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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.
Dow Jones today: Friday rebound lifts the Dow ahead of ISM and jobs data

Dow Jones today: Friday rebound lifts the Dow ahead of ISM and jobs data

The Dow Jones rose 319 points, or 0.7%, to 48,382.39 on Friday, ending a four-day slide as chip and industrial stocks advanced. Tesla fell 2.6% after reporting a second consecutive annual sales drop. The S&P 500 closed at 6,858.47, Nasdaq at 23,235.63. Investors now await Monday’s ISM manufacturing data and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
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.

Stock Market Today

  • Stocks Added to Zacks Strong Sell List on May 20th: BRCC, CVE, MITT
    May 20, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT. Three stocks joined the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list on May 20th. BRC Inc. (BRCC), a coffee and apparel seller, saw its current year earnings estimate cut by 33.3%. Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE), an oil and gas producer, had its earnings forecast lowered by 24.5%. AG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT), a residential mortgage REIT, faced a 17.5% earnings revision downward. These revisions reflect growing bearish sentiment as analysts adjust expectations. The Zacks Rank #5 indicates a strong sell recommendation based on recent downward earnings revisions over 60 days.

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Intel’s AI Comeback Just Got a $150 Wall Street Test

Intel’s AI Comeback Just Got a $150 Wall Street Test

20 May 2026
Intel shares rose 2.43% to $110.80 on Tuesday, ending a five-day losing streak. The stock rebounded as analysts raised price targets, citing demand for AI server CPUs. Intel traded between $102.40 and $113.07 during the session. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.84%, with Nvidia and AMD also down.
Marvell shares active as earnings approach, AI chip focus in view

Marvell shares active as earnings approach, AI chip focus in view

20 May 2026
Marvell Technology shares rose 4.53% to $184.25 in premarket trading Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s 4.35% gain. The company will report fiscal Q1 2027 results after the close on May 27. Analysts at Evercore ISI, Melius Research, and CLSA raised price targets, citing strong demand for custom AI chips. Marvell posted record fiscal 2026 revenue of $8.195 billion in March.
SpaceX restarts Starlink launches after satellite mishap — and another Falcon 9 is already queued

SpaceX IPO Moves Closer as Goldman Nears Top Role in $1.75 Trillion Listing

20 May 2026
Goldman Sachs is set to lead SpaceX’s planned IPO, which could become the largest in history, with a targeted valuation of about $1.75 trillion, Reuters reported. SpaceX aims to publish its prospectus as soon as Wednesday and list on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX as early as June 12. The company’s next Starship test flight is scheduled for May 21 from Texas. Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Citigroup, and JPMorgan are also expected to play major roles.
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