The US stock market anticipated a positive opening on January 6, with futures indicating gains across major indices. This optimism coincided with a US military operation in Venezuela resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Energy stocks, including Chevron and Exxon Mobil, surged in pre-market trading, while technology stocks like Nvidia and Micron also advanced. Investors reacted to President Trump's statement that the US would manage Venezuela during a political transition.