The market has anointed Chevron the big Venezuela winner. But oil majors face a long road before any payoff

President Trump’s call for U.S. oil companies to rebuild Venezuela’s energy sector after the overthrow of President Nicolas Maduro is easier said than done.
Trump administration has spoken to multiple oil companies about Venezuela, White House official says

The White House official did not say which companies the administration has spoken to or when the conversations took place.
Venezuela chaos could lead to billions in investment opportunities, one consultant says

One firm says there could be $500 billion in opportunities in Venezuela over the next 10 years.
Democratic mayor of Silicon Valley’s largest city opposes billionaire tax

Matt Mahan, the Democratic mayor of San Jose, California, came out against a proposed ballot measure that would impose a tax on billionaires in the state.
Hilton shares fall after DHS says Minneapolis hotel cancelled reservation due to immigration enforcement

“We are not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property,” an email cited by DHS said.
Vanguard likes a 40/60 portfolio for 2026. Where the firm sees higher risk-adjusted returns

Vanguard sees better risk-adjusted returns over the next decade by leaning away from artificial intelligence stocks and being overweight fixed income.
Micron is overbought. Using options to hedge against a reversal lower, while keeping upside exposure

Michael Khouw breaks down this options trade on the memory chipmaker.
GM posts 5.5% U.S. sales gain in 2025, Stellantis’ Jeep marks first increase in seven years

GM posts 5.5% U.S. sales gain in 2025, Stellantis’ Jeep endsannual declines
E-commerce startup Stord buys AI fulfillment platform Shipwire

The e-commerce startup is challenging Amazon and making faster, cheaper shipping more accessible to smaller mechants.
U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

President Donald Trump in December asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to align with how peer nations approach vaccine recommendations.