Category: Newsletter
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SpaceX Eyes AI Computing Deal with U.S. Defense Dept
Morning Intelligence • July 18, 2026: SpaceX in talks to supply AI computing to the U.S. Defense Department, impacting national security dynamics. Plus,…
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AI Analysis of Sears Catalogs Shows Inflation Metric Flaws
MIT study reveals massive consumer surplus from market innovation, challenging historical consumption metrics. Iran conflict impacts Middle East markets,…
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Eoptolink Seeks $5B in Hong Kong Amid AI Hardware Demand
Eoptolink files for a $5B Hong Kong IPO amid AI’s capital demands. Howden Group raises funds pre-IPO, and Truth Social launches a premium trader feed.
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Elon Musk’s $1B APR Energy Deal Boosts xAI’s Grok Model
Elon Musk acquires APR Energy for AI power; Oracle’s AI cloud investments strain finances. OpenAI’s GPT-Red excels in vulnerability tests. Global diesel…
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Beijing Robots Drive Chinese Tech Stocks Up
Morning Intelligence • July 16, 2026: China boosts robotics with embodied AI to counter demographic challenges. US imposes tariffs on Brazilian imports….
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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…
