Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs' brokerage division indicates that U.S. software stocks are expected to continue rebounding after previous market volatility due to concerns that AI tools could disrupt the software industry [1] Group 1: Market Strategy - Goldman Sachs has introduced a customized stock basket to address the volatility in software stocks, betting on companies with attributes resistant to AI replacement [1] - The basket employs a pair trading strategy, going long on companies that require physical execution, are under regulatory protection, or involve human accountability, as well as suppliers directly benefiting from the proliferation of AI in computing services, data infrastructure, and cybersecurity [1] - Conversely, the strategy involves shorting companies whose workflows are easily automated or replicated internally by AI [1]

Group 1 - Trump plans to visit Venezuela, but the timing is yet to be determined, and has increased the deployment of a carrier to the Middle East [1] - The U.S. federal government has filed a new lawsuit against Harvard University seeking access to documents related to its admissions process [2] - SpaceX is considering a dual-class share structure for its IPO to solidify Elon Musk's control [3] Group 2 - OpenAI has partnered with two defense tech companies selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to bid on developing voice-controlled drone swarm command software for the military [4] - Goldman Sachs has launched a new customized stock basket aimed at addressing the increasing volatility in software stocks, betting on companies believed to be more resilient to AI disruption [5] - Wall Street is experiencing significant declines due to fears of disruption caused by AI, impacting sectors such as private credit, real estate brokerage, data analytics, legal services, and insurance [6] Group 3 - U.S. inflation in January showed relatively mild performance, alleviating concerns about a significant rise in inflation and boosting market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut [7] - Gold prices have risen as traders increased bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut following the mild inflation data, with some investors buying gold after a significant sell-off on Thursday [8] - Following the exposure of ties with Epstein, the head of Dubai Ports World, Bin Sulayem, has resigned [9]