Elon Musk is using SpaceX’s rocket cash to fuel his AI goals, with a $2 billion bet on xAI, while the EU’s prepping for a tariff breakup with the US – and lining up rebound trade partners just in case. Today’s stories: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Is Set To Invest $2 Billion Into His AI Startup, xAIThe European Union Is Reconsidering Whether It Belongs With The US After AllTry Finimize Pro

Bitcoin flew to new highs, topping $118,000 as traders piled in ahead of US “Crypto Week”, while the president threatened new tariffs – adding to a growing list of surprise taxes. Today’s stories: Bitcoin Flew To The Moon, Blasting Past $118,000 For The First TimeThe US President Proposed Another New Tariff, This Time On Canadian GoodsTry Finimize Pro

TSMC had another record-breaking quarter, soothing investors’ nerves and proving that chip demand is still red-hot, while Revolut’s in talks to raise $1 billion from investors – a funding round that would value the fintech at $65 billion. Today’s stories: TSMC Made Investors Chipper, Pulling In Record Revenue Yet AgainFintech Revolut Is Revved And Ready For A $1 Billion Funding RoundTry Finimize Pro

The US president threatened to slap a 50% import tax on copper, sparking a buying frenzy that sent the metal’s price to a record high, while China's factory prices fell by the most in nearly two years, deepening deflation worries. Today’s stories: American Copper Prices Hit A Record High On The Threat Of Fresh TariffsChina’s Factories Are Fighting A Downhill Battle, With Prices On The SlideTry Finimize Pro

Samsung forecast its worst quarterly performance in a year and a half, while Amazon’s Prime Day might be full of prime cuts – and we’re not talking about steaks. Today’s stories: Samsung Just Warned That Its Second-Quarter Profit Probably Took A Big DipAmazon’s Famous Prime Day Sale Might Look A Little Lonely This YearTry Finimize Pro

The US president extended his tariff truce – but warned trade partners backing “anti-American policies” that they could be next in line for extra duties – while Hong Kong became the world’s busiest IPO market, after Chinese firms ditched the mainland and the US. Today’s stories: The US President Threatened Trade Partners With A Wall Of Higher TariffsHong Kong Has Been King Of IPOs This Year, With Nearly $14 Billion RaisedTry Finimize Pro

The US economy was takin’ care of business in June, creating a lot more jobs than expected, while OpenAI signed a $30 billion-a-year deal with Oracle. Today’s stories: The US Economy Did A Bang-Up Job Last Month, Adding 147,000 New PositionsOpenAI And Oracle Just Shook Hands On A $30 Billion-A-Year Power PlayTry Finimize Pro

The US set a trade deadline and told Japan to shake hands or face a tariff shakedown, while a Chinese tech brand released the world’s thinnest foldable phone, showing Samsung what’s what. Today’s stories: The US Showed Its Independent Streak, Threatening Japan With More TariffsHonor Just Earned Itself A Top Seat With The World’s Thinnest Foldable PhoneTry Finimize Pro

Robinhood’s stock broke its own record, after the platform unveiled tokens for OpenAI and SpaceX, and Apple’s considering swapping in-house AI projects for deals with OpenAI or Anthropic. Today’s stories: Robinhood Unveiled Plans To Give Out Tokens For OpenAI And SpaceXApple Might Move AI Development Out Of House – Over To OpenAI Or AnthropicTry Finimize Pro

China just approved a local drugmaker’s weight-loss medicine, effectively ending Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly’s two-horse race, while US utility firms are set to make record infrastructure investments – but Big Tech may still go entirely off-grid. Today’s stories: Novo Nordisk And Eli Lilly Have A Rival In The Weight-Loss Drug FightAmerica’s Utility Firms Are Powering Up Their Infrastructure SpendingTry Finimize Pro

The US and China signed a deal to make rare earth minerals… well, a little less rare – while Xiaomi’s decision to branch out from smartphones to smart cars continued to pay off. Today’s stories: The US And China Cooked Their Beef, Agreeing On A Rare Earth Mineral DealXiaomi’s Answer To Tesla Got A Big Thumbs Up From Drivers And InvestorsTry Finimize Pro

Nvidia’s stock notched a record high for the first time since January, giving the chipmaker back the title of “world’s most valuable company”, while crypto could soon be used to qualify for federal home loans, with US housing regulators moving toward recognizing digital assets like bitcoin. Today’s stories: Nvidia Reclaimed Its Crown As The World’s Most Valuable CompanyAmericans Might Soon Be Able To Use Crypto To Qualify For Federal Home LoansTry Finimize Pro

Carmakers are driving off without Apple’s CarPlay upgrade, choosing to stick with in-house dashboard software instead - while Novo Nordisk dumped telehealth platform Hims & Hers over weight-loss drugs, and heartbroken investors sent both stocks down. Today’s stories: Carmakers Have Been Hitting Pause On Apple’s Upgrade To CarPlayNovo Nordisk Ended Things With Hims & Hers After A Weight-Loss Drug FightTry Finimize Pro

The UK wants to bring Google to heel, using new rules that could force the tech giant to make big changes, while crypto platform Circle’s stock fell on Tuesday after surging 750% – and now the hype around stablecoins is being brought into question. Today’s stories: UK Regulators Said “Down, Boy” To Google, Hoping To Keep A Tighter LeashCircle’s Stock Bolted Since The Platform Went Public, But Now It’s Taken A TumbleTry Finimize Pro

Tesla rolled out robotaxis in Texas, and investors whipped the firm’s stock higher, while America’s housing market showed a flicker of light – but it’ll need more gusto to properly brighten up again. Today’s stories: Investors Gave Tesla’s Stock A Giddy-Up After The Firm’s Austin Robotaxi LaunchUS Home Sales Showed A Glimmer Of Hope, But There’s Still A Ways To Go YetTry Finimize Pro

SoftBank’s dreaming up a trillion-dollar AI empire in the desert, for an industry that’s already feeling all kinds of heat, while Pop Mart’s creepy-cute Labubu dolls have sparked a global craze – and with shares up sixfold, the $20 toy is delivering luxury-level returns. Today’s stories: SoftBank’s Going For AI And Cacti, With Plans To Build A Trillion-Dollar US Desert HubPop Mart’s Plushies Fueled A Frenzy, And Now The Chinese Firm’s Stock Is SoaringTry Finimize Pro

Big firms like Microsoft and Amazon are cutting office jobs faster than you can say “artificial intelligence” – and, up against economy-busting deflation, Switzerland cut interest rates to a flat zero: zilch, nil, nada. Today’s stories: Corporate America Has Been Laying Off Workers, Assigning Their Tasks To AI InsteadThe Swiss National Bank Did Some Franc Talking And Trimmed Interest Rates To ZeroTry Finimize Pro

xAI is burning through cash fast – so now, Elon Musk needs a fundraiser to keep the fire alive – while Netflix signed a deal with France’s biggest commercial broadcaster, bringing traditional TV into the streaming sphere. Today’s stories: xAI Wants To Spend Big, So Elon Musk Is Raising Funds To Keep Grok ChattingNetflix Just Struck A Deal With France’s TF1 Network For Live TV Next SummerTry Finimize Pro

Walmart and Amazon are considering adding stablecoins as a method of payment – and investors saw the writing on the wall for card companies – while Mitsubishi’s thinking about buying an American gas producer, in what’d be the Japanese firm’s biggest purchase ever. Today’s stories: Amazon And Walmart Are Eyeing Up Stablecoins As A Form Of PaymentMitsubishi’s In Talks To Buy A US Gas Producer – And For A Pretty Penny, TooTry Finimize Pro

China’s latest economic update suggested that the government’s annual growth target might be within reach, while Chinese biotech stocks have come into their own this year, pulling ahead of the country’s buzzing tech sector. Today’s stories: China’s Latest Update Was A Mixed Bag, But Retail Sales Added Some HeftInvestors Don’t Need A Spoonful Of Sugar To Sweeten China’s Biotech StocksTry Finimize Pro