Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-05 21:30Group 1: Maduro's Court Appearance - Venezuelan President Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges during his first court appearance in the U.S., asserting he remains the country's president and claiming he was kidnapped [4][21] - The hearing marks an unprecedented legal battle in U.S. courts against a foreign leader, with potential years of legal disputes over his arrest and the legitimacy of the charges [6][21] Group 2: U.S. Public Opinion on Military Action - A recent poll indicates that only 33% of Americans support military action against Venezuela, with 72% expressing concerns about excessive U.S. involvement in the country [8][23] - Among political affiliations, 65% of Republicans support military action ordered by President Trump, while only 11% of Democrats and 23% of independents share this view [24] Group 3: Copper Prices - U.S. copper prices reached a new high, surpassing the previous peak from July last year, driven by market reactions to tariff policies [10][26] - Copper futures prices have rebounded significantly, with January contracts closing at $5.9245 per pound, reflecting a 41% increase over the past year and a 5.2% rise in 2026 to date [10][26] Group 4: OpenAI's Household Robot - At CES 2026, OpenAI-backed household robot Neo was introduced, priced at $20,000 or available via a subscription model [12][28] - The robot, designed to assist in household tasks, is set for U.S. consumer delivery in 2026, with plans for expansion to other markets in 2027 [12][28] Group 5: AT&T's Headquarters Relocation - AT&T plans to move its global headquarters from downtown Dallas to Plano, approximately 23 miles away, contributing to a trend of corporate relocations from urban centers [14][30] - The relocation is expected to impact Dallas's central business district significantly, as AT&T is the city's sixth-largest employer with around 6,000 employees [14][30] Group 6: AI Market Bubble Concerns - Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned that the current AI hype is in the early stages of a bubble, following significant stock market gains driven by AI-related investments [16][32] - In 2025, major Wall Street indices achieved double-digit growth for the third consecutive year, with AI stocks being a key driver of this performance [16][32]