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Trump Strikes Venezuela, Chevron Shares Surge Amid Oil Concerns

1/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.
Chevron shares rose 2.3% to $155.90 as investors weigh potential impacts on oil supply and sanctions.
Venezuela's state oil firm PDVSA reported no damage to production facilities despite the strike.
Oil prices closed slightly lower, with Brent at $60.75 and WTI at $57.32.
Traders are monitoring sanctions and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.
Chevron shares rose 2.3% to $155.90 as investors weigh potential impacts on oil supply and sanctions.
Venezuela's state oil firm PDVSA reported no damage to production facilities despite the strike.
Oil prices closed slightly lower, with Brent at $60.75 and WTI at $57.32.
Traders are monitoring sanctions and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting.