The U.S. banking sector closed 2024 with strong results, as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs reported quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations. These results reflect last year's market recovery after previous declines. Future prospects are surrounded by optimism, although some risks remain.
Mercedes-Benz is making a significant step in enhancing its in-car technologies by expanding its collaboration with Google Cloud. This strategic alliance focuses on integrating Google’s state-of-the-art technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into Mercedes vehicles. Despite facing challenges in the market, including declining sales and stricter emission regulations, the automaker remains committed to innovation.
Global markets are bracing for Donald Trump's entry into the U.S. presidency, increasing uncertainty and triggering selloffs in government bonds, with yields reaching their highest levels in decades in some cases. The greatest risk lies in the potential imposition of tariffs on imports to the U.S., a development that divides economists' opinions. However, European stocks may finally have a chance to break through next year.[1]
The company continues to set the pace in technological innovations, shifting its focus from the virtual world to the real one. With new AI models, Nvidia has demonstrated its ability to create realistic simulations of the physical world, allowing robots to better understand their environment. The company also continues to strengthen its presence in the gaming industry.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dominated stock markets over the past year, bringing unprecedented growth to tech giants. It has become an integral part of major companies' products but has also been a source of concern about over-investment. Moreover, further challenges are expected in 2025, particularly as a result of the policies of the new Trump administration, which could have a major impact on the US economy.
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