U.S. stocks moved higher on Monday, supported by gains in energy companies and major banks. The S&P 500 added 0.6% to 6,902.05, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.2% to a record 48,977.18, and the Nasdaq rose 0.7% to 23,395.82. Smaller-company stocks also advanced, with the Russell 2000 up 1.6%, while European markets generally increased as well.
Energy stocks strengthened after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend operation, drawing renewed attention to the country’s oil sector. U.S. crude rose 1.7% to $58.32 a barrel and Brent gained 1.7% to $61.76. Chevron jumped 5.1%, Exxon Mobil rose 2.2%, and Halliburton gained 7.8% after President Donald Trump discussed a plan for U.S. oil companies to help rebuild Venezuela’s industry, where output is currently around 1.1 million barrels per day and could rise with investment.
Investors also tracked moves in other markets and upcoming economic reports. Gold rose 2.8%, silver gained 7.9%, and bitcoin traded near $94,700. Treasury yields eased, with the 10-year at 4.15%. This week’s calendar includes data on services activity and jobs that could influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy; markets have been anticipating the Fed will keep rates unchanged at its meeting later in January.
Source: AP News
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