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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. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro are setting up a fresh test for U.S. artificial intelligence stocks, a high-beta corner of the market that tends to swing with oil prices and interest-rate expectations. Reuters The AI trade — companies tied to artificial intelligence, software and chips used to train and run advanced models — has been a key driver of U.S. index moves into the start of 2026. On Friday, Joe Mazzola, head of trading and derivatives strategist at Charles Schwab, said investors were paying closer attention to the valuations they assign to AI-related stocks even as buyers step in on pullbacks. Reuters
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 and S&P 500 ended higher on Friday to start 2026, snapping four-session losing streaks as semiconductor shares rallied, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq finished fractionally lower. Investopedia The early tone matters because U.S. equities enter the new year after a three-year run of strong gains, with investors looking for signs that demand for AI-linked trades can broaden beyond a narrow group of winners.
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

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 17:13 ET — Market closed NextEra Energy shares rose 0.8% to $80.93 at Friday’s close after the utility reaffirmed its long-term earnings and dividend growth targets ahead of January investor meetings. A regulatory filing showed NextEra kept its 2025 adjusted earnings per share outlook at $3.62 to $3.70 and its 2026 target at $3.92 to $4.02, and it still expects at least 8% compound annual growth in adjusted EPS through 2032. The company also reiterated a target of at least 8% adjusted EPS growth through 2035 and said it expects dividends per share to grow about 10% annually through 2026, followed by about 6% growth in 2027 and 2028. SEC
Chipotle stock today: CMG breaks losing streak as Mizuho lifts target, earnings in view

Chipotle stock today: CMG breaks losing streak as Mizuho lifts target, earnings in view

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 17:01 ET — Market closed With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, Chipotle Mexican Grill shares last ended up 1.3% at $37.49. The stock traded between $36.75 and $37.67 and changed hands about 12.8 million shares. At Friday’s close, Chipotle was valued at roughly $52.5 billion and traded at about 34 times trailing earnings, a price-to-earnings ratio that compares the share price with per-share profit.

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  • Oxy Capital Cuts Stake in Property Franchise Group Below 5%
    July 2, 2026, 6:46 AM EDT. Oxy Capital - SGOIC, S.A. trimmed its voting stake in The Property Franchise Group PLC to 4.936% as of July 1, 2026, dropping under the 5% mark from 5.093%. The group notified the move under UK rules on significant shareholders in listed firms. The Oxy Capital Liquid Opportunities entities in Lisbon hold the shares, with Miguel Calle da Cunha Lucas listed as ultimate controller. No extra financial instruments tied to voting rights were involved. The disclosure shows a slight dip in shareholder weight for Property Franchise Group.
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