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Microsoft confirms an 8GB RAM version of the 2026 Surface Laptop

Tesla has started taking orders for its Semi electric truck.

NVIDIA Announces New AI Research Lab in Singapore

Microsoft, Meta and others collect employee work data to train AI

Duan Yongping's investment firm H&H initiated a new position in Tesla in Q1

Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic to Leverage AI for Optimizing Large Model Pre-training

NVIDIA Releases Security Bulletin Disclosing Multiple High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Its GPU Drivers

OpenAI Launches 'Guaranteed Capacity' Product, Pioneering AI Compute Pre-lock Model

Microsoft proposes MOSAIC optical communication architecture, seen as a new direction for AI data centers

Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft jointly launch a universal AI shopping cart protocol

Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi Cut High-End Phone Prices for 618

Microsoft to hold 'Days of Knowledge' event

Google Gemini: Gemini Spark to be rolled out to trusted testers this week

NVIDIA Officially Delivers First Self-Developed Vera CPUs to Top AI Labs Including Anthropic and OpenAI

Nvidia Announces AI Research Lab in Singapore, Focusing on Embodied and Efficient AI

Disclosure reveals Donald Trump purchased Microsoft stock in Q1 2026

Google establishes AI partnership with Singapore government and increases investment

Meta to Hold Annual 'Conversations' Business Messaging Conference in London on June 3

Microsoft Adjusts Windows 11 Search Logic to Prioritize Local Results

Meta COO Javier Olivan Sells 1,466 Shares on May 18

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The U.S. is pursuing permanent military and economic control in Greenland, seeking indefinite troop presence, veto power over foreign investments, and access to mineral resources. This move is framed as essential to counter Russia and China in the Arctic, but it faces criticism for potential sovereignty erosion. Greenlanders and Danish officials have publicly resisted U.S. pressure against annexation.

Trump seeks permanent US military and economic control in Greenland

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says the U.S. has made clear its intention to sustain relations with Taiwan.

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Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says the U.S. has made clear its intention to sustain relations with Taiwan.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that any U.S. military action against Cuba would lead to a 'bloodbath' and destabilize the region. He emphasized that Cuba poses no threat and has the right to defend itself. The U.S. has increased pressure on Cuba, blocking oil shipments and demanding political reforms. The Trump administration plans to protect U.S. interests and has offered humanitarian assistance, which Cuba has refused. Tensions remain high as the U.S. focuses on Cuba following conflicts in other regions.

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According to the European People’s Party, the deal should stabilise EU–US trade ties while leaving room for continued negotiations on outstanding matters.

According to the European People’s Party, the deal should stabilise EU–US trade ties while leaving room for continued negotiations on outstanding matters.

EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement on legislation tied to the EU–US trade deal, the Cyprus EU Council Presidency says.

EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement on legislation tied to the EU–US trade deal, the Cyprus EU Council Presidency says.

According to the European People’s Party, an agreement on US tariffs has been secured, providing clarity and stability for European companies.

According to the European People’s Party, an agreement on US tariffs has been secured, providing clarity and stability for European companies.

The IRGC announced it thwarted an attempt to smuggle US-made weapons into Iran, targeting groups in northern Iraq. They confiscated a large shipment intended for 'counter-revolutionary terror groups' and warned of severe consequences for collaborators. This comes amid US efforts to arm Kurdish groups to destabilize Iran, with past claims of weapon smuggling during unrest. Tensions remain high as Kurdish militias face attacks from Iranian forces.

IRGC Says It Foiled US Arms Shipments To 'Terror Groups' Near Border With Iraqi Kurdistan

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a decline due to a significant increase in Treasury yields. Investors are closely watching upcoming retail earnings reports and Google's I/O event. The stock market today witnessed both the Dow and Nasdaq closing in the red as yields surged. Alphabet faced a decline on the day of the I/O event. This information was not included in the report.

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Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq End In The Red As Yields Jump; Alphabet Drops On I/O Day (Live Coverage)

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Wall Street is facing pressure from rising bond yields, which are impacting AI-related ETFs more than easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The 10-year Treasury yield has climbed to 4.7%, affecting growth-heavy indexes like the Nasdaq and semiconductor ETFs. Investors are concerned that high valuations of AI stocks may not hold up against a higher interest rate environment. Nvidia's upcoming earnings report could influence market sentiment, but rising yields may overshadow any positive results.

- Wall Street experienced a dip as rising Treasury yields overshadowed temporary relief from Middle East tensions.  
- The focus on surging 10-year yields, approaching 4.7%, sparked concerns over high-growth tech stocks like Nvidia and related ETFs, as higher rates challenge premium valuations.  
- With Nvidia's earnings report imminent, the bond market's influence may dictate the future performance of AI-linked investments, prompting a shift towards more defensive sectors.

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Bond Yields Can Become A Bigger Threat To AI ETFs, Not Iran— Can Nvidia Earnings Help The Trade?

Trump has delayed planned strikes on Iran at the request of Gulf allies, who believe negotiations could address U.S. demands regarding nuclear concerns. Ongoing mediation through Pakistan faces significant challenges, particularly on uranium enrichment and stockpile control. The U.S.'s credibility may be jeopardized due to repeated concessions and changing deadlines, potentially undermining Gulf partners' trust in American security assurances.

Trump delays Iran strike after Gulf allies push for talks

Finally, some cheer to the markets!

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- U.S. stock index futures increased with Dow up 0.49%, S&P 500 up 0.70%, and Nasdaq up 0.82%.  
- Meta's shares rose 3% after it announced plans to cut 20% of its workforce amid rising AI-related costs, while Nvidia’s upcoming conference may bolster AI market confidence.  
- Despite gains in technology stocks, concerns about elevated crude prices and their economic impact remain a focus for investors.

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US STOCKS-Wall St futures rise as tech stocks gain; Middle East conflict in focus

The daily swings in the S&amp;P500 are thinning, as the overall trend is downwards.

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- U.S. stocks experienced a mixed day, with the Dow and S&P 500 declining while the Nasdaq gained slightly amidst concerns over military tensions with Iran and economic stagflation.  
- Oil prices dropped significantly, influenced by Iran's threats of an oil blockade and the ongoing geopolitical conflict, while Oracle's shares rose after a positive earnings report.  
- The market is bracing for upcoming economic data that may further impact trading sentiment.

US STOCKS-Wall St closes mixed on ramped-up Middle East tensions

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UBS has downgraded its rating on US stocks to neutral allocation while maintaining an overweight on emerging market equities. The bank pointed out that the US market faces multiple risks, including low operating leverage, downside risks for the dollar, lackluster buyback yields, and high valuations. The strategy team stated that the drawdown of the US market relative to the global market is the largest in nearly 15 years

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UBS downgrades US stock ratings, warning of multiple risks including policy and valuation

For all the trillions poured into AI, pls let humanity progress in all areas faster. An save Gaia!

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Trump seeks permanent US military and economic control in Greenland

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says the U.S. has made clear its intention to sustain relations with Taiwan.

Cuban Leader Warns Of Potential 'Bloodbath' If US Takes Military Action

According to the European People’s Party, the deal should stabilise EU–US trade ties while leaving room for continued negotiations on outstanding matters.

EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement on legislation tied to the EU–US trade deal, the Cyprus EU Council Presidency says.