Happy Wednesday! Not all Congress members are created equal — at least when it comes to stock trading. Here’s a look at the Top 10 congressional traders in 2025, including some major surprises that significantly outperformed the S&P 500.

Also, Nvidia just stole the spotlight at CES 2026, unveiling Alpamayo — a “ChatGPT for cars” that will accelerate the race toward fully autonomous robotaxis. The company is not only challenging Tesla, but the entire autonomous driving landscape. See how Nvidia’s latest innovations could spark the next major growth surge for the stock.

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The Top 10 Congress Traders Of 2025 — Big Changes Atop The Leaderboard

Not all Congress members are created equal — at least when it comes to stock trading.

The 2025 top 10 traders list reveals some surprising winners, shocking climbs, and portfolios that significantly outperformed the S&P 500. Which lawmakers made the leap, and who was left behind? Read on to see the full leaderboard.

Forget NVIDIA: 2 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Winners In 'AI Phase 2'

Phase 1 of AI is over.

And what comes next will look nothing like the last two years. The winners are changing. So is the playbook. Get two 'next-wave' AI plays positioned for exactly what's ahead — most investors won't find them until it's too late.

Yesterday: U.S. indexes finished higher Tuesday, as Wall Street looks past geopolitical tensions to continue the New Year’s rally. The Dow climbed nearly 1% to finish above 49,000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also ended the session higher, supported by gains in healthcare and tech. In commodity markets, oil prices fell after reversing early gains, and gold and silver rose again as investors asses ongoing geopolitical developments. Lastly, on a historically basis, periods of three consecutive years of double-digit S&P 500 gains, the returns in the fourth year have been modest, with the index delivering an average gain of just 1.5%. However, there is optimism this time for another strong year as earnings are expected to grow by nearly 15% this year.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be watching job openings, U.S. factory orders, and the ADP employment report for fresh clues on labor market momentum and the underlying strength of the economy. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on Constellation Brands (STZ), and Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) which report after the market close today.

Memory chip stocks stood out as Sandisk (SNDK), Western Digital (WDC), and Seagate Technology (STX) soared due to expectations of rising memory prices amid a global supply crunch. On the downside, Tesla (TSLA) fell more than 4% — marking its eighth decline in nine sessions — and Chevron (CVX) tumbled after surging on Monday. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Tuesday.

Discover how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Stock Of The Day: Pepsi shares have been under pressure, but they’ve hit a key support level. Is the turning point for the stock? Click to see why traders are watching this closely. 

Big Bets: Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, made a number of big trades on Tuesday. Read on to see which ones she’s buying and which ones she’s selling.

Market Madness: Venezuela’s stock market has surged nearly 70% in a matter of days following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. But with political uncertainty still in the air, the real question is: will this boom hold, or is it a big trap? Here’s what you need to know.

Armour Up: Prem Watsa, the “Warren Buffett of Canada,” just made a massive bet on Under Armour that has Wall Street buzzing. Is the turnaround coming or is this just a calculated gamble? Read on to find out.

Buffett’s Blueprint: Warren Buffett has officially stepped down from Berkshire Hathaway, leaving behind decades of investing wisdom. Unlock the three key rules that shaped his legendary success that could transform the way you pick stocks.

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On This Day In 1782…

The Bank of North America opened in Philadelphia as the first commercial bank in the United States, laying the groundwork for the nation’s financial system. It was also the first company to have an IPO in America, issuing 1,000 shares at $400 per share. Prominent figures such as Benjamin Franklin were investors, and the U.S. government became the largest shareholder, owning roughly 63% of the bank’s stocks. Over the following centuries, the Bank of North America evolved through a long series of mergers and reorganizations, which ended up getting acquired by Wells Fargo in 2008 during the financial crisis.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The traditional value investor asks ‘Is this cheap?’ and then ‘Why is it cheap?’ We start by identifying a reason something might be mispriced.“

— David Einhorn

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