📈 Stocks / Finance

Markets Drop as AI Disruption Fears Grow

CNBC

Stocks fell for a third day, with the Dow down about 600 points, as fears grew that AI could hurt jobs and business models. Tech, finance, and logistics shares slid, while safer stocks like Walmart and Coca Cola gained.

Moderna Drops After FDA Flu Vaccine Setback

Nasdaq

Moderna stock slid after the FDA declined to review its flu vaccine due to trial design issues. Near term growth may slow, but analysts say its mRNA pipeline in vaccines and cancer could still make it a long term buy for risk tolerant investors.

Apple Stock Drops on Siri Delay and FTC Scrutiny

CNBC

Apple shares fell about 5 percent in their worst day since April after reports of a Siri AI update delay and new FTC scrutiny of Apple News policies. The drop erased Apple’s gains for the year as investors grow cautious on big tech and AI spending.

🪙 Crypto

Crypto Bill Faces 2026 Uncertainty Over Stablecoins and Trump Ties

The Block

A major US crypto bill is stalled by fights over stablecoin rewards and concerns about Trump’s crypto ties. Lawmakers and banks remain split, and experts see mixed odds it passes in 2026 as elections and ethics debates add pressure.

🌎 Global Economy

Scientist Proposes Global Economy Simulator to Fight Climate Change

The Guardian

A complexity scientist proposes a $100M simulator that models every major company and energy asset to better predict economic and climate outcomes. The goal is smarter policy, fewer crises, and a faster, cheaper shift to clean energy.

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