House readies for vote on spending bill to reopen US government, Trump to host Wall Street execs

Group 1: Government Shutdown and Economic Impact - The US House is preparing to vote on a bill that could end the longest government shutdown in history, with the Senate having already passed a spending bill [3][10][60] - The shutdown has led to a decline in planned holiday trips among US consumers, with average planned trips falling to 1.83% from 2.14% a year ago, and travel budgets down about 18% to approximately $2,334 [48][49] - Economists warn that the prolonged shutdown could drop GDP by up to 2% if government contractual obligations are not met, potentially wiping out economic growth for the year [53][54] Group 2: AMD and AI Market - AMD anticipates a 60% increase in data center sales over the next 3 to 5 years, with current data center revenue at $16 billion [4][5] - AMD is making significant strides in the AI sector, aiming to capture market share from Nvidia [5] - Infinian Technology has raised its sales forecast for chips used in AI data centers, indicating strong growth in this segment [7][35] Group 3: Earnings Reports and Market Reactions - Circle Internet Group reported Q3 revenue of $740 million, up 66%, with its USDC stablecoin circulation more than doubling to around $75 billion [13][14] - Cisco is expected to announce Q1 results, with solid demand for networking gear despite challenges from the government shutdown and higher parts costs [8] - Rocket Lab Corporation reported a 48% increase in revenue due to its satellite launch services, with analysts optimistic about future demand [40][42] Group 4: SoftBank and Nvidia - SoftBank's shares fell by as much as 10% after selling its entire stake in Nvidia for $5.8 billion, while also making significant investments in AI and robotics [6] - Nvidia's partner, Infinian, reported growth in sales of chips for data centers, despite facing a slowdown in the automobile sector [35]