Company Developments - Meta Platforms and Nvidia have entered a multi-year agreement for Meta to deploy millions of Nvidia's AI chips, boosting Nvidia's position in AI hardware as Meta expands its data center capabilities [1][2] - Nvidia's shares increased by 1.6% following the announcement, while Meta's shares rose by 0.6% [2] - Amazon's stock rose by 1.8% after it was reported that Bill Aman's Pershing Square increased its stake in Amazon by 65% in the fourth quarter, making it the fund's third-largest position [3] Regulatory Updates - The FDA has reversed its initial refusal and agreed to review Moderna's application for its first mRNA-based seasonal flu shot, which is now expected to receive a final regulatory decision by August 5th [4][5] - Moderna's stock climbed approximately 6% on the news, with the company aiming to have the vaccine ready for the 2026-2027 flu season [6] Economic Indicators - Walmart is set to report earnings, with analysts expecting a revenue growth of about 5.6% year-over-year to $190.6 billion, an improvement from the previous year's 4.1% increase [9][10] - Earnings per share are anticipated to be around $0.73, and Walmart has only missed Wall Street revenue estimates once in the past two years [10] - Jobless claims data will be released, which is expected to provide insights into the stability of the job market following strong jobs data from the previous week [12][13] - The trade balance for November is projected at $56.8 billion, which will influence GDP estimates [14]

Market Performance - The U.S. stock market experienced a slight increase, primarily driven by Nvidia, which is a significant player in the market [1] - The S&P 500 rose by 0.6%, closing at 6,881.31, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.3% to 49,662.66, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.8% to 22,753.63 [2] - For the week, the S&P 500 has seen an increase of 0.7%, reflecting a rise of 45.14 points [2] Year-to-Date Performance - Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is up 0.5%, with an increase of 35.81 points [3] - The Dow has risen by 3.3%, amounting to an increase of 1,599.37 points [3] - The Nasdaq has decreased by 2.1%, down 488.36 points, while the Russell 2000 index has increased by 7.1%, up 176.70 points [3] Influential Factors - Nvidia's influence on the market was highlighted after Meta Platforms announced a deal to utilize millions of Nvidia's chips in AI data centers, contributing to the market's upward movement [1]

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Group 1: Meta and NVIDIA Partnership - Meta has agreed to deploy millions of NVIDIA processors over the next few years, marking a significant commitment to NVIDIA as a key supplier [3][5][6] - This partnership includes not only GPUs but also later generation CPUs and networking products, indicating a broader collaboration [3][4] - Meta is currently NVIDIA's second-largest customer, contributing approximately 9% of NVIDIA's revenue, while Microsoft remains the top customer [8] Group 2: Market Reactions and Economic Context - The NASDAQ index has rebounded over 1% due to strong positive economic data, with movements in chip stocks being a primary driver [2][3] - NVIDIA's stock rose nearly 3% following the announcement of the deal with Meta, while Meta's stock saw a modest increase [3] - Morgan Stanley highlights that the recent selloff in software and services was largely indiscriminate, despite strong fundamentals in some companies [10][12] Group 3: AI Investment Cycle - Analysts predict a $10 trillion capital expenditure investment cycle driven by AI technology, which is expected to enhance productivity across various sectors [11][12] - Companies that adopt AI are experiencing margin expansion that is double that of the MSCI World Index and the S&P 500 [17] - The current rate of change in productivity is highest in non-tech sectors, indicating a broadening of AI adoption beyond traditional technology companies [16][18] Group 4: Autodesk's Strategic Investment - Autodesk has made a strategic investment of $200 million in AI research firm World Labs, marking its largest startup investment to date [25][26] - The partnership aims to leverage World Labs' technology to enhance Autodesk's capabilities in industrial manufacturing and design [24][30] - Autodesk's CEO emphasizes the importance of AI in addressing capacity challenges in the manufacturing sector [30][71] Group 5: Social Media Addiction Trial - Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in a trial regarding allegations that the company's products are designed to addict young users, drawing comparisons to the tobacco industry's accountability issues [73][74] - The trial is significant as it may reveal internal research that suggests Meta was aware of the addictive nature of its products but did not disclose this information [76][80] - Advocacy groups are hopeful that the trial will lead to lasting policy changes regarding the regulation of social media platforms [84]

其他市场方面，随着华尔街消化美国和伊朗之间的最新进展，油价跳涨。美国副总统JD·万斯周二表 示，伊朗在本周的核谈判中未能回应美国的红线，军事行动仍有可能。 科技股七巨头的另一成员亚马逊在监管文件显示比尔·阿克曼的Pershing Square基金在第四季度将其在这 家电商巨头的持股增加了65%后，股价也上涨了2%。这使得亚马逊成为该基金的第三大重仓股。该股 此前刚刚结束了连续九天的下跌。 美光科技股价在大卫·泰珀的Appaloosa Management增持这家芯片制造商股份后也出现上涨。该股尾盘上 涨超过5%。 在這些股票提振大市的同时，Logan Capital Management的斯蒂芬·李指出，科技领域中一些"不太为人熟 知"的股票也表现良好，包括工业技术类股，例如天宝导航公司（Trimble）。该公司股价当日上涨2%。 "当我们剥开表象，审视相对赢家时，我不确定今天是否真的推翻了市场正在扩大的观点，"这位创始负 责人表示，并补充说市场正变得"越来越有辨别力"。 投资者仔细考虑了美联储1月的会议纪要。纪要显示，与会者普遍赞同央行将关键利率维持在3.5%至 3.75%区间不变的决定。然而，官员们对随后 ...

Meta Platforms ' pledge to spend billions of dollars on Nvidia chips is a much-needed shot in the arm for the AI semiconductor giant and its recently middling stock. Nvidia's scorching multiyear rally had cooled off in recent months, as investor dollars moved into other buzzy corners of the chip market like memory and storage, and Google's impressive AI models built on its in-house chips fanned competition concerns. But now, Meta's commitment to Nvidia should remind the market of Nvidia's technology advanta ...

Vanguard’s senior economist Shaan Raithatha warns that the AI capital expenditure boom may carry “hidden risks”.Hyperscalers are on track to borrow more than $400 billion this year to fund their AI buildouts. That is more than double the $165 billion raised through debt markets across all of 2025.Vanguard’s economist points to the concern that strong moats and cash flows may be masking the true scale of AI debt exposure; with special purpose vehicles, off-balance-sheet financing and long-term lease obligati ...

Core Viewpoint - Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) has shown limited growth, with a 2.4% increase since late November, underperforming compared to the S&P 500 index [1] Company Summary - The stock has been consolidating, indicating a period of stability or lack of significant movement in its price [1] - The company operates within the technology sector, particularly focusing on the TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) landscape [1] Market Context - The broader market, represented by the S&P 500, has outperformed Nvidia during the same period, suggesting potential challenges for the company in gaining momentum [1]

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