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First off, let’s look at cybersecurity stocks. China is reportedly restricting the use of foreign cybersecurity firms in key sectors. According to Reuters and other sources, Chinese authorities have been instructing domestic companies to avoid cybersecurity software and services from companies like Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Check Point Software.
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The extent of these restrictions is still unfolding, but Beijing cites national security concerns as the primary reason.this has put pressure on the stocks of the affected companies.
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Next up, BP is preparing investors for potential write-downs ahead of its earnings report in February 2024. The company anticipates taking up to $7.5 billion in impairment charges, primarily related to its gas and low carbon energy businesses.
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BP also expects upstream production to be broadly flat in the fourth quarter of 2023, and anticipates weaker oil trading results.
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And Tesla is changing its approach to Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability. CEO Elon Musk announced on X (formerly twitter) that Tesla will stop offering the outright purchase of FSD after February 14, 2024.
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After that date, FSD will only be available as a monthly subscription.
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