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U.S. stock index futures were little changed in early Tuesday trading after Wall Street closed higher in the prior session, with gains led by energy shares following the U.S. operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
By 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), S&P 500 futures were largely unchanged at 6,940.75, Nasdaq 100 futures rose 17 points to 25,594.25, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 85 points to 49,142.0.
Dow hits record as energy stocks surge
During Monday’s regular session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.2% to a new all-time high, supported by strong advances in oil majors and industrial names as investors reacted to shifting geopolitical dynamics in Venezuela. The S&P 500 added about 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.7%.
Energy stocks were among the standout performers after Washington confirmed Maduro’s capture following a weekend military operation. Investors speculated that a potential political transition could eventually reopen Venezuela’s vast crude reserves to investment — a scenario seen as favorable for U.S. producers with existing regional expertise.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would oversee a transition process in Venezuela and encouraged American energy companies to take a leading role in restoring the country’s oil industry, arguing that U.S. firms were well positioned to help stabilize production in the OPEC member.
Chevron leads gains; services firms advance
Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) jumped more than 5%, while Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) rose over 2%. Oilfield services providers including Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) and Schlumberger also posted solid gains, reflecting optimism over potential increases in drilling and infrastructure activity over time.
Looking ahead, traders are focused on Friday’s U.S. December jobs report, a key gauge of labor-market momentum that could play an important role in shaping expectations for interest-rate cuts later this year.
