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Trump 2.0 and Wall Street: M&A Slowdown, Political Heat, and Tax Break Threats

Slowdown in M&A deals, antitrust concerns, and political scrutiny impacting Wall Street in early days of Trump 2.0

Big Tech's AI Spending Signals Green Light for Stock Market Fueled by Tech Trade

Big Tech's AI spending plans, totaling $325 billion, point to the future direction of the stock market, as their earnings growth has masked a downturn for the rest of the index. According to Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas, any future concerns about AI will be reflected in spending cuts by tech leaders like Nadella, Pichai, and Zuckerberg.

Record German Trade Surplus with U.S. Hits Highs Amid Tariff Concerns

Germany's trade surplus with the U.S. reached a record high of €70 billion in 2024, despite impending U.S. tariffs on imported goods.

Germany Eyes Gas Storage Subsidies to Avoid Crunch

Germany's gas market manager contemplates subsidies to refill storage sites as Europe faces another supply crunch. Learn about the discussions and the possible launch date of the subsidy.

Gold Steadies After Hitting Record Highs on Trade War Fears

Gold fluctuates after hitting record highs amid global trade war fears, with investors monitoring Fed Chair Powell's testimony for clues on monetary policy.

Hedge Funds Betting on China's AI Boom

Chinese stocks are the most bought by global hedge funds, with DeepSeek's AI model boosting investor enthusiasm. Goldman Sachs reports a surge in buying in the past week, driven by consumer discretionary, tech, and industrial sectors. Sentiment is positive due to Beijing's policy easing and reduced US tariffs.

Amkor Q4 Revenue Misses Estimates, Guidance Disappoints

Amkor (NASDAQ:AMKR) falls short of revenue estimates in Q4 '24, with a 7% drop in sales to $1.63 billion. EPS beats estimates at $0.43, but guidance for Q1 '25 disappoints. Despite recent revenue declines, analysts project 8.5% growth over the next 12 months.

MDA Space Expands Globalstar Contract to C$1.1 Billion for Next-Gen Satellites

Canada's MDA Space expands contract with Globalstar for next-gen LEO satellites, bringing total contract value to C$1.1 billion.

DeepSeek's Impact on Earnings Calls: Executives Respond

DeepSeek's impact on the tech industry is becoming increasingly evident as business leaders discuss its implications on earnings calls. Despite market disruption, the outlook for the technology remains positive. Executives from companies like ARM, AMD, Palantir, and Meta have shared their perspectives on DeepSeek's potential influence on AI adoption, innovation, and competition.

The Labor Market Remains Resilient, Delaying Fed Rate Cuts

January's jobs report shows unexpected resilience in the labor market, with a 4% unemployment rate, 0.5% wage growth, and revised higher monthly job gains. This suggests the Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates anytime soon, despite earlier projections of two cuts in 2025.