Monday, January 5, 2026: Jim Cramer discusses his next moves for the Investing Club

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Amazon lets some users chat with Alexa+ on the web in bid to take on ChatGPT

The company launched Alexa+ last February and it remains in early access.
Energy stocks rise on Venezuela rebuilding potential. Why one refining stock could be the big winner

The country’s oil is among the heaviest and most sulfur-laden in the world, and only a limited number of refineries are equipped to process it efficiently.
JPMorgan forms special advisory group to share some of bank’s ‘secret sauce’ with clients

They’re calling the initiative the “Special Advisory Services,” which launches today, with Liz Myers, who also serves as the global chair of investment banking, at the helm.
Pentagon to cut Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement pay over ‘seditious’ video: Hegseth

Sen. Mark Kelly and other members of Congress on the video reminded members of the U.S. military that they can refuse to follow illegal orders.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces he will not seek reelection

Walz, who was Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick for her failed 2024 White House bid, is set to hold a press conference on the “news of the day.”
Fed’s Kashkari says AI is causing a hiring slowdown in big companies

AI’s rapid rise since OpenAI kickstarted the AI boom with ChatGPT’s launch in 2022 has sparked concerns about safety and job security.
Crude prices rise as Maduro overthrow casts uncertainty over oil-rich Venezuela

The impact of Maduro’s overthrow on oil prices is ambiguous in the short run, said Daan Struyven, head of oil research at Goldman Sachs.
Lucid increases EV deliveries by 55% in 2025, meets lowered guidance

Lucid Group significantly increased its production and sales last year, as it continues to ramp-up production of its new Gravity SUV.
Venezuela turmoil, Mag 7 struggles: Maturing bull market faces some early tests to begin 2026

Bull markets are almost never cut short by geopolitical flareups, writes Mike Santoli.