEO Jensen Huang is set to appear at CES on Monday. Investors are watching for updates on Nvidia’s AI products and upcoming U.S. economic data.
3 January 2026
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Venezuela’s bolivar sinks as official dollar price jumps nearly 480% in a year

Venezuela’s bolivar sinks as official dollar price jumps nearly 480% in a year

Venezuela’s central bank set the official exchange rate at 301.37 bolivars per U.S. dollar, up from 52.02 a year ago, while the parallel market rate neared 560. The bolivar has lost nearly 480% of its value over 12 months. Most currency exchanges now occur on crypto-based platforms as U.S. sanctions squeeze oil revenues and limit dollar inflows. Everyday prices increasingly follow the parallel rate, eroding real wages.
3 January 2026
Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolás Maduro, though Venezuela’s government has not confirmed his capture. Venezuela declared a national emergency after explosions in Caracas and other states. Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and major U.S. refiners closed higher Friday. Traders await more details from Trump and the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting.
3 January 2026
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U.S. attack on Venezuela: Trump says Maduro captured; what to watch for stocks next week

U.S. attack on Venezuela: Trump says Maduro captured; what to watch for stocks next week

President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolas Maduro; Caracas declared a national emergency and reported civilian casualties. Wall Street closed mixed Friday, with the Dow up 0.66%, S&P 500 up 0.19%, and Nasdaq down 0.03%. Oil prices slipped despite the escalation. Venezuela has not confirmed Maduro’s capture.
3 January 2026
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Venezuela Strikes, Maduro Capture Claim: What Traders Will Watch for Oil, Stocks and the Dollar

Venezuela Strikes, Maduro Capture Claim: What Traders Will Watch for Oil, Stocks and the Dollar

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolas Maduro. Explosions and smoke were reported over Caracas, and Venezuela’s government declared a national emergency. Oil ended Friday near $60 a barrel, with traders watching for supply disruptions and risk premiums when markets reopen. Wall Street closed mixed before the strike, with energy stocks up.
3 January 2026
Lockheed Martin stock jumps nearly 3% to start 2026 — contracts, rates and earnings in focus

Lockheed Martin stock jumps nearly 3% to start 2026 — contracts, rates and earnings in focus

Lockheed Martin shares closed up 2.8% at $497.07 on the first U.S. trading day of 2026, outpacing most defense peers. The move followed news of a $328.5 million Pentagon contract for sensor pods to Taiwan. Trading volume was modest, and the stock stayed below its October high. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. economic data and Lockheed’s expected late-January earnings report.
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Renewable Energy Stocks Outperform Despite Broader Market Decline on June 19
    June 19, 2026, 9:53 AM EDT. On June 19, 2026, India's stock market indices, the S&P BSE SENSEX and NIFTY 50, fell by 0.78% and 0.58% respectively amid broad selling pressure. However, renewable energy and electric mobility stocks outperformed, defying the general market trend. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd led the gains, rising over 6%, while electric vehicle maker Olectra Greentech advanced 5.5%. Other green energy players like Inox Wind and NTPC Green Energy also posted gains. Meanwhile, traditional energy firms including Indian Oil Corporation, GAIL, and Reliance Industries declined. The session highlighted investor preference for sustainable and clean energy sectors, underscoring a shift toward environmental and green investments despite broader market weakness.

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