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Stripe, Advent Bid $53B for PayPal, Eye B2B Dominance
Stripe and Advent propose a $53B acquisition of PayPal, reshaping digital payments. SpaceX bond yields rise, and ASML boosts forecasts amid AI demand.
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China’s GDP Grows 4.3% in Q2 2026, Weakest Since 2022
Morning Intelligence Digest: China’s GDP growth slows to 4.3% in Q2 2026, reflecting a weak domestic economy; Neko Health raises $700mn for US expansion;…
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New York Halts Hyperscale Data Center Permits, AI at Risk
Evening Analysis • July 14, 2026: NY Governor Hochul halts permits for large data centers, affecting AI economy (The Washington Post). USMCA faces annual…
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DeepSeek Raises $7.4B, Hits $50B Valuation, No Voting Rights
DeepSeek secures $7.4B, reaching a $50B valuation, as founder Liang Wenfeng invests $3B to maintain control. South Korea relaxes FX rules to boost AI projects.
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AAU Reduces Ph.D. Admissions 15% Amid Funding, AI Impact
Evening Analysis • July 13, 2026: AAU cuts Ph.D. admissions by 15% amid funding concerns under Trump, risking expert generation loss as AI automates…
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Shein Moves $40B IPO to Hong Kong, Faces Valuation Drop
Morning Intelligence Digest • July 13, 2026: Shein gains approval for a Hong Kong IPO, shifting capital formation from the US. US-Iran tensions spike oil…
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