Market Movers: A Monday Rundown

S&P 500 futures are up, but last week was a downer. Let's dive into the big stories shaping the day.

Venezuela in the Spotlight

U.S. Military Strike: President Donald Trump announced a major operation leading to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. They are now in New York, facing narco-terrorism charges.
Casualties: The strike killed many of Maduro's security team, but his allies still hold power.
Warning: Trump warned Delcy Rodríguez, another Venezuelan leader, of serious consequences if she doesn't cooperate.

Global Reaction: Democrats and some world leaders are questioning the operation.
Pardon Controversy: Critics are revisiting Trump's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted of drug-related crimes.
U.S. Control: Trump plans to temporarily take control of Venezuela until a political transition is complete.

Oil Wealth: Venezuela's oil wealth could attract U.S. investors, but the country is deep in debt and facing a financial crisis.
Air Travel Disruptions: Regulators closed airspace in the Eastern Caribbean to U.S. airlines, leaving many travelers stranded. Flights have since resumed.
Market Watch: Oil prices and stocks are under watch. OPEC+ kept oil output unchanged, and oil stocks like Chevron and Exxon Mobil are up in premarket trading.

Delivery Miss: Tesla missed delivery forecasts and saw a 16% drop from last year.
New Leader: BYD, a Chinese company, sold more vehicles in 2025.
Criticism: CEO Elon Musk is facing criticism over AI-generated content on his platform, X.

Marketing Campaign: The fast-food chain is offering retro packaging, collectible cups, and freebies.
Industry Struggles: This comes as the restaurant industry faces declining traffic.
Sales Growth: Chick-fil-A's sales growth slowed to 5.4% in 2024, its first single-digit increase in over a decade.