Stocks rose Thursday after easing geopolitical fears sparked a broad-based market rally. Traders also looked ahead to a key inflation reading due in the morning.
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Major U.S. stock averages immediately jumped after President Donald Trump said he would no longer impose his new Europe tariffs that were set to begin Feb. 1.

CNBC

Dow jumps 400 points as stocks rebound for a second day after Trump calls off Greenland-related tariffs: Live updates - CNBC

Mr. Trump addressed the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, dedicating parts of his speech to criticizing several NATO allies and questioning whether the alliance benefits the U.S.
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President Trump joined fellow members of his "Board of Peace," signing its founding charter and pledging that the vaguely defined group will work with the U.N. to end suffering.

CBS News

Trump launches "Board of Peace" without major U.S. allies, meets with Zelenskyy - CBS News

If theres an AI crash, that would be very difficult to navigate through, said Darry Sragow, a longtime Democratic strategist in the state. And its hard to imagine this ballot measure having a positiv… [+11833 chars]

California's AI boom could fade as soon as this year, budget experts warn.

Politico

The ‘nightmare’ budget scenario looming over California — and Gavin Newsom - Politico

Initial jobless claims layoffs remained low in the most recent week, showing signs of more stability in the labor market.
Claims rose by 1,000 to 200,000 in the week ended Jan. 17, the Labor Departm… [+17 chars]

MarketWatch

Jobless claims point to a more stable labor market - MarketWatch

PARK CITY, Utah The sprint to the Sundance Festival stage along a jam-packed stretch of Main Street is a rite of passage for many American filmmakers, and its one they will do for the last time this … [+4137 chars]

The first Sundance Fest without founder Robert Redford is also the last in Park City.

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Dow jumps 400 points as stocks rebound for a second day after Trump calls off Greenland-related tariffs: Live updates - CNBC

Trump launches "Board of Peace" without major U.S. allies, meets with Zelenskyy - CBS News

The ‘nightmare’ budget scenario looming over California — and Gavin Newsom - Politico

Jobless claims point to a more stable labor market - MarketWatch

Park City rolls out the red carpet for Sundance Film Festival one last time - NBC News