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US stocks closed mixed. Broadcom rose more than 24%, and its market value broke through one trillion dollars. US stocks closed mixed. The Dow fell 0.20%, falling for the seventh consecutive trading day, the Nasdaq rose 0.12%, and the S&P 500 index was flat. This week, the Dow fell 1.82%, the S&P 500 index fell 0.64% and the Nasdaq rose 0.34%. Broadcom rose more than 24%, and its market value exceeded $1 trillion for the first time. Broadcom's AI revenue increased by 220% to US$ 12.2 billion this year. It is estimated that the revenue of AI products will increase by 65% in the first fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2025. Maiwell Technology rose nearly 11%, and its share price reached a record high, because its big competitor Broadcom released an optimistic revenue forecast. TSMC rose by 5%. According to industry sources, TSMC is committed to integrating CoWoS and SiPh, seeking to launch co-packaged optical devices (CPO) in 2026. In addition, Apple cooperates with Broadcom to develop AI chips, and TSMC's advanced process will welcome big orders again. Tesla rose more than 4%, continuing to hit a record high. The report said that the Trump transition team proposed to abolish the current general order requiring automakers to report accidents related to autonomous driving systems.Intercontinental Exchange (ICE): In the week of December 10th, the net long position of ICE Brent crude oil held by speculators increased by 5,349 contracts to 162,273 contracts, a record high of more than two months. The net long position in sugar will reach a three-month low, and the net long position in Robusta Coffee will hit a four-week low, increasing the net long position in London Cocoa.There are about 50 cases of A-share cross-border semiconductor industry frequently this year. Recently, Youa, a leading department store retail enterprise, issued a plan saying that it intends to purchase 100% equity of Shenzhen Shangyangtong Technology Co., Ltd. by issuing shares and paying cash, and raise matching funds, thus entering the field of semiconductor power devices across the border. The target of the merger had previously applied for an IPO in science and technology innovation board, but the order had been withdrawn. After the resumption of trading of Youa shares, the company's share price has been unlimited for three consecutive days. Since the beginning of this year, A-share listed companies have seen an endless stream of M&A and investment cases around semiconductor industry chain projects and assets. As of December 13th, about 50 listed companies have disclosed relevant major asset restructuring plans or investment progress. In addition to Youa shares, listed companies such as Shuangcheng Pharmaceutical, Yanggu Huatai, Baiao Chemical and Guangzhi Technology have also chosen cross-border mergers and acquisitions and laid out semiconductor industry chains. (SSE)

Finance Minister of Canada: The sale of shares of Air Canada Government will be announced in the next few days.Italian President: The escalation of violence against civilians in Gaza is unacceptable. On December 13th, local time, Italian President Mattarella and Italian Prime Minister meloni respectively met with visiting Palestinian President Abbas in Rome. During the meeting, Italian President Mattarella said that the escalating violence against civilians, women and children in Gaza was unacceptable. Italy is committed to a real ceasefire in Gaza and hopes to realize the "two-state solution" immediately.Representatives of agricultural chambers of commerce in four Central and Eastern European countries opposed the trade agreement reached between the EU and MERCOSUR. On December 13th, local time, representatives of agricultural chambers of commerce from Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia held a meeting in Stahl Bousquet Pleso, Slovakia. At the press conference, the representatives of the four countries clearly expressed their opposition to the trade agreement reached between the EU and MERCOSUR. In addition, representatives of farmers' chambers of commerce also called for the restoration of agricultural products and food trade quotas with Ukraine. After the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the EU relaxed its trade rules with Ukraine and lifted the import ban on Ukrainian agricultural products.

NASDAQ China Golden Dragon Index closed down 1.13%, NASDAQ China Golden Dragon Index closed down 1.13%, most popular Chinese stocks fell, Xpeng Motors fell more than 3%, LI, Pinduoduo, Bali, JD.COM fell more than 2%, and Alibaba and Weilai fell more than 1%. In terms of gains, Tiger Securities rose over 9% and Futu Holdings rose over 1%.A few ETFs in the U.S. stock market closed up, with semiconductor ETFs rising by more than 2.5%. This week, biotechnology ETFs fell by more than 3.3%, while optional consumer ETFs rose by more than 1.1%. On Friday (December 13th), semiconductor ETFs closed up by 2.51%, global technology stock index ETFs rose by 0.87%, technology ETFs rose by 0.43%, and optional consumer ETFs rose by 0.4%.Rapidan Energy Group: After 2035, crude oil prices may usher in a new boom period.