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AI Buzz Drives Major Indexes to 3rd-Straight Win

Oil is extending its pullback

Managing Editor
Jan 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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All three major indexes logged a third-straight daily win, with the S&P 500 also notching a record high as artificial intelligence (AI) buzz contributed to investor optimism. Today's pop followed news of President Trump's plans for AI infrastructure investment, worth around $500 billion. Strong earnings reports also lifted spirits, with more on the docket, including Alcoa (AA) and American Airlines (AAL). 

Continue reading for more on today's market, including:

  • Sharp sentiment shift could be a prime opportunity.
  • AI infrastructure investment boosts Oracle stock.
  • Plus, blue-chip post-earnings updates; analysts slams Celsius stock; and how stocks could perform after inauguration.

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5 Things to Know Today 

  1. Two students are dead and one injured at a high school in Nashville, TN, including the gunman who opened fire in the cafeteria before killing himself. (Bloomberg)
  2. The global effects of climate change has brought winter weather conditions to the southern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. (CNBC)
  3. Two Dow earnings to catch up on.
  4. Celsius stock slammed with downgrade.
  5. Historic stock market performance after inaugurations. 

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Oil Extends Losses to 4-Straight

Oil prices fell for a fourth consecutive session today, amid continued uncertainty over Trump's tariffs and energy policy. February-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 39 cents, or 0.5%, to settle at $75.44 per barrel.

Gold futures continued their run higher, pushing closer toward a new record high as the greenback continued to disappoint. Gold for February delivery rose 0.3% to settle at $2,768 an ounce.

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