On December 30, the U.S. stock market was active, with several technology and traditional companies making the top 20 trading volume list. Giants like Tesla, Nvidia, and Apple led the way, but volatility in the airline and cryptocurrency sectors also became a market focus.
Tesla remains at the top, but delivery expectation discrepancies emerge
Tesla led with a trading volume of $26.673 billion on Monday, with its stock price falling by 3.30%, closing at $417.41. The market is closely watching its Q4 2024 delivery data, with UBS predicting Tesla will announce delivery figures on January 2, 2024, estimating about 510,000 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 5% and a month-on-month rise of 10%. This forecast is slightly lower than Visible Alpha's 512,000 but aligns with investors' expectations of between 500,000 and 510,000.
Analysts point out that, as the artificial intelligence narrative dominates market sentiment, the impact of delivery data on stock prices is gradually weakening. Meanwhile, Tesla's energy storage business is also attracting attention, with UBS predicting 9.1 GWh deployed in the quarter, a 32% quarter-on-quarter increase.
Nvidia: A "Turning Point" in Physical AI
Nvidia ranked second in trading volume, with $22.949 billion and a slight increase in stock price of 0.35%. The company announced it will launch a small computer specifically for humanoid robots, Jetson Thor, in the first half of 2025. Nvidia's VP of Robotics, Deepu Talla, stated that the field of physical AI and robotics is nearing a "ChatGPT moment," heralding technological breakthroughs that could reshape the future market landscape.
Apple and the "Apple Tax" Controversy
Apple ranked third with a trading volume of $8.618 billion, with its stock price falling by 1.33%. Recently, the rationality of the "Apple Tax" in China has sparked heated debate. Data shows Chinese users contributed nearly 40 billion RMB to Apple, and the tax rate is the highest globally. The European Commission previously fined Apple €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position in the music streaming app market. Many Chinese users are calling for stricter penalties on Apple.
Boeing Faces Reputation Crisis Due to Korean Air Crash Investigation
A recent severe accident involving a Boeing 737-800 aircraft in South Korea has become a market focal point. Jeju Air's Flight 7C2216 veered off the runway and crashed into a wall while landing at Muan International Airport in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, killing 179 people. This is the most serious air crash in South Korea in recent years.
South Korean authorities are investigating multiple possible causes, including bird strikes, aircraft control system failures, and pilots attempting to land prematurely. Analyst Aarin Chiekrie believes this incident will exacerbate the reputational pressure stemming from Boeing's poor performance in 2023. On Monday, Boeing's stock price fell by 2.31%, with a trading volume of $3.147 billion, ranking 11th.
Other Hot Company Trends
- Bitcoin Concept Stocks generally fell, influenced by the decline in cryptocurrency prices, with Bitcoin falling below $93,000. MicroStrategy's stock closed down 8.19%, with a trading volume of $7.762 billion, ranking fourth.
- Meta Platforms ranked 9th, with a stock price decrease of 1.43% and a trading volume of $4.115 billion. The company is launching various AI tools aimed at attracting younger users through generative AI characters and enhancing interaction on its social media platforms.
- TSMC experienced a stock price decline of 0.61%, with a trading volume of $2.191 billion, ranking 16th. Reports indicate the company plans to raise prices for advanced processes and packaging technologies by up to 20% starting January 2025.
- Micron Technology saw a stock price decrease of 3.62%, with a trading volume of $1.839 billion, ranking 19th.
Overall, the U.S. stock market was active during the year-end trading days, with the latest developments across major industries reflecting the combined effects of technological innovation and geopolitical risks on market sentiment.
