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European stocks are expected to open lower amid rising tensions in the Middle East and anticipation of Nvidia's earnings report. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that military action against Iran could resume if negotiations fail, stating that Iranian leaders are seeking a deal.

- European stocks are expected to open slowly as tensions in the Middle East and Nvidia's earnings take center stage.  
- U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that military action against Iran could resume imminently if negotiations do not succeed, claiming Iranian leaders are seeking a deal.  
- The situation's developments may significantly influence market sentiment.

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The Nasdaq index fell as tech stocks, particularly semiconductor and megacap shares, declined due to rising yields and inflation worries. The 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level in over a year, influenced by oil price increases amid Middle East tensions. Investors are closely watching Nvidia's upcoming earnings for insights on the sustainability of AI demand and semiconductor valuations.

- The Nasdaq experienced losses, primarily due to sell-offs in semiconductor and large-cap shares amid rising yields and inflation concerns.  
- The 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest levels in over a year, influenced by oil price spikes related to Middle East tensions.  
- Investors are closely monitoring Nvidia's upcoming earnings to assess if AI demand can maintain high semiconductor valuations.

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SpaceX plans to acquire AI startup Cursor in July, following its expected IPO on June 12. If the acquisition fails, SpaceX will owe Cursor a $10B breakup fee. Cursor raised $2.3B last November, achieving a $29.3B valuation with backing from major investors like Accel and Nvidia.

- SpaceX is planning an IPO that could value the company at approximately $1.75 trillion, with a potential 220x EV/EBITDA ratio.  
- The inclusion in the S&P 500 may create significant liquidity in the market, potentially affecting trillions of dollars.  
- Goldman Sachs has reportedly been chosen to lead this unprecedented offering, indicating strong institutional interest.

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On May 20, Rongqi Technology announced on its interactive platform that the company continues to maintain a strong partnership with Meta. According to Jin10, Rongqi Technology has received orders throughout the year and is executing them in an orderly manner.

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Asian shares fell as rising bond yields pressured stocks, particularly in technology. The Nikkei 225 dropped 1.2%, while Chinese shares also declined. U.S. futures remained stable after the S&P 500's third consecutive loss. Nvidia's upcoming quarterly results are anticipated to impact tech stocks. Meanwhile, bond yields rose, raising concerns over inflation and economic growth, despite some U.S. companies reporting strong profits. Oil prices fluctuated amid uncertainties related to the Iran conflict.

- Asian shares mostly declined as rising bond yields pressured stocks, particularly in the technology sector.  
- The Nikkei 225 fell 1.2%, and U.S. futures remained nearly unchanged following a drop in the S&P 500 as fears of prolonged inflation due to the ongoing conflict in Iran weighed on the market.  
- Amidst fluctuations in oil prices, attention is on Nvidia's quarterly results, which could influence the future of technology stocks and the broader U.S. market.

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U.S. Treasury yields have reached multi-year highs, with the 30-year yield at its peak and the 10-year surpassing 4.67%. This rise, driven by persistent inflation and changing rate expectations, has negatively impacted high-growth tech and semiconductor stocks, particularly AI-focused ETFs. Investors are closely watching Nvidia's upcoming earnings to determine if strong AI demand can mitigate the effects of increased borrowing costs.

- The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to record levels, with the 10-year reaching 4.67%, influenced by persistent inflation and changing interest rate expectations.  
- High-growth tech and semiconductor stocks experienced declines, as increased yields impacted the present value of future earnings, particularly affecting AI-focused ETFs.  
- Investors are closely monitoring Nvidia's upcoming earnings to determine if robust AI demand can mitigate valuation challenges arising from elevated borrowing costs.

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Singapore and Google have signed a National AI Partnership to enhance the deployment of artificial intelligence across public services, research, education, and enterprise innovation. This collaboration aims to support Singapore's National AI Strategy, focusing on health, life sciences, and accessibility initiatives. The partnership includes training for researchers, AI tools for education, and enterprise adoption projects, while also addressing AI governance and safety.

- Singapore and Google have signed a National AI Partnership to enhance AI deployment in public services, research, education, and innovation.  
- The collaboration focuses on health, educational tools, and workforce development, including workshops for researchers and AI features in Google Workspace for Education.  
- The partnership emphasizes AI governance and safety, aiming for responsible AI deployment while driving economic growth and public benefit.

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Meta plans to lay off 10% of its workforce, approximately 7,000 employees, as part of a restructuring aimed at enhancing AI workflows. The changes will include organizational shifts to a flatter structure and the elimination of managerial roles. This overhaul reflects a broader trend of AI-related job cuts in the tech sector. Employees have expressed dissatisfaction with the layoffs and the introduction of mouse-tracking software for AI training, leading to protests and petitions within the company.

- Meta is planning to lay off 10 percent of its workforce as part of a restructuring effort to improve AI workflows, with a total impact on about 20 percent of employees.  
- The company intends to transfer 7,000 employees to new AI-focused initiatives while eliminating managerial roles, reflecting a shift towards flatter organizational structures.  
- Employee discontent has surfaced, with protests against the changes and a petition signed by over 1,000 staff who oppose privacy concerns linked to new technologies introduced for AI training.

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Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) is set to release its Q1 financials on May 19, with speculation on key topics for the earnings call, including 'AI', 'Meta', and 'Data Center'. Polymarket predicts a 98% chance of exceeding earnings forecasts, with expected EPS of $1.76 and revenue of $79.04 billion. Nvidia shares rose 0.42% in after-hours trading, reflecting strong investor optimism.

- Nvidia Corp. is scheduled to announce its first-quarter financials, prompting speculation regarding topics to be discussed during the earnings call.  
- Bettors on Polymarket attribute a 92% chance of “Gigawatt” being mentioned, while there is significant interest in terms like “AI” and “Meta.”  
- Analysts anticipate Nvidia will exceed earnings forecasts, reporting an earnings per share of $1.76 and revenue of $79.04 billion, reflecting substantial year-over-year growth.

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