Additional Coverage:
- Mark Cuban: “There’s nobody who looks at the healthcare system or the pharmaceutical industry and says ‘wow, that’s well run’” (newsbreak.com)
Markets
The S&P 500 gained slightly yesterday, while the Nasdaq Composite rose over 1% due to news about Nvidia’s new chips. Bitcoin remains strong, trading around $101,000.
Elon Musk’s Impact
Elon Musk has drawn criticism from European leaders for his use of Twitter to criticize them, make unfounded accusations, and support anti-immigration groups. French President Macron has expressed concern over Musk’s actions.
Fortune at CES and Davos
Fortune’s CEO highlights events at CES and Davos, including conversations with Mark Cuban and industry leaders on artificial intelligence, healthcare, and other topics.
Other News
Nvidia CEO unveiled the latest RTX GPUs and predicted the rise of “Agentic AI.” Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney is considering running for Canadian Prime Minister.
Donald Trump’s lawyers are facing legal challenges related to his criminal cases and a hush-money payment. McDonald’s has scaled back its diversity efforts.
Donald Trump Jr. is exploring an IPO for online gun retailer GrabAGun.
Analysts’ Insights
Goldman Sachs predicts a rise in gold prices, while Bloomberg notes the impact of Trump’s statements on currency markets. Citi recommends European auto stocks as undervalued due to tariff concerns.