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The markets rise in shrinking trading
Main American standards It rose on Thursday in a volatile session The stocks witnessed a decline in the last hour of trading before the losses sharply. Asia and Pacific Markets Mostly, he made on Friday. India Nifty 50 index About 0.8 % before the country Federation budget on SaturdayWhere the government must balance financial wisdom with economic motivation.
The slower of the American economic growth
we GDP expansion by 2.3 % On an annual pace and the moderate inflation in the fourth quarter of 2024, the US Department of Commerce stated on Thursday. The number was less than 2.5 % expected by economists surveyed by the Dow Jones, and a decrease in growth 3.1 % recorded in the third quarter. However, the United States has seen 2.8 % healthy health growth throughout 2024.
Apple Services sales compensate for iPhone stagnation
apple The shares rose about 3 % in the extended trading after the company mentioned A 14 % jump on an annual basis in service revenues During the first financial quarter – which helped in reinforcement Total margins to 46.9 %Top ever. These annoying concerns about the decrease in iPhone sales, which decreased by 11 % year on an annual basis in the Great China Market. But CEO Tim Cook said that there is a National Support Program“In China, which can enhance sales.
Samsung Electronics operating profits achieve great success
Samsung Electronics recorded the fourth quarter revenues This increased by 12 % over the previous year, overcoming LSEG estimates. Samsung said that the annual revenue in 2024 was the second highest standard. The South Korean company's operating profit jumped about 130 % on an annual basis – but it fell about 30 % on a quarterly basis amid soft market conditions and an increase in the company's expenses.
The new financing round will double the Openai evaluation
Openai in talks to raise up to $ 40 billion In a funding round that would raise the evaluation of the AI to $ 340 billion, CNBC confirmed more than its weakness The last evaluation of $ 157 billion By private sector investors. Massayoshi Son Softbank It would lead the tour, which contributes to up to 25 billion dollars, according to two people familiar with the negotiations that requested not to be called because the talks are continuing. In quantities, you will go beyond Softbank Microsoft like The best supporter in Openai.
(Pro) as January goes, so the year goes
the January BarometterAnd it is a concept that Yale Hirsch, the creator of the stock dealer, states that “as he goes S & P 500 In January, he goes like this for this year. “With only one trading day remaining a month, S&P is 3.2 % higher for this month – put it on its path to sign the rest of the rest of 2025. But why will the performance be in January. Determine the direction of the market In the next eleven?
The bottom line
After adhering to Dibsic, which shook the markets on Tuesday, the stocks seem to have regained their foot. The assessments – and suspicion – helped by industry experts, helped Dibsic to dispel some of this initial panic.
A week full of large technology profits also mentioned that it may be better to focus on companies that already achieve billions of revenues, while the total local products report in the United States, while the report of the total local products in the United States will continue in 2025.
Friday, the last day of trading in January, and unless a new artificial intelligence model is launched costing $ 5 on the world, it is likely that the S&P 500 will end the month in green. Although Deepseek reinforces some deep concerns about noble technical assessments, the S&P is a promising start for this year.
