"The markets are attempting gains out of the gate on the heels of the U.S. government's overthrowing of the Venezuelan government. In addition to escalating geopolitical tensions, all eyes will be on technology as the industry's signature event unfolds: CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Among the featured speakers will be Nvidia ( Nasdaq: NVDA) founder and CEO Jensen Huang, who later today will provide a much anticipated presentation on what's next for AI."
"All three of the major stock market averages are moving higher, including a jump in the Nasdaq Composite to start the week as investors and traders also brace for the latest reading on manufacturing activity due out later this morning. Here's a look at where things stand as of morning trading: Dow Jones Industrial Average: 48,748.10 Up 365.81 (+0.77%) Nasdaq Composite: 23,379.73 Up 142.37 (+0.61%) S&P 500: 6,898.82 Up 40.35 (+0.59%)"
The markets opened higher after the U.S. government's overthrow of Venezuela's government, with all three major averages rising. CES 2026 in Las Vegas draws attention to technology and AI, highlighted by anticipated presentation from Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang. Nasdaq Composite jumped at the start of the week as investors await manufacturing data due later this morning. MicroStrategy added 1,286 Bitcoin, increasing holdings to 673,783 BTC and boosting MSTR stock. Trump Media and Chevron stocks climbed amid Venezuelan developments. Bernstein analysts foresee tailwinds for defense and engineering stocks from escalating geopolitical tensions and potential U.S. involvement.
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