New York, January 5, 2026, 09:55 EST — Regular session

• Gold.com shares were little changed in early trade after closing its Monex acquisition and lifting its Atkinsons stake.
• Gold prices rose as investors sought safety after U.S.-Venezuela tensions escalated.
• Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report for the next signal on rate-cut expectations.

Gold.com Inc (NYSE: GOLD) shares were up 0.2% at $34.83 by 9:47 a.m. EST on Monday after the precious-metals dealer said it closed its acquisition of Monex Deposit Company and raised its stake in UK-based Atkinsons Bullion & Coins to 49.5%. GlobeNewswire

The deal expands Gold.com’s direct-to-consumer footprint and storage capabilities at a moment when sharp…