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Stock Market 3 January 2026

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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Dow, S&P 500 snap losing streak as chip and AI stocks kick off 2026 with a rally

Dow, S&P 500 snap losing streak as chip and AI stocks kick off 2026 with a rally

The Dow rose 0.7% and the S&P 500 gained 0.2% on the first trading day of 2026, led by a 4% jump in semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq slipped, dragged by declines in Tesla after weak delivery data and losses in big tech. Baidu surged 15% after its AI chip unit filed for a Hong Kong listing. President Trump delayed tariff hikes on some furniture and cabinets for a year.
3 January 2026
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Credo stock slips as chip ETFs jump; Form 144 filing draws focus

Credo stock slips as chip ETFs jump; Form 144 filing draws focus

Credo Technology shares fell 0.47% to $143.22 Friday, underperforming semiconductor peers as the iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 4.2%. A Form 144 filing dated Jan. 2 appeared on the company’s investor site, signaling possible insider sales. About 5.8 million shares traded in a range between $141 and $152. Investors await next week’s U.S. payrolls report and Credo’s next earnings in early March.
3 January 2026
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NextEra Energy stock rises after NEE reaffirms earnings, dividend targets ahead of January investor meetings

NextEra Energy stock rises after NEE reaffirms earnings, dividend targets ahead of January investor meetings

NextEra Energy shares rose 0.8% to $80.93 Friday after the company reaffirmed its long-term profit and dividend growth targets in an SEC filing. The utility maintained its 2025 and 2026 adjusted EPS outlooks and expects at least 8% annual EPS growth through 2035. Utilities outperformed broader U.S. stocks as investors shifted toward value on the first trading day of 2026.
3 January 2026
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Occidental Petroleum stock ends up 3% after $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire closes — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum stock ends up 3% after $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire closes — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum shares rose 3.1% to $42.38 after closing the $9.7 billion sale of its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway. The company said it will use $6.5 billion from the deal to redeem debt, according to an SEC filing. Net after-tax proceeds are estimated at $7.75 billion. Oil prices slipped, with Brent settling at $60.75 a barrel.
3 January 2026
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Shell stock jumps to start 2026 as buyback update lands ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Shell stock jumps to start 2026 as buyback update lands ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Shell’s U.S.-listed shares rose 2.7% to $75.44 on Friday after the company disclosed new share repurchases for cancellation. Shell bought back about 1.48 million shares on Jan. 2 as part of a $3.5 billion buyback program. Oil futures ended slightly lower ahead of an OPEC+ meeting this weekend. Shell’s next results and dividend announcement are set for Feb. 5.
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ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

ConocoPhillips shares rose 3.3% to $96.70 Friday, with 7 million shares traded. Oil prices slipped, with Brent settling at $60.75 a barrel and WTI at $57.32. President Trump said U.S. oil firms, including ConocoPhillips and Exxon, are ready to invest billions in Venezuela’s oil sector. OPEC+ meets Sunday, with traders expecting no output increase in the first quarter.
3 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock rebounds as 2026 begins; what CEG investors watch next

Constellation Energy stock rebounds as 2026 begins; what CEG investors watch next

Constellation Energy rose 3.7% to $366.25 Friday, ending a four-day slide as utilities led U.S. equities higher on the first trading day of 2026. The stock remains 11% below its October peak. Investors are watching a Jan. 12 debt-exchange deadline tied to Constellation’s Calpine deal and next week’s U.S. labor data. Trading volume was 2.3 million shares, slightly below the 50-day average.
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  • JetBlue Reviews Sale Options; Arm Holdings Launches AI Chip; Braze, AAR Beats Earnings Estimates
    March 26, 2026, 8:52 AM EDT. Shares of JetBlue Airways jumped 13.4% after reports indicated the airline is considering strategic options including a possible sale, hiring advisors to navigate deals and regulatory hurdles. AAR Corp surged 9.9% following its fiscal third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.25 per share, exceeding forecasts. Braze Inc. climbed 19.9% on Q4 2025 revenue of $205.17 million, beating estimates by 3.52%. Arm Holdings shares rose 16.4% after unveiling a new AI data center chip amid rising demand for AI infrastructure. Semiconductor industry growth continues, with global manufacturing expected to reach $971 billion by 2028. These developments underscore strong market momentum in aviation, tech, and semiconductor sectors.
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