President Donald Trump says he wants United States oil companies to run Venezuela’s oil operation. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down the potential impact on oil and gas prices for Americans.
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Oil prices swing after U.S. captures Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro
Oil prices swung on Sunday, as investors weighed market forces after President Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela and its vast oil reserves.
U.S. will look to tap Venezuelan oil reserves, Trump says
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the removal of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro from power will open the door to the country’s vast oil reserves, a move that has the potential to reshape the global energy market.“We’re going to have our very large United States oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure and start making money for the country,” Trump said in a public address.“They were pumping almo
AI stocks jump amid broadly positive outlook for 2026 markets
U.S. stocks are starting 2026 in a similar fashion to 2025
Trump Delays Tariff Increases on Furniture and Kitchen Cabinets
The Trump administration is choosing to delay a planned tariff increase on imported furniture and kitchen cabinets. It comes as the prices on hundreds of drugs are expected to rise in 2026. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what you need to know and how it will impact consumers.
What to Expect From the 2026 Economy: Affordability, AI, More
From consumer prices and affordability to artificial intelligence’s impact on the job market, NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what you need to know about the economy heading into 2026.
The ‘billionaire next door’ bows out
After 55 years, it’s Warren Buffett’s last day as chief executive of investing juggernaut Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffet Marks Final Day as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
After nearly six decades on the job, Warren Buffett is retiring as CEO of the Omaha, Nebraska, holding company Berkshire Hathaway. The 95-year-old investor announced his retirement earlier this year and is widely regarded as a pillar on the Mount Rushmore of American business leaders.
The Sphere, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and the power of nostalgia to lure moviegoers
Throughout 2025, various theaters and studios have leaned into viewer nostalgia nostalgia and in-person experiences.
There are glimmers of hope in the housing market
Homebuyers are starting to see signs of relief, and the momentum could roll into next year