Who is capturing the AI windfall? U.S. labor compensation share of GDP hits 79-year low in second quarter
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U.S. labor productivity in the second quarter exceeded expectations, while labor compensation as a share of GDP fell to its lowest level since statistics began in 1947. Advances in AI and automation are boosting corporate profits, but concern is growing that workers are not sharing sufficiently in the benefits.
U.S. initial jobless claims stayed below 200,000 for 3 straight weeks last week, keeping labor market stable
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Initial U.S. jobless claims last week came to 199,000, remaining below 200,000 for 3 consecutive weeks. This indicates a stable labor market, with no major wave of corporate layoffs.
A U.S. survey found that 1 out of 4 Gen Z men trade stocks every day and 64% feel like “failures.” High-risk investing is increasing their psychological burden.
1 terawatt of computing power a year! Tesla says Terafab will be built in Texas, with initial investment of $16.8 billion
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Tesla announced plans to build what it called the world’s largest wafer fabrication plant in Texas, code-named “Terafab,” with an initial investment of $16.8 billion and annual computing capacity of more than 1 terawatt to supply AI chips for self-driving and Starlink, among other needs. The move signals a strategic commitment to break free from reliance on contract manufacturers.
Wall Street FOMO explodes! 4 million call options bet heavily on further gains in the S&P 500
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Wall Street investors are wary of further gains in the S&P 500 and have bought more than 4 million call options. UBS forecasts 8,100 points at year-end, while FOMO is driving the market.
Adlink’s July revenue hits record for the month, with focus on edge AI and high-value applications
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Industrial computer maker Adlink reported July revenue of NT$1.427 billion, up 38% year over year and a record for the month. The company continues to focus on edge AI and high-value vertical applications, highlighting its competitive edge in intelligent automation and high-performance computing.
Ukraine: North Korea preparing to send missile units to Russia
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Ukraine's intelligence agency announced that North Korea was preparing to send missile units to western Russia. North Korea may supply Russia with new missiles and deepen military cooperation.
Companies mentioned:烏克蘭国防部情報総局、アメリカ中央情報局、The War Zone
Iron ore giant with annual revenue of $12 billion in trouble? Banks freeze accounts as miners rush to cut ties
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Iron ore trading giant Radiant World is facing a liquidity and confidence crisis after banks froze its accounts and suspended letters of credit, and major mining companies halted business with it.
Companies mentioned:Radiant World、Deutsche Bank、KBC Group、Rio Tinto、Vale、Arab Bank Switzerland、ICBC Standard Bank、Societe Generale、Intesa Sanpaolo、Point Bonita Fund、Glencore、Cargill、Trafigura、BHP、CSN Mineração
Restrictions on share sales by SpaceX's early investors have been lifted, putting more than 911 million shares on the market. This could put further downward pressure on the stock price.
Day 2 of Han Kuang: Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge closed for the first time, with 3 defensive lines to stop enemy forces from rushing straight toward the seat of government