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🔴 DOW: 47831.00 (⬇️ 1.86%)
🔴 S&P: 6785.07 (⬇️ 1.23%)
🔴 NASDAQ: 22557.95 (⬇️ 1.10%)
⚠️✅ CBOE VIX Volatility Index: 24.49 (⬆️ 15.79%)
🔴 Gold: $5073.20 (⬇️ 1.21%)
🔴 Silver:$83.71 (⬇️ 0.39%)
🔴 Bitcoin: $70,836 (⬇️ 3.50%)
Trump rolls on as Senate votes down partisan war powers act
The Senate voted down a war powers resolution Wednesday, giving President Trump unrestricted authority to continue military strikes against Iran after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate in the first hostile sinking by an American sub since World War II.
War powers blocked: The resolution failed as Republicans back Trump’s aggressive posture.
First sub kill since WWII: US Navy submarine torpedoed Iranian warship as the assault on Iranian Navy continues.
Iran vows revenge: Tehran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz and attack US assets.
Oil jumps sharply: Brent crude surges 4.2 percent on fears of wider naval conflict.
Iran war disrupts global travel industry
Airlines, cruise lines, and hotels are seeing sharp cancellations and price swings as the escalating US-Iran conflict raises fears over airspace closures and safety in the Middle East and beyond.
Flights rerouted: Major carriers are avoiding Iranian airspace and Gulf routes.
Cruise lines pause: Several ships have been diverted from Persian Gulf ports.
Hotel bookings drop: Dubai and regional luxury hotels see steep fall-off after rocket attacks on Gulf luxury playgrounds.
Insurance costs soar: Travel insurance premiums spike 40 percent in affected zones.
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Big Pharma Exec SPILLS truth about “Plandemic”
It’s straight from the horse’s mouth…An ex-Big Pharma executive recently CONFIRMED what so many Americans believe—there was no COVID-19 pandemic.
Now THIS MAHA Doctor takes it even further revealing...
The NEXT “PLANDEMIC” IS ALREADY HERE.
Watch his haunting video message to all Americans HERE while you still can
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China sets record low GDP target
Beijing announced its most pessimistic growth target in history at just 4.5 to 5 percent for 2026, admitting that deflation, US tariffs, and a collapsing property sector have severely damaged the world’s second-largest economy.
Lowest target ever: China slashes GDP goal amid deflation and trade war pressure.
Exports under fire: US tariffs and weak global demand crush Chinese manufacturing.
Power glut benefits miners: Cheap electricity from overbuilt grids boosts crypto mining.
Global ripple effect: Supply chains face fresh disruption as China struggles.
Korean Stock Exchange surges 12 percent in record day
South Korea’s main stock index exploded higher by more than 12 percent Wednesday in what could be its strongest single-day gain ever, driven by hopes of tariff relief and easing fears over the Iran conflict.
Best day in history: Kospi posts biggest one-day surge on record.
Tariff relief hopes: Investors bet on reduced US-China trade tensions.
Nikkei follows suit: Japan’s index jumps 4 percent in sympathy.
Risk-on rebound: Global markets breathe after days of Iran-driven volatility.
Broadcom AI revenue doubles again
Broadcom delivered another explosive quarter with AI revenue jumping 106 percent to $8.4 billion and guidance for next quarter to a massive $22 billion, far above Wall Street expectations, as hyperscalers continue aggressive AI buildouts.
AI segment explodes: Revenue hits $8.4 billion, up 106 percent year-over-year.
Guidance crushes Street: Forecasts $22 billion next quarter versus $20.56 billion expected.
$10 billion buyback: Board approves fresh share repurchase program.
Margins remain elite: Adjusted EBITDA margin holds steady at 68 percent.
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Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs
Morgan Stanley is laying off 2,500 employees despite posting record revenue and profits across all divisions last year, as the bank continues aggressive cost-cutting in its wealth and investment banking units.
Record revenue yet cuts: Bank posts best year ever but still slashes workforce.
Efficiency drive: Cost-cutting push amid slowing deal flow and higher expenses.
Wall Street trend: Major banks trimming headcount after post-pandemic hiring binge.
Investor reaction: Stock barely moves as cuts seen as prudent rather than distress.
Robinhood launches Platinum credit card
Robinhood is entering the premium credit card space with its new Platinum Card that offers 3 percent cash back on all purchases and integrates directly with users’ brokerage accounts for seamless investing of rewards.
Cashback categories: The card comes with higher cash back on distinct categories.
Auto-invest rewards: Cash back automatically sweeps into Robinhood trading accounts for stocks or crypto.
No foreign fees: The card targets younger, mobile-first users with the benefits and stock trading and crypto dimension.
Challenging Amex: The card’s launch is a direct shot at American Express’s Platinum dominance.
