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Happy Thursday! Usually, I’m pretty good at avoiding tourist traps when I travel. Who really needs to see the Eiffel Tower? Stonehenge is just a bunch of rocks in a circle. But when I went to NYC, the M&M in Times Square got me. I walked out of there with a bill that put me in credit card debt for more than a year. Now, we’ve got an M&M market: Micron and Meta leading the charge. But, will Meta’s new products live up to the hype?

—Aaron Bry

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MARKET SNAPSHOT

Yesterday: Mixed day on the street, with the S&P 500 closing slightly in the red while the Nasdaq edged higher. $VST, getting a boost on recent nuclear news, was a notable gainer closing up nearly 6%.

On Our Radar: PCE data on the way tomorrow morning, and we also have a slew of Fed Speak throughout the day today. Buckle up traders, because we could be in for a roller-coaster ride.

TOP STORY

What's Going On With Nvidia, Broadcom, Intel, And Other Chip Stocks On Thursday?

Basically: Micron’s upbeat fourth-quarter performance is pushing the chip sector higher. AI server company Super Micro Computer, Inc has also gained momentum.

So: On Wednesday, Micron reported quarterly revenue of $7.75 billion, up by 93%, beating the analyst consensus of $7.64 billion. This was driven by a strong ramp of its data center DRAM and high-bandwidth memory products. Here are the stocks moving the most on Micron’s report.

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FIVE ZINGERS

Fade The Rally?: $DJT shares have rebounded more than 15% from their lows a few days ago. But the technicals may be pointing to another downturn ahead.

Deck The Halls: It might be too early for Christmas music, but it’s never too early to start looking at which companies are set to benefit from the holiday season.

All You Need Is $LUV: Southwest Airlines shares are trading higher after the company raised its forecast and announced a new stock buyback.

Gearing Up: Tesla’s Robotaxi event is coming up in a couple of weeks. Here’s who’s invited, and everything you need to know beforehand.

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ONE FOR THE ROAD

Meta's AI Breakthroughs Dominate Connect Event As Analyst Highlights Affordable Mixed-Reality Push

Basically: Meta Platforms Inc continues to excite investors and tech enthusiasts with its AI and AR advancements.

So: The company's latest Meta Connect event highlighted innovations in its AI assistant, AR glasses, and more affordable mixed-reality headsets, signaling Meta's ambition to shape the future of computing. Here’s where analysts think the stock is going next.

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Laser Photonics (NASDAQ: LASE), in partnership with Fonon Technologies, just landed a contract to arm a naval command in Virginia with next-generation maintenance capabilities. The company’s DefenseTech MF-1020 is a tactical-grade portable laser cleaning system – but it isn't just a tool; it's a sustainable solution, the company says, for surface preparation.

The dual-voltage system eliminates hazardous chemicals and abrasives and helps safeguard personnel while keeping critical equipment and assets battle-ready.

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