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2. S&P 500 - 23.43%

3. Nasdaq - 25.66%

4. Bitcoin - 131.06%

Today (Here’s 3 things you need to know)  

1. Elon Musk could become speaker of the house

Senator Rand Paul ignited a social media frenzy Thursday by suggesting Elon Musk for Speaker of the House, arguing that Musk's disruptive approach could transform Washington.

While technically possible, as the Constitution doesn’t require the Speaker to be a member of Congress, such a scenario would be unprecedented. Tesla, along with Musk’s other companies, did not respond to the idea, which could strain his limited bandwidth as he oversees Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures.

For Tesla investors, Musk's potential role in politics could raise both risks and opportunities.

While his political influence and relationship with President-elect Trump might boost Tesla's self-driving initiatives and regulatory environment, the prospect of Musk juggling legislative duties alongside Tesla's ambitious projects—like its planned robotaxi service—raises concerns.

2. OpenAI Makes ChatGPT Available for Phone Calls, Texts

OpenAI announced new ways to access its ChatGPT chatbot via a toll-free phone number (1-800-ChatGPT) or through WhatsApp messaging on Thursday.

The service offers 15 minutes of voice interaction monthly and text-based conversations on WhatsApp with daily limits, which may be adjusted based on capacity. Some features requiring login or advanced capabilities are currently unavailable.

This move follows OpenAI's $6.6 billion fundraising in October, which valued the company at $157 billion. Backed by major players like Microsoft, with a $13 billion commitment, and Nvidia, OpenAI continues expanding its AI offerings and user reach.

3. Micron Technology: Strong Growth Amidst Challenges

1 Year Performance (MU): 5.99%

Micron Technology (MU), with a market capitalization of $115.7 billion, remains a key player in memory and storage solutions, leveraging the surge in AI adoption.

Despite reporting a stellar 84.1% increase in Q1 fiscal 2025 revenue to $8.7 billion, fueled by a 400% growth in data center revenue, investor concerns about weak Q2 guidance have led to a sell-off. However, the company's advancements in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and its partnership with Nvidia's Blackwell platforms position it as a leader in AI-driven workloads.

Micron has received $6.1 billion in CHIPS Act funding for advanced DRAM facilities and boasts a strong balance sheet with $8.75 billion in cash.

Its low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3x and modest dividend payout ratio of 5.2% signal potential for growth. While management anticipates weaker Q2 consumer markets, recovery is expected by the second half of 2025. Analysts predict revenue growth of 40% in fiscal 2025 and 30% in 2026, with EPS projected to rise 465% to $7.34. Micron's leadership in HBM and strategic positioning suggest significant long-term potential despite near-term volatility.

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