MARKETS

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The Next Geopolitical Tsunami Has Just Begun

Markets Roundup

🏦 ECONOMY & WORLD

  • Editor’s Pick: Chaos Erupts Behind the Scenes of Trump’s China Trip— Including Trampled White House Aide (NYP)

  • The 5 biggest takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit. (WSJ)

  • Trump and Xi’s footing was a big “tell” on how their historic China summit went, according to a body language expert. (NYP)

  • Why Trump’s best China trade deal is the one he doesn’t make. (MW)

  • Rare glimpse inside secretive compound at heart of Chinese power. (DM)

  • Extravagant Trump-Xi tea menu revealed—those not at event served Trump’s favorite meal. (NYP)

  • Stunning chart shows how Trump turned the U.S. into an energy-exporting superpower in record time. (X)

  • Welcome to a hot new industrial cycle: U.S. manufacturing is booming with strong orders, output, and profits. (BN)

  • The truth about how AI data centers are actually bringing industry back to America’s heartland. (BN)

  • Why the U.S. tech revolution happening right now is more powerful than even some of the “biggest bulls think that it is.” (FBN)

🏢 INDUSTRY

  • Editor’s Pick: Meet the Rabbi Behind the World’s Biggest Porn Site (TEL)

  • Is Elon Musk already a trillionaire? (PCK)

  • This car giant just lost money for the first time in 70 years. (CNN)

  • Bill Ackman built Microsoft stake in first quarter during selloff, betting on AI and cloud growth. (CNBC)

  • Auditions for the next James Bond film have officially begun, with several actors sparking ongoing speculation about who will take on the role. (VAR)

  • The growing list of impressive business leaders backing Spencer Pratt’s bid for Los Angeles mayor. (X)

  • Cerebras stock falls after blockbuster IPO debut—here's what's happening. (CNBC)

  • Can this city be the next Las Vegas? This billionaire sports owner is betting the house on it. (BBG)

  • This company is building a hockey empire. Many say it’s ruining youth sports. (WSJ)

  • Toyota filed to build a $2 billion assembly plant in Texas. (AN)

  • Meet the Midwest's version of Buc-ee's sure to win over travelers looking for more than just a gas station. (CH)

  • Albertsons is making a big change that solves the most frustrating part of grocery shopping. (AR)

  • A popular noodle brand has issued a nationwide recall over potential allergen concerns. (FBN)

  • I asked 4 chefs for their favorite fast food chain and their answers surprised me. (AR)

💰 PERSONAL FINANCE & DEALS

  • Editor’s Pick: Here’s How Much You’d Save if Trump Suspends the Federal Gas Tax (NBC)

  • The clock is ticking on your chance to cash in on a Covid-era tax loophole. (WSJ)

  • 10 new super affordable Trader Joe’s items launching just in time for cookout season. (CHP)

  • Warning: These 5 car and truck models have the worst resale value. (SG)

  • Suze Orman raved that this overlooked asset is "one of the best retirement accounts out there." (ML)

  • 5 insider secrets to booking cheap airfare. (USN)

📈 HOT STOCKS

  • Editor’s Pick: Cerebras Just Pulled Off the Biggest IPO of 2026 So Far. History Says This Happens Next. (MF)

  • Palantir insiders are selling 9 shares for every 1 they buy. Here is the defense stock that smart money is buying instead. (WS)

  • Why this construction equipment and machinery company could turn out to be the AI stock of the year. (MF)

  • Morningstar highlighted 10 “cheap” blue-chip stocks as compelling buys for investors. (MS)

  • The AI trade is evolving—and this new ETF is chasing humanoids, drones and smart factories. (BZ)

TECH

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Tech Roundup

🧠 AI

  • Editor’s Pick: AI Uncovers Traces of Ancient Civilization Hidden in Plain Sight (DG)

  • Elon Musk’s xAI unveiled its first coding agent in a bid to rival Anthropic. (YF)

  • Anthropic's Mythos is already finding security flaws in Apple software. (WSJ)

  • How Andy Jassy is rewriting Amazon’s playbook for the AI Age. (BBG)

  • Tensions are rising between Apple and OpenAI, with their partnership heading toward a potential legal fight. (BBG)

  • Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final case in a trial that could shape AI’s future—this is what they said. (AP)

🤖 ROBOTS

  • Editor’s Pick: Fox News Anchor Bret Baier Buys Sausages from a Store Robot in China (GDN)

  • The world’s first flying humanoid robot is now a thing that exists. (BB)

  • Scientists created “artificial muscles” which give humanoid robots never-before-seen strength. (BB)

🚀 SPACE & DEFENSE

  • Editor’s Pick: Inside the Unprecedented U.S.-China Race to Ramp Up Nuclear Weapons Production (FOX)

  • Enter the killer robots: meet the man forging the future of warfare. (NYT)

  • Sci-fi or reality? Inside the bet on drone swarms to win on the most dangerous battlefields on earth. (AFP)

  • Scientists proposed a new way to find aliens. (SP)

FREEDOM

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Freedom Roundup

🏛️ POLICY & CULTURE

  • Editor’s Pick: Hollywood Director Unloads on Democrat Leaders Obama, the Clintons, Biden and Harris (BN)

  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says his government will sue The New York Times over a column alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners. (CBS)

  • Did you know this New York Times columnist’s father fought on Nazi side in World War II? (WFB)

  • The never-before-told story about why Nicki Minaj went MAGA. (TM)

  • I'm godfather to Candace Owens' daughter and Charlie Kirk was my friend... so I know the real reason she's attacking Erika. (DM)

  • Glamorous Texas Democrat's secret kink exposed: Congressional candidate's past life returns to haunt her. (DM)

  • 83-year-old House Democrat is MIA—with no explanation. (MED)

  • Spencer Pratt is gaining serious ground against Incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race, according to new polling. (SN)

  • The U.S. government quietly settles with a reporter who was kicked off Twitter during the COVID-19 pandemic for posts about vaccines. (EP)

  • Justice Department accused Yale Medical School over admissions discrimination and DEI policies—Here's what it means. (UT)

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