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*Stock data as of market close, cryptocurrency data as of 6:00pm ET. Here's what these numbers mean. | - Markets: Stocks fell yesterday as investors reacted to the geopolitical risk and spiking oil prices brought on by the conflict between Israel and Iran (more on that below). Companies related to oil and defense were an exception. So was Oracle—which had its best week since 2001, rising 24%—thanks to a strong earnings report and high hopes for its cloud computing product.
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INTERNATIONAL Israel launched a sweeping attack on Iran's nuclear facilities and missile sites early yesterday, killing military top brass, nuclear scientists, and civilians. Israel says it will continue striking military targets in the country, and Iran responded by launching drones and missiles at Israel, with civilian deaths and injuries reported. (See the latest updates here.) The risk of further escalation has implications for the people living in both countries—and for the world economy. The conflagration in the region known for its oil fields sent Brent international crude oil prices up by as much as 13% to $78 per barrel yesterday, as traders priced in the risk of shipments getting disrupted. Oil on shaky ground While oil prices pared gains once investors noted that Israel has so far abstained from targeting Iran's Kharg Island terminals—which 90% of the oil Iran ships abroad passes through—there are other possible threats to the world's supply of black gold. Some analysts fear Iran could make the unlikely move of attempting to block ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which serves as a conduit for a third of the world's seaborne oil. - That would scramble oil exports from other Persian Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
- Analysts project that this scenario could cause oil prices to shoot up past $120 per barrel, driving inflation globally as the commodity not only fuels transportation but is also a vital industrial input.
But…experts say that it's improbable, as Iran likely lacks the military might to block traffic in the strait entirely, especially if the US Navy were to retaliate. And analysts say that the world currently has enough oil supply to offset a smaller shock like a disruption of Iran's own oil exports. Other major oil producers like the US, Saudi Arabia, and Russia could step in with ramped up production to prevent shortages. Meanwhile…the conflict provided an update on whether the dollar is still seen as a safe haven asset, even amid recent uncertainty-inducing tariff moves. The dollar's value rose yesterday as investors rushed to panic buy USD and US Treasury bonds, but the greenback rose less than it had during similar crises.—SK | | |
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WORLD  Military parade and protests planned for today. It's likely to be a busy day on America's streets. More than 6,000 troops are scheduled to march on parade through Washington today to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary, which also coincides with President Trump's birthday. About 200,000 people are expected to attend, and the event is expected to cost up to $45 million—but there's a chance thunderstorms could dampen the festivities. Meanwhile, activists who object to the president's policies are planning to hold "No Kings" protests across the US at the same time. Tensions are running high amid demonstrations against federal immigration raids in LA that President Trump deployed the National Guard and Marines to stop this week.
 Consumers aren't so worried about tariffs any more. American consumers have decided to look on the bright side this month. The University of Michigan released its high-profile preliminary index of consumer sentiment for June, and the data showed the first increase in shoppers' attitudes since December. "Consumers appear to have settled somewhat from the shock of the extremely high tariffs announced in April and the policy volatility seen in the weeks that followed," Joanne Hsu, the survey's director said, though she noted consumers are still wary about the economy and potential inflation.
 You can now buy shares in the world's largest meatpacker. Brazil's JBS debuted on the New York Stock Exchange through a direct listing yesterday after delisting its stock from Brazil's São Paulo Stock Exchange, where it had traded since 2007. The meat packing company, which opened at a price that valued the company at ~$30 billion, has been looking to access the US market since 2009, but it faced delays and regulatory hurdles—in part because of accusations of corruption and bribery in Brazil.—AR
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FINANCE Company-specific cryptocurrency could soon become as prevalent as celebrity-backed tequila. The world's two biggest retailers, Amazon and Walmart, are looking into issuing their own stablecoins for US customers to use at checkout instead of credit or debit cards, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. Other big companies, including Expedia and some airlines, are also considering the move, per WSJ. Why? Stablecoins—which are pegged to real assets, like the US dollar—can process payments quickly and potentially save corporations billions of dollars in swipe fees that they pay every year to credit card companies, banks, and fintech startups like Toast and Square. Merchants (aka any business that sells goods) forked over $172 billion in US transaction fees in 2023, a near 50% increase from before the pandemic, as more customers went contactless. Financial institutions are scared. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Capital One, PayPal, and Block's stocks each dipped between 2% and 6% yesterday. Customers transitioning from paying with credit cards to crypto "is inevitable and represents a risk" to Visa and Mastercard, a TD Cowen analyst recently warned. It could happen soon. Congress will vote on a bill known as the GENIUS Act, which would give private companies a blueprint for issuing their own stablecoins, as soon as Monday.—ML | | |
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PRIVACY Imagine a butt dial. Now imagine instead of one person getting the call, it's the entire world. And instead of the world hearing barely audible background noise, everyone could eavesdrop on you asking about your bowel movements, thigh rashes, and culpability in white-collar crimes. That's basically what's happened to some Meta AI users, who are asking deeply personal questions and unwittingly posting the conversations for all to see. Why is this happening? TechCrunch points out that users can't see their settings as they post, and if you log into Meta AI through an Instagram account that's public, your queries will also be public. And that seems to have happened a lot: Picture public Venmo posts labeled "weed purchase," only it's someone sending their tax info to the open internet, or it's an audio message asking, "Hey, Meta, why do some farts stink more than other farts?" There's a fix. If you don't want anyone to see your search for "sexy dragons," here's how to adjust your settings on the Meta AI app. Comedic timing: This revelation comes a day after Meta confirmed it's investing $14.3 billion in Scale AI and poaching CEO Alexandr Wang to bolster its AI products. Hopefully, $14.3 billion buys a prompt that reads, "Are you sure you want to share this?"—DL | | |
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STAT If dabbling in skiplagging makes you feel a little queasy from breaking the rules, you're definitely not going to want to try the travel hack that allegedly got Tiron Alexander more than 120 free flights. Though he probably shouldn't have tried it either, since it recently got him convicted of wire fraud and entering the secure area of an airport under false pretenses. According to federal prosecutors, rather than wracking up miles by overspending on a credit card, Alexander got his free flights by impersonating a flight attendant. Between 2018 and 2024, he allegedly duped multiple major US carriers into letting him fly for free as a flight attendant for another airline. Prosecutors say Alexander did work for an airline—but never as a flight attendant or pilot. He allegedly scored the free rides by using employee badge numbers and fudged hiring dates to book flights available only to pilots and flight attendants. They didn't mention whether he looked as suave doing it as Leo did in Catch Me If You Can.—AR |
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Together With Skratch What's a fair pin placement? This week in the U.S. Open, golfers will be tested by some of the hardest hole locations they'll face all year. Expert Ralph Bauer breaks down the math and science behind the most challenging decisions at Oakmont. Here are the numbers that matter. |
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NEWS - President Trump issued an executive order approving US Steel's merger with Japan's Nippon Steel, after the companies signed a national security agreement.
- 23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki is poised to regain control of the company because a nonprofit she controls outbid Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for its assets in a bankruptcy auction, offering $305 million. Wojcicki's return to power over the company—and its DNA data—comes as a surprise after 23andMe announced last month that Regeneron had won the bidding (it got reopened because the nonprofit made an unsolicited bid).
- A federal judge paused portions of President Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote and limiting how states count mail-in ballots. It's the second federal judge to put parts of the order on hold.
- The sole survivor of the Air India crash recounted what he experienced.
- A judge said the US can continue to detain former Columbia student protest leader Mahmoud Khalil over claims he lied on his green card application, something that wasn't addressed in the judge's earlier ruling saying he couldn't be held because of the secretary of state's determination that he might harm foreign policy.
- Ye tried to attend Diddy's criminal trial to show the music mogul support, but he couldn't get into the crowded courtroom.
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