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Mark Carney Eyes Liberal Leadership Following Trudeau's Resignation

In the wake of Justin Trudeau's resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party, former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney has announced that he is considering entering the race to succeed Trudeau. Trudeau, who has served as Prime Minister for nine years, cited internal party pressures and declining public support as reasons for his decision to step down. Carney, 59, has had a distinguished career in finance and public service, and his potential candidacy has generated significant interest within the Liberal Party. Over the past few weeks, Carney has been in contact with numerous Liberal MPs, seeking their advice and support for his leadership bid. While some MPs have expressed skepticism about his ability to transition from a career in finance to politics, others have praised his economic expertise and leadership qualities. Carney's entry into the leadership race could bring a fresh perspective to the Liberal Party, which is facing challenges both internall...

Stock Market Today: Chip Stocks Surge as Nvidia Leads the Way

U.S. stock futures surged on Monday as chip stocks shone, with Nvidia leading the charge. Contracts on the Nasdaq 100 jumped almost 1%, while S&P 500 futures rose roughly 0.7%, poised to build on Friday's tech-led rally. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures also saw a modest rise of 0.3%.

The upbeat mood kicked off the first full-on week of 2025 for traders, highlighted by the release of the December nonfarm-payrolls report scheduled for Friday. Chip stocks rallied after a record revenue and strong sales forecast from Nvidia's server partner Foxconn, boosting optimism for AI-fueled growth. Nvidia shares rose 2% in pre-market trading, while peers AMD and Micron Technology each gained over 3%.

Focus remains on Nvidia later Monday when CEO Jensen Huang gives the keynote speech to start the CES tech conference. Investors will be listening for signs that Nvidia's new Blackwell chip has overcome supply glitches.



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