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AI Stock Sell-Off Triggers Wall Street’s First Consecutive Losses in Weeks
Corporate Power

AI Stock Sell-Off Triggers Wall Street’s First Consecutive Losses in Weeks

A sharp sell-off in artificial intelligence stocks pushed major U.S. indexes lower, marking Wall Street’s first back-to-back declines in several weeks amid growing investor concerns.

Modi and Trump Expected to Meet at G7 as Trade and Visa Talks Intensify
Trade & Tariffs

Modi and Trump Expected to Meet at G7 as Trade and Visa Talks Intensify

Narendra Modi and Donald Trump are set to meet during the G7 summit, focusing on advancing trade talks, resolving visa issues, and strengthening energy cooperation amid ongoing tensions.

Wall Street Leads NYC’s Finance Job Growth Amid Expanding Tech Sector
Markets & Macro

Wall Street Leads NYC’s Finance Job Growth Amid Expanding Tech Sector

Since 2019, New York City has added significantly more finance jobs than other major U.S. cities, while its tech workforce grows younger and gains economic influence.

DOJ Halts ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund but Legal Battles Continue in Federal Court
AI & Tech Regulation

DOJ Halts ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund but Legal Battles Continue in Federal Court

Despite the Department of Justice’s public withdrawal from the disputed fund, federal courts remain engaged in ongoing lawsuits challenging its legality and potential misuse.

Climate-Driven Storm Wipes Out 7% of Critically Endangered Tapanuli Orangutans in Sumatra
Energy & Climate

Climate-Driven Storm Wipes Out 7% of Critically Endangered Tapanuli Orangutans in Sumatra

A single intense storm linked to climate change destroyed thousands of hectares in Sumatra’s Batang Toru forest, killing an estimated 58 Tapanuli orangutans—about 7% of their wild population.

Strategy Inc. CEO Frames Recent Bitcoin Sale as Tactical Move, Not a Shift in Strategy
Crypto & Fintech

Strategy Inc. CEO Frames Recent Bitcoin Sale as Tactical Move, Not a Shift in Strategy

Strategy Inc. clarified that its recent Bitcoin sale aimed to test operational readiness and maintain flexibility, countering claims it abandoned its long-term holding approach.

Blockchain.com Unveils 24/7 Institutional Perpetual Trading Including SpaceX Pre-IPO Contracts
Corporate Power

Blockchain.com Unveils 24/7 Institutional Perpetual Trading Including SpaceX Pre-IPO Contracts

Blockchain.com launches nonstop perpetual trading for institutions, enabling around-the-clock access to stocks, commodities, forex, and a SpaceX-linked pre-IPO contract.

Six Countries Coordinate Sanctions over Israeli Settler Violence, France Bans Finance Minister Smotrich
Trade & Tariffs

Six Countries Coordinate Sanctions over Israeli Settler Violence, France Bans Finance Minister Smotrich

France, alongside five other nations, has imposed new sanctions including travel bans and asset freezes targeting Israeli extremist settler groups and leaders amid escalating West Bank violence.

Trump Embraces Rising Inflation Amid Escalating Conflict with Iran
Markets & Macro

Trump Embraces Rising Inflation Amid Escalating Conflict with Iran

President Trump expressed support for rising inflation coinciding with heightened military actions against Iran and claimed U.S. operations have helped stabilize oil prices despite the conflict.

Federal Authorities Announce Surrender in Feeding Our Future Fraud Investigation
AI & Tech Regulation

Federal Authorities Announce Surrender in Feeding Our Future Fraud Investigation

A suspect linked to the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has surrendered as federal officials hold a press conference to underline continuing anti-fraud efforts.