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The massive power outage in San Francisco caused Waymo's autonomous vehicles to come to a standstill due to the loss of traffic lights and infrastructure guidance, forcing a suspension of operations and exposing the vulnerability of the "high-precision maps + rules" approach in extreme scenarios. Musk took the opportunity to compare Tesla's "pure vision" solution, sparking a debate over technical routes. The incident intensified public and regulatory concerns about the safety and reliability of autonomous driving commercialization, becoming a significant test of trust in the industry
Canada's main stock index futures rose on Monday, supported by higher commodity prices, marking a strong start to a holiday-shortened week. The TSX gained 1% on Friday and 0.7% for the week, with a 1.2% rise this month. The Canadian economy remains resilient amid U.S. tariff disputes. U.S. stock futures also rose, driven by tech shares, with Nvidia, Micron, and Oracle seeing gains. Overseas, Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index also increased. Oil and gold prices rose, contributing to market optimism.
Nvidia's stock rose after plans to export H200 chips to China in February 2026 were reported. The company aims to ship 40,000-80,000 chips before the Lunar New Year, pending U.S. and Chinese approvals. Despite trade tensions, the White House may allow exports with a 25% cut. Nvidia's stock has a Strong Buy rating, with a 45.6% upside potential.
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose Monday as Nvidia rebounded in premarket trading. Palantir and Tesla are near buy points.
Nvidia shares rose over 1.5% in pre-market trading, fueling hopes for a "Santa Claus rally" amid a December slump in the S&P 500. Nvidia's strong performance, driven by AI demand, positions it as a key player in potential year-end market gains. Analysts maintain a "Strong Buy" consensus, with a 12-month price target suggesting a 45.6% upside. Retail investors' FOMO may amplify price swings as the year ends.
