Nvidia–Groq Licensing Deal
According to Reuters, “Nvidia, joining Big Tech deal spree, to license Groq technology, hire executives”, ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/nvidia-buy-ai-chip-startup-groq-about-20-billion-cnbc-reports-2025-12-24/)) Nvidia struck a non‑exclusive license and poached Groq leaders to accelerate INFERENCE capabilities across its product line. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/nvidia-buy-ai-chip-startup-groq-about-20-billion-cnbc-reports-2025-12-24/)
AI Wealth Surge
According to The Guardian, “AI boom adds more than half a trillion dollars to wealth of US tech barons in 2025”, ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/p/x42dem)) stock gains tied to AI lifted top executives’ fortunes by roughly $550bn this year, concentrating WEALTH and raising policy concerns. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/26/ai-boom-adds-more-than-half-a-trillion-dollars-to-wealth-of-us-tech-barons-in-2025)
LG Teases CLOiD Home Robot
According to The Verge, “LG teases a new chore-completing home robot”, ([theverge.com](https://www.theverge.com/news/850242/lg-cloid-home-robot-chores-ces-2026)) the company previewed CLOiD — two five‑fingered arms, on‑board sensors and AI for EXPRESSIVE interaction — as a CES 2026 showcase of household robotics progress. [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/news/850242/lg-cloid-home-robot-chores-ces-2026)
Markets subdued after Christmas — According to AP, “Stocks dip slightly as investors return from Christmas holiday in light trading” as the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, the Dow fell 0.2% and the Nasdaq rose 0.1% amid very low volume and steady 10‑year Treasury yields near 4.14%. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/b7cbbbf8f21baa5079888124a13703e8)
AI‑led year‑end rally hits records — According to Nasdaq, “Stock Market News for Dec 26, 2025” the S&P 500 gained 0.3% to close at 6,932.05 for a new all‑time high as AI stocks and hopes for Fed rate cuts powered gains. [Nasdaq](https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stock-market-news-dec-26-2025)
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