Yahoo Finance·2026-01-05 23:52Group 1 - US stock futures paused as investors focused on Nvidia and AMD's next-generation AI platforms unveiled at CES [1][2] - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang introduced the Vera Rubin AI superchip platform and plans for a humanoid robot, while AMD's CEO Lisa Su showcased the Helios system with a promise of significant performance improvements in data center GPUs [1] - Updates from Intel, Qualcomm, and other tech companies at CES are expected to boost optimism in the AI sector, contributing to a positive market sentiment [2] Group 2 - The market reacted to the ousting of Venezuela's President Maduro, interpreting it as a potential opportunity for US corporations in energy and defense rather than a source of global instability [2] - Commodities showed a cautious trend, with gold futures experiencing their strongest daily gain since October as investors sought protection [3]