Category: Newsletter
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NASA Blocks Lithium Mining in Nevada, Prioritizes Satellites
NASA blocks $152bn tungsten extraction in Nevada to protect satellite data sites. US intervenes in yen market; soldier faces charges over Polymarket bets.
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Middle East Conflict Spurs Price Hikes by India’s Top Firms
India’s largest consumer companies plan more price hikes due to Middle East conflict. US Treasury yields rise amid inflation fears. Italy suspends Schengen…
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NY Sues Kalshi: Prediction Markets and Gambling Concerns
Evening Analysis • July 31, 2026: New York sues Kalshi for alleged illegal gambling; Universal Music shares drop amid streaming saturation; ICE buys MarketAxess for $6B.
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Anthropic AI Models Breach Servers in Test Error
AI breaches highlight cybersecurity risks, US lenders drop carbon premium, and Bank of Japan maintains rates. Plus, Asian tech margin debt unwinds.
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Microsoft Cloud Revenue Soars 32% to $39.3B with AI Boost
Microsoft’s Q4 intelligent cloud revenue surges 32% to $39.3B amid AI market shifts. Citadel acquires $16B from Situational Awareness post-sell-off. Japan’s…
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Samsung Semiconductor Profits Surge; Smartphone Unit Losses
Morning Intelligence • July 30, 2026: Samsung posts a record $61.7 billion profit amid AI demand, despite smartphone division losses. US Federal Reserve…
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Saudi-US Strikes in Iraq Signal Saudi Military Shift
Saudi-US jets strike Iran-aligned targets in Iraq, sparking Iranian retaliation. GE HealthCare posts strong Q2 revenue; NASA finds unique Mars formations.
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Google DeepMind Moves AlphaFold Team to Commercial Focus
Google DeepMind shifts AlphaFold team to commercial projects, prioritizing AI monetization. Standard Chartered launches $1B buyback amid AI integration.
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Kospi Drops 11.5% Amid Samsung, SK Hynix AI Spending Fears
South Korea’s Kospi falls 11.5% due to Samsung and SK Hynix declines amid AI spending fears. FSB warns of AI asset bubble risks. CMA CGM sees freight demand…
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East Asia Fertility Rates Plummet Amid Focus on Education
East Asian fertility rates hit unprecedented lows as traditional values clash with modern economies. Nvidia invests $5B in AI startup for computing…
