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�� KEY THINGS TO KNOW - MONDAY JANUARY 5, 2026

● Energy stocks surge 7-10% pre-market after Trump announces U.S. will rebuild Venezuela oil infrastructure

● Bitcoin breaks $93,000 on geopolitical developments; MSTR adds 1,286 BTC worth $116M

● Asian markets hit record highs: Taiwan +3.1%, Japan Nikkei +2.5%, South Korea +2%

● Semiconductors lead rally: NVDA, AMD, INTC, MU all up 3-10% ahead of CES 2026

● S&P Futures at 6,920 (+0.3%), VIX remains subdued at 15.15, ISM Manufacturing data at 10:00 AM EST

�� BREAKING MARKET NEWS (January 5, 2026 - After 3 AM CST)

Venezuela Situation - Major Catalyst

President Trump announced U.S. oil companies will spend billions fixing Venezuela's oil infrastructure and 'taking tremendous amount of wealth out of the ground.' This follows the weekend capture of President Maduro. Market impact: Energy sector sees massive pre-market rally.

Asia Markets Break Records

Taiwan's benchmark index surged 3.1% to record high of 30,251 points. Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped 2.97% to 51,832, approaching October record. South Korea hit fresh all-time high. Tech stocks driving momentum globally.

Fed's Kashkari Commentary

Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari: 'Job market is clearly cooling,' 'Inflation is still too high,' 'My guess is we're close to neutral now,' 'There is a risk the unemployment rate can pop from here.' Market implications: Expect Fed to remain cautious on cuts.

�� MARKET OVERVIEW & FUTURES

S&P 500 FUTURES ($ES) KEY LEVELS

Current: 6,920.75 (+0.30% / +20.25 points)

● Resistance Levels: 6,935, 6,942, 6,956

● Support Levels: 6,913-6,915, 6,905, 6,890

● Critical Level: 6,872 held twice Friday - textbook failed breakdown pattern indicates bullish momentum

Other Futures Snapshot

● Nasdaq 100 Futures: +0.69% (+175 points) - AI chip stocks leading

● Dow Futures: Flat (+1 point)

● VIX: 15.15 (+4.41%) - Remains subdued despite geopolitical events

● 10-Year Treasury: 4.177% (-1bp) - Safe haven flows despite risk-on equities

�� BULLISH SECTORS & HOT TRADES TODAY

1. ENERGY - TOP SECTOR (Rating: 10/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Catalyst: Trump Venezuela oil infrastructure rebuild announcement. Chevron uniquely positioned with existing Venezuela operations. Analysts note $100B+ opportunity but caution meaningful production increases take years.

Pre-Market Movers:

● CVX (Chevron): $168.25 pre-market (+7.92% / +$12.35) - Closed Friday at $155.90  Entry Zone: $165-$167 | Target 1: $175 (+4%) | Target 2: $185 (+10%)  Stop Loss: $160 | Trade Rating: 9/10

● XOM (ExxonMobil): $125.96 (+3.86%) - Closed Friday at $122.65  Entry Zone: $124-$126 | Target: $135 (+7%)

● HAL (Halliburton): +7.67% - Oilfield services key beneficiary

● SLB (Schlumberger): +8.73%

● VLO (Valero Energy): +6.77%

● COP (ConocoPhillips): +5.53%

● MPC (Marathon Petroleum): +4.88%

2. SEMICONDUCTORS / AI CHIPS (Rating: 9/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Catalyst: CES 2026 begins today. NVDA CEO Jensen Huang keynote at 4:00-5:30 PM. AMD CEO Lisa Su keynote at 8:30-10:45 PM. Intel launch event 6:00-7:00 PM. Taiwan Semiconductor surge (+5.17%) fuels sector optimism.

● NVDA (NVIDIA): $191.66 (+1.19%) - Closed Friday at $189.44  Entry Zone: $189-$192 | Target: $200-$205 (+5-7%) post-CES  Key Resistance: $193, then $198 | Trade Rating: 8/10

● MU (Micron): $315.42 (+10.52%) - BEAST MODE  Caution: Parabolic move may need consolidation

● AMD (Advanced Micro Devices): $223.47 (+4.35%)  Entry Zone: $220-$225 | Lisa Su CES keynote catalyst

● INTC (Intel): $39.38 (+6.72%)  Entry Zone: $38-$40 | Launch event today 6-7 PM

● TSM (Taiwan Semi): $319.61 (+5.17%) - Goldman raised target 35%

3. BITCOIN / CRYPTO SECTOR (Rating: 8/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Catalyst: Bitcoin breaks above $93,000 on Venezuela geopolitical developments and safe-haven flows. Strategy (MSTR) announces Bitcoin purchase and dividend increase.

● BTC (Bitcoin): $92,778 (Currently trading, touched $93,000)  Support: $88,200-$90,000 | Resistance: $93,000-$95,000  24hr: +1.9% | 7-day: +3.5%

● MSTR (Strategy): $157.16 (+4.37%) pre-market - Closed Friday at $151.95  Added 1,286 BTC worth $116M (Total: 673,783 BTC = $50.55B)  Entry Zone: $155-$160 | Target: $170-$175 (+8-10%)  Trade Rating: 7/10 - Volatile but strong catalyst

● COIN (Coinbase): $236.53 (+4.65%) - Goldman upgrade to Buy, PT $303  Entry Zone: $235-$240 | Target: $260-$280 (+10-15%)

● ETH (Ethereum): $3,168 (+3.7%) | SOL (Solana): $135 (+1.6%) | XRP: $2.13 (+3%)

�� ANALYST ACTIONS & PRICE TARGET RAISES

● GOOGL - Melius raises PT to $350 from $305

● AMZN - Jefferies raises to $300, valuation attractive at 12x '26 EV/EBITDA

● META - Jefferies raises PT to $910

● NVDA - Melius raises PT to $350

● COST - Mizuho upgrades to Outperform from Neutral, PT $1,000 from $950

● ANET - Piper Overweight, raises PT to $159

�� BEARISH SECTORS & STOCKS TO AVOID

● CMCSA (Comcast): -5.89% - Spins off NBCUniversal cable networks into Versant Media Group

● Natural Gas Futures: -6% to $3.40/MMBtu

● NIO (Chinese EV): -2.33% - Political risk concerns

● Brent Crude: -1.2% to $60/barrel despite Venezuela developments

�� TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR & CATALYSTS

● 10:00 AM EST: ISM Manufacturing PMI (December) - Expected 47.2  Critical for Fed policy outlook. Below 50 = contraction

● 10:00 AM EST: ISM Manufacturing Prices

● 11:30 AM EST: 3&6 Month Bill Auction

CES 2026 Keynotes:  • 12:00 PM: QCOM Snapdragon X2 Launch  • 4:00-5:30 PM: NVDA Jensen Huang Special Address  • 6:00-7:00 PM: INTC Launch Event  • 8:00-8:45 PM: SONY Honda Mobility  • 8:30-10:45 PM: AMD Lisa Su Keynote

��️ TRUMP IMPACT & POLITICAL EDGE

Venezuela Oil Opportunity

Trump: 'Oil companies want to go into Venezuela badly' and will invest 'billions' to rebuild infrastructure. Venezuela holds world's largest proven oil reserves (~$17 trillion value). However, Citi Research notes meaningful production increases will take years, not months.

Geopolitical Tensions

Trump: 'Watching Iran very closely. If they kill protestors, they will get hit very hard by the US.' Greenland tensions escalate with Denmark in 'full crisis mode.' Trump: 'Operation Colombia sounds good' after calling Colombia President 'sick man.'

Key Trump Momentum Trades

● Defense/Geopolitical: PLTR +3.99% (defense software), BBAI (BigBear.ai)

● Energy Independence: All major oil stocks benefiting

● Crypto/Deregulation: COIN upgrade, MSTR buying

₿ BITCOIN & CRYPTO MARKET BREAKDOWN

Current Market State

Bitcoin pushed above $93,000 in early Monday trading, marking its highest level since late December. The move represents a 3.5% weekly gain and comes as traders view geopolitical uncertainty as supportive for alternative assets. Crypto Fear & Greed Index: 42 (Neutral trending to Greed).

Technical Analysis

● Key Support: $88,200-$90,000 (Strong zone that's held multiple tests)

● Resistance: $93,000 (immediate), $95,000 (major psychological)

● Pattern: Bollinger Bands squeeze suggests major volatility coming

● Outlook: Analysts predict $95K-$105K range in Q1 2026 if support holds

Altcoin Highlights

● ETH: $3,168 (+3.7% daily) - Holding above $3,000 support

● XRP: $2.13 (+3%) - Extending early January outperformance

● SOL: $135 (+1.6%) - Strong technicals near $136 resistance

● DOGE: +17% weekly - Leading memecoin momentum

�� MONEY ROTATION & SECTOR SHIFTS

Primary Rotation: Into Energy & Commodities

Massive pre-market flows into energy sector (+7-10% across board). Gold +2.38%, Silver +3.67%, Copper at all-time highs near $6/lb. This represents flight to real assets amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Secondary Rotation: AI/Chips Resume Leadership

Semiconductors regaining momentum after late December pullback. Philadelphia Semiconductor Index expectations for 4%+ gain Monday. CES 2026 providing multiple catalysts throughout the day and week.

Money Flow OUT OF:

● Legacy Media (CMCSA -5.89%)

● Consumer Discretionary underperforming

● Chinese stocks (NIO, BIDU facing political headwinds)

�� WEEK AHEAD - JANUARY 5-9, 2026

Monday January 5

● ISM Manufacturing PMI (10:00 AM)

● CES 2026 begins - Multiple chip company keynotes

Tuesday January 6

● 2 Fed Speakers scheduled

Wednesday January 7

● ADP Payrolls

● JOLTS Job Openings

● ISM Services PMI

● STZ Earnings

Thursday January 8

● Initial Jobless Claims

Friday January 9 - MAJOR

● U.S. Jobs Report (December) - Expected 54,000 jobs

● Consumer Sentiment

�� KEY TRADING STRATEGIES FOR MONDAY

Opening Strategy (9:30-10:30 AM)

● Watch for profit-taking in energy names after +7-10% pre-market gains

● Enter energy stocks on pullbacks to VWAP, not at pre-market highs

● Chip stocks likely to consolidate pre-CES - accumulate weakness

ISM Data Strategy (10:00 AM)

● Below 47: Market likely rallies on rate cut expectations

● Above 48: Potential volatility, could pressure stocks initially

Afternoon CES Strategy (2:00 PM onward)

● NVDA keynote 4-5:30 PM: Position before 3:30 PM if bullish

● AMD keynote 8:30-10:45 PM: Extended hours trading opportunity

Risk Management

● Position sizing: 2-3% per trade maximum given geopolitical volatility

● Use tight stops on energy momentum plays (+7% overnight = vulnerable)

● VIX at 15 = low fear but watch for sudden spikes on news

�� HIGH CONVICTION TRADE SETUPS - MONDAY

Trade #1: CVX Pullback Entry (Rating: 9/10)

Setup: Chevron +7.92% pre-market to $168. Wait for pullback to $165-167.

● Entry: $165-$167 on VWAP touch

● Stop Loss: $160 (-3%)

● Target 1: $175 (+5%)

● Target 2: $185 (+10%)

● Time Frame: Swing trade, 1-3 weeks

Trade #2: NVDA CES Catalyst Play (Rating: 8/10)

Setup: Enter before Jensen Huang keynote at 4 PM. Consolidation near $190.

● Entry: $189-$192

● Stop Loss: $185

● Target 1: $198 (+4%)

● Target 2: $205 (+7%)

● Time Frame: Day/swing trade through CES week

Trade #3: AMD Pre-Keynote (Rating: 8/10)

Setup: Lisa Su keynote tonight 8:30 PM. Position during market hours.

● Entry: $220-$225

● Stop Loss: $215

● Target 1: $235 (+5%)

● Target 2: $245 (+10%)

● Time Frame: Overnight hold for extended hours reaction

Trade #4: MSTR Bitcoin Proxy (Rating: 7/10)

Setup: Leveraged Bitcoin play. More volatile but strong hands buying.

● Entry: $155-$160 (buy weakness)

● Stop Loss: $145 (wider stop needed)

● Target: $170-$175 (+8-10%)

● Time Frame: Swing trade, 1-2 weeks. Size down due to volatility

Trade #5: COIN on Upgrade (Rating: 8/10)

Setup: Goldman upgrade to Buy, PT $303. Currently $236.

● Entry: $235-$240

● Stop Loss: $225

● Target 1: $260 (+10%)

● Target 2: $280 (+15%)

● Time Frame: Swing trade targeting PT over 2-4 weeks

�� MASTERMIND INSIGHTS & COMMUNITY SENTIMENT

Key Takeaways from Trading Community Analysis:

● Palmer (@BankTheTrade): 'Days like this can actually be difficult to trade. Markets up but no direct stock news. Oil companies are the main news related movers. Wait for your setup.'

● Mike Zaccardi: Identified copper at all-time highs, German DAX at records, precious metals strength despite dollar. 'A stronger dollar in past 6 months hasn't stopped precious metals. Why should it now?'

● Jesse Cohen watchlist: BUY - AMD (CES), CVX (Venezuela), AYI (earnings beat), CMC (earnings), APLD (bullish guidance). SELL - CALM (miss), STZ (miss), MRNA (bearish setup), CPB (bearish setup).

● The Long Investor: 'Very obvious bullish setups right now: BABA, ZETA, ADUR, BIDU, JD, GRAB, ASTS, NVO.' Also notes: 'If most people skipped day trading and solely focused on investing, you save yourself years of heartache.'

● Shay Boloor: Initiated ONDS position on drone theme before it became popular. 'Having conviction before the market sees it is the whole game.'

�� FINAL SUMMARY & ACTION ITEMS

Overall Market Sentiment: BULLISH WITH CAUTION

Markets showing risk-on behavior with energy and tech leading. However, gains came largely in pre-market/overnight which often leads to profit-taking at open. VIX remains low at 15 suggesting complacency. Geopolitical events create opportunity but also risk.

Top 3 Priorities for Monday Trading:

1. Energy Stocks - Primary Focus

● CVX, XOM, HAL, SLB - Wait for pullbacks, don't chase pre-market highs. Enter on VWAP touches with tight stops.

2. Semiconductor/CES Plays - Secondary Focus

● NVDA, AMD - Position before afternoon keynotes. Accumulate weakness during market hours.

3. Bitcoin/Crypto - Opportunistic

● MSTR, COIN - Size down due to volatility. BTC needs to hold $90K for bullish continuation.

What to Watch:

● 10:00 AM ISM Manufacturing - Market likely rallies on weak number (rate cut hopes)

● 4:00 PM NVDA Jensen Huang keynote - Position by 3:30 PM

● 8:30 PM AMD Lisa Su keynote - Extended hours opportunity

● S&P 6,913-6,915 support - If breaks, next support 6,905

Risk Factors:

● Geopolitical escalation (Venezuela, Iran, Greenland)

● Profit-taking after large pre-market gains

● ISM data surprise (above 48 could pressure stocks)

● Friday jobs report looming - expect position adjustments throughout week

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER

This newsletter is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing herein constitutes financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. All trading involves risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Price data verified from multiple sources as of January 5, 2026 pre-market. Stock prices are subject to change. All percentage calculations based on verified closing prices from January 2, 2026 market close and current pre-market levels.

DCG Command Center is a community of traders sharing insights and education. We do not guarantee profits and all traders are responsible for their own trading decisions and risk management.

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DCG COMMAND CENTER | January 5, 2026

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