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Trump’s looming tariff deadline has world leaders on edge, while stocks climb higher as investors digest earnings and economic data. The S&P 500 continues its rally, fueled by Big Tech dominance, and Apple’s latest report has Wall Street buzzing. Plus, Google teases its next big AI model, and the Silk Road founder’s wallets just took a $12M hit.

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🌎️ World on edge as Trump’s tariff deadline approaches
With just one day left until his self-imposed Feb. 1 deadline, Donald Trump is holding firm on a 25% tariff plan targeting imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. On Thursday, he doubled down on his stance but admitted key details—like whether oil is included—are still undecided. "We may or may not," he told reporters, keeping businesses and world leaders on the edge of their seats.

💪 Stocks Close Higher as Investors Digest Flurry of Earnings Reports
Major stock indexes surged Thursday in a broad-based rally, fueled by a wave of corporate earnings reports and key economic indicators. However, Big Tech faced extra scrutiny amid the DeepSeek news, leading to the information technology sector being the only S&P 500 laggard for the day.

🇺🇸 The U.S. continues to grow
While Thursday’s GDP report suggests a year-end slowdown, a deeper look tells a different story. The U.S. economy remains steady, with strong demand persisting through late 2024. Policymakers see this as a welcome balance, neither overheating nor cooling too fast, as they navigate ongoing inflation challenges.

🍎 Apple Stock Jumps as Profit and Revenue Rise
Apple’s stock rose 3% after hours as the company reported its best quarter ever, raking in $124.3 billion in revenue, up 4% from last year. But not all news was good, sales in China tumbled 11% to $18.5 billion, as local competitors continue to challenge the iPhone’s dominance. “Today Apple is reporting our best quarter ever,” CEO Tim Cook told investors, highlighting the tech giant’s resilience despite mounting pressure in China.

📊 Magnificent 7 to the Rescue!
With the Fed holding back on aggressive rate cuts, investors have piled into equities, pushing the S&P 500 past 6,000 for the first time ever. Optimism over economic growth and election outcomes has fueled confidence, especially in the Magnificent 7 tech giants. This elite group, now over a third of the index, is set to crush earnings expectations, projecting 20.7% Q4 growth compared to the S&P 500’s 11.9% overall gain.

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