CNBC·2026-01-30 13:14Group 1: Federal Reserve Nomination - President Trump has nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to be the next chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, expressing confidence in his potential effectiveness [2][3] - Warsh's nomination is not expected to significantly impact markets due to his established background and perceived political independence, although Senate confirmation may face challenges [3][4] Group 2: Government Funding and Shutdown - Trump endorsed a Senate deal to fund most of the government through the end of the fiscal year, which is expected to help avoid a partial government shutdown [5][6] - The revised funding deal includes several departments but excludes the Department of Homeland Security, which will be funded separately for two weeks [6][7] Group 3: Apple Financial Performance - Apple exceeded Wall Street expectations in its fiscal fourth quarter, with iPhone revenue increasing by 23% year-over-year, although it missed estimates in some other product categories and services [9][10] - Apple confirmed its acquisition of Israeli AI startup Q.ai, although the purchase price was not disclosed [10] Group 4: Amazon and OpenAI Investment Discussions - Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI, with ongoing talks between CEOs Sam Altman and Andy Jassy [11][12] - This potential investment is notable given Amazon's previous investments in Anthropic, a competitor of OpenAI [12]