5 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE THE STOCK MARKET OPENS.

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1. Market Recovery
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high on Wednesday, recovering with a gain of 337.28 points (0.79%). The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also rose, supported by strong earnings reports. Morgan Stanley surged 6.5% and United Airlines jumped 12.4% after releasing earnings.

2. Amazon’s Nuclear Investment
Amazon announced a $500 million investment in small modular nuclear reactors to power its AWS data centers. Teaming up with Dominion Energy, the initiative aims to develop advanced nuclear energy near the North Anna nuclear station in Virginia.

3. AI Chip Demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) saw an 8% rise in premarket trading after reporting a 54% increase in third-quarter net profit. TSMC’s growth is driven by high demand for AI chips, with clients like Apple and Nvidia.

4. Trump-Endorsed Crypto Coin Struggles
The WLFI crypto coin, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, sold only 4% of its token supply, raising about $11.8 million out of a $300 million target. Issues included website outages and limited access for retail investors.

5. FanDuel's Naming Rights Deal
Diamond Sports has partnered with FanDuel for a naming rights deal, rebranding Bally Sports channels. FanDuel also has the option to buy equity in the reorganized company, following Diamond's bankruptcy and decision to drop MLB teams. MLB playoff viewership has surged on TNT and Fox Sports.