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• DOW: 🔼 0.011% (39,069.59)

• S&P 500: 🔼 0.70% (5,304.72)

• NASDAQ: 🔼 1.10% (16,920.80)

• BTC: 🔼 1.68% (69,621.70)

• ETH: 🔼 1.59% (3,884.64)

📎 Market Clips

• Gold recovers from 2-week low as traders monitor U.S. inflation data

_{*Stock numbers as of market close, cryptocurrency as of 5:45pm EST yesterday. Source for Market Clips.}

First Report

3️⃣ Trump’s Hush Money Trial to End

The hush money trial against former President Donald Trump is nearing its conclusion as the jury begins deliberations on 34 charges. The potential outcomes range from a guilty verdict to a hung jury or acquittal.

1. Guilty Verdict: If found guilty, Trump could face prison time, though actual incarceration before November is unlikely due to the appeals process.
2. Hung Jury: A mistrial may lead to a retrial post-election, adding complexity to the political landscape.
3. Acquittal: While considered improbable, an acquittal would prevent any further trials on these charges and be a significant win for Trump. 🏛️👨‍⚖️

TL;DR ⏳: As the jury deliberates Trump’s fate, the outcomes could be guilty, hung jury, or acquittal, each carrying significant political implications.

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Second Report

☢️ Iran Increases Uranium

Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential United Nations report. Despite last week’s helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president and foreign minister, the country’s nuclear program continues under the supreme leader’s guidance. The report reveals Iran now has 142.1 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60%, a short technical step from weapons-grade levels. Iran aims to leverage this stockpile to pressure the international community into lifting economic sanctions. However, the IAEA remains concerned about Iran’s intentions and the lack of transparency in its nuclear activities. ⚠️🇮🇷

TL;DR ⏳: Iran boosts its uranium stockpile to near weapons-grade levels, continuing its nuclear program despite recent leadership changes.

⚡ Quick Hits

1. 🔍 Netanyahu investigates strike killing Hamas leaders and civilians

2. 🇹🇼 U.S. lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan after China’s military drills

3. 🗡️ NJ teen stabbed at boardwalk, civil unrest hits another beach town

4. 🗳️ Libertarians choose Chase Oliver for president, little support for Trump, RFK Jr

5. ✝️ Pope Francis: Italian seminaries should reject gay applicants

6. 🚀 North Korea’s latest satellite launch explodes in flight

7. 🤝 Tech staffing firm settles with DOJ, Labor after ‘whites only’ job posting

8. 💰 Elon Musk’s xAI valued at $24 billion after fundraising

9. 🚢 Cruise ships sail out of Baltimore for first time since bridge collapse

10. 💵 Should Elon Musk be paid $56 billion? Tesla shareholders voting

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