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U.S. stock futures higher after shaky start to 2025 trading; U.S. Steel (X) shares fell in premarket trading on reports that President Biden will block its merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel; Tesla (Tesla) investors hope the stock price can snap a five-session losing streak; Kavanagh (Vascular Neural Network Analyzer) shares fell further after short-seller reports raised questions about auto dealers’ lending practices; and Constellation Energy (CEG) and Vistra (visual effectsShares moved further higher on optimism about nuclear power deals. Here’s what investors need to know today.

1. U.S. stock futures higher after shaky start to 2025

U.S. stock futures higher after major indexes rise Slow start to 2025. Nasdaq Futures rose 0.4% S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures were up about 0.2%. Yesterday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell for five consecutive days, and the Dow fell for the fourth consecutive day. The 10-year Treasury yield edged lower early Friday, while Bitcoin price (Bitcoin USD) fell slightly, with oil and gold futures little changed.

2. U.S. steel stocks fell amid reports that Biden will block the Nippon Steel deal

United States Steel Corporation (X) shares fell 8% in pre-market trading on reports President Joe Biden will Blocked $14.1 billion sale From iconic American companies to Japan’s Nippon Steel. Bloomberg The White House reportedly plans to announce the decision on Friday, and both companies have said they will take legal action if the government moves to block the deal. The government will oppose controversial transaction For national security reasons, new york times It could also reportedly threaten relations with Japan.

3. Tesla shares edge higher after five sessions of decline

Tesla (Tesla) shares edged higher in premarket trading after five consecutive sessions of declines, with the stock down 18% in value. Thursday, Electric vehicles (EV) Manufacturer shares fell 6% Fourth-quarter deliveries weaker than expected. Tesla announced it delivered 495,570 vehicles in the quarter, up from 484,507 in the same period last year but below the 512,250 consensus estimate compiled by Visible Alpha. The company’s full-year delivery and production results also fell short of expectations.

4. Carvana stock slides further on short-selling report

Carvana Stock (Vascular Neural Network Analyzer) fell 4% in pre-market trading after falling nearly 2% yesterday. short selling Hindenburg Research says the online used car dealer’s success in 2024 is just a “mirage.” Hindenburg says Carvana stock price will rise more than 300% in 2024 Tied to high-risk car loans Sold to unidentified third parties. Kavanagh disputed the findings.

5. Constellation Energy, Vistra stocks rise further on optimism about nuclear power deal

Constellation Energy’s stock (CEG) and Vistra (visual effects) rose further in pre-market trading on optimism about energy-intensive power demand Artificial Intelligence (AI) Serve. Constellation shares rose 8.4% yesterday on news that it had acquired a pair Federal government deals worth more than $1 billion. Vistra shares also rose 1% after rising 8.6% on Thursday as the company was seen as Taking advantage of growing energy demand. September, horoscope reach an agreement With Microsoft (Microsoft Corporation) provides nuclear power for data centers.