Squawk Pod 5 Things to Know Ahead of the Opening Bell 3/11/2026
Mar 11, 2026
Big oil firms edge toward a major Venezuela production deal. Lawmakers approve use of Gemini, ChatGPT and Copilot for official work. The Global Entry program is restarting after a recent pause. Japan’s PayPay signals an IPO price range as it heads toward a Nasdaq listing. News about leadership changes at a major theme park company also makes the roundup.
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Discover Ad Jokes About Vintage Store Acceptance
- A humorous ad vignette shows shoppers debating Discover card acceptance at a vintage store.
- The spot cites a February 2025 Nielsen Report claiming Discover is accepted at 99% of card-taking places.
Disney Names New Disneyland Resort President
- Disney announced an internal leadership shift naming Thomas Maslum to run Disneyland Resort.
- Maslum will replace Josh DeMauro, who moves up to become Disney CEO next week, smoothing an executive transition at the parks division.
Chevron And Shell Near Venezuela Production Deals
- Major multinational energy firms are nearing oil production deals in Venezuela after the U.S. captured Nicolas Maduro in January.
- Chevron and Shell reportedly close to the first big production agreements, signaling a potential reopening of Venezuelan oil to Western companies.