智通财经网·2026-01-19 00:11Group 1 - Major US stock indices remained nearly flat last week as the fourth quarter earnings season approaches, hovering near historical highs [1] - The Russell 2000 index, representing small-cap stocks, reached new closing highs in the last three trading days, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average led the major indices, influenced less by tech giants and the AI theme [1] - The S&P 500 index remained flat for the week, and the Nasdaq Composite index declined by approximately 0.4% [1] Group 2 - Geopolitical issues and domestic policy proposals, including credit card fee caps and housing assistance plans, are expected to be key discussion topics during Trump's upcoming appearance at the World Economic Forum [2] - The fourth quarter earnings releases are accelerating, with notable attention on Netflix and Intel's performance [2] - Netflix is attempting to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery while fending off a competing bid from Paramount Global, with plans to increase its offer to a cash acquisition [2] Group 3 - The Russell 2000 index is trading at historical highs, indicating a positive outlook for the US economy, as these companies typically derive more revenue from domestic customers compared to S&P 500 constituents [3] - The equal-weighted S&P 500 index reached a record high on January 13, while software stocks have seen significant declines, with companies like Intuit and Adobe dropping over 12% year-to-date [3] - The Russell 2000 index has risen approximately 20% over the past six months, compared to a 10% increase in the S&P 500 index [3] Group 4 - The current market rally is driven by the AI theme, with stocks across various sectors, including energy and defense, participating in the uptrend [4] - Companies like Bloom Energy and Kratos Defense have seen substantial stock price increases, driven by demand for AI data centers and rising gold prices benefiting mining companies [4] - Leading stocks in the S&P 500 this year include those associated with AI investments, such as Sandisk and Intel, which are primarily hardware-focused [4] Group 5 - The market's bullish sentiment is reinforced by strong rotations into new derivative areas under the same AI investment theme as it enters its fourth year [5]