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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WHITE HOUSE'S KIRBY: SECURITY OF UPCOMING U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION REMAINS A HIGH PRIORITY
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CRYPTO STOCKS RISE

COINBASE GLOBAL UP 4.5%, BITFARMS UP 5.9%, MICROSTRATEGY UP 7.9%

RIOT PLATFORMS UP 15%, U.S.-LISTED SHARES OF HUT 8 MINING UP 6.6%, MARA HOLDINGS UP 13.4%

PROSHARES BITCOIN STRATEGY ETF UP 0.8%, ISHARES BITCOIN TRUST UP 0.8%
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FED'S BARKIN: STILL PERCEIVE CORE UNDERLYING INFLATION IS COMING DOWN NICELY
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BARKIN: MESSAGE FROM BUSINESSES IS LOUD AND CLEAR THAT CONSUMERS ARE BECOMING MORE PRICE SENSITIVE
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BARKIN: EXPECT 12-MONTH INFLATION TO DECLINE IN COMING MONTHS, PARTICULARLY GIVEN BASE EFFECTS OVER PRIOR YEAR
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BARKIN SAYS HE IS IN THE CAMP OF STAYING RESTRICTIVE FOR LONGER GIVEN POSSIBLE UPSIDE INFLATION RISKS
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$TSLA - TESLA SHARES UP 4%
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