Investors Begin May Upbeat

Investors Begin May Upbeat

May 1, 2026 · 3 min

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Investors are starting May on a positive note, with discussions around oil companies returning to Venezuela and President Trump's comments on the Scotch industry.

Plus: Oil giants weigh a return to Venezuela. And, President Trump says he’s giving the Scotch industry a break after a royal intervention. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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