📈 Stocks / Finance

Stocks Steady as Big Tech Earnings and Fed Loom

CNBC

S&P 500 futures were mostly flat as investors wait for Big Tech earnings and the Fed rate decision. Stocks rose Monday, but health insurers dropped on Medicare news and new tariffs on South Korea added uncertainty to markets.

GameStop Jumps After Michael Burry Buys Shares

Sherwood

GameStop surged after Michael Burry said he has been buying the stock and plans to hold long term. Trading volume spiked and call option activity surged as traders rushed in, echoing past meme stock rallies driven by big-name investors.

CoreWeave Jumps After $2B Nvidia Investment

CNBC

CoreWeave stock rose about 6% after Nvidia invested $2B to expand AI data center capacity. The deal helps CoreWeave build massive AI infrastructure by 2030, though Nvidia said much more funding is still needed to reach its long-term goals.

🪙 Crypto

New U.S. Crypto Bill Could Bring Safety and Oversight

CoinDesk

A major U.S. crypto bill could make digital assets safer and more mainstream by adding clear rules and oversight. More regulation could attract investors and boost prices, but rewards may shrink. The bill still faces a complex path through Congress.

🌎 Global Economy

US Turn From Globalization Could Shake Global Economy

Finance and Commerce

US “America First” policies are pushing allies to reduce reliance on the US, raising trade costs and reshaping global markets. Some investors are moving away from the dollar, and higher global interest rates could make US debt more expensive over time.