The United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and control over the oil reserves boosted oil majors Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and ConocoPhillips.
Both Chevron and ConocoPhillips jumped 6% shortly after the opening bell, while Exxon Mobil rose over 2%.
All the major US stock market indices opened in the green, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rising 0.8% to 23,449.67, S&P 500 rising 0.5% to 6,892.19 and Dow Jones up 0.5% at 48,475.81.
AI giant Nvidia Corp’s stock surged 2% at open, but later pared gains to trade 0.74% higher at $190.33. The rise may be an indication of Washington’s possible energy boom boosting major AI-led tech companies.
(This is a developing story)
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