Market sees Chevron the big Venezuela winner. But oil majors face a long road
A Chevron gas station in San Francisco, Oct. 28, 2025. Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s call for U.S. oil companies to rebuild Venezuela’s energy sector after the overthrow of President Nicolás Maduro is easier said than done. Chevron holds the advantage as the only major Continue Reading
Trump administration has spoken to multiple oil companies about Venezuela
President Donald Trump, alongside, from left, Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, speaks to the press following U.S. military actions in Venezuela, at his Mar-a-Lago Continue Reading
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: COIN, ANET, CVX, HAL
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Oil stocks — Shares of major U.S. oil companies jumped following the U.S. operation in Venezuela that led to the arrest of leader Nicolás Maduro as they are seen as beneficiaries from the rebuilding of energy infrastructure in the country. Chevron Continue Reading
E-commerce startup Stord buys AI fulfillment platform Shipwire
Yuichiro Chino | Moment | Getty Images E-commerce logistics startup Stord has bought CEVA Logistics subsidiary Shipwire, the company said Monday. The deal, which closed Jan. 1 for a undisclosed amount, adds 12 new locations to Stord’s growing logistics network and about 60 new employees. Shipwire is an AI fulfillment Continue Reading
Why Jim Cramer says Costco stock is starting to look attractive again
Jim Cramer said Costco shares are beginning to look attractive again, especially after a fresh analyst upgrade. Mizuho upgraded the membership-only retailer to outperform from neutral on Monday and raised its price target to $1,000 from $950, implying a 17% upside. The analysts pushed back on investor concerns about slowing Continue Reading
Michael Burry’s big play off the U.S.-Venezuela situation, which the investor has held for years
Michael Burry attends the premiere of “The Big Short” at Ziegfeld Theatre on Nov. 23, 2015 in New York. Dimitrios Kambouris | Getty Images Michael Burry’s quiet bet on Venezuelan oil is coming back into focus. The investor best known for “The Big Short” said he has owned Valero Energy Continue Reading
Cramer rebuts analyst call, warns oil stock rally is all speculation
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Monday’s key moments. 1. The stock market is up Monday, with the Dow hitting a record high as investors see minimal risk from the U.S.’s surprise capture of Continue Reading
GM posts 5.5% U.S. sales gain in 2025, while Jeep ends annual declines
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X with Carbon Aero package GM DETROIT — General Motors on Monday reported a 5.5% increase in its annual U.S. sales in 2025, despite a 6.9% decrease during the fourth quarter. The Detroit automaker’s sales results were driven last year by incremental sales of EVs as well Continue Reading
JPMorgan forms special advisory group to share some of bank’s ‘secret sauce’ with clients
The traditional role of an investment banker is to provide advice on deals and financings. But JPMorgan’s bankers recently began noticing that clients were asking for more from the firm – like how the nation’s largest bank was navigating artificial intelligence or what cybersecurity practices it used. Chairman and CEO Continue Reading
Maduro overthrow could pave way for U.S. oil companies to recover assets
Regime change in Venezuela could pave the way for the return of U.S. oil majors to the South American nation, which has the largest proven crude oil reserves in the world. President Donald Trump called for U.S. oil companies to invest billions of dollars in Venezuela’s energy sector, hours after Continue Reading