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Five Key Themes to Watch in Markets This Week
A bold U.S. operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuela’s leader dominates attention at the start of the first full trading week of 2026. Markets are assessing the broader consequences of Washington’s move, which would see the United States temporarily overseeing the oil-rich Latin American nation. At the same time, investors are bracing for…
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Novo Nordisk to Offer Wegovy Pill to U.S. Self-Pay Patients From $149 a Month
Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) said on Monday it will begin selling its Wegovy weight-loss pill to self-pay patients in the United States from January 5, with monthly pricing starting at $149 for the 1.5 mg and 4 mg doses. According to information published on the company’s website, higher-strength versions of the pill—at 9 mg and 25…
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Chevron and U.S. Refiners Jump After Trump Signals Shift on Venezuelan Oil
Shares of U.S. energy companies climbed sharply in premarket trading on Monday, as investors positioned for the possibility that President Donald Trump’s actions against Venezuela’s leadership could open the door for greater American involvement in the country holding the world’s largest oil reserves. Chevron (NYSE:CVX), currently the only U.S. oil major with operations in Venezuelan…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street, Futures Edge Higher, Oil Retreats After U.S. Operation in Venezuela: What’s Driving Markets
Futures tied to the main U.S. equity indices were mostly in positive territory ahead of the first full trading week of the new year. Crude prices moved lower following the U.S. capture of the leader of major oil producer Venezuela, while shares of large U.S. energy groups such as Chevron (NYSE:CVX) and ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) advanced…
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U.S. Stocks Close Little Changed On First Trading Day Of 2026
Following the downward move seen to close out 2025, stocks fluctuated over the course of the first trading day of 2026 on Friday before eventually ending the day little changed. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq edged down 6.36 points or less than a tenth of a percent to 23,235.63, the S&P 500 crept up 12.97 points…
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U.S. Stocks Finish 2025 On Downbeat Note But Post Strong Yearly Gains
After trending lower over the past few sessions, stocks saw continued weakness during light New Year’s Eve trading on Wednesday. The major averages all showed notable moves to the downside over the course of the session. The major averages ended the day just off their lows of the session. The Dow fell 303.77 points or…
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U.S. Stocks Finish Choppy Trading Day Modestly Lower
Following the weakness seen in the previous session, stocks showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. The major averages spent the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line. The major averages eventually ended the day modestly lower. The Dow dipped 94.87 points or 0.2 percent to…
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Profit Taking Contributes To Pullback On Wall Street
After turning in a strong performance last week, stocks moved mostly lower during trading on Monday. The major averages all moved to the downside, although selling pressure was somewhat subdued. The major averages ended the day well off their worst levels but still in negative territory. The Dow fell 249.04 points or 0.5 percent to…
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U.S. Stocks Finish Choppy Trading Day Slightly Lower But Post Strong Weekly Gains
After trending higher over the past several sessions, stocks showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading day on Friday. The major averages spent the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line before eventually closing slightly lower. The S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) reached a new record intraday high in early trading…
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Dow, S&P 500 Reach New Record Closing Highs Ahead Of Christmas
Stocks showed a lack of direction early in the session but moved mostly higher over the course of the trading day on Wednesday. The major averages extended their winning streak to five days, with the Dow and the S&P 500 reaching new record closing highs. The major averages finished the day just off their highs…