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Market Moves Yesterday

S&P 500 @ 5,868.55 ( ⬇️ 0.22%)

Nasdaq Composite @ 19,280.79 ( ⬇️ 0.16%)

Bitcoin @ $96,264.62 ( ⬇️ 0.64%)

Hey Scoopers,

Happy Friday! Here’s what we’re covering today 👇

👉 Tesla stock pulls back

👉 Apple offers discounts in China

👉 Constellation Energy continues to soar

So, let’s go 🚀

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Market Wrap

Hey, Scoopers!

Let's dive into Thursday’s market moves and what they mean for your portfolio. Remember, while daily moves can be exciting (or nerve-wracking), our focus remains on building long-term wealth through smart allocation and analysis.

📊 Market Snapshot:

The market began 2025 with some turbulence. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices extended their losing streaks to five sessions, the longest since April.

While the pullback might sound concerning, let's put it in perspective:

The S&P 500 just finished 2024 up 23%. It is a perfect example of why we always emphasize looking at the bigger picture.

However, the unusual four consecutive down days to end the year (the first time since 1966) has likely derailed the traditional "Santa Claus rally" pattern.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield touched 4.6% before pulling back, potentially making bonds more attractive to income investors.

Trending Stocks 🔥

Synaptics - The semiconductor stock jumped 8% after announcing a partnership with Google for Edge AI.

Topgolf Callaway Brands - The golf stock climbed 14.5% after Jeffries upgraded it to buy from hold.  

Unity Software - The video game stock surged 9% after online personality Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty, posted a gif of a “Chappelle’s Show” sketch on X. In the sketch, comedian Dave Chappelle plays the late musician Rick James. One of James’ songs is titled “Unity.”

Tesla Disappoints Wall Street

Tesla just dropped its Q4 numbers, and Wall Street is not impressed.

• Q4 deliveries: 495,570 (vs. expected 504,770)

• 2024 total deliveries: 1.79M (down from 1.81M in 2023)

• Stock impact: -7% on announcement day

Despite the company's first-ever annual delivery decline, Tesla's stock finished 2024 up 63%. This perfectly illustrates why we always need to look beyond surface-level numbers.

🔍 So, What's Going On?

1. Market Evolution

• Europe: Sales down 14% (classic market maturation)

• China: Growing at 5% in an 8% growth market

• North America: Still dominant but facing inventory challenges

2. Competitive Landscape Shift: Remember when Tesla was the only serious EV player? Those days are over:

• Traditional giants (GM, Ford, BMW) are catching up

• BYD is dominating in China

• New players are entering at every price point

3. Strategic Crossroads: Tesla is facing the classic innovator's dilemma:

• Premium positioning vs need for affordable options

• Cybertruck inventory building up ($80k price tag isn't helping)

• Balancing core business with future tech (robotaxis, AI)

💡 Investment Lessons Here:

1. Market Leadership Isn't Permanent

• Even category creators must adapt

• Innovation alone doesn't guarantee market dominance

2. Watch the Margins

• Price cuts and incentives suggest pricing power challenges

• Competition usually means margin pressure

3. Future Growth vs Present Reality

• Tesla projects 20-30% growth in 2025

• Plans for lower-cost vehicles could be game-changing

Apple Takes Aim at Huawei

YO DAWG! Drop everything - Apple's getting SPICY in China! 🌶️

TLDR: The iPhone maker is slashing prices faster than a ninja in a fruit stand. Why? Because Huawei's back with a vengeance, baby!

HERE'S THE 🍎 JUICE:

1. Apple's Having a FIRE SALE 🔥

• iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max: $68.50 OFF

• iPhone 16/16 Plus: Cheaper by 400 yuan

• Even old models getting that discount love

WILD FACT: Before 2023, Apple NEVER did direct discounts. Like, ever. It's like seeing your math teacher at a nightclub - just doesn't happen!

2. Plot Twist: The Huawei Comeback 📱

• iPhone sales: Down 6% in China (big oof)

• Market share: Dropped from 16% to 14% (double oof)

• Meanwhile, Huawei: +24% YoY (absolute chad move)

GET THIS: Huawei went from being KO'd by US sanctions to dropping a TRIPLE-FOLD PHONE! That's like getting knocked out in round 1 and returning with a jetpack!

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Apple is discovering that the dragon has some fire left in China! Huawei's market share jumped from 13% to 16% faster than you can say, "Where's my charger?"

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Apple's flex work, or is Huawei about to eat their dim sum?

Nuclear Energy Just Got Lit

TLDR: Constellation Energy scored TWO MASSIVE government deals worth a billion dollars! And guess who else is jumping on the nuclear train? The whole tech gang!

Here’s the radioactive tea ☕:

1. THE BIG MONEY MOVES 💰

• Deal #1: $840M to power government buildings (that's like buying 3.36 million gaming PCs!)

• Deal #2: $172M for energy savings projects

• Total Bag: Over $1 billion

2. WHO'S IN THE NUCLEAR CLUB? 🎯

• Uncle Sam ✅

• Microsoft ✅

• Amazon ✅

• Google ✅

WILD FACT: They're firing up a Three Mile Island reactor for Microsoft! That's like bringing back MySpace, but actually cool!

Constellation’s numbers are going nuclear:

• Stock up 6% TODAY

• DOUBLED in value over last year

• That's what we call ATOMIC GAINS!

BIGGEST PLOT TWIST: Remember when nuclear was scary? Now Big Tech is treating it like the new iPhone release!

CEO Joe Dominguez dropped this🔥: "Things have changed." (Translation: Nuclear is the new Tesla, but for energy!)

BOTTOM LINE: Nuclear energy is having its "Netflix during lockdown" moment - EVERYBODY wants in!

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