Dow Jones Soars 600 Points to Record High, Shrugs Off Venezuela & Economic Woes

• Dow Jones surged nearly 600 points to a record high on Monday, briefly crossing 49,000 intraday, extending last week's gains.
• Wall Street ignored US actions in Venezuela, including the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, and ongoing economic concerns.
• Banking and energy stocks fueled the rally, with Chevron, Exxon, Halliburton, and SLB surging on hopes for Venezuelan investments.
• The ISM manufacturing index remained in contraction for the 10th consecutive month at 47.9, with tariffs cited as a key factor.
• Brent Crude rose above $62, Silver rebounded 7% to $77, and Bitcoin hit a three-week high, while Gold stayed near $4,500.

Why It Matters: Wall Street defied geopolitical and economic worries, pushing Dow Jones to a new record high.