📊 Market Snapshot

• DOW: 🔼 0.25% (38,807.33)

• S&P 500: 🔼 1.18% (5,354.03)

• NASDAQ: 🔼 1.96% (17,187.90)

• BTC: 🔼 0.87% (71,154.60)

• ETH: 🔼 1.08% (3,851.28)

📎 Market Clips

• Gold rises as yields drop following softer U.S. jobs data

_{*Stock numbers as of market close, cryptocurrency as of 5:50pm EST yesterday. Source for Market Clips.}

First Report

🚨 China’s Recruitment

In a joint bulletin issued by the Five Eyes intelligence partners—comprising the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—a warning was issued regarding China’s ongoing efforts to recruit Western military pilots. The bulletin highlighted that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is utilizing private companies in South Africa and China to hire former fighter pilots from various Western nations. These efforts are aimed at enhancing Chinese air power and gaining insights into Western aviation tactics. The warning comes amid a series of arrests of U.S. service members for allegedly attempting to pass sensitive information to China. Western governments are taking steps to counter this threat, including imposing restrictions on organizations linked to these spying operations and advising military personnel to be vigilant. ✈️ 🕵️

TL;DR ⏳: The Five Eyes intelligence partners warn that China is persistently recruiting Western military pilots to strengthen its air power, posing a significant threat to Western aviation tactics and security.

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The Rising Demand for Whiskey: A Smart Investor’s Choice

Why are 250,000 Vinovest customers investing in whiskey?

In a word - consumption.

Global alcohol consumption is on the rise, with projections hitting new peaks by 2028. Whiskey, in particular, is experiencing significant growth, with the number of US craft distilleries quadrupling in the past decade. Younger generations are moving from beer to cocktails, boosting whiskey's popularity.

That’s not all.

Whiskey's tangible nature, market resilience, and Vinovest’s strategic approach make whiskey a smart addition to any diversified portfolio.

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Second Report

📈 Nvidia Hits $3 Trillion (Passing Apple)

Nvidia’s market value has surged past $3 trillion, surpassing Apple to become the second most valuable publicly listed company in the world. The chipmaker’s share price rose over 5% on Wednesday, driven by expectations that Nvidia will benefit significantly from the wave of investment in artificial intelligence (AI). Nvidia’s rapid ascent started last year, and its market value now sits just behind Microsoft. A planned stock split, set to happen on Friday, is expected to generate even more demand for Nvidia’s shares.💻 🍎

TL;DR ⏳: Nvidia’s market value surpasses $3 trillion, overtaking Apple, fueled by AI investment optimism and an upcoming stock split.

⚡ Quick Hits

1. 🚨 Georgia appeals court halts Trump’s 2020 election case in Fulton County

2. 📢 Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Stanford after taking over president’s office

3. 💼 Hunter Biden’s ex-wife and former girlfriend testify about finding his drug paraphernalia

4. 🛑 Senate GOP blocks contraceptive access bill as Democrats push election-year vote

5. 🌡️ Punishing heat dome set to worsen

6. 📷 The D-Day landings in pictures

7. 🎙️ Slovak prime minister speaks publicly for first time since assassination attempt

8. 🛒 TJ Maxx, Marshalls parent equips employees with body cameras to stop theft

9. 📉 Short-seller Andrew Left bets against GameStop again despite 100% loss last time

10. 🥒 Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak spreading to 25 states

Games

Fun Fact: Did you know? The human body literally glows! It’s true! While you won’t light up like a disco ball, our bodies emit a tiny amount of light that’s too weak for the human eye to see. Special cameras can detect this glow, so technically, we’re all glow-in-the-dark humans! Just don’t try to read by it. 💡