CNBC Daily Open: A banner year for markets in 2025
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Key Points:
- The S&P 500 rallied 16.39% in 2025, driven largely by enthusiasm over artificial intelligence, with Alphabet (Google's parent company) leading gains despite early-year volatility.
- The MSCI All Country World Index rose over 21% in 2025, with Colombia's stock market outperforming major exchanges like South Korea's, and precious metals like silver and gold seeing significant price surges.
- U.S. military operations led to the overthrow and capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, who faces narcotics-related charges, creating uncertainty about Venezuela's future and energy market stability.
- Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla in 2025 by selling 2.26 million electric vehicles, highlighting China's growing
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