5 Things To Know: Chevron, Tesla, Avatar, and Interest Rates (January 5, 2026)

Market Movers: Chevron and ExxonMobil

• 📈 Chevron and ExxonMobil shares are rising following the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro.
• 🛢️ President Trump is encouraging US oil companies to invest in pumping Venezuelan crude, with Chevron being the only US major currently operating there.
• ✈️ Airlines are adding flights to accommodate passengers stranded in the Caribbean due to the US operation in Venezuela.

Economic Outlook: Interest Rates and Inflation

• 📉 Philadelphia Fed President Anna Pollson suggests that further interest rate cuts may be delayed as central bankers monitor the economy.
• 📊 Pollson anticipates inflation moderating, the labor market stabilizing, and economic growth around 2% this year, which could lead to modest adjustments in the federal funds rate later in the year.

Tesla's Performance

• 🚗 Tesla shares are up about 1.6% this morning after falling over 2.5% on Friday.
• 📉 The decline followed Tesla's fourth-quarter delivery report, which missed expectations.

Box Office Success: Avatar

• 🎬 The third Avatar film continues its box office dominance, earning approximately $40 million over the weekend in the US.
• 💰 The film has now grossed $1 billion worldwide.

Entertainment and Awards Buzz

• 🎭 Discussion touches on the film Marty Supreme, with praise for its actors, including Kevin O and Gwenneth.
• 🌟 Timothy Shaw is highlighted as a potential award winner for his extraordinary performance, despite the film's disjointed story.