Venezuela's billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?
Analysts estimate that Venezuela’s total external debt, including PDVSA obligations, bilateral loans and arbitration awards stand at roughly $150 billion to $170 billion. <
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A banner year for markets in 2025
A trader wears “2026” glasses on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images May this year prove as lucrative as 2025, when the S&P 500 rallied 16.39% mostly on the back of enthusiasm over artificial intelligence, though…
Prominent South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki has died, hospital says
SEOUL, South Korea — Ahn Sung-ki, one of South Korean cinema’s most prominent stars whose 60-year career and positive, gentle public image earned him the nickname “The Nation’s Actor,” died on Monday. He was 74. The death of Ahn, who had been fighting blood cancer for years, was announced by the Seoul-based Soonchunhyang University Hospital….
4 Takeaways From the Lions’ Win Over the Bears
The Lions may not be going to the playoffs, but they ended their season on a positive note. Detroit withstood a fourth-quarter comeback and kicker Jake Bates drilled a 42-yard field goal as time expired to take down the Chicago Bears 19-16 Sunday on the road, snapping a three-game losing streak. The Lions (9-8) finish…
Trump warns Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez in magazine interview
A photograph posted by U.S. President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account shows him sitting next to CIA Director John Ratcliffe as they watch the U.S. military operation in Venezuela from Trump’s Mar a Lago resort, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 3, 2026. @realdonaldtrump | Via Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday…
Myles Garrett Breaks Single-Season Sack Record In Week 18 vs. Bengals
Myles Garrett has broken the NFL’s single-season sack record, notching sack No. 23 in the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. “Man, it was everything I expected,” Garrett told reporters post-game about the historic sack. “It was so tough, I knew they were going to make it difficult. I don’t think I…
Brent crude, WTI, Nikkei 225, Hang Seng index, oil
The skyline of Tokyo city, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday, after the U.S. attacked Venezuela and captured its leader Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, while oil prices edged lower amid uncertainty over the oil-rich country and risk premiums. Following the attack, Maduro and his wife,…
Crude prices lower as Maduro overthrow casts uncertainty over Venezuela
A motorcycle passes in front of an oil-themed mural in Caracas, Venezuela on May 9, 2022. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Crude oil prices edged lower Sunday, as the overthrow of President Nicolas Maduro by the Trump administration has cast deep uncertainty over oil-rich Venezuela. U.S. crude oil fell 31 cents, or 0.54%, to…
What’s Next: Best Fits for MLB’s Top 5 Free Agent Position Players
With pitchers and catchers set to report to spring training in just over a month, it’s surprising that a handful of high-profile free agents are still seeking long-term homes. All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker, the No. 1 player in this year’s class, continues to explore deals and, as a result, is likely holding up the market….
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on the first day of trading for the year on Jan. 2, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures were steady on Sunday night, as global markets reacted to the U.S.’ attack on Venezuela and capture of leader Nicolas…