US stocks rose on Tuesday after the Dow hit a new record close. Tech stocks rebounded, with Nvidia and TSMC showing strong sales growth. December’s retail sales remained flat, signaling a slowdown in consumer spending. Investors await the January jobs report and CPI reading. Earnings from Coca-Cola, CVS, and Ford were also in focus.

Stocks opened higher on Tuesday, with the Dow leading gains. Retail sales data for December showed no growth from November, pointing to a sluggish consumer sector. Earnings reports from companies like Coca-Cola and CVS were released. Gold and bitcoin prices stabilized after recent declines. Oil prices also rose on positive diplomatic talks.

Bitcoin and ether resumed their slide after a brief uptick, falling below key levels. Analysts remain cautious on bitcoin’s outlook. Gold held steady above $5,000, with banks remaining bullish on its prospects. The US plans to exempt Big Tech companies from chip tariffs to support AI growth. On Semiconductor’s stock fell after Q4 earnings missed expectations.

On Semiconductor saw lower profits in Q4 but noted market stabilization. Annual sales declines were seen across all business groups. Memory chip costs are affecting electronics companies’ profits. Japanese election results led to a surge in benchmark indexes. Major gauges across the region also rose.

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