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In December, the U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 50,000, falling short of expectations, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%, marking the lowest annual growth since 2020Why choose Rivian now instead of TeslaDragged down by rumors of a Warner Bros. acquisition, Netflix's stock price remains relatively highConcerns about tariffs gradually dissipate, and the U.S. Consumer Confidence Index slightly reboundsHong Kong Stock Review: No Dragging BehindThe White House stated that it is prepared with a "Plan B" to immediately restart taxation if the Supreme Court rules it unconstitutionalThe unexpected drop in the U.S. unemployment rate shakes short-term easing expectations, U.S. Treasury yields rise across the board, and traders still price in two rate cuts within the yearWaiting for non-farm payrolls and tariff rulings! U.S. stock futures remain flat, the U.S. dollar index breaks above 99, and base metals copper and aluminum continue to riseU.S. new home starts drop to the lowest level since May 2020Is this the non-farm payroll that the market wants to see? Unemployment rate declines + employment slightly below expectations strengthen the narrative of a "soft landing" for the U.S. economyNvidia's Jensen Huang and Retail Investors Have a Similar View on AIGlobal news you need to know before the U.S. stock market opens on FridayThe end of AI is electricity! Nuclear power assets are ushering in a surge moment, with Meta securing a record 6.6GW of nuclear power