U.S. Oil Stocks Jump After Venezuela Action
Shares of major U.S. oil companies climbed sharply on Monday, January 5, 2026, following a military operation in Venezuela. The market reacts to geopolitical risk and potential supply implications.
Shares of major U.S. oil companies climbed sharply on Monday, January 5, 2026, following a military operation in Venezuela. The market reacts to geopolitical risk and potential supply implications.
The S&P/TSX composite index climbed more than 300 points on January 5, 2026, leading a broad North American stock market rally. Get the latest details on the market surge.
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Financial Times analyst Ruchir Sharma outlines his top 10 trends for 2026, warning the AI-led U.S. market is overvalued and vulnerable to a liquidity crunch. Read his insights on the global economic shift.
Canadian energy stocks declined after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on drug charges, sparking market volatility and concerns over future oil supply. Read the full analysis.
Gold and silver prices soared as U.S. actions in Venezuela heightened geopolitical risk. Analysts see further gains with expected Fed rate cuts and central bank buying driving momentum.
The U.S. dollar strengthened as financial markets shifted focus from geopolitical events in Venezuela to a flurry of upcoming U.S. economic data. Get the latest forex market analysis.
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index approaches the 10,000 milestone, lifted by defence and mining shares following military strikes in Venezuela. Get the latest market analysis.
The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed 2025 with a strong 28.3% gain, advancing 1.05% in December. Financials and materials led gains, while tech and utilities lagged. See the top performers and analyst targets.
Government bond yields across the euro zone edged lower on Monday, January 5, 2026, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a slate of important economic data. Market focus shifts to indicators that could influence central bank policy.
Financial Post's Outlook 2026 video series forecasts higher oil prices, an AI investment frenzy, a wave of mortgage renewals, and trade challenges for Canada in the coming year.
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Gold and silver prices climbed as 2026 trading opened, building on record annual gains. Analysts warn of near-term pressure from a massive index rebalancing set to trigger billions in sales.
Canada's S&P/TSX composite index rose nearly 40 points on Friday, January 2, 2026, as U.S. markets showed a mixed performance. Get the latest on key market movements and economic indicators.
Berkshire Hathaway shares decline as investors react to the official start of the post-Warren Buffett era. Greg Abel is confirmed as the successor to lead the conglomerate.
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are preparing for landmark IPOs as early as 2026, potentially creating the most lucrative year ever for tech investors. Get the details on these historic listings.
Samsung Electronics shares hit a record high after its CEO quoted customers saying 'Samsung is back,' fueling a broader Asian tech rally driven by AI optimism and surging semiconductor exports. Discover the details.
London's FTSE 100 index surged past the 10,000 point threshold on January 2, 2026, driven by widespread global investor optimism. The milestone marks a strong start to the new year for UK markets.
World shares begin 2026 on a positive note as Britain's FTSE and South Korea's KOSPI reach historic peaks. Get the details on the global market rally and its implications.
Wall Street closed 2025 with significant gains after navigating a turbulent year marked by tariff disputes and political pressure on the Federal Reserve. Discover the key drivers behind the market's resilience.
The S&P/TSX Composite index surged 29% in 2025, its second-best performance since 2000, fueled by a 40% rally from April lows and record-setting gains in mining and financial stocks.
U.S. stocks closed 2025 quietly, with the S&P 500 dipping 0.3% on the final day, missing the traditional Santa Claus rally. The benchmark index still posted a solid 17% annual gain. Read the full market analysis.
Canada's main stock index fell more than 70 points on December 31, 2025, with U.S. markets also in negative territory in light year-end trading. Get the latest market details.
Gold and silver fell on the final trading day of 2025 but are set for their biggest annual gains in over four decades. Discover the drivers behind the historic rally and the recent volatility.
European stock markets wrapped up 2025 with their strongest annual performance since 2021, led by a historic rally in banking stocks. The FTSE 100 soared 22%, its best year since 2009. Read the full analysis.
Famed 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry clarifies he is not betting against Tesla, despite recent criticism. Explore the context of his comments and Tesla's shifting sales outlook.
London's FTSE 100 index is on track to record its best annual performance since 2009, marking a robust end to 2025 for the blue-chip benchmark. Discover the market drivers and what this means for investors.
Gold prices skyrocketed nearly 70% in 2025, their strongest performance since the 1979 oil crisis, as investors seek safe havens. Explore the market forces of a 'Goldilocks' scenario and a weakening US dollar.
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