MARKET RECAP

Yesterday: Stocks climbed Tuesday, with small-cap stocks outperforming as the S&P 500 gained 0.9%, led by industrials and real estate. Bond yields fell, with the 10-year Treasury yield retreating to 4.56%, as markets reacted to a measured trade policy rollout and looked ahead to key earnings reports.

On Our Radar: Experts will next look to the U.S. leading economic indicators report, scheduled to be released in one hour from now. On the earnings front, several big companies, including Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble will disclose their results ahead of the opening bell.

TOP STORY

Nvidia, AI Stocks Rise As Trump Announces $500 Billion Stargate AI Infrastructure Venture

A $500 billion commitment to U.S. AI infrastructure through the Stargate venture marks a pivotal moment in advancing artificial intelligence technologies, with companies like Nvidia poised to benefit.

Explore the opportunities this groundbreaking initiative creates — and how to align your investments with the AI-driven future.

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How Ascent Solar Technologies Is Helping Power The Future Of Space Energy: Year In Review And What’s Ahead

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FIVE ZINGERS

Ratings Hit: Streaming giant Netflix posted Q4 sales of $10.25 billion, up 16% from the prior year and also exceeding the consensus target. Read about the key catalysts driving optimism for the new year.

Snowed In: A fierce winter storm forced Gulf Coast weather forecasters to issue their region's first-ever snowstorm alert. Here are the implications for key utility stocks.

Smart Moves: SoundHound AI shares popped higher on Tuesday following the company's collaboration with Rekor Systems. Learn about the implications this partnership has for voice-recognition solutions.

Frequent Flyer: United Airlines disclosed Q4 revenue of $14.7 billion, beating the estimate of $14.4 billion. Discover the business segments that helped boost results.

Financial Tech: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan stated that the U.S. banking sector is willing to fully adopt cryptocurrencies. However, here's the pivotal condition the executive wants to see first.

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