Japan’s Nikkei falls over 4%, Australia stocks hit fresh all-time high as investors await China data

The CEOs of Exxon and Conoco are wary of returning to Venezuela. Chevron is ready to quickly ramp up production.

Global investors are weighing how much of an impact the shutdown may have on markets.

Berkshire’s operating profit dipped 4% year over year to $11.16 billion in the second quarter.