We also saw a ton of incredible new gadgets, laptops, phones, tablets, electric vehicles, and yes, even a few cool new robots. What we didn't see, however, is a couple of services and products that were promised for 2024,

Major US equity benchmarks rose on Thursday, starting off the new year on a positive note after sharp gains in 2024.

The benchmark S&P 500 is down about 4% from its December record high as weak Tesla vehicle deliveries and iPhone discounts in China spooked investors to start 2025.

Tech stocks had mixed results on the first trading day of the year, with Apple and Tesla declining while Nvidia and Meta rose.