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1. Dow - 16.47%

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3. Nasdaq - 31.62%

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

1. Honda and Nissan Explore Merger to Tackle EV Challenges

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly in talks to merge, according to a Nikkei report, as they face growing pressure from fierce competition in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market.

Tesla, Chinese automakers like BYD, and shifting consumer demand in China, Europe, and the U.S. have pushed traditional carmakers to explore cost-cutting measures and faster vehicle development.

While both companies have denied any formal announcement, they confirmed ongoing discussions about future collaboration.

A merger would create Japan's second-largest automaker and mark the biggest industry deal since the 2021 Fiat Chrysler-PSA merger that formed Stellantis.

Both automakers are grappling with market challenges, including declining market share in China and weakened global demand for EVs.

Honda and Nissan have already deepened ties this year, collaborating on EV batteries and other technologies. However, the merger could face significant regulatory hurdles, particularly in the U.S., where policies under President-elect Donald Trump could pose barriers.

Adding to the complexity, Nissan may include its affiliate Mitsubishi Motors in the holding company.

]As competition intensifies and EV adoption faces obstacles like high costs and inadequate infrastructure, a merger could be critical for Honda and Nissan to remain competitive and financially viable.

2. Dow Jones Logs Historic 9-Day Losing Streak Amid Market Shifts

1 Year Performance (DJI): +16.47%

The Dow Jones Industrial Average entered the history books Tuesday with its first nine-day losing streak since 1978.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its first nine-day losing streak since 1978, closing down 267.58 points (0.61%) at 43,449.90.

Despite broader market strength, with the S&P 500 near record highs and the Nasdaq Composite reaching a new peak, the Dow struggled due to a rotation into technology stocks and out of old-economy sectors.

Contributing to the decline was Nvidia, a new Dow tech component, slipping into correction territory, while Tesla rose, and Broadcom dropped 3.9%.

Analysts attribute the losses to concerns about Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, anticipated to cut rates by 0.25%, which could heighten risks of a market bubble or inflation.

Broader economic concerns have further impacted the Dow. November’s strong retail sales data added to fears that the Fed’s actions might be premature or overreaching.

Additionally, trade uncertainties, higher interest rates, and political risks in healthcare have weighed heavily on the Dow's performance.

Financials and industrials, which initially surged after Donald Trump’s reelection, have since declined as optimism wanes.

Analysts note that the Mag 7 tech stocks have continued driving gains in the S&P 500, leaving the Dow components sidelined and under pressure as year-end approaches.

3. Nvidia Faces Pressure Amid AI Spending Concerns and Regulatory Challenges

1 Year Performance (NVDA): +160.36%

Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) dropped over 2% on Tuesday, now sitting nearly 14% below its record high of $148.88 from early November. Investor concerns about slower growth in AI spending, following cautious remarks from Microsoft (MSFT) and Google (GOOG), have dampened optimism surrounding the chipmaker.

Additional worries about overheating issues with its Blackwell AI systems and potential manufacturing delays have compounded the pressure.

Despite these challenges, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives remains optimistic, projecting Nvidia’s market value to hit $4 trillion by 2025.

However, the company faces further hurdles as China's competition regulator launches an antitrust probe into its $7 billion Mellanox acquisition.

While Nvidia's dominance in AI chips has propelled it past Intel (INTC) in the Dow and briefly made it the world’s most valuable company in 2024, uncertainties surrounding AI investments and regulatory scrutiny have kept the stock under pressure.

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