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Iran's 'Economic D-Day' Officially Launched! Yellen Suggests China May Not Be Exempt

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday (24th) an 'unprecedented' global sanctions initiative aimed at severing Iran's ties with the world economy. He warned that any country, financial institution, or company continuing business with Iran could face secondary U.S. sanctions. Read full article

SpaceX Plans to Launch Satellites with NVIDIA AI Chips into Space Next Year

SpaceX (SPCX-US) is leveraging its strengthened partnership with NVIDIA (NVDA-US) to accelerate plans for building AI data centers in space, paving the way for these facilities to enter orbit as early as next year. The two companies announced last month they would deepen their collaboration. At the time, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stated the company would exclusively use NVIDIA chips going forward. Read full article

Tesla's Cybercab to Debut on September 3 as Robotaxi Bets Intensify

Tesla (TSLA-US) will unveil its mass-produced Cybercab at an event in Austin, Texas on September 3. This marks a critical step as Tesla accelerates its push toward full autonomy and represents a cornerstone of the company's major growth strategy. Read full article

Trump Holds SpaceX Stock Revealed! Purchased in June, Investment Up to $50,000

New financial disclosures show that former U.S. President Donald Trump bought shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX (SPCX-US) in June this year, with the investment valued between $15,000 and $50,000. This adds a new layer of financial connection between Trump and a key U.S. government contractor. Read full article

The $1 Trillion AI Chip War Begins! NVIDIA's Dominance Challenged, TSMC Holds the Key

The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market is rapidly expanding toward a $1 trillion valuation. While NVIDIA (NVDA-US) currently holds a dominant position, competitors are closing in from all directions. Traditional chip giants, startups, cloud service behemoths, and even AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic are working to reduce reliance on NVIDIA and capture a share of this fast-growing market. Read full article