*US DOLLAR INDEX CLIMBS TO 109.5, HIGHEST SINCE NOV. 2022
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SPOT GOLD RISES 1.2% TO THREE-WEEK-HIGH ON BROAD DOLLAR STRENGTH
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FBI COUNTERTERRORISM OFFICIAL: WE DO NOT BELIEVE THE PUBLIC IS IN ANY DANGER AROUND NEW ORLEANS
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FBI OFFICIAL: SUSPECT STATED HE HAD JOINED ISIS BEFORE THE SUMMER
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FBI COUNTERTERRORISM OFFICIAL: NO LINK BETWEEN NEW ORLEANS ATTACK AND LAS VEGAS TRUCK EXPLOSION
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$TSLA - Tesla's Q4 production, delivery numbers a 'modest negative,' says Stifel

Tesla's production and delivery numbers for Q4 are a "modest negative" for the shares, Stifel tells investors in a research note. Total deliveries of 495,570 trailed the firm's estimate, while implied 2024 deliveries were about 1.1% below 2023, the firm says. Stifel made no change to its Buy rating, and is awaiting details in the January 29 earnings release on Auto margins, which will shed some light on pricing and discounts.
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US PRESIDENT BIDEN IS PREPARING TO ISSUE A DECREE PERMANENTLY BANNING NEW OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN SOME US COASTAL WATERS
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FBI OFFICIAL: NEW ORLEANS TRUCK ATTACKER 100 PERCENT INSPIRED BY ISLAMIC STATE
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U.S. 30-YR FIXED RATE MORTGAGES 6.91 PCT JAN 2 WEEK, HIGHEST SINCE JULY 3, 2024 WEEK, VS 6.85 PCT PRIOR WEEK-FREDDIE MAC
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$TSLA - TESLA NEW MODEL ROLLOUTS COULD LIFT DEMAND: BAIRD

Tesla's 4Q and full-year deliveries missed Baird expectations, but the company could see wins from the launch of new, more affordable models this year, the analysts say. Those potential launches could be a demand catalyst, even if deliveries will likely be lumpy due to the rollout of those new models. "We also believe growth in the Energy business, launching (and scaling) a robotaxi business, and expanding the capabilities/use of Optimus are additional milestones to watch for," the analysts add. Shares fall 5.1% to $383.09
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TIKTOK ASSURES AD AGENCIES THAT DOWN PAYMENTS ON ADS WILL BE RETURNED IF APP IS BANNED- THE INFORMATION
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U.S. STOCK INDEXES MOVE LOWER

S&P 500 DOWN 0.5%, DOW AND NASDAQ DOWN 0.6% EACH
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FORMER CRYPTOCURRENCY EXECUTIVE DO KWON PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO US FRAUD CHARGES, AT HEARING IN MANHATTAN FEDERAL COURT
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$TSLA - GOLDMAN SACHS REITERATES NEUTRAL RATING ON TESLA

Tesla's Q4 2024 deliveries were about 496k (up 7% qoq, 2% yoy), production at 459k (down 2% qoq, 7% yoy). Full-year deliveries were 1.79M, down 1% yoy, missing the 515k needed for 2024 growth. Europe saw double-digit declines, China had mid to high teens growth, and the US was modestly down. Deliveries fell short of consensus estimates (500k-510k), with weakness in S/X/Cybertruck. Focus areas will be delivery volumes, gross margins, FSD progress, Energy segment, and Optimus development.
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LAS VEGAS SHERIFF MCMAHILL: FOUND MILITARY IDENTIFICATION INSIDE CYBERTRUCK THAT EXPLODED OUTSIDE TRUMP HOTEL
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LAS VEGAS SHERIFF MCMAHILL: MAN INSIDE CYBERTRUCK THAT EXPLODED OUTSIDE TRUMP HOTEL NAMED AS MATTHEW LIVELSBERGER
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SCOOP: BIDEN DISCUSSED PLANS TO STRIKE IRAN NUCLEAR SITES IF TEHRAN SPEEDS TOWARD BOMB

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan presented President Biden with options for a potential U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities if the Iranians move towards a nuclear weapon before Jan. 20, in a meeting several weeks ago that remained secret until now, three sources with knowledge of the issue tell Axios.
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BARKIN: US DEBT LARGE AND GROWING, PUTS PRESSURE ON LONG RATES

BARKIN: HOUSING DEMAND STILL VERY HEALTHY COMPARED TO SUPPLY
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SPACEX: STARSHIP WILL DEPLOY 10 STARLINK SIMULATORS IN SPACE

SPACEX: SEVENTH FLIGHT TEST OF STARSHIP IS PREPARING TO LAUNCH
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U.S. STOCKS EXTEND GAINS, S&P 500 UP 1.00 PCT
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WHITE HOUSE: U.S. DECISION TO BLOCK NIPPON-U.S. STEEL DEAL IS NOT ABOUT JAPAN, IT IS ABOUT KEEPING STEEL PRODUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES
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