Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-17 14:45Market Movements - US stock index futures are all up, with Dow futures rising by 0.23%, S&P 500 futures up by 0.34%, and Nasdaq futures increasing by 0.44% [1] - As of the latest update, the WTI crude oil price increased by 1.74% to $56.09 per barrel, while Brent crude rose by 1.63% to $59.88 per barrel [3][4] Economic and Political News - President Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech on Wednesday evening, focusing on his achievements and future priorities as he approaches the end of his first year back in the White House [5] - Trump is also interviewing Federal Reserve Board member Christopher Waller for the position of Fed Chair, indicating a swift process in selecting candidates [5] - Goldman Sachs suggests that the Federal Reserve may be more willing to cut interest rates next year than previously expected, influenced by recent labor market data [7] Company-Specific Developments - Amazon is in talks to invest $10 billion in OpenAI, which could enhance its competitive position against Nvidia in the AI chip market [8] - Warner Bros. plans to reject a hostile takeover bid from Paramount due to concerns over financing arrangements, favoring its existing agreement with Netflix [9] - Nvidia is collaborating with SK Hynix to develop AI-focused solid-state drives (SSDs) aimed at significantly improving performance metrics [10] - Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is seeking to raise over $15 billion at a valuation nearing $100 billion, indicating strong investor interest in autonomous vehicle technology [11] - GlaxoSmithKline's new asthma drug has received FDA approval, which could position it as a significant product in the market [12]