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Comcast’s Versant spinoff is done — what’s inside VSNT and why CMCSA shares slid

Comcast’s Versant spinoff is done — what’s inside VSNT and why CMCSA shares slid

Comcast said on Monday it completed the spinoff of its NBCUniversal cable networks into Versant Media Group, distributing shares of the new company to existing investors. Versant began trading on Nasdaq and was down 3.5% in premarket trading. Comcast has said the assets generate about $7 billion in annual revenue. Reuters The separation lands as U.S. pay-TV bundles keep shrinking and streaming pulls viewers toward on-demand platforms. For Comcast, it peels off slower-growing cable channels that once anchored its media unit.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as Venezuela takedown lifts Chevron and puts AI back in focus

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as Venezuela takedown lifts Chevron and puts AI back in focus

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 09:21 — Premarket U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, led by energy shares after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation that investors see as a potential turning point for access to the country’s oil. S&P 500 futures were up about 0.3% and Nasdaq futures gained roughly 0.7% in premarket trading.
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Stock market open today? Here are NYSE, Nasdaq and bond trading hours after New Year’s Day 2026

Stock market open today? Here are NYSE, Nasdaq and bond trading hours after New Year’s Day 2026

U.S. stock markets returned to a full schedule on Monday as Wall Street began its first complete trading week of 2026 after closing for the New Year’s Day holiday on Thursday. The NYSE and Nasdaq run their core equity sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, and both exchanges list Jan. 19 as the next holiday closure, with early closes at 1:00 p.m. on Nov. 27 and Dec. 24. NYSE The reset matters for investors who step back around year-end holidays and return when staffing and liquidity normalize. With markets near record territory, the first full week often sets the tone for how much risk investors are willing to carry early in the year.
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Chevron stock jumps as Trump targets Venezuela oil; refiners, drillers gain before the bell

Chevron stock jumps as Trump targets Venezuela oil; refiners, drillers gain before the bell

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 09:23 EST — Premarket Chevron shares rose in premarket trading on Monday as U.S. energy stocks reacted to President Donald Trump’s latest comments on Venezuela, raising expectations that American companies could gain access to the country’s vast crude reserves.
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Bet365 bonus code push: $365 Missouri offer and $150 NFL Week 18 deal highlight costly U.S. expansion

Bet365 bonus code push: $365 Missouri offer and $150 NFL Week 18 deal highlight costly U.S. expansion

Bet365 is offering a $365 sign-up bonus to new customers in Missouri ahead of the NFL’s Week 18 slate, stepping up promotions as it pushes deeper into the United States. The offer pays out in “bonus bets” — free wagers credited to a customer’s account — after a first $10 bet, CBS Sports reported. Cbssports The timing matters because Week 18 is one of the busiest weekends on the U.S. sports betting calendar, with playoff berths and seeding still in play. Sportsbooks often use bonuses to pull in first-time bettors quickly, even if it dents near-term margins.
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Uber stock gets a sell call as robotaxi race heats up in 2026

Uber stock gets a sell call as robotaxi race heats up in 2026

Uber Technologies shares were up about 1.4% in premarket trading on Monday. Melius Research cut the ride-hailing and delivery company’s rating to sell and set a $73 price target, below the stock’s last trade at $82.86. The firm cited rising competition from autonomous-vehicle, or AV, developers such as Tesla and Alphabet’s Waymo. Investing.com India The call lands as investors start 2026 trying to pin down when robotaxis — self-driving taxis — move from pilots to scaled services. Uber’s model depends on the take rate, the percentage of gross bookings it keeps from each trip, and autonomy could reshape that split.
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New SEC filings show big ConocoPhillips COP stake cuts — and a $46 million CEO stock sale

New SEC filings show big ConocoPhillips COP stake cuts — and a $46 million CEO stock sale

DT Investment Partners and SteelPeak Wealth sharply reduced their stakes in ConocoPhillips during the third quarter, regulatory filings showed on Monday. Separate SEC disclosures show Chief Executive Ryan Lance sold more than 500,000 shares in December. The updates matter because they offer a snapshot of how smaller managers were positioned in one of the U.S. oil sector’s biggest names before year-end, at a time when policy and commodity swings can quickly reshape sentiment. The disclosures also add fresh detail to insider trading in the stock, which investors often track for signals on valuation and corporate confidence.
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Amazon stock steadies in premarket as Evercore flags Rufus AI as the next AMZN catalyst

Amazon stock steadies in premarket as Evercore flags Rufus AI as the next AMZN catalyst

NEW YORK, January 5, 2026, 07:40 ET — Premarket Amazon.com shares were little changed in premarket trading on Monday, around $226.50, after Evercore ISI reiterated a buy rating and a $335 price target, pointing to the retailer’s AI shopping assistant Rufus. Evercore analyst Mark Mahaney said “agentic commerce” — AI that can take actions for shoppers — is “coming very soon,” and he projected it could add up to $31 billion to Amazon’s 2028 revenue, TipRanks reported. TipRanks
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SLB stock jumps premarket on Venezuela upheaval as earnings near

SLB stock jumps premarket on Venezuela upheaval as earnings near

SLB shares rose 8.5% to $43.60 in premarket trading on Monday, before the regular U.S. session opens. Halliburton and Baker Hughes were also up between 7% and 9% after U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and President Donald Trump said Washington would take control of the country, Reuters reported. Public The move underscores how quickly geopolitics can reprice expectations for drilling and well work. Oilfield services companies like SLB make money when customers commit to spending on rigs, crews, and technology — not when oil simply sits underground.
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Occidental shares jump after Berkshire closes $9.7 billion OxyChem acquisition

Occidental shares jump after Berkshire closes $9.7 billion OxyChem acquisition

Occidental Petroleum shares rose about 3% to $42.38 in early trading on Monday after Berkshire Hathaway closed its purchase of Occidental’s chemical business, OxyChem. The deal hands Occidental a rare lump of cash and removes an entire business line, leaving the Houston-based producer more tightly tied to oil and gas markets. Investors have been watching for signs the company can strengthen its finances while sticking to its core portfolio.
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  • Paying Off Debt May Come Before 401(k) Max-Out, Say Advisors
    July 2, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT. Financial advisors say maxing your 401(k) isn't always the right move if you're carrying high-interest credit card balances or similar debt. They recommend getting the employer match, but say putting extra cash toward debt and an emergency fund first can leave you better off in the short run and save on interest. Letting debt pile up while focusing only on retirement contributions can strain your finances and knock long-term plans off course.
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