In 2024, the S&P 500 gained 23%, marking the best cumulative returns since 1997-1998. This significant growth may have caused investors' stock-to-bond allocation to shift, resulting in a riskier portfolio due to muted bond returns of 1%. Therefore, it is advisable for investors to review and adjust their portfolios.

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The US House of Representatives has begun voting for its next speaker, with outgoing Speaker Mike Johnson nominated by Republicans and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries nominated by Democrats.

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In the CNBC Investing Club's Morning Meeting recap, Wall Street rallies with all sectors of the S&P 500 in positive territory. Nvidia, a Club holding, performs well, up around 4%, possibly due to anticipation of CEO Jensen Huang's keynote at CES. The Club sold Nvidia stock on Thursday, securing a nearly 1000% gain, maintaining their "own it, don't trade it" stance. Apple is also mentioned but no specific details are provided.

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Rivian Automotive's shares rose 19% after meeting 2024 production and delivery guidance, while U.S. Steel's shares fell 6% due to President Biden's decision to block Japan's Nippon Steel acquisition. Block's shares also increased 5.1% following an upgrade to outperform.

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General Motors and Ford both achieved their highest U.S. vehicle sales since 2019. GM sold over 2.7 million vehicles, a 4.3% increase from the previous year, while Ford sold 2 million vehicles.

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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a warning about the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk, specifically mentioning seven types of cancer. He called for policy changes to reduce alcohol-related cancers.

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China's central bank may cut interest rates, Tesla's shipments from Shanghai factory decline, and Wolfe Research raises price target on Club name C.

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The US Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways $2 million for chronically delayed flights on four routes between June 2022 and November 2023.

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Rivian produced 49,476 vehicles in 2024, meeting its lowered production target. Deliveries reached 51,579 vehicles.

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Ukraine halted the flow of Russian gas to several European countries, including Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria, leaving nearly 500,000 people without heating or power for the remaining winter months.

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