Nvidia(US:NVDA) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-06 22:52Market Overview - US stock index futures showed mixed performance with Dow futures down 0.13%, S&P 500 futures down 0.02%, and Nasdaq futures up 0.12% [1] - European indices had varied results, with Germany's DAX up 0.32%, UK's FTSE 100 up 0.76%, France's CAC40 down 0.44%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.22% [2][3] - WTI crude oil increased by 0.15% to $58.41 per barrel, while Brent crude oil rose by 0.19% to $61.88 per barrel [3][4] AI and Technology Developments - Nvidia and AMD showcased advancements in AI technology at CES 2026, with Nvidia introducing the Vera Rubin AI GPU platform and AMD presenting the MI500 GPU, promising a tenfold performance increase [5] - The automotive industry is shifting focus towards AI-driven autonomous driving technologies, as traditional EV plans are being reconsidered due to competitive pressures and reduced government subsidies [6] Geopolitical and Economic Factors - The recent military actions in Venezuela have not significantly impacted US stock markets, but they highlight the potential risks in trading strategies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions [7] - Chevron is positioning itself to capitalize on the reconstruction of Venezuela's oil industry, despite the high risks associated with such investments [8] Corporate News - Supermicro announced an expansion of its liquid cooling support for Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform during CES 2026 [9] - Microsoft completed the acquisition of AI data engineering platform Osmos to enhance its Fabric platform [9] - Intel unveiled its Panther Lake architecture at CES, aiming to regain market share in the laptop segment [10] - Qualcomm is entering the mid-range PC market with its Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, targeting affordability while enhancing AI capabilities [11] - Anheuser-Busch InBev announced a $3 billion buyback of a 49.9% stake in its US metal can plants, emphasizing its strategic importance in the supply chain [12]