Tech stocks rebound, Google's boomerang strategy, Xbox's slump and more in Morning Squawk
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Group 1 - The Justice Department released some investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, but not all files as mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act [2][3] - The DOJ has created an "Epstein Library" on its website for public access to the released files, although the search functionality was initially problematic [2] Group 2 - Google has been hiring AI software engineers, with about 20% being former employees returning to the company [4] - Josh Woodward, a long-time Google employee, is now leading the Gemini project, which is central to Alphabet's AI strategy [5] Group 3 - The wellness supplement market is expected to perform well during the holiday shopping season, with brands like Grüns and Neom Wellbeing introducing holiday-themed products [9] - In contrast, Microsoft's Xbox is facing challenges, including layoffs and price increases, leading to speculation about its future viability [10]