📈 Stocks / Finance

Energy Stocks Jump on Venezuela Oil Hopes

NBC News

Energy stocks rose after hopes the U.S. may tap Venezuela’s huge oil reserves following political upheaval. Chevron surged, oil prices climbed, and markets stayed calm overall, though experts warn rebuilding Venezuela’s oil industry could take years.

TSMC Shares Jump After Goldman Raises Target

Yahoo Finance

TSMC shares surged to a record after Goldman Sachs lifted its price target, citing strong AI demand. As a key supplier to Nvidia and Apple, the chipmaker is benefiting from heavy AI spending, helping lift tech stocks across Asia and the US.

Intel Rallies Early, Then Loses Steam

The Motley Fool

Intel stock jumped early on hopes that global tensions could boost demand for U.S.-made chips, but gains faded as investors reassessed. The company is still in turnaround mode, with questions around its chip manufacturing business and future growth.

🪙 Crypto

XRP Jumps 9% as Bitcoin Nears $95K

CoinDesk

Crypto rallied to start 2026 with XRP jumping 9% and bitcoin climbing to a six-week high near $95,000. Crypto stocks also surged, though analysts say risks remain from regulation and market uncertainty.

🌎 Global Economy

Global Markets End 2025 on Steady Footing

European Business Magazine 

Global markets closed the year with resilience. Europe saw strong stock gains despite mixed inflation and housing data. The U.S. economy showed steady jobs and housing demand. Asia was mixed, with Japan tightening policy and China showing early signs of recovery.

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