1. Tariff Tensions between the US and China: Donald Trump announced tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, leading China to retaliate with tariffs on US goods. This event is significantly impacting global markets and trade relations. (Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-hits-back-us-responds-110445943.html)

2. Marathon Petroleum's Earnings Beat: Marathon Petroleum reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, boosted by its midstream segment. (Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/marathon-petroleum-beats-fourth-quarter-113507495.html)

3. Alphabet's Q4 Earnings Report: Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is set to release its fourth-quarter earnings, with investors closely watching for updates on cloud growth and AI spending. (Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alphabet-to-report-q4-earnings-as-investors-look-to-cloud-growth-ai-spending-212322356.html)

4. Record Number of American CEOs Quitting: A report suggests a record number of American CEOs are quitting their positions. This could have significant implications for business stability and leadership. (Link: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/record-number-american-ceos-quit-report)

5. North Korean Troops Pull Back from Russia-Ukraine Front Line: North Korean troops have reportedly withdrawn from their positions along the Russia-Ukraine border, raising questions about the geopolitical dynamics in the region. (Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/4/north-korean-troops-reportedly-pulled-back-from-russia-ukraine-front?traffic_source=rss)

1. US-Canada-Mexico Tariffs: Trump announces a 30-day pause on tariffs on Canada and Mexico, following negotiations with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. (Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-halts-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-for-30-days-after-trump-speaks-to-justin-trudeau-and-claudia-sheinbaum/articleshow/117898495.cms)

2. Google Antitrust Probe in China: The Chinese government announces an antitrust probe into Google, raising concerns about the tech giant's market dominance in the country. (Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/04/china-to-launch-antitrust-probe-into-google.html)

3. Ethereum Price Surge: Ethereum's price surges by 25%, with Eric Trump issuing a surprise endorsement for the cryptocurrency. (Source: https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/02/03/ethereum-shoots-up-25-eric-trump-issues-surprise-endorsement/)

4. China-US Trade Tensions: China announces it will levy tariffs of up to 15% on select U.S. imports, starting February 10, escalating trade tensions between the two countries. (Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/04/china-levies-tariffs-on-select-us-imports-starting-feb-10.html)

5. El Salvador's Offer to Detain U.S. Deportees: El Salvador offers to detain U.S. deportees and imprison U.S. convicted criminals, a proposal that has sparked controversy and debate. (Source: https://time.com/7212654/el-salvador-offer-detain-us-deportees-american-prisoners-bukele-rubio/)

1. Mexico and the United States Reach Deal on Tariffs: Mexico managed to stave off Trump's tariffs after reaching a deal with the United States. The deal involves Mexico sending more troops to its southern border to help control migration. (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/world/americas/mexico-tariffs-trump.html)

2. Trump Orders Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund: President Trump signed an executive order to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, which could potentially be used to buy assets like TikTok. (https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/2/3/trump-orders-creation-of-sovereign-wealth-fund-says-it-could-buy-tiktok?traffic_source=rss)

3. Canadian Tariffs Delayed: The United States and Canada agreed to delay tariffs for at least 30 days. The deal includes more border enforcement to control the flow of illegal immigration. (https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-agrees-pause-tariffs-canada-exchange-more-border-enforcement)

4. Bitcoin Price Drops: The price of Bitcoin dropped significantly due to concerns about tariffs and economic uncertainty. (https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/02/03/bitcoin-plunges-tariff-worries-xrp-ethereum-falls/)

5. Ecuador Announces Tariffs on Mexican Goods: Ecuador announced that it will impose tariffs on Mexican goods, following President Trump's lead. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/3/echoing-trump-ecuador-announces-27-percent-tariffs-on-mexican-goods?traffic_source=rss)

1. Trump Tariffs: The U.S. President announced tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, leading to a significant market volatility. The tariffs were aimed at addressing issues related to immigration, trade deficits, and drug trafficking. (Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/trump-delays-tariffs-on-mexico-easing-stocks-but-canada-and-china-remain-in-play/articleshow/117892951.cms)

2. Israeli Military Bases in Syria: Satellite images revealed Israel's construction of military bases in a buffer zone in Syria, raising concerns and tensions in the region. (Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/3/satellite-images-show-israel-building-military-bases-in-syria-buffer-zone?traffic_source=rss)

3. Global Stocks Swoon: The global stock market saw a significant downturn due to the Trump tariffs announcement, with major indices such as the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ experiencing significant losses. (Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/3/global-stocks-swoon-as-trump-tariffs-hit-markets?traffic_source=rss)

4. Elon Musk and DOGE: Elon Musk's involvement with Dogecoin and the potential impact on the U.S. Treasury payment system led to concerns about a potential U.S. debt default and financial crisis. (Link: https://fortune.com/2025/02/03/elon-musk-doge-treasury-payment-system-us-debt-default-global-financial-crisis-warren-bessent/)

5. Vanguard Fee Cuts: Vanguard announced significant fee cuts for nearly 100 funds, including ETFs, which could save investors millions of dollars. (Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/03/vanguard-cuts-fees-for-nearly-100-funds-including-etfs-with-billions-in-assets.html)

1. Trump Tariffs and Trade Wars: President Trump announced tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, causing a significant impact on global stock markets and trade relations. This event was mentioned in various headlines, including "Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures sink after Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs" (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-futures-sink-after-trump-hits-canada-mexico-china-with-tariffs-002434457.html) and "Markets thought Trump was bluffing about tariffs, and ‘completely under-priced risks’, Deutsche Bank strategist says" (https://fortune.com/2025/02/03/trump-tariff-pledge-deutsche-bank-ubs-star-wars/).

2. European Union (EU) and Brexit: The relationship between the UK and the EU was a recurring theme in the headlines. Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn sought strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump (https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/britains-starmer-seeks-strong-ties-eu-donald-trump-118391117). EU parity was also mentioned as a possibility (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/euro-parity-now-matter-not-093907569.html).

3. Geopolitical Tensions and Conflicts: Several headlines covered geopolitical tensions and conflicts, such as the situation in Greenland, where Trump is reportedly seeking support from EU partners to purchase the territory (https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/faced-trumps-threats-greenland-denmarks-leader-seeks-support-118390931), and the ongoing conflict in Syria, where a car bomb explosion killed 15 agricultural workers (https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/15-killed-car-bomb-explosion-northern-syria-118389377).

4. Tech and Innovation: Headlines showcased advancements in technology, such as the full operation of the Yunlin offshore wind farm in Taiwan (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/yunlin-offshore-wind-farm-taiwan-115100031.html) and the partnership between SoftBank and OpenAI to offer AI services in Japan (https://www.wsj.com/tech/softbank-openai-to-offer-ai-services-in-japan-a7c86e9a?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo).

5. Business and Finance: Various headlines covered business and finance news, including the sale of Asteron Life by Suncorp to Resolution Life (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/suncorp-finalises-sale-asteron-life-114612384.html), the finalization of a bancassurance deal between Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank and Union Assurance (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sri-lanka-sampath-bank-union-115211828.html), and Goldman Sachs flagging a potential 3% hit to its S&P 500 earnings forecasts due to Trump's tariffs (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/goldman-sachs-flags-3-hit-113958851.html).

1. Trade War and Tariffs: This event involves the imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on Canada, Mexico, and China. The tariffs have led to retaliation from these countries and have caused significant disruptions in global trade. The most relevant links include "Trump tariffs-led spike in energy prices is temporary, oil prices could ‘plummet’ as global growth slows" (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/03/oil-prices-could-fall-after-trump-tariffs-spark-initial-energy-price-spike.html), "Trump Tariffs Threaten to Upend Global Economic Order" (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/us/politics/trump-tariffs-global-economic-order.html), and "Tariffs pe tariffs: Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canada Mexico and China. They fight back - 10 points" (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/tariffs-pe-tariffs-donald-trump-imposes-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-and-china-they-fight-back-10-points/articleshow/117875337.cms).

2. U.S. Diplomat Pressures Panama over Chinese Canal Businesses: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo dispatched Marco Rubio to Panama to pressure the country to cut ties with China and end its involvement in the Panama Canal. The most relevant link is "U.S. Diplomat Pressures Panama over Chinese Canal Businesses" (https://www.inc.com/reuters/u-s-diplomat-pressures-panama-over-chinese-canal-businesses/91142413).

3. Alcohol Tariffs in Canada: The U.S. has imposed tariffs on Canadian alcohol, leading to the withdrawal of several brands from the Canadian market. The most relevant link is "No Jack Daniel's, Bacardi Rum, Jim Beam in Canada: US alcohol brands start coming off shelves in tariff war" (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/no-jack-daniels-bacardi-rum-jim-beam-in-canada-us-alcohol-brands-start-coming-off-shelves-in-tariff-war/articleshow/117877173.cms).

4. SoftBank's Investment in OpenAI: SoftBank has committed to investing $3 billion per year in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to use its AI technologies in enterprise solutions. The most relevant link is "SoftBank commits to joint venture with OpenAI, will spend $3 billion per year to use ChatGPT Enterprise and other products" (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/03/softbank-commits-to-joint-venture-with-openai.html).

5. AI Investments in Wall Street: AI is becoming a major area of investment on Wall Street, with companies placing bets on AI-focused companies. The most relevant link is "AI Is Wall Street’s Modern Gold Rush. Here’s How Investors Are Placing Their Bets." (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-wall-street-investments-companies-0baba8d9?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo).

1. Trade Tensions and Tariffs: The United States announced tariffs on its allies Canada, Mexico, and China. In response, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs. This has led to market volatility and concerns about the impact on global trade and economic growth. (Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dollar-surges-stocks-set-fall-222512564.html)

2. Grammy Awards: The 67th Grammy Awards took place, with winners including Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, and Justin Bieber. The event was marked by political statements and performances. (Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg0jg4n0z4o)

3. Elon Musk and DOGE: Elon Musk's dogecoin (DOGE) gained attention when Musk announced that DOGE would be used for transactions by SpaceX and Tesla, and when it was reported that DOGE had access to classified USAID information. (Link: https://fortune.com/2025/02/02/elon-musk-doge-usaid-classified-info-security-chiefs-leave/)

4. Venezuelan TPS: The United States announced it would end temporary protected status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans. This decision has sparked concerns about the potential impact on these individuals and their families. (Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/02/02/venezuela-tps-immigration-trump-noem/)

5. Nvidia Stock Plunge: Nvidia's stock experienced a significant drop following the release of its earnings report, leading to concerns about the company's financial health and the broader tech sector. (Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidias-stock-just-did-something-200001326.html)

1. Trade Wars and Tariffs: This is a widespread topic across various headlines, with multiple articles discussing the impact of Trump's tariffs on various countries, including the US, Canada, Mexico, and China. The tariffs are expected to drive up prices of goods such as cars, electronics, fuel, food, and more. (e.g., "Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China could drive up prices of cars, electronics, fuel, food, and more" - [https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/trumps-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-and-china-could-drive-up-prices-of-cars-electronics-fuel-food-and-more-172823156.html])

2. Nvidia Stock and Jensen Huang: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is selling a significant amount of his stock, with headlines focusing on why he's doing this and the potential impact on the company's future. (e.g., "Why Nvidia's Jensen Huang is selling $14 million in stock almost daily" - [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/why-nvidias-jensen-huang-is-selling-14-million-in-stock-almost-daily/articleshow/117864697.cms])

3. DC Plane Crash and Trump's Remarks: A plane crash in Washington, D.C., has resulted in numerous headlines, with some focusing on Trump's remarks linking the crash to DEI hiring. (e.g., "VP Vance calls on US 'to do a better job' with aviation safety after 'incredibly heartbreaking' DC plane crash" - [https://www.foxnews.com/media/vp-vance-better-job-aviation-safety-incredibly-heartbreaking-dc-plane-crash])

4. Cryptocurrency Regulations and Developments: Headlines covering the regulation of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, as well as investments and developments in the industry. (e.g., "Bitcoin - The Ultimate Hedge Against $97 Trillion Liquidity Bubble" - [https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/bitcoin-ultimate-hedge-against-97-trillion-liquidity-bubble])

5. Political Events and Investigations: Various political headlines include investigations, protests, and speeches by political leaders. (e.g., "Schumer Under Investigation While Trump Reshapes Washington" - [https://www.zerohedge.com/political/schumer-under-investigation-while-trump-reshapes-washington])

1. Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to the US to discuss his country's "victory over Hamas" with President Trump (https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/israels-netanyahu-heads-us-discuss-victory-hamas-trump-118358032)

2. US Tariffs: President Trump has announced steep tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-orders-steep-tariffs-goods-224811563.html)

3. Ebola Outbreak in Uganda: Health authorities in Uganda are set to begin an Ebola vaccine trial after a nurse was killed in a new outbreak (https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ugandan-health-authorities-set-begin-ebola-vaccine-trial-118357937)

4. France Political Showdown: France is bracing for a political showdown as the new prime minister seeks to force a budget through (https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/france-braces-political-showdown-new-prime-minister-seeks-118358304)

5. US-Mexico Border: Thousands of migrants are camped out in Mexico, waiting to cross the US-Mexico border (https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/02/us/migrants-mexico-border-trump/index.html)

1. Trump Tariffs: President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. The tariffs, which range from 5% to 25%, are intended to address trade imbalances and protect American industries. The announcement has sparked concerns about potential retaliation and the impact on global trade. (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/01/tariffs-trump-mexico-canada-china-imports-white-house.html)

2. Stock Market Volatility: The stock market experienced significant volatility throughout the week, with major indices fluctuating due to various factors including Trump's tariff announcements, inflation data, and company earnings reports. (https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-013125/card/the-latest-tariff-threats-woke-up-the-market-s-fear-gauge-a3WSVvDlxZdhxHSbclIH?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)

3. DeepSeek AI: DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has been making headlines due to its potential impact on the stock market and global AI competition. The company's rise has led some advisors to consider diversifying their portfolios. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/advisors-look-diversify-deepseeks-rise-221754493.html)

4. Bitcoin Price Fall: Bitcoin's price dropped below $100,000 following Trump's tariff announcements. The cryptocurrency has been sensitive to geopolitical events and economic indicators. (https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-100k-fall-donald-trump-imposes-import-tariffs)

5. Costco Strike: Workers at Costco are considering a strike over wages and working conditions. The potential strike could impact the company's operations and financial performance. (https://www.barrons.com/articles/costco-stock-price-workers-strike-cd16c6c4?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)

1. Trade Wars and Tariffs: President Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing a "national emergency." This move has significant implications for global trade and economic relations. (https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-02-01/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-china)

2. Super Bowl LVI: The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, with the Rams securing a victory in overtime. (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rams-beat-bengals-super-bowl-lvi)

3. Ukraine's Most Vital Port City Rocked By Russian Missile Attack: Russian missile and drone strikes have targeted Ukraine's port city of Mariupol, resulting in casualties and damage. (https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/ukraines-most-vital-port-city-rocked-russian-missile-attack)

4. Ukrainian Hostages Released: Emaciated American-Israeli and two other hostages have been released in Gaza as a truce progresses between Israel and Hamas. (https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/american-israeli-two-other-hostages-released-gaza-truce-progresses)

5. Virginia Frees Six Detained Americans Immediately After Trump Envoy Visit: Six detained Americans have been freed by Venezuela following a visit from a U.S. envoy. (https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/venezuela-frees-six-detained-americans-immediately-after-trump-envoy-visit)

1. DC Plane Crash: A helicopter carrying VIPs, including former Senators Ted Stevens and John McCain, crashed in Washington D.C., resulting in multiple fatalities. The black box of the helicopter has been recovered. [Link](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgp1jzgpdeo)

2. President Trump's Actions: President Trump ordered airstrikes on Islamic State in Somalia and fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He also announced a plan to overhaul the federal bureaucracy, which is backed by recent survey research. [Link](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdrye506z1go) & [Link](https://fortune.com/2025/02/01/trump-fires-director-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-rohit-chopra/)

3. Hamas-Israel Ceasefire: Hamas released three hostages, and Israel released Palestinians in a ceasefire agreement. [Link](https://globalnews.ca/news/10993038/hamas-frees-3-hostages-israel-releases-palestinians-as-part-of-ceasefire-deal/)

4. Bitcoin Price Drop: Bitcoin's price dropped significantly, sparking discussions about whether it's a good time to "buy the dip." [Link](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-buy-dip-162100162.html)

5. Philadelphia Air Ambulance Crash: An air ambulance crashed in Philadelphia, resulting in at least 7 fatalities and 19 injuries. [Link](https://fortune.com/2025/02/01/philadelphia-plane-crash-deaths-injured-air-ambulance-jet-rescue/)

1. Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swap: Israel released several Palestinian prisoners in exchange for three Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. (Link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israeli-hostage-release-feb1-1.7448089)

2. US Government Websites Scrubbed of Gender and Diversity References: Following President Trump's directive, US government websites have been edited to remove references to gender, diversity, and inclusion. (Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-government-websites-scrubbed-of-gender-diversity-references-following-donald-trumps-directive/articleshow/117822577.cms)

3. Hybrid Bond Market: Companies are issuing debt in the fast-growing hybrid bond market, citing potential ratings benefits. (Link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/companies-issue-debt-in-fast-growing-hybrid-bond-market-citing-ratings-benefits-d9768708)

4. Gold Prices Reach New Highs: Gold prices have reached record highs due to increased safe-haven demand and geopolitical tensions. (Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gold-reaches-record-highs-trump-104426064.html)

5. Companies Issue Earnings Reports: Several companies, including Microsoft, Tesla, and Meta, have released their earnings reports, impacting stock prices and market indices like SPY and QQQ. (Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spy-qqq-boosted-thanks-microsoft-235830001.html)

1. Philadelphia Plane Crash: A private jet carrying six people crashed in northeast Philadelphia, resulting in a fiery explosion. The incident has caused widespread damage and prompted an ongoing investigation. (Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qje9veq5wo)

2. US Tariffs Threat: President Trump has threatened to impose major tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, starting from February 1. This move has sparked concerns about potential trade wars and their impact on global economies. (Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/trump-reiterates-unveiling-major-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-and-china-starting-february-1/articleshow/117813054.cms)

3. Release of US Hostages in Venezuela: Six American citizens who were detained in Venezuela have been released following a meeting between US Special Envoy Richard Grenell and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. (Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw4yejwlpeo)

4. Microsoft Stock Drop: Microsoft's stock experienced a significant drop following its Q3 earnings report, which showed a decline in its Surface and LinkedIn segments. (Link: https://www.barrons.com/articles/microsoft-stock-earnings-reaction-3cff2d36?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)

5. Amazon-Elon Musk Advertising Deal: Amazon has reportedly increased its advertising spending on SpaceX's satellite-broadcasting service, X, marking a significant shift in their business relationship. (Link: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/amazon-raises-its-ad-spending-on-elon-musks-x-in-major-reversal-8a27228b?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)

1. US Famine Monitor Offline: The United States famine monitor is offline due to a funding freeze from the Trump administration. This has raised concerns about the ability to monitor food insecurity in the country. (Relevant link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g9p7n8vl9o)

2. DR Congo Fighting: At least 700 people have been killed in fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebels in Eastern Congo since Sunday. The UN has expressed concern over the escalating violence. (Relevant link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78xvgvy172o)

3. Trump's Tariffs on China: The US has announced tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. This move is part of President Trump's protectionist policies and is expected to impact trade relations between these countries. (Relevant link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg0m79gm10o)

4. New Bird Flu Strain: A new strain of bird flu has been detected on a poultry farm in the Netherlands. Experts are monitoring the situation to prevent any potential spread to humans. (Relevant link: https://www.foxnews.com/health/new-bird-flu-strain-detected-poultry-farm-experts-monitor-mutations)

5. Amazon's DeepSeek: Amazon is reportedly using its AI technology, DeepSeek, to analyze satellite images and identify oil and gas reserves. This move could potentially disrupt the energy industry. (Relevant link: https://fortune.com/2025/01/31/amazon-bedrock-deepseek-r1-ai-models-aws-earnings/)

1. Trump's Actions in Silicon Valley: The first event is the conflicting stances between Silicon Valley CEOs and their employees regarding Donald Trump. Many CEOs have been seen fawning over Trump, while their employees are privately resisting his policies (source: https://www.inc.com/bruce-crumley/as-silicon-valley-ceos-fawn-over-trump-their-employees-discreetly-resist/91141690)

2. Tariff Uncertainties and Gold Price: The second event is the uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariffs, which has led to an increase in the price of gold as a safe-haven asset (source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-tariff-uncertainties-push-safe-231722831.html)

3. Hamas-Israel Prisoner Swap: The third event is the agreement between Hamas and Israel to release prisoners in exchange for each other's captives (source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/31/hamas-names-three-more-israeli-captives-to-be-freed-in-gaza-ceasefire-swap?traffic_source=rss)

4. Apple's Earnings Report: The fourth event is Apple's strong earnings report, which has lifted the tech giant's stock price (source: https://www.inc.com/phil-rosen/apple-earnings-stock-market-outlook-meta-microsoft-ai-tech/91141721)

5. Costco's Wage Increase: The fifth event is Costco's decision to raise hourly wages for most of its U.S. store workers to over $30 (source: https://www.inc.com/reuters/costco-to-raise-hourly-pay-for-most-u-s-store-workers-to-over-30/91141746)

1. Tesla Earnings: Tesla's Q4 results fell short of forecasts, but Musk announced plans for unsupervised full self-driving in Texas by June. The company also expects to begin mass production of its electric Semi by the end of the year. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/teslas-fourth-quarter-results-fall-213412443.html)

2. Meta Settlement: Meta agrees to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Trump after his account was suspended following the January 6 Capitol riots. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-agrees-pay-25-million-225650507.html)

3. Fed Decision: The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, citing elevated inflation, but did not provide any clear indication of future policy moves. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fed-likely-hold-rates-steady-181643155.html)

4. Trump Tariffs: President Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing what he perceived as unfair trade practices. (https://www.npr.org/2025/01/31/nx-s1-5280438/president-trump-threatens-to-impose-steep-tariffs-on-canada-and-mexico)

5. ServiceNow Earnings: ServiceNow reported Q4 earnings that missed estimates, but the company's AI business continued to grow strongly. (https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/servicenow-forecasts-slightly-slower-growth-after-revenue-jumps-ff2da126?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)

1. Washington DC Plane Crash: A mid-air collision between a military jet and a small civilian aircraft resulted in the death of 7 people. The incident has sparked a review of aviation safety measures and investigations into the causes of the collision. (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/washington-dc-plane-crash-flight-radar-shows-moment-jet-and-helicopter-collided-killing-67/articleshow/117767126.cms)

2. Ross Ulbricht-tied Crypto Wallets Lose $12M: Several cryptocurrency wallets linked to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road darknet marketplace, suffered a loss of around $12 million due to a misstep in trading memecoins on the Arkham platform. (https://cointelegraph.com/news/ross-ulbricht-wallets-lose-12-million-memecoin-trading-arkham?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound)

3. LPL Recruits $1 Billion Advisor Team From Osaic: LPL Financial, a leading independent broker-dealer, announced the recruitment of a team of financial advisors from Osaic with over $1 billion in client assets under management. (https://www.barrons.com/advisor/articles/lpl-recruits-financialadvisors-osaic-e8479900?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)

4. Alphabet's Waymo to Test Autonomous Driving Technology in Over 10 New Cities: Alphabet's self-driving car subsidiary, Waymo, will expand its testing of autonomous vehicles to more than 10 new cities as part of its efforts to commercialize the technology. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alphabets-waymo-test-autonomous-driving-183637512.html)

5. Tariff War and Trade Tensions: US President Donald Trump announced that he will impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing unfair trade practices. The move has led to concerns about escalating trade tensions and their potential impact on global markets. (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/treated-us-unfairly-on-trade-trump-says-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-coming-on-saturday/articleshow/117764591.cms)

1. Plane Crash in Washington D.C.: A mid-air collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter resulted in at least 67 fatalities. The incident has sparked investigations and calls for accountability from lawmakers. (Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/all-67-feared-dead-as-airliner-army-copter-collide-crash-into-dc-river/articleshow/117759423.cms)

2. NFL Star Xavier Worthy Meets Taylor Swift: NFL player Xavier Worthy recounted his encounter with Taylor Swift following his team's AFC title game victory. (Link: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nfl-star-xavier-worthy-recalls-meeting-taylor-swift-after-chiefs-afc-title-game-win-shes-taller-than-me)

3. Tesla Earnings Release: Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings report was closely watched, with shares experiencing pre-earnings jitters. (Link: https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/tesla-earnings-stock-price-news/card/tesla-stock-dips-ahead-of-earnings-nyo75MDPhLJvUSONqi36?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)

4. Apple Earnings Release: Apple's fourth-quarter earnings report saw iPhone sales missing forecasts and China revenues unexpectedly tumbling, leading to a slide in the company's shares. (Link: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/apple-slides-after-iphone-sales-miss-china-revenues-unexpectedly-tumble)

5. Hostage Release in Gaza: Israel released several Palestinian prisoners as part of a chaotic hostage release, underscoring the high stakes of the ongoing ceasefire. (Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/30/gaza-hostage-release-israel-prisoners/)

1. Washington Mid-Air Collision: A mid-air collision between a plane and a helicopter resulted in multiple fatalities, causing a wave of concern and investigation. (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/washington-mid-air-collision-who-is-sean-duffy-meet-trumps-secretary-of-transport/articleshow/117750330.cms)

2. Tesla Profits Boost by Bitcoin: Tesla's profits received a significant boost due to a change in crypto accounting rules and their Bitcoin holdings. (https://fortune.com/2025/01/30/tesla-profits-bitcoin-crypto/)

3. Gold Prices Rise: Gold prices reached record highs due to a weak dollar and concerns regarding potential tariff risks. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gold-holds-decline-powell-flags-003336144.html)

4. Sony's Retro PS5 Themes: Sony's retro-themed PS5 themes are disappearing but are not being permanently removed. (https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/sonys-retro-ps5-themes-are-disappearing-but-not-forever-175304974.html?src=rss)

5. Guantanamo to Hold 'Illegal Aliens': The possibility of holding "illegal aliens" at Guantanamo Bay has been discussed, sparking debate over constitutional rights and immigration policies. (https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/1/30/guantanamo-to-hold-illegal-aliens-the-constitution-v-the-president-2-0?traffic_source=rss)