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The stock market faces its first major test of the year in the coming week, with investors counting on the U.S. jobs report to show a stable but not overheated economy that underpins expectations for equity gains in 2025. Prospects for a third straight standout year hinge in part on the strength of the economy, with labor market data among the most important reads into the economy's health. "Investors are going to want to see confirmation that labor trends remain solid, which means the economic outlook probably remains firm," said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial.

U.S. equities were higher at midday Friday, bouncing back from yesterday's selloff on optimism about growing demand for nuclear power and Tesla's recovery from its dip.

Rivian (RIVN) stock is soaring after the electric vehicle maker managed to surpass analysts’ expectations for fourth-quarter deliveries and dismiss production constraints.

Rivian Automotive reported production figures that topped its previously reduced estimates and said a problem that limited output was resolved.

Approximately 60% of vehicles saw a decrease in value while 35% stayed the same and 5% saw an increase.

Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) shares are trading higher on Friday after the company received an additional Federal Aviation Administration Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver. This new waiver allows Ondas to expand its drone operations over people and moving vehicles, utilizing a remote operations center. This achievement highlights the safety and strength of its unit American Robotics’ technology platforms, solidifying its position in autonomous drone operations and its successful co

Demand for electricity for artificial intelligence data centers are driving up shares of nuclear power firms Constellation Energy and Vistra.

(Reuters) -Shares of European and American spirits makers and brewers fell on Friday after the U.S. surgeon general called for cancer warnings on the labels of alcoholic drinks. The consumption of alcoholic drinks increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said in an advisory. "For certain cancers, like breast, mouth, and throat cancers, evidence shows that the risk of developing cancer may start to increase around one or fewer drinks per day," according to the advisory.

The MiCA framework aims to establish a unified regulatory environment for digital assets across the European Economic Area.

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