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Morning Bid: Tentative calm in Seoul, US juggernaut rolls on

Investors are optimistic as Asian markets open positively, fueled by U.S. bond yield declines and Powell's encouraging remarks, despite ongoing political tensions in South Korea.

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• CRM
• CVX
• CYCN
• DJI
• EW
• IXIC
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• NOW
• NVDA
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• VZ

U.S. stocks higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.69%

U.S. stocks rose post-Wednesday close, with technology and consumer services sectors leading gains; Salesforce, NVIDIA, and Amazon saw notable increases.

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• US500

Trump's crypto advocacy steers businesses away from traditional treasury assets

Small businesses increasingly invest in bitcoin for treasury reserves, driven by Trump's pro-crypto stance, despite volatility concerns and the need for core business focus.

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• US500

Consider reducing exposure to US stocks and Bitcoin, this analyst says

Investors should consider reducing positions in US equities and Bitcoin as elevated valuations and rising risks signal potential market corrections heading into 2025.

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• NDX
• STOXX
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• US500

AI to continue boosting US stocks next year, BlackRock says

BlackRock forecasts US stock growth fueled by AI, yet warns of risks from rising government debt and high inflation affecting interest rates and long-term Treasury yields.

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• US500
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Factbox-Brokerages see 'uncertain' 2025 on worries over potential Trump tariffs

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• US500
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BCA urges investors to 'de-risk in the near term as stocks are flying high'

BCA Research warns investors of market uncertainties due to geopolitical tensions and potential Trump tariffs, advising caution and the need to de-risk portfolios.

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• NDX
• US500

Skepticism on DOGE is warranted, Piper Sandler says

Piper Sandler strategists express skepticism over the Department of Government Efficiency's potential, highlighting unrealistic savings promises and structural budget constraints under the Trump administration.

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• CRM
• ESZ24
• MRVL
• NQZ24
• NVDA
• OKTA
• TSLA
• US500

Futures tick up with focus on Fed commentary, economic data

U.S. stock index futures rise, with S&P 500 hitting record highs. Investors await payroll data, Fed comments, and market responses from tech stocks ahead of economic reports.

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• DJI
• FCHI
• IXIC
• LCO
• US500

Powell's speech, Salesforce, French political woes - what's moving markets

Wall Street anticipates Jerome Powell's speech, Salesforce announces strong earnings, and the French government faces a no-confidence vote amid economic challenges.