Joby Aviation Soars on UK eVTOL Roadmap, Real Catalysts Ahead

Joby Aviation’s 13% stock surge on Friday, triggered by the UK’s new eVTOL roadmap, captured headlines but belies the company’s true growth trajectory. While the UK’s vision for air taxi integration by 2028 provided a sentiment boost, the real drivers of Joby’s value lie in its technological supremacy, blue-chip partnerships, and concrete 2025-2026 commercial launch timeline. With a fortified balance sheet and advanced certification progress, Joby is positioned to dominate a projected $1 trillion urban air mobility market.

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3 Emerging Tech Stocks for Life-Changing Returns

While megacap giants like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) capture mainstream attention, the most compelling wealth-building opportunities are emerging in transformative sectors like AI-driven logistics, autonomous transportation, and space exploration. Symbotic (SYM), Aurora Innovation (AUR), and Rocket Lab (RKLB) represent high-growth innovators with the potential for life-changing returns, though their early-stage status brings significant volatility and execution risks alongside monumental upside.

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Stock Futures Steady as Investors Await Tariff News and Economic Data

Stock futures remained steady as investors awaited news on tariffs following comments from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about potential compromises with Canada and Mexico. The U.S. recently imposed significant tariffs, raising concerns about inflation and economic health, particularly affecting automakers, which saw gains in premarket trading. Meanwhile, major tech stocks showed slight increases, and investors reacted to weaker-than-expected private sector payroll data ahead of the upcoming jobs report.

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Japanese stock market rebounds amid global tariff concerns and economic data release

The Japanese stock market ended a two-day losing streak, with the Nikkei 225 rising 113.80 points to close at 38,256.17, driven by gains in financial, technology, and automobile sectors. However, global market concerns over U.S. tariffs and a grim Wall Street lead suggest potential declines ahead. Economic data from Japan is set to be released, with expectations of a slight dip in industrial production and a rise in retail sales.

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Asia stocks mixed as Chinese technology shares decline amid tariff threats

Asia’s stock markets showed mixed results, with Chinese technology stocks declining after a brief rally. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.14%, while the Shanghai Composite rose 0.81%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.27% amid tariff threats from the U.S., and South Korea’s KOSPI gained 1.7%. In the U.S., stocks reached record highs, with the S&P 500 up 0.2%. Energy prices rose, with U.S. crude at $72.53 a barrel. The U.S. dollar weakened against the yen, trading at 151.76.

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Japan stock market faces decline amid mixed global economic signals

The Japanese stock market ended its three-day winning streak, with the Nikkei 225 dropping 312.04 points or 0.79 percent to close at 39,149.43. The decline was influenced by mixed performances in automobile and technology stocks, while financial shares provided some support. Global market trends remain weak, with energy stocks expected to lead losses as traders react to uncertain economic signals from the U.S. and upcoming GDP data from Japan.

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Nvidia’s Keynote Highlights AI Innovations and Partnerships at CES 2025

Wall Street anticipated a muted open as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw gains for a second consecutive session, driven by tech stocks, particularly Nvidia, which hit a record close. At CES, CEO Jensen Huang showcased new AI applications, including a groundbreaking video game chip and advancements in robotics, while highlighting Nvidia’s partnership with Toyota for self-driving technology, boosting shares of both companies.

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