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Stocks Rise as Oil and Metals Climb After Reported U.S. Raid in Venezuela

Investors focused on oil-supply risk alongside new talk of U.S. involvement in Venezuela's energy rebuild.

A specialist trader works inside a booth on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid//File Photo
The S&P energy index on Wall Street gained 1.3 per cent at the start of trading. (AP PHOTO)
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Overview

  • The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, the Dow added 639 points (1.3%), and the Nasdaq rose 0.8% in morning trading.
  • Crude rallied after reports that U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend raid, with U.S. oil up 1.4% to $58.13 and Brent up 1.2% to $61.50.
  • Energy and related shares outperformed, with Chevron up 5%, Exxon Mobil up 2%, and defense names such as Lockheed Martin (+2.5%) and General Dynamics (+2.8%) rising.
  • President Trump floated involving U.S. oil companies in rebuilding Venezuela’s industry, while a U.S. embargo on Venezuelan oil remains in place.
  • Gold rose 2.8% and silver jumped 8% as safe-haven trades firmed, Treasury yields held near 4.18% on the 10-year and 3.46% on the two-year, and CES kept AI leaders like Nvidia and Intel in focus.