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1. Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender's island, host him at SpaceX

   Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, according to newly released files, and sought to visit Epstein's island and host him at SpaceX.

2. Amazon asks FCC for extension for Leo satellite internet service

   The company needs to bring more of its satellites online so it can begin offering an internet-from-space service that was recently rebranded as Amazon Leo.

3. Amazon wraps controversial week ahead of 'Melania' premier, fourth-quarter earnings

   Amazon's week included a White House screening of the "Melania" documentary and another massive round of layoffs.

4. Cramer’s week ahead: Earnings from Eli Lilly, Alphabet and Amazon. Plus, jobs data

   AMD, Alphabet and Amazon are among the heavyweight companies reporting earnings in the week ahead.

5. Fireblocks CEO says North Korea-linked job recruitment scam targeted LinkedIn profiles

   CEO Michael Shaulov said hackers, especially those with ties to North Korea, have been evolving at "lightspeed" because of AI.

6. Buzz about Broadcom’s custom chips is testing, but not breaking Nvidia's dominance

   As custom chips gain favor, the Street weighs what it really means for Nvidia.

7. Former Google engineer found guilty of espionage and theft of AI tech

   The case marks the first conviction on AI-related economic espionage charges in the U.S., according to the Department of Justice.

8. Sandisk stock soars 7% after blowout earnings report shows overwhelming AI demand

   The flash storage memory company reported strong margins as AI data centers fuel a supply crunch for the chips.

9. AI industry super PAC raises $125 million in 2025

   Group using midterms to push for single, national AI regulation, rather than individual state laws.

10. Trump picks Warsh, Apple earnings, the software bear market and more in Morning Squawk

    Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.