On Monday evening, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang delivered the keynote at CES 2025. 



What Happened: The keynote was live-streamed from Mandalay Bay Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The venue typically accommodates 12,000 people, but Nvidia reportedly intended to pack in up to 14,000 by using the arena&#8217;s center space.



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Nvidia CEO Huang walked up on the stage clad in a trademark leather jacket, which this time was a bit shiny. He asked the crowd if they liked his crocodile pattern jacket. "Let it sink in," he said.



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At the beginning of the event, Huang showcased Nvidia's RTX Blackwell GPUs with a real-time rendering demo, highlighting new features like RTX Neural Materials, RTX Neural Faces, text-to-animation, and DLSS 4.



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The keynote&#8217;s highlight was the introduction of the latest GeForce RTX 5000 Graphic cards series, which include the $1,999 RTX 5090, $999 RTX 5080, $749 RTX 5070 Ti, and $549 RTX 5070.



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Nvidia will release the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs on January 30, with the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 launching shortly after. They will feature a redesigned Founders Edition with two double flow-through fans, a 3D vapor chamber, and GDDR7 memory.



The RTX 5090 Founders Edition is a two-slot GPU designed to fit into compact PC builds. It comes with 32GB of GDDR7 memory, a memory bandwidth of 1,792GB/sec, and an impressive 21,760 CUDA cores.&nbsp;



According to Nvidia, this GPU will be twice as fast as the RTX 4090, thanks to the advancements of DLSS 4 and the Blackwell architecture.



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Huang also introduced its RTX 50-series to laptops, with the $2,899 RTX 5090 laptop GPU featuring 24GB of GDDR7 memory at launch. The $2,199 RTX 5080 laptop GPU will include 16GB of GDDR7 memory, the $1,599 RTX 5070 Ti will have 12GB, and the $1,299 RTX 5070 will come with 8GB of GDDR7 memory.



These RTX 50-series laptops will be available starting in March from various PC manufacturers.



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Huang also unveiled the Grace Blackwell NVLink 72, which boasts 72 Blackwell GPUs, 2,592 Grace CPU cores, and 130 trillion transistors.



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This system, offering four times the performance per watt, will play a crucial role in powering Agentic AIs that use test-time scaling for real-time reasoning and decision-making.



In a light moment during the keynote, Huang tried to embody his inner Captain America and re-created the iconic moment from "Avengers Endgame," and laughed saying, "I thought I was worthy."



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Price Action: Nvidia&#8217;s stock climbed 3.43% on Monday, ending the day at $149.43. In after-hours trading, it gained an additional 0.57%, reaching $150.28, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.



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Leading cryptocurrencies jumped on Monday, driven by corporate Bitcoin purchases and a fresh bullish price prediction for 2025.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 7:45 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td><td>+3.92%</td><td>$102,256.53</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+1.44%</td><td>$3,684.22</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+2.56%</td><td>$0.3899</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



What Happened: Bitcoin soared above $100,000 for the first time since Dec. 19, ending weeks of choppy price action just below the key level.



The rally was bolstered by MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) and Metaplanet, popularly referred to as "Asia's MicroStrategy," as both companies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42814054/microstrategy-extends-bitcoin-buying-streak-metaplanet-aims-for-10000-btc-war-chest">acquired more Bitcoin</a> for their reserves.



Additionally, Bernstein <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42810885/bitcoin-to-200000-as-crypto-enters-infinity-age-in-2025-bernstein-predicts">painted a $200,000 target</a> for Bitcoin by the end of 2025, contributing to the rally.



Ethereum broke out above $3,600, reaching $3,739 for the first time in over two weeks.&nbsp;



More than $221 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with $133 million in downside bets getting wiped out.



That said, more than $1 billion in long positions risked liquidation if Bitcoin fell to $97,720.



Bitcoin's Open Interest soared 16.52% in the last 24 hours, indicating massive speculative interest for the apex cryptocurrency.



The "Extreme Greed" sentiment took over the market, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index, raising fears of a potential correction.



Top Gainers (24-Hours)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 7:45 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>The Sandbox (SAND)</td><td>+8.88%</td><td>$0.6958</td></tr><tr><td>Worldcoin (WLD)</td><td>+8.53%</td><td>$2.61</td></tr><tr><td>Pudgy Penguins (PENJU)</td><td>+7.51%</td><td>$0.04315</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.59 trillion, following a rise of 2.64% in the last 24 hours.



Tech stocks rallied on Monday. The Nasdaq Composite spiked 1.24% to close at 19,864.98. The S&amp;P 500 also closed in the green, ending 0.55% higher at 5,975.38. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the session at a minor loss of 0.06%.



Artificial intelligence behemoth NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) contributed to the tech rally, surging 3.43% to $149.43, driven by investor anticipation surrounding CEO Jensen Huang‘s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pre-market-outlook/25/01/42813341/nvidia-jumps-up-in-pre-market-on-monday-ahead-of-jensen-huangs-keynote-at-ces-la">keynote at the CES trade show</a> in Las Vegas.



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Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital stated that Bitcoin needs a daily close above $101,165 for the bias to turn bullish and break out from the daily range.



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Another widely followed cryptocurrency market commentator, Miles Deutscher, highlighted that retail demand for Bitcoin was nearing historic lows, despite a run above $100,000.



"This run is being driven by institutions/ETFs/nation states. For this reason, you can&#8217;t really compare this cycle to past cycles," Deutscher added.



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Low retail interest in Bitcoin could also suggest that the cryptocurrency cycle was still in its early stages.



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On Monday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made notable trades involving Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>). and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).



The Palantir Trade



Ark Invest executed a significant sale of Palantir Technologies Inc. shares across multiple ETFs, including Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>), ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>). The total shares sold amounted to 196,728. The trade was worth $14.93 million. This move comes amid a backdrop of mixed analyst ratings for Palantir. Recently, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42811388/palantir-trades-in-the-red-during-monday-premarket-as-morgan-stanley-assigns-underw">Morgan Stanley</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42811388/palantir-trades-in-the-red-during-monday-premarket-as-morgan-stanley-assigns-underw">assigned an &#8216;underweight&#8217; rating to Palantir</a>, setting a price target of $60, following a 379% gain over the past year. The stock closed at $75.92 on Monday, reflecting a 4.97% decline.



Despite its strong performance in U.S. commercial and government sectors, Palantir&#8217;s valuation has been a point of contention among analysts. On Sunday, CNBC host Jim Cramer indicated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42806417/jim-cramer-works-sunday-brainstorm-on-buying-palantir-and-tesla-stock-calls-them-protective-intellectual-blankets">interest in purchasing</a> Palantir shares for his investing club portfolio.



Palantir stock has shot up over 355% over an one-year period but is down 0.4% since 2025 began.



The Amazon Trade



In contrast, Ark Invest increased its position in&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc.&nbsp;by acquiring 39,288 shares through ARKF and ARKW. The total value of this purchase was approximately $8.94 million, based on Monday&#8217;s closing price of $227.61. This move aligns with Ark&#8217;s previous strategy of bolstering its Amazon holdings, as seen in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42664623/cathie-wood-led-ark-invests-monday-moves-dumps-tesla-palantir-stock-adds-amazon">recent trades</a>.



Amazon&#8217;s stock has been buoyed by positive analyst sentiment, with some forecasts predicting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42412458/amazon-to-rally-around-15-here-are-10-top-analyst-forecasts-for-tuesday">potential 15% rally.</a>



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<li>Sold shares of Archer Aviation Inc. from ARKK.Bought shares of Illumina Inc. across ARKG and ARKK.Acquired shares of Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. through ARKG and ARKK.Purchased shares of GitLab Inc. via ARKK and ARKW.</li>
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Nippon Steel Corp.&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>) lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden&#8216;s block of its $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) faces steep legal hurdles but could buy time for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42806543/cleveland-cliffs-ceo-predicted-bidens-block-149b-nippon-steel-us-steel-deal-months-before-action">alternative deal structures</a>, legal experts say.



The Japanese steelmaker filed suit Monday claiming Biden violated constitutional due process rights by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42825094/us-steel-nippon-steel-sue-biden-administration-cleveland-cliffs-union-in-response-to-blocked-merger">prejudging the deal</a> through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States review. 



The companies allege Biden&#8217;s March opposition aimed to secure union support in Pennsylvania before leaving the ticket.



While courts typically defer to executive branch national security decisions, the lawsuit could extend negotiations beyond the current 30-day unwinding period through Jun. 18, when regulatory approvals expire, reported Reuters. This extension might prove crucial as former President Donald Trump, who initially opposed the deal, could take office in 2025.



&#8220;The lawsuit will give them more time to negotiate with the new administration or find alternatives that are acceptable,&#8221; said Nick Klein, national security lawyer at DLA Piper, though he called the legal challenge &#8220;an uphill battle.&#8221; 



The White House denies allegations of political motivation in blocking the merger. 



Price Action: United States Steel stock closed at $32.95 on Monday, up 8.17% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock gained an additional 0.58%. Over the past year, the stock has declined by 32.05%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Nippon Steel stock is currently trading at JPY 3,106, down 1.65% at the time of writing. Over the past year, it has dropped 6.98%.



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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) unveiled Monday an extensive lineup of next-generation processors and gaming products ahead of Consumer Electronics Show 2025 in Las Vegas, targeting the growing demand for high-performance AI-enabled PCs, gaming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42822846/nvidia-5000-series-product-updates-make-it-top-semiconductor-pick-ahead-of-jensen-huangs-ces-keynote-analyst">systems, and mobile devices.</a>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Next-Gen Processors: AI PCs And Enterprise Innovation</h3>



AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Max Series, Ryzen AI 300 Series, and Ryzen AI 200 Series processors, built on AMD's Zen 5 and Zen 4 architectures. These processors cater to a variety of users, from premium thin-and-light notebooks to everyday productivity tasks. 



For enterprise users, AMD expanded its Ryzen PRO Series lineup, integrating advanced AMD PRO Technologies for security and IT manageability.



"With the next generation of AI-enabled processors, we are proliferating AI to devices everywhere, bringing the power of a workstation to thin and light laptops," said Jack Huynh, AMD's senior vice president and general manager of Computing and Graphics.



The flagship Ryzen AI Max processors boast up to 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, 40 AMD RDNA 3.5 graphics compute units, and an AMD XDNA 2 Neural Processing Unit capable of 50 trillion operations per second. Systems powered by these processors will be available starting in the first quarter 2025.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gaming: Pushing Desktop And Mobile Performance Limits</h3>



AMD's gaming announcements were headlined by the new Ryzen 9950X3D and Ryzen 9900X3D desktop processors, featuring 2nd-generation 3D V-Cache technology for unprecedented gaming and content-creation performance. Both processors are based on AMD's Zen 5 cores and optimized for high clock speeds and lower temperatures.



For handheld gaming enthusiasts, AMD launched the Ryzen Z2 Series processors, promising AAA gaming experiences on portable devices with up to 8 cores and AMD RDNA 3.5 architecture. These systems are also slated for release in the first quarter of the year.



&#8220;Gaming has become one of the biggest forms of entertainment worldwide,&#8221; Huynh stated, adding, &#8220;Today's announcements underscore our commitment to delivering hardware that eliminates performance bottlenecks for gamers."



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Collaboration With Dell</h3>



AMD also announced its Ryzen AI PRO processors will power Dell Technologies Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) new commercial PC lineup.



These devices mark Dell's first use of AMD's AI-focused silicon in enterprise PCs, a milestone in their long-standing partnership.



"We're incredibly proud to collaborate with Dell on the next generation of commercial PCs," Huynh said. 



Sam Burd, President of the Client Solutions Group at Dell Technologies, highlighted the importance of AI innovation, stating, "AI PCs represent the next frontier in computing, transforming how we work, create and connect."



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>



Minutes after the product announcements, AMD shares briefly dipped before rebounding, supported by optimistic projections for its AI and gaming processors. 



At the time of writing, AMD stock was up 3.8% intraday, though still down over 7% year-over-year.



Shares of Dell Technologies were also 3.8% higher by 3:40 p.m. ET, holding session gains. 



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Legendary investor Warren Buffett had a 2024 to remember with Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) reaching the $1 trillion market capitalization milestone for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/08/40652464/warren-buffett-celebrates-94th-birthday-with-1-trillion-market-cap-milestone-a-look-back-at-hig">the first time.</a>



During the year, Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire Hathaway also outperformed the S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>). 



Overall, Berkshire Hathaway stock was up 27.1% in 2024 versus a 24.1% gain for SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust, according to data from <a href="https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/BRK.B/berkshire-hathaway/stock-price-history">Macrotrends</a>. That&#8217;s despite Berkshire Hathaway offloading top-performing Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) stock<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42666459/warren-buffett-once-called-berkshire-the-opposite-of-those-who-hurry-to-sell-now-hes-offloading-apple-and-snapping-up-occidental-petroleum-amid-a-20-drop"> during the year.</a>



Here's a look at the gains of Berkshire Hathaway B shares vs. the SPY over the last 20 <a href="https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/SPY/spdr-s-p-500-etf/stock-price-history">years</a>:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>YEAR</td><td>BRK-B</td><td>SPY</td><td>WINNER</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>+27.1%</td><td>+24.1%</td><td>Buffett</td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>+15.5%</td><td>+26.7%</td><td>SPY</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>+3.3%</td><td>-17.5%</td><td>Buffett</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>+29.0%</td><td>+28.7%</td><td>Buffett</td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td>+2.4%</td><td>+18.4%</td><td>SPY</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>+10.9%</td><td>+31.2%</td><td>SPY</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>+3.0%</td><td>-4.6%</td><td>Buffett</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>+21.6%</td><td>+21.7%</td><td>SPY</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>+23.4%</td><td>+12.0%</td><td>Buffett</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>-12.1%</td><td>+1.3%</td><td>SPY</td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>+26.6%</td><td>+13.5%</td><td>Buffett</td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>+32.2%</td><td>+32.3%</td><td>SPY</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>+17.6%</td><td>+16.0%</td><td>Buffett</td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>-4.8%</td><td>+1.9%</td><td>SPY</td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>+21.9%</td><td>+15.1%</td><td>Buffett</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>+2.2%</td><td>+26.4%</td><td>SPY</td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>-32.1%</td><td>-36.8%</td><td>Buffett</td></tr><tr><td>2007</td><td>+29.2%</td><td>+5.1%</td><td>Buffett</td></tr><tr><td>2006</td><td>+24.9%</td><td>+15.9%</td><td>Buffett</td></tr><tr><td>2005</td><td>-.02%</td><td>+4.8%</td><td>SPY</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The chart shows which stock performed better in the right-hand column.</figcaption></figure>



You may not be a billionaire like Warren Buffett, but you can uncover hidden gems in the stock market using our proprietary data and pattern recognition — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42798998/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet">check out five stocks flying under the radar that deserve your attention.</a>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Points: Buffett Vs. SPY</h3>



Berkshire Hathaway beat the S&amp;P 500 in 2024, but significantly underperformed in 2023.



The last down year for the S&amp;P 500 came in 2022 with the SPY down 17.5% for the year. For Berkshire Hathaway, the last down year was in 2015, with a 12.1% decline.



Over the last 20 years, the best return for the SPY was +32.3% in 2013, just outperforming Berkshire Hathaway at +32.2% in the same year.



A look at the worst year also sees SPY win with a 36.8% decline in 2008 compared to a 32.1% decline for Berkshire Hathaway in the same year.



Overall, in the last 20 years, Buffett has won the head-to-head battle 11 times with SPY winning nine times. 



Taking the average return of the last 20 years, Berkshire Hathaway leads at 12.1% to 11.5%.



More importantly, the 20-year return is +669% for Berkshire Hathaway compared to a 20-year return of +621.2% for SPY, adjusted for dividends.



When it comes to investing in the SPY vs. Berkshire Hathaway, the Oracle of Omaha leads the battle across many metrics over the last 20 years, including overall returns.



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A new Benzinga poll shows one stock could be among the highest-growth names in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/space-stocks">the space sector for 2025.</a>



What Happened: Investors expressed high interest in the space sector throughout 2024. Last year, Elon Musk-led SpaceX hit a new valuation<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42453807/spacex-hits-350-billion-valuation-in-insider-share-sale-ceo-elon-musk-says-no-investors-wanted-to-sell-shares"> of $350 billion.</a>



SpaceX is privately owned and harder for investors to get exposure to. But there are several space stocks that are readily available for investors. Benzinga recently asked readers:



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Which Space Stock Would You Consider Investing In For 2025?</h3>



The results were:



<ul>
<li>Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>): 33%</li>



<li>None, I'm not considering space stocks: 26%</li>



<li>Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>): 24%</li>



<li>AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>): 15%</li>



<li>Redwire Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>): 3%</li>
</ul>



Rocket Lab, a rival of SpaceX, won the poll with 33% of the vote. Ranking second was the answer of none of the four space stocks selected for the poll. Intuitive Machines received 24% of the vote as the second most-picked stock in the poll.



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Why It's Important: The industry could benefit from a new White House administration and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42323934/shift4-payments-stock-drops-after-ceo-jared-isaacmans-nasa-nomination-whats-going-on">expected new NASA leader</a> Jared Isaacman.



However, given that 26% of readers didn&#8217;t select any of the space stocks could suggest declining interest in the sector. Or, perhaps, valuations are high after 2024 which saw many of the stocks climb.



Here are the gains in 2024 at the time the poll was conducted.



<ul>
<li>RKLB: +382%</li>



<li>LUNR: +690%</li>



<li>ASTS: +334%</li>



<li>RDW: +490%</li>
</ul>



All four companies went public via SPAC merger in recent years. They also had milestones that could show their strength in the space sector along with future growth initiatives.



Redwire <a href="https://redwirespace.com/newsroom/reaching-new-heights-redwires-top-five-moments-from-2024/">shared </a>that bioprinting human heart tissue onboard the International Space Station, a study of the sun launched in November 2024 and the acquisition of spacecraft developer Hera Systems were highlights from 2024.



In February, Intuitive made headlines for helping the U.S. achieve its first soft landing on the Moon since 1972. The feat was a first for the private sector and Intuitive Machines has lunar missions planned for 2024 with the IM-2 having a launch window that could be around February.



Rocket Lab had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/12/42646240/rocket-lab-ends-2024-with-16th-launch-stock-gains">16 Electron rocket launches</a> in 2024, setting a new annual record and beating the 10 achieved in 2023. The company has future NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and a private commercial mission to Venus among its pipeline rocket deals.



AST SpaceMobile deployed its first five BlueBird satellites as it works to bring space-based broadband to people around the world. The company also <a href="https://x.com/AST_SpaceMobile/status/1871530794076004768">announced </a>Google and Verizon as strategic partners and signed commercial agreements with AT&amp;T and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42390726/ast-spacemobile-secures-long-term-vodafone-deal-to-boost-global-coverage">Vodafone in 2024.</a>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs To Watch</h3>



For investors looking to get exposure to multiple space stocks in 2025, there are the Ark Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>) and Procure Space ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFO#NASDAQ">UFO</a>).



Ark Space counts Rocket Lab as the number one holding at 10.2% of the assets, but does not hold the other three stocks above.



The Procure Space ETF has all four space stocks above as part of the ETF with the following holding rankings and percent of assets in the fund.



<ul>
<li>LUNR: #1 holding, 8.4%</li>



<li>RKLB: #2 holding, 5.7%</li>



<li>ASTS: #5 holding, 4.6%</li>



<li>RDW: #15 holding, 2.7%</li>
</ul>



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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Dec. 30, 2024 through Jan. 2 , 2025. It included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 161 adults.



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Pudgy Penguins' (CRYPTO: PENGU) has surged in valuation, securing the fourth position <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42538636/pudgy-penguin-token-launches-at-2-billion-valuation-could-land-between-shiba-inu-and-dogecoin-trader-says">among top meme coins.</a>



Data from Lookonchain revealed a PENGU liquidity provider wallet <a href="https://x.com/lookonchain/status/1876318952948900044">transferring</a> 300 million PENGU tokens to major exchanges, including Binance, KuCoin and Bybit, signaling increasing activity and market presence.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>Market Cap</td><td>24-Hour Trend</td><td>7-Day Trend</td></tr><tr><td>Pudgy Penguins (CRYPTO: PENGU)</td><td>&nbsp;$0.04423</td><td>$2.8 billion</td><td>+8%&nbsp;</td><td>+39.7%&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>)</td><td>&nbsp;$0.00002094&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>$8.8 billion</td><td>+2.1%&nbsp;</td><td>+13%&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td><td>&nbsp;$0.3894</td><td>$57.4 billion</td><td>+2%&nbsp;</td><td>+22.2%&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td><td>&nbsp;$0.00002419</td><td>$143 billion</td><td>+2%</td><td>+12.3%&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Trader Notes: Crypto trader Eugene Ng Ah Sio shared insights on gaining conviction in high-priced assets. He <a href="https://x.com/0xENAS/status/1875528908436889779">outlined</a> a framework that aligns closely with Pudgy Penguins&#8217; current trajectory:



<ul>
<li>Targeting assets with novel ideas, such as innovative verticals, products or tokenomics.</li>



<li>Favoring newer tokens with fewer entrenched holders, minimizing sell pressure.</li>



<li>Prioritizing tokens with unlimited valuation potential, like meme coins that defy traditional metrics.</li>
</ul>



Another trader, Maison Ghost, praised PENGU, calling it "one of the best for this cycle, billions to come."



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">study <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PENGU&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PENGU</a> one of the best for this cycle, billions to come send it higher &#x1f3af; <a href="https://t.co/eN8jJMEf4o">pic.twitter.com/eN8jJMEf4o</a>&mdash; Maison Ghost (@MaisonGhost) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaisonGhost/status/1876316753665638759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Moose, another prominent trader, <a href="https://x.com/JoeyMooose/status/1876261031401665005">reminded</a> the community that GCR, considered one of the best traders of all time, has been bullish on PENGU since 2021. 



GCR predicted that PENGU could be a defining asset for this decade, suggesting that integration with centralized exchanges (CEX) and futures trading would be revolutionary. 



However, he also highlighted challenges like the NFT platform&#8217;s infancy stage and limited liquidity attraction.



Statistics: Pudgy Penguins&#8217; community lead, Berko Crypto, shared impressive engagement metrics within the first few days of 2025. 



It <a href="https://x.com/Berko_Crypto/status/1875243573689643340">posted</a> 1.1 billion views for its GIFs and stickers in early 2025, Telegram stickers sold out in record time and viral campaigns on Instagram and TikTok showcasing the brand&#8217;s cultural relevance.



Pudgy Penguins plans to expand beyond Solana, aiming for integration with Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Abstract, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution.



According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum's NFT trading volume <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/nft/?collection=Ethereum">surged</a> to $186 million in the past week, with Pudgy Penguins contributing significantly. 



CoinGecko data shows PENGU&#8217;s valuation ahead of competitors like Bonk (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">BONK</a>), Dogwifhat (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">WIF</a>), and Floki (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">FLOKI</a>). 



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Winter Storm Blair is impacting much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow, ice and frigid temperatures to the Mid-Atlantic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/42809678/delta-southwest-american-and-others-airlines-halt-over-1300-flights-on-monday-after-severe-winter-">states on Monday.&nbsp;</a>



What To Know: Approximately 34 million people are under winter storm warnings and at least four deaths have<a href="https://weather.com/news/news/2025-01-06-winter-storm-blair-live-updates"> been reported</a> as the storm barrels across the country, according to the Weather Channel.&nbsp; Many school districts have closed and at least 18 inches of snow have fallen in some locations.&nbsp;



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Affected Businesses: More than 350,000 people are without power due to the storm. Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>), serves customers in Virginia where more 100,000 power outages have been reported.&nbsp;



Shares of portable-generator maker Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) have gained nearly 3% in the past five days as investors anticipated the storm-related power outages and increased demand for generators.&nbsp;



FlightAware is <a href="https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled/">reporting</a> nearly 3,000 flight delays and more than 1,700 cancellations as the storm moves across the country Monday. Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) is reporting the most cancellations with 371, followed by American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with 185 cancelled flights.&nbsp;



T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) said it took <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-readies-for-winter-storm-blair">proactive measures</a> late last week, including fortifying network equipment, inspecting and fueling permanent and portable generators and reinforcing infrastructure, to ensure customers and first responders are able to stay connected throughout the storm. 



What's Next: The wintry precipitation should wind down by Tuesday, but the Weather Channel expects another winter storm later this week.&nbsp;



"The next winter storm will begin to emerge in the Southern Plains by Wednesday night and especially Thursday. It could spread snow from parts of northern Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas to other portions of the South, the Ohio Valley and possibly parts of the East by Friday or Saturday," weather.com Digital Meteorologist Chris Dolce said.&nbsp;



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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been in power for nearly 10 years, announced his resignation Monday.



Trudeau said he will step down after the Liberal Party selects its new leader and said the Parliament will be suspended until March 24.



"I care deeply about this country and I will always be motivated by what is in the best interests of Canadians. And the fact is, despite best efforts to work through it, Parliament has been paralyzed for months after what has been the longest session of a minority Parliament in Canadian history," he said. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Canada Stocks To Watch With Trump Tariff Threats, Trudeau Exit On Horizon </h2>



U.S.-traded stocks of major Canadian companies, particularly in the financial and energy sectors, could experience volatility due to this political upheaval. Mexico, Canada and China — the three countries U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has targeted for tariffs — are the U.S.'s top three trading partners.



Canadian banking institutions traded in the U.S. include the : Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RY#NYSE">RY</a>), Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TD#NYSE">TD</a>), Bank of Montreal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMO#NYSE">BMO</a>) and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CM#NYSE">CM</a>).



Energy companies could also be affected by the political upheaval in Canada: they include e Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>), TC Pipelines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRP#NYSE">TRP</a>), Suncor Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SU#NYSE">SU</a>) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>).



In the tech sector, Ottawa-based Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) is trading up 3.7%.



Trudeau's announcement comes shortly after the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42520833/trudeaus-government-loses-a-top-negotiator-ahead-of-trumps-second-term">stepped down</a> in mid-December due to disagreements with Trudeau&#8217;s spending proposals. Freeland, who also served as deputy prime minister, left the cabinet because she believed Trudeau was not taking adequate measures to prepare for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42475000/if-trump-starts-a-trade-war-canada-could-impose-export-taxes-on-oil-uranium-report">potential trade war</a> with Washington.



Canadian ETFs likely to be affected by this political firestorm, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/etf-canada">Benzinga Pro</a>, include <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBCA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF</a> (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBCA#BATS">BBCA</a>) which is trading up 0.9%; the iShares MSCI Canada ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWC#NYSE">EWC</a>), up 0.79%; SPDR Solactive Canada ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZCAN#NYSE">ZCAN</a>), up 0.88%; and Invesco CurrencyShares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXC#NYSE">FXC</a>), up 0.59%. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLCA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Franklin FTSE Canada ETF</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLCA#NYSE">FLCA</a>) is trading 0.95% higher midday Monday.



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Wall Street is in full risk-on mode, as traders eagerly snap up technology stocks, particularly semiconductors, ahead of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang&#8216;s speech later on Monday at the Consumer Electronics Show <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42822846/nvidia-5000-series-product-updates-make-it-top-semiconductor-pick-ahead-of-jensen-huangs-ces-keynote-analyst">in Las Vegas.</a>



Tech-linked indices and sector outperformed by midday trading in New York. The Nasdaq 100 notched a 1.3% increase while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) soared by over 4%, eyeing the strongest session since mid-September.



Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) shares led gains, flagging a 12% surge, on the back of expectations for strong AI demand. Nvidia rose 4.8%.



Among Monday&#8217;s notable headlines, The Washington Post reported Donald Trump&#8217;s economic team is exploring a more targeted version of its universal tariff plan, aiming to apply tariffs to specific sectors rather than implementing a broad <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42813324/trumps-universal-tariff-plans-take-shape-analysts-expect-stronger-for-longer-greenback">measure on all imports. </a>The dollar softened by 0.5% in reaction to the news.



The Federal Reserve announced the vice chair for supervision Michael Barr, a strong advocate for tighter banking regulations, will step down from his role in February but will retain his seat on the Board of Governors.



&#8220;The risk of a dispute over the position could be a distraction from our mission,&#8221; Barr stated, alluding to potential clashes with the incoming administration&#8217;s inclination toward looser banking regulations. Regional bank stocks reacted positively, with the S&amp;P SPDR Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) rising 1.6% on Monday.



In commodities markets, natural gas prices rocketed by another 7% on the heels of an extension of cold temperatures, while oil prices slipped 0.7%, potentially snapping a 5-day winning streak. 



Sentiment turned bullish again in cryptocurrency markets, as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ferociously reclaimed the $100,000 mark, sending crypto-linked stocks such as Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), CleanSpark Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>) and Microstrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) all higher by about 6%. 



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Major Indices</td><td>Price</td><td>1-day % chg</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>21,584.34</td><td>1.2%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>5,996.40</td><td>0.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>2,284.16</td><td>0.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>42,832.88</td><td>0.2%</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:15 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>



According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent010625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:



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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.9% to $597.33.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $429.05.</li>



<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 1.3% to $525.31.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 0.9% to $226.44.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1.7%; the&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 0.7%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>



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<li>Shares of Paycor HCM Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYCR#NASDAQ">PYCR</a>) surged 23% after reports surfaced that the company is nearing a potential acquisition by Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>). </li>



<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) tumbled over 4% following a cautious note from Morgan Stanley. </li>



<li>Fubotv Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUBO#NYSE">FUBO</a>) skyrocketed by 220% after Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) announced to combine its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo.</li>
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Wall Street Rallies, Chipmakers Soar Ahead Of Nvidia's Huang Speech, Bitcoin Reclaims $100,000: What's Driving Markets Monday?

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) stock hit new all-time highs Monday as investors and analysts size up the company's new products and growth opportunities that will be key storylines at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42775636/ces-2025-preview-nvidia-amd-in-spotlight-other-trends-and-stocks-to-watch">this year's CES conference.</a>



The NVDA Analyst: Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a Buy rating on Nvidia with a $190 price target.



The NVDATakeaways: Nvidia updates on its AI and robotics growth and the unveiling of the new Nvidia 5000 series graphics cards are among the key catalysts for the stock after CES, Arya said in a new investor note.



The analyst named Nvidia the top sector pick ahead of a keynote presentation by CEO Jensen Huang <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/10/41234323/jensen-huang-to-keynote-ces-2025-as-true-visionary-in-the-tech-industry-how-much-did-nvidia-stock-ri">on Monday night.</a>



The keynote and other presentations could highlight Nvidia's presence in many of the CES trending topic areas including robotics, gaming, PC and artificial intelligence, the analyst said. &nbsp;



Arya said the key question is how quickly the new products will help shareholders.



"The challenge in our view is however making the products reliable enough, cheap enough and pervasive enough to spawn credible business models," Arya said.



The analyst said robotics could be a "cool but niche opportunity" similar to the metaverse and autonomous cars that could take time to reward shareholders.



"While we don't doubt NVDA's capabilities, we are unsure as to when and how fast they can influence NVDA's financials." &nbsp;



The analyst said CES remains a "positive catalyst" for Nvidia that can show the company's dominance and opportunity in growth markets.



Arya said Nvidia's new products could help the company continue its strong pace of year-over-year sales growth.



"NVDA's 50%+ YoY sales growth in CY25E YoY could be the fastest in the S&amp;P 500 index, based on current consensus."



The analyst said Nvidia trades at around 30 times its forward price-to-earnings ratio, compared to a historical trading range of 25x to 35x, making the stock attractive while trading in the middle of the range.



NVDA Price Action: Nvidia stock is up 4.49% to $150.96 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $49.48 to $152.89. Nvidia shares hit new all-time highs earlier Monday morning and are up over 190% over the last year.



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The regulatory risk is ratcheting higher for mega-cap tech giants, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/regulations">with antitrust lawsuits</a> and deadlines stacking up like dominoes.



From Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) courtroom battles to Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Amazon.com Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) looming trials, JPMorgan sees the regulatory landscape for mega-cap tech firms set to intensify in 2025. Here's a chronological look at what's brewing, focusing on some of the pivotal antitrust cases and decisions spanning the next two years.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Google: The DOJ's Prime Target</h2>



Alphabet&#8217;s Google is in the crosshairs with three antitrust lawsuits.



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<li>Jan. 24, 2023: The <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-google-monopolizing-digital-advertising-technologies">DOJ sued Google</a> for monopolizing digital advertising technologies. The suit targets Google's ad-tech empire. </li>



<li>Nov. 20, 2024: the DOJ proposed remedies to curb Google's dominance in search and advertising. Recommendations include divesting Chrome, revealing search query data, and stopping payouts to distributors like Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).</li>



<li>Dec. 20, 2024: Google filed its counterproposals ahead of a spring trial. Final rulings are <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/what-comes-next-googles-antitrust-case-over-search-2024-10-08/#:~:text=April%2022%2C%202025%20%2D%20Mehta%20will,case%20to%20begin%20the%20process.">expected</a> by August 2025, with the tech giant planning to appeal.</li>
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The stakes are high, with divestitures and sweeping behavioral remedies on the table, but Google's playbook includes appeals and push for its ecosystem's indispensable value.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meta: Antitrust, Privacy Woes</h2>



Meta Platforms isn't immune to scrutiny, but JPMorgan sees a low probability of a breakup.



<ul>
<li>Dec. 9, 2020: The U.S. government and 48 attorneys general filed antitrust lawsuits accusing Facebook, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, of operating as an unlawful monopoly.</li>



<li>June 28, 2021: A Federal judge dismissed claims that Facebook holds a social networking monopoly, citing insufficient evidence, and ruled the states&#8217; case was filed too late.</li>



<li>Aug. 19, 2021: The FTC&nbsp;<a href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.224921/gov.uscourts.dcd.224921.75.1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">refiled a bolstered version</a>&nbsp;of its antitrust case against Meta (formerly Facebook). </li>



<li>Nov. 13, 2024: Judge James Boasberg allowed the FTC&#8217;s claim that Meta overpaid for Instagram and WhatsApp to stifle competition to proceed to trial. He, however, dismissed allegations of restricting third-party developers. Trial date is <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-25/ftc-meta-face-april-14-trial-over-suit-to-break-up-company">set</a> for April 14, 2025.</li>



<li>Meta faces fallout from its "pay or consent" advertising model in the EU and a $1.4 billion settlement over facial recognition privacy in Texas. Regulatory headaches continue as courts reexamine a 2019 FTC ruling on user data practices.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon: The Long Haul</h2>



Amazon is prepping for a marathon legal battle with the FTC.



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<li>Sep. 26, 2023: <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/09/ftc-sues-amazon-illegally-maintaining-monopoly-power">FTC sues Amazon</a>, accusing it of illegally maintaining monopoly power. The FTC and 17 state attorneys general aim to dismantle Amazon's retail dominance, alleging the company blocks competition and inflates prices. Specifially the suit targets Amazon&#8217;s online stores and third party seller services. The trial is <a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-sets-october-2026-trial-date-ftc-suit-against-amazon-2024-02-13/">set</a> for Oct. 13, 2026.</li>



<li>A <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/06/ftc-takes-action-against-amazon-enrolling-consumers-amazon-prime-without-consent-sabotaging-their">separate FTC lawsuit</a> targeting Prime's enrollment practices heads to trial on June 9, 2025.</li>
</ul>



Amazon argues its marketplace empowers third-party sellers and consumers and said the FTC overstates Amazon&#8217;s market influence.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Else Is On The Docket?</h2>



Beyond these high-profile cases, regulators have their sights set on TikTok, which faces a Jan. 19 divestiture deadline, Apple and other gig economy players.



Labor reforms, European antitrust laws and generative AI governance are also heating up, JPMorgan notes.



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President Joe Biden intends to ban offshore drilling along most of the U.S. coast before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42813324/trumps-universal-tariff-plans-take-shape-analysts-expect-stronger-for-longer-greenback">leaving the White House</a>.



The Details: Biden <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/06/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-protecting-americas-ocean-and-coasts-from-offshore-oil-and-gas-drilling/">said</a> Monday he will protect more than 625 million acres of the ocean from future offshore oil and gas drilling. This includes the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the Gulf of Mexico and portions of the Bering Sea.



"My decision reflects what coastal communities, businesses, and beachgoers have known for a long time: that drilling off these coasts could cause irreversible damage to places we hold dear and is unnecessary to meet our nation's energy needs," Biden said in the statement.&nbsp;



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Biden will use powers given under the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act which allows the president to indefinitely withdraw unleased lands from the outer continental shelf.&nbsp; The withdrawal of the lands has no expiration date and President-elect Donald Trump will likely not be able to reverse the protections without an act of Congress.&nbsp;



Trump pledged to increase domestic energy and fossil fuel production during his campaign and Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump Vance transition team, took to social media to speak out against President Biden's decision.&nbsp;



"This is a disgraceful decision designed to exact political revenge on the American people who gave President Trump a mandate to increase drilling and lower gas prices. Rest assured, Joe Biden will fail, and we will drill, baby, drill," Leavitt posted on X.&nbsp;



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This is a disgraceful decision designed to exact political revenge on the American people who gave President Trump a mandate to increase drilling and lower gas prices. Rest assured, Joe Biden will fail, and we will drill, baby, drill. <a href="https://t.co/NvWx7oA2vU">https://t.co/NvWx7oA2vU</a>&mdash; Karoline Leavitt (@karolineleavitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/karolineleavitt/status/1876228351028858932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Why It Matters: Biden&#8217;s offshore drilling ban could have significant impacts on several companies in the oil and gas sector.



Companies with offshore operations include Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIG#NYSE">RIG</a>) and Noble Corp. plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NE#NYSE">NE</a>), which provide contract drilling services. 



Other names to watch in the oil industry include Halliburton Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) and Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) which both have modest exposure to the offshore drilling industry. 



The Range Global Offshore Oil Services Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OFOS#NYSE">OFOS</a>) is focused specifically on offshore drilling services. The SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Equipment &amp; Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XES#NYSE">XES</a>) includes companies involved in oil and gas equipment and services. 



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The U.S. Treasury has unveiled its final guidance on the 45V Production Tax Credit, setting the stage for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/hydrogen">greener hydrogen future</a>. 



According to JPMorgan analyst Bill Peterson, these long-awaited rules could unlock stalled projects and reinvigorate the hydrogen industry, with Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) among the companies standing to benefit.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Flexibility To Fuel Growth</h2>



The Treasury's revisions address three critical pillars of green hydrogen: additionality, time matching and deliverability. Projects now have a three-year window to connect clean energy sources to hydrogen plants, providing much-needed flexibility. Clean energy definitions have also expanded and now include select nuclear reactors and renewable methane pathways.



Crucially, the inclusion of retired-but-revived nuclear reactors aligns with Plug Power's advocacy during the public comment period.



In a significant shift, hydrogen producers have been granted an additional two years before strict hourly time matching rules take effect in 2030. This phased approach reflects the challenges of integrating nascent renewable infrastructure and offers producers a smoother transition.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plug Power's Strategic Position</h2>



While Peterson views the guidance as a net positive for Plug Power, the near-term impact remains muted. The company's 2025 revenue growth will continue to rely on backlog orders and international projects. 



However, the updated rules could accelerate U.S.-based electrolyzer growth beyond 2026, a key focus area for Plug Power's expansion.



The stock's muted reaction suggests that investors had largely priced in these revisions. Going forward, sentiment will likely hinge on PLUG's ability to secure Department of Energy loans and execute margin improvements.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Looking Ahead</h2>



The 45V guidance removes uncertainty, but the path to green hydrogen dominance will require patience and execution. Plug Power's future hinges on scaling its electrolyzer business and capitalizing on these policy changes.



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President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reworking his universal tariff proposal, signaling potential upheaval in global trade as markets brace for his inauguration on Jan. 20.



According to an <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/06/trump-tariff-economy-trade/">exclusive report</a> by The Washington Post published Monday, the new approach focuses on specific sectors deemed critical to U.S. economic and national security, marking a watered-down version of his 2024 campaign pledge for blanket duties on all imports.



While the plan's final structure remains undecided, early discussions suggest tariffs could target industries such as defense materials, medical supplies and energy production.



If enacted, these tariffs could still significantly disrupt global trade, elevate consumer prices and potentially produce wide-ranging impacts on the U.S. dollar.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump&#8217;s Tariff Playbook: Targeted But Aggressive</h3>



Instead of implementing a sweeping tax on all imports, discussions among Trump aides suggest that tariffs could be limited to specific sectors. Industries under consideration reportedly include:



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<li>Defense materials: steel, aluminum, copper</li>



<li>Medical supplies: syringes, vials, pharmaceutical components</li>



<li>Energy production: batteries, rare earth minerals, solar panels</li>
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The plan appears designed to avoid widespread consumer price shocks that would accompany a blanket tariff on all imports. Still, the policy is being framed as an aggressive move to incentivize domestic manufacturing, a central goal of Trump's trade agenda.



A member of Trump's team described the approach to The Washington Post as a more politically viable way to kick off the administration&#8217;s trade agenda.



"The sector-based universal tariff is a little bit easier for everybody to stomach out the gate," the source said. "And it would still give CEOs a massive incentive to start making their products here."



While the revised strategy may appear more focused, it is no less ambitious. 



Trump's advisers view these measures as a cornerstone of their efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to U.S. soil. 



Yet, the economic fallout could be significant. Liberal and conservative critics argue that the plan could still raise costs for domestic producers reliant on imported components, driving up prices for consumers and businesses alike.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will Tariffs Hit In Trump's First 48 Hours?</h3>



Markets are closely watching how quickly Trump will move to implement his tariff strategy once inaugurated. CFTC-regulated Kalshi markets estimate a 49% chance that global tariffs will be announced within the first 48 hours of his presidency, by January 23.



Kalshi data also breaks down the likelihood of tariffs targeting specific trade partners. China leads the list at 45%, followed by Canada at 32%, Brazil at 29% and Mexico at 25%.



China is no stranger to Trump's tariff agenda. During his first term, Trump imposed duties on more than $360 billion worth of Chinese goods, citing trade imbalances and intellectual property concerns. 



Trump's new focus on critical sectors may still escalate tensions with America's largest trade partner.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs Sees Tariffs Boosting The Dollar</h3>



Goldman Sachs analysts suggest new tariffs could strengthen the U.S. dollar throughout 2025.



"We expect the Dollar to be ‘stronger for longer' in 2025. Tariff risks and divergent growth prospects will eventually allow the Dollar to strengthen," Kamakshya Trivedi, forex strategist at Goldman said in a recent note.



Trivedi indicated that tariffs directly influence exchange rates by altering the cost of international production.



Historically, Goldman's data shows the U.S. dollar index – as tracked by the  Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – has appreciated 2.5% for every unexpected $100 billion in U.S. tariff revenue from China, equivalent to a 20 percentage point tariff increase.



The analyst highlighted that foreign exchange markets often struggle to fully price in tariff risks ahead of time due to uncertainty over policy implementation and potential retaliation. 



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On Monday, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) announced it has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42810225/uber-announces-1-5-billion-accelerated-share-repurchase-program." rel="noreferrer noopener">entered into an accelerated share repurchase</a> (ASR) agreement with Bank of America to repurchase $1.5 billion worth of stock as part of its previously authorized $7 billion share repurchase program, initially approved in February 2024.



Under the agreement, Uber will receive approximately 18.6 million shares, representing about 80% of the expected total repurchase.



The final number of shares to be retired will be determined based on the volume-weighted average price during the agreement&#8217;s term. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025.



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CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah emphasized that Uber&#8217;s stock is undervalued relative to its business performance and described the ASR as a strategic move to enhance shareholder value.



&#8220;We are entering 2025 with considerable momentum and expect to continue scaling our free cash flows significantly, enabling us to return meaningful capital to shareholders while still investing in growth,&#8221; stated Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah.



&#8220;Our stock is undervalued relative to the strength of our business, and we plan to accelerate our buybacks under the existing authorization as a result. This ASR represents a value-enhancing deployment of capital, retiring over one percent of our market cap.&#8221;



In October, Uber reported fiscal third-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 20% year-on-year to $11.188 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41648557/uber-announces-results-for-third-quarter-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus of $10.97 billion</a>. It clocked a GAAP EPS of 46 cents and an adjusted EPS of 46 cents, which beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus of 41 cents</a>.



Its Gross Bookings grew 16% year-over-year&nbsp;to $40.97 billion. Mobility Gross Bookings were $21.00 billion, up 17% year-over-year; Delivery Gross Bookings were $18.66 billion, up 16%; and Freight Gross Bookings were $1.31 billion, up 2% year-over-year.



Trips grew 17% year-over-year to 2.9 billion, or 31 million per day. Uber&#8217;s Monthly Active Platform Consumers reached 161 million, up 13% year-over-year.



Price Action: At the last check on Monday, UBER shares were trading higher by 5.43% at $68.10 premarket.



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U.S. stock futures advanced on Monday after ending their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42796485/goodbye-santa-rally-tesla-falters-on-deliveries-investors-flee-bonds-ahead-of-trumps-second-term-this-week-in-the-market">losing </a>streak on Friday. Futures of all four major indices rose in premarket trade.



This is yet another truncated week as the U.S. stock markets will remain closed for former President Jimmy Carter&#8217;s &#8220;National Day of Mourning&#8221; on Thursday, Jan. 9.



The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.61% and 4.27%, respectively. The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025 decision was at 90.9%, according <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Futures</td><td>Change (+/-)</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>0.70%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.42%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>0.04%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>0.10%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



In premarket trading on Monday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.42% to $594.44 and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.74% to $522.40, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.



Cues From The Last Session



Following a five-day <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42796485/goodbye-santa-rally-tesla-falters-on-deliveries-investors-flee-bonds-ahead-of-trumps-second-term-this-week-in-the-market">decline</a>, the longest such streak since April, Wall Street experienced a strong rebound on Friday. Investor confidence returned, driving a surge in market activity. All major indices saw positive returns, with the Nasdaq 100 leading the gains. This broad-based market strength was evident across all S&amp;P 500 sectors.



Furthermore, the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI data surpassed forecasts, indicating a stronger-than-expected manufacturing sector in December. This marks the second month in a row of manufacturing expansion.



U.S. automakers experienced significant price actions following the release of fourth-quarter delivery numbers. The consumer discretionary sector outperformed the consumer staples. 



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>1.77%</td><td>19,621.68</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>1.26%</td><td>5,942.47</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>0.80%</td><td>42,732.13</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>1.72%</td><td>2,268.47</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Insights From Analysts



The chief market strategist at Carson Research, Ryan Detrick highlighted in an X post that the average annual returns have been higher 64.7% times in the years that saw the stocks decline on the first or the last day of the year.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">S&amp;P 500 down the last trading day of the year and first day of the following year? Happened the past 3 years actually and &#39;23 and &#39;24 both did fine. I wouldn&#39;t ever invest in just this, but interesting given all the talk about recent weakness. <a href="https://t.co/OOnujvo8YR">pic.twitter.com/OOnujvo8YR</a>&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1876045782622896341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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The economic week ahead is chockful of labor market indicators for November and December. Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research said, &#8220;We&#8217;re expecting them to beat expectations. As long as corporate earnings continue to reach new record highs, companies are likely to hire more workers and increase real wages.&#8221;



&#8220;The Q4-2024 earnings reporting season is about to start, led by the big banks. We expect that during their conference calls, company managements will discuss how AI may be starting to boost their productivity. In effect, they&#8217;ll be trying to convince investors that every company is now a technology company either producing AI hardware and software or using them,&#8221; added Yardeni.



Talking further about earnings, Louis Navellier of Navellier and Associates said, &#8220;Stocks, thankfully, trade on earnings prospects, and those remain solid. The tech giants steering the market generate massive cash flows and are affected little by interest rate levels.&#8221;



&#8220;The AI potential is very real in terms of promising major productivity gains, though that may come from meaningful reductions in employment needed to get the same functions accomplished,&#8221; he added.



See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-trade-futures">How to Trade Futures </a>



Upcoming Economic Data



Several important data points will be released in this truncated week that will help investors determine the future course of action.



<ul>
<li>On Monday, S&amp;P&#8217;s final U.S. services PMI for December will be announced at 9:45 a.m., ET.</li>



<li>November's factory orders data will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>



<li>On Tuesday, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will be speaking at 8:00 a.m., ET.</li>



<li>U.S. trade deficit data for November will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>



<li>ISM services data for December and job openings data for November will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>



<li>On Wednesday, December&#8217;s ADP employment data will be released at 8:15 a.m., ET.</li>



<li>The minutes of the Fed&#8217;s December FOMC meeting will be released at 2:00 p.m., ET.</li>



<li>Consumer credit data for December will be announced at 3:00 p.m., ET.</li>



<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims till Jan. 4 will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>



<li>Wholesale inventories data for November will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>



<li>On Friday, the U.S. employment report, unemployment rate, and hourly wages data for December along with hourly wages year over year will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>



<li>The preliminary consumer sentiment data for January will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>



Stocks In Focus:



<ul>
<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) was 1.87% up in premarket as Wall Street is expecting its CEO Jensen Huang to deliver a keynote address on Monday night at CES 2025. His comments will be important for the semiconductor and AI chip space.</li>



<li>Robotics stocks like Nauticus Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KITT#NASDAQ">KITT</a>) were up 95.26%, Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RR#NASDAQ">RR</a>) was up 30.81%, Microbot Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBOT#NASDAQ">MBOT</a>) was up 58.81% and Arbe Robotics Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBE#NASDAQ">ARBE</a>) was up 16.73% ahead of CES 2025.</li>



<li>Plug Power (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) was up 7.98% following the Biden administration&#8217;s announcement of new rules allowing some nuclear power plants to qualify for tax credits when producing clean hydrogen.</li>



<li>General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) was up 1.26% and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) was up 1.42% after reporting strong 2024 sales. Both carmakers&#8217; sales grew by over 4% for the year, which marked their highest overall sales since 2019.</li>



<li>Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRNC#NASDAQ">CRNC</a>) was up 20.43% after it announced an extension to its partnership with technology giant Nvidia. It is expected to boost their family of CaLLM language models, including their cloud-based automotive language model.</li>
</ul>



Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:



Crude oil futures were lower in the early New York session by 0.04% to hover around $73.93 per barrel.



The gold spot index was down by 0.37% to $2,644.81 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.32% to 108.606 level.



Asian markets were mostly lower on Monday as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, India&#8217;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex and China&#8217;s CSI 300 index declined. Whereas, in Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, South Korea&#8217;s Kospi index ended higher. European markets were mixed.



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On Sunday, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) backed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman disclosed that the company is currently operating at a loss on its $200 per month ChatGPT Pro plan.



Although the plan was designed to generate revenue, it is not producing the profits OpenAI had anticipated. Altman shared his thoughts on the issue through a <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/sama" rel="noreferrer noopener">series of posts on X</a>, stating that the price was set under the assumption that it would help the company earn revenue, but usage has exceeded their expectations.



"we are currently losing money on openai pro subscriptions! people use it much more than we expected," he said.



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OpenAI launched ChatGPT Pro late last year to offer its users an upgraded experience. The new plan offers unlimited access to all of OpenAI's models, including the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42356469/openai-unveils-200-chatgpt-pro-subscription-inside-the-o1-reasoning-model-and-what-it-means-for-power-users" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced "o1" reasoning model</a>.



Internal testing showed a 34% reduction in major errors on difficult questions compared to the preview version.&nbsp;



Despite the promising features, OpenAI has yet to reach profitability despite raising $20 billion since its inception, <a target="_blank" href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/05/openai-is-losing-money-on-its-pricey-chatgpt-pro-plan-ceo-sam-altman-says/" rel="noreferrer noopener">TechCrunch</a> reported. In October, the company secured more than $6.5 billion in new funding at a<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41149788/openai-valuation-soars-to-157b-in-latest-funding-round" rel="noreferrer noopener"> valuation of $157 billion</a>.



The latest funding is said to be one of the largest private investments ever alongside&nbsp;SpaceX and TikTok parent&nbsp;ByteDance.



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It is to be noted that the company plans to transition from being controlled by a nonprofit board to a new structure, paving the way for an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41043358/sam-altman-poised-for-10-5b-payday-as-openai-transitions-to-for-profit-model-with-150b-valuation-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">initial public offering (IPO) in the future</a>.



However, Billionaire&nbsp;and OpenAI co-founder&nbsp;Elon Musk has filed for an injunction&nbsp;to halt the transition, accusing OpenAI of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42712683/openai-lays-out-its-for-profit-transition-plans-says-it-must-evolve-to-advance-its-agi-mission" rel="noreferrer noopener">deviating from its original mission</a>.



In 2023, the company projected losses of about $5 billion on $3.7 billion in revenue. High operating expenses, including costs of approximately $700,000 per day to support the ChatGPT platform, are contributing to its financial struggles.



To counter these losses, OpenAI is exploring strategies to become profitable. One potential solution involves increasing the price of its subscription tiers.



In December, OpenAI said it is planning to reach 1 billion users by 2025, driven by new AI products, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42259023/apple-partnership-ai-agents-and-major-infrastructure-investments-openai-executives-outline-strategy-to-attract-1b-users-by-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">infrastructure and partnership</a> with&nbsp;Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).



Also, Sam Altman shared his thoughts in a blog post regarding the company's ongoing efforts to build artificial general intelligence (AGI) and its <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.samaltman.com/reflections" rel="noreferrer noopener">eventual goal of superintelligence</a>.



"With superintelligence, we can do anything else. Superintelligent tools could massively accelerate scientific discovery and innovation well beyond what we are capable of doing on our own, and in turn massively increase abundance and prosperity."



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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly preparing to resign as the leader of the Liberal Party. An official announcement is expected to be made as early as Monday.



What Happened: A report by Reuters, citing Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail, on Sunday suggests that Trudeau&#8217;s resignation could come ahead of a pivotal national caucus meeting on Wednesday. The specifics of Trudeau&#8217;s exit, including whether he will step down immediately or wait for a successor, remain unclear.



Insiders who spoke to The Globe and Mail could not confirm if Finance Minister&nbsp;Dominic LeBlanc&nbsp;would be willing to serve&nbsp;as interim leader and prime&nbsp;minister, particularly if he intends to vie for the leadership.



Trudeau&#8217;s resignation comes at a crucial juncture for the Liberal Party, which is expected to face a significant loss to the Conservatives in the forthcoming election, due by late October. His exit could prompt calls for an expedited election to establish a government capable of managing the administration of President-elect Donald Trump over the next four years.



See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42714402/elon-musk-weighs-in-on-maga-divide-urges-gop-to-purge-contemptible-fools?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Weighs In On MAGA Divide, Urges GOP To Remove ‘Contemptible Fools' Completely</a>



Why It Matters: Trudeau&#8217;s decision to step down comes on the heels of tense discussions with President-elect Donald Trump. In a high-stakes dinner in late November, Trudeau warned Trump about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/42252924/canadian-pm-justin-trudeau-warns-trumps-25-tariff-plan-will-hurt-americans-at-high-stakes-dinner">potential negative impacts</a> of his proposed 25% tariff plan on American and Canadian citizens.



Following the dinner, Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42409527/trump-humorously-calls-justin-trudeau-as-governor-days-after-floating-idea-of-canada-dodging-tariffs-as-51st-state-of-america">humorously referred</a> to Trudeau as the "Governor of the Great State of Canada," expressing enthusiasm about future meetings and stating that the results of their talks would be "truly spectacular for all."



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