Wall Street Breakfast Political turmoil sends South Korean markets sliding
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Dec 4, 2024 South Korean stocks are in a tailspin as the president faces impeachment amid martial law chaos. In an intriguing twist, Mark Zuckerberg expresses interest in influencing Trump's tech policies. Meanwhile, Salesforce shines with its AI solution, AgentForce, despite mixed quarterly results. Big financial moves are on the horizon, including TPG's evaluation of a major fitness brand sale, and Amazon ramping up its AI initiatives. The tech landscape continues to evolve amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility.
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South Korean Market Turmoil
- South Korean stocks fell after opposition parties submitted a motion to impeach the president.
- The president had declared martial law, causing market instability and protests.
Zuckerberg and Trump
- Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's CEO, seeks an active role in tech policy with the incoming U.S. administration.
- This suggests improving relations with President-elect Donald Trump despite past criticisms.
Salesforce and AgentForce
- Salesforce stock rose pre-market despite mixed Q3 results.
- Their AI system, AgentForce, is driving a "groundbreaking transformation."