Happy Monday! The U.S. raid on Venezuela could significantly impact the oil market, with President Donald Trump announcing on Saturday that the nation plans to tap into Venezuelan oil reserves. Subsequently, this action could further depress already low crude oil prices.

Also, Tesla has been dethroned as the world’s top EV maker following a second year of declining sales. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Oil Is In The Spotlight As Venezuela Raid Raises Stakes

The geopolitical environment got even more heated recently due to the U.S. raid on Venezuela. Moving forward, investors are eyeballing oil prices, which could incur deflationary pressure due to increased production. Here’s what you need to know.

2 AI Stocks That Could Soar This Year (Even If The Bubble Pops)

Will the AI rally keep running, or will the bubble finally pop? No one knows for sure. But two ‘next-wave’ AI plays are positioned to potentially profit EITHER way. Start 2026 ahead of the crowd — not chasing it.

Last Week: U.S. indexes had a challenging, holiday-shortened week, with the S&P 500 down 1.12% in the trailing five sessions, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.6%. However, the S&P did manage to end Friday on a modestly positive move. Silver was generally flat, though the precious metal did pop higher on Friday.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to developments in Venezuela and how this impacts broader economic sentiment. Also, investors will be keen on whether the precious metals can maintain their current momentum.

Datavault AI (DVLT) was one of the biggest winners on Friday, gaining over 55%, while Outlook Therapeutics (OTLK) was a laggard, down 58%. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Friday.

Discover how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Price Disconnect: Silver has closed 2025 as the best-performing asset after a historic 26% surge in December. But discover why some experts are sounding the alarm.

Oracle Gone: Warren Buffett has retired as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., marking the end of his six-decade-long tenure. Learn the implications for this industrial conglomerate.

Large Cap: Several large-cap stocks have been making big moves recently. Click here to uncover the list making waves.

Key Deal: Taiwan Semiconductor is securing a crucial U.S. export license to Masimo Corp. Learn what kind of impact this could have on consumer tech giant Apple.

Dalio Warns: Billionaire hedge fund manager and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning about the future of global finance. Hear what he has to say about potentially troubled fiat currencies.

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On This Day In 1914…

Ford shocked the business world by announcing a $5-a-day minimum wage, more than double the industry norm. The move was a strategic response to high turnover and low productivity, and it quickly paid off by stabilizing the workforce, improving efficiency, and expanding consumer demand as workers could afford the cars they built. Ford’s decision became a landmark moment in U.S. corporate history, showing how higher wages could drive both productivity and profits. Fast forward to today, and the company has a market cap of more than $50 billion.

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— Ken Griffin

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