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Donald Trump Hints at US Taxpayer-Backed Oil Rebuilding in Venezuela — Who Benefits Most?

Donald Trump suggests US taxpayers could help reimburse oil firms rebuilding Venezuela's oil industry, sparking debate over costs, accountability and who truly benefits from the plan.

International Business Times UK

Dow, S&P 500 Rise to New Closing Highs: Stock Market Today

Will President Donald Trump match his Monroe Doctrine gambit with a new Marshall Plan for Venezuela?

Kiplinger

US could seize Venezuelan oil tanker off UK coast as it flees to Russia

US military forces have been preparing for a possible mission to capture the vessel

Evening Standard

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Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and Energy Demand Concerns

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.19 (-2.04%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.0194 (-1.13%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and sold off sharply as the dollar strengthened. Crude prices also retreated amid concerns about energy...

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The Guardian view on Trump’s raid in Caracas: oil matters, but it’s not the whole story

Editorial: The seizure of Venezuelan leader was induced by the prize of petroleum, but driven by spectacle, geopolitics and domestic politics

The Guardian - UK

Newmont Mining Breaks Into the Top 100: A Bet on Venezuela’s Comeback?

Much has been made about Venezuela’s oil and natural gas revival after the capture of the country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro. However, the country’s vast mineral resources could be what gets Newmont Mining further into Latin America.

Barchart

3 Energy Plays to Watch as the Sector Reacts to New Developments

Energy stocks surged on Monday as markets reacted to renewed focus on Venezuela’s oil industry and U.S. policy direction.

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Trump says US companies will invest billions in Venezuelan oil production. Experts aren’t so sure

Industry insiders say US oil companies want to ‘avoid getting screwed’ and will proceed with extreme caution

The Guardian - US

RAF spy plane flies over path of oil tanker pursued by America through Atlantic

The Marinera has been making its way north through the Atlantic, with media reports suggesting it had avoided a naval blockade of Venezuela.

Evening Standard

Cotton Extending Gains to Tuesday

Cotton futures are up 50 to 60 points so far on Tuesday, following the Monday strength. Crude oil futures were back down 42 cents per barrel at $57.90. The US dollar index is up $0.328 at $98.310. Export sale commitments for cotton have reached 6.5 million RB as of 12/25,...

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Soybeans Holding onto Midday Gains on Tuesday

Soybeans are showing 1 to 4 cent gains so far on Tuesday. There were another 533 deliveries against January soybeans issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 2 1/4 cents higher at $9.90 1/2. Soymeal futures are 50 cents to $1 higher, with Soy Oil futures down...

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The ‘Donroe doctrine’: Maduro is the guinea pig for Donald Trump’s new world order

Shortly after US special forces captured and extracted Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3, Donald Trump said that the US would now “run” Venezuela.

The Conversation

Crude Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Energy Demand Concerns

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -0.24 (-0.41%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0005 (+0.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today. Crude gave up an early advance and turned lower today as the dollar strengthened. Crude prices are also under pressure amid...

Barchart

Pipeline operator faces record fine after oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Regulators say the 2023 spill off Louisiana could have been far smaller if risks had been addressed sooner.

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The Guardian - US

Jon Stewart on Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela: ‘This is all exhausting’

Late-night hosts react to Trump’s shocking attack on Venezuela and surprise capture of Nicolás Maduro

Barchart

Should You Chase the 140% Rally in TMD Energy Stock?

TMD Energy shares soared as the U.S. attack on Venezuela triggered a significant rally in the energy sector. But TMDE stock remains super risky as a long-term investment in 2026.

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Should You Buy Valero Stock in January 2026? The Bull Case for Oil Stocks in the New Year.

Valero stock is drawing renewed attention in early 2026 as refining margins stay firm and shifting crude flows quietly strengthen its competitive position.

Reason

Trump Wants Oil Companies To 'Fix' Venezuela's Infrastructure

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The Independent UK

US may intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker bearing Russian flag, reports say

The tanker painted a Russian flag on its side after fleeing US blockade in the Caribbean Sea

Latin Times

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She's 'Happy' For Venezuela After Maduro's Capture But Past Regime Change Operations Ended In 'Turmoil And Civil War'

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned about a potential fallout of the U.S. operation that captured Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and backed his vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, saying past attempts at regime change have backfired.

MarketBeat

Why Chevron’s Venezuela Exposure Puts CVX Stock in Play for 2026

Chevron stock jumped after Venezuela’s political shift, but the real opportunity lies in CVX’s unique refining advantage and long-term oil strategy

The Conversation

The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states – here’s what to watch for in 2026

Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of “transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner.” The plan included tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency gains by 2030 – important steps for slowing climate change since the energy…

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Cotton Rally Extending to Tuesday AM Trade

Cotton price action is up another 40 to 64 points on Tuesday morning. Futures posted gains for 55 to 64 points in the nearbys on Monday to rally out of the holiday slowed weeks. Crude oil futures were back up $1.08 per barrel at $58.34. The US dollar index was...

The Guardian - US

Trump taking ‘drill, baby, drill’ plan to Venezuela ‘terrible’ for climate, experts warn

‘Everybody loses’ if production supercharged in country with largest known oil reserves, critics say

International Business Times UK

Viral Memes Link Sean 'Diddy' Combs And Nicolás Maduro Over Seized Oil

Viral memes on social media are linking the legal cases of Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Nicolás Maduro by satirically combining seized baby oil and Venezuelan crude oil narratives amid political and judicial turmoil.

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