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U.S. stock futures higher ahead of first trading day of the year after market decline ends strong run in 2024; Tesla (Tesla) Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, and the electric car maker is expected to report fourth-quarter delivery figures today; Nvidia (NVDA) shares were higher in pre-market trading because Hao Qi Stocks look strong heading into the new year; and MicroStrategy (Magnetic transmission technology) as Bitcoin (Bitcoin USD) rose to over $96,500. Here’s what investors need to know today.

1. Analysts expect stocks to rise in the new year

The year that is about to pass Nasdaq up 29%, S&P 500 Index An increase of 23%, Dow Jones Industrial Average Up 13%, analysts are optimistic that U.S. stocks will rise continue to rise 2025, although probably not as strong as 2024. Artificial Intelligence (AI) The developments are expected to continue driving market trends, with small-cap and mid-cap stocks expected to perform better in the coming year.

2. U.S. stock futures move higher, kicking off 2025 trading

U.S. stock futures were higher after the New Year’s Day holiday on Wednesday. Nasdaq Futures rose 1.2%, while S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose by a slightly smaller percentage after each Down at end of trading in 2024. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note is lower. Oil and gold futures were higher. Investors are also keeping an eye on weekly jobless claims and construction spending data today.

3. Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

Police are investigating yesterday’s incident explode Tesla (Tesla) An electric truck killed its driver and injured seven others yesterday outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Today, the electric vehicle (EV) maker is expected to release fourth-quarter delivery figures, and analysts expect Record number of unitsalbeit lower than the company’s full-year forecast. Tesla shares rose 1.5% in premarket trading after falling 12.6% over the past four sessions.

4. Seven stocks rose at the beginning of the year

The seven largest technology stocks are Expected to lead the market again 2025, although probably not at the same pace as in years past. Goldman Sachs analysts expect Apple (AAPL), NVIDIA (NVDA),Microsoft(Microsoft Corporation), Amazon (Amazon), alphabet (Google), Yuan (Mehta), while Tesla’s gain this year will outpace the remaining 493 stocks in the S&P 500 by 7 percentage points, its lowest gain in seven years. Nvidia stock Group Leader 2024up 1.6% in pre-market trading, while six others also posted higher gains.

5. Bitcoin rally boosts MicroStrategy and other crypto-related stocks

Bitcoin (Bitcoin USD) surged more than 2% and traded above $96,500, helping drive the stock higher Cryptocurrency-related companies move higher. shares Bitcoin Buyer MicroStrategy (Magnetic transmission technology) rose 4% in premarket trading as the software company ended a four-session losing streak of 19%. Shares of Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms (riot) and Mara Holdings (Mara) and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (coin) rose nearly 4% in early trading.