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Market Overview
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Year To Date Performances:

1. Apple announced plans to open a 250,000-square-foot AI server manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, as part of a broader $500 billion U.S. investment over the next four years. The facility, set to launch in 2026, will produce servers for Apple Intelligence, the company's AI-powered assistant for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Apple also intends to hire 20,000 employees across the U.S., with a focus on R&D, AI, and software development. The investment follows CEO Tim Cook’s recent meeting with President Trump, as Apple faces pressure over its reliance on Chinese manufacturing amid new tariffs. Additionally, Apple will double its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion, expand R&D efforts, and support domestic suppliers and content production for Apple TV+.

2. Berkshire Hathaway reported a 71% surge in fourth-quarter operating earnings, reaching $14.5 billion, driven primarily by a 302% increase in insurance underwriting profits. Full-year operating earnings rose 27% to $47.4 billion, with strong gains in investment income due to higher Treasury yields. However, the company warned of a $1.3 billion pre-tax loss from Southern California wildfires. Berkshire’s cash reserves hit a record $334.2 billion, reflecting Warren Buffett’s cautious investment approach despite stock market fluctuations. While investment gains slowed significantly, Berkshire defended its equity-heavy strategy, assuring shareholders of long-term capital deployment.

3. Just Eat is likely to be acquired by Dutch tech investor Prosus in an all-cash deal worth €4.1 billion ($4.3 billion), sending Just Eat’s shares soaring 54% on Monday. The offer values Just Eat’s stock at €20.3 per share, a 63% premium over its Friday closing price. The acquisition follows a turbulent period for Just Eat, which saw a post-pandemic slowdown in food delivery demand and the heavily discounted sale of GrubHub. Prosus, already a major player in the food delivery space with a 28% stake in Delivery Hero, aims to strengthen Just Eat’s position in key European markets. While Just Eat surged on the news, Prosus shares dropped 6.6%, reflecting investor caution over the deal’s impact.

4. Headlines

   1. The Trump Administration is firing 2000 US aid workers and placing more on leave.

   2. Dan Bongino has been picked as FBI deputy director after the confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director last week.

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