Let's be honest, most people are never going to know all the details of the bill, but they they certainly will know that there's something in there about tax cuts affecting incomes and also possible health care cuts when this actually starts to work its way through to the economy. I mean, one of the things uh that's likely to happen, I mean, is we are going to see health care cuts that are going to result in people losing healthcare coverage. By some estimates, we'll have 16 million additional Americans uni ...

Market Overview & Trade Tensions - Market futures indicate a negative trend due to President Trump's tariff agenda, including a 35% tariff on Canadian imports and potential tariffs on the EU [2][3][4] - The Canadian dollar initially fell 0.6% against the US dollar following the tariff announcement, while the euro also declined, heading for a weekly decline of approximately 0.9% [5] - The dollar index is down around 9% this year, reflecting concerns about the impact of recent policy decisions on the US economy [6] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin reached a new record high of $118,047.96, with Ethereum also experiencing a significant jump of 5.7% [7] - Bitcoin is becoming a less volatile asset, signaling a bullish trend, with developments in stablecoin and tokenization of stocks contributing to the crypto industry's growth [9][10] - Congress is expected to review three different crypto-related bills, potentially acting as a catalyst for further Bitcoin growth [10] Trending Stocks & Sector Performance - Car maker Stellantis is down over 2% in pre-market trading due to its exposure to Canadian tariffs, with the stock down nearly 15% this year [11][13] - Lionus Rare Earths surged as much as 16% as Western countries aim to reduce reliance on China, with the US government guaranteeing a price roughly double the current price offered by China [14][15] - Levi Strauss shares rose in pre-market after beating quarterly expectations, revising revenue forecasts to 1-2% growth despite tariffs [16][17] - The XLI industrials sector has quietly outperformed this year, driven by AI and aerospace, with Boeing and Airbus up over 30% year-to-date [17][19] Earnings Season & Economic Indicators - Levi and Delta reported solid earnings, with Delta reinstating guidance and shares rising around 12% [30][40] - Initial jobless claims declined by approximately 5,000 versus the prior week, indicating a relatively solid economic footing [33][43] - JP Morgan CEO Jamie Diamond is pricing in a higher probability of higher interest rates (40-50% chance) compared to the market's 20% [34][45] Apple's Challenges & Copper Market - Apple's stock is down 15% year-to-date, leading to discussions about potential CEO replacement due to struggles in AI [46][55] - A 50% tariff on copper has created a trade opportunity, with US copper prices surging 13% after the announcement and being roughly 28% higher than London Metal Exchange prices [58][59]

Market Trend Comparison - The industry compares the current bull market (projected 2023-2027 or longer) to the internet boom of 1995-1999 [1] - The release of Netscape browser in 1994/1995 is compared to the release of ChatGPT in late 2022 [1] - The NASDAQ performance following the release of Netscape and ChatGPT has shown almost identical tracking [1] Technological Innovation - Netscape browser is referred to as a "crack invention" of its time [1] - ChatGPT is also considered a significant technological advancement [1]

Market Trends - Bitcoin hits a new high of $113,000 [1] - Bitwise Asset Management CIO believes Bitcoin could reach $200,000 [1] Economic/Political Impact - Senior columnist Rick Newman explains how the wealthy will benefit from President Trump's 'big beautiful bill' [1] Yahoo Finance Resources - Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, and advanced tools [1] - Yahoo Finance encourages users to download their app on Apple and Android [1] - Yahoo Finance encourages users to follow them on social media platforms like X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn [1]

Market Trends & Performance - The S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite closed at record highs, while the Dow was up around 200 points [2] - Nvidia's market capitalization closed above $4 trillion for the first time [3] - Tech sector lagged, while financials and healthcare led [3][4] - Goldman Sachs and Bank of America raised their S&P 500 targets, indicating continued rally momentum [5] Company Specifics - Levi Strauss's stock rose nearly 8% in after-hours trading after a stellar report, with the stock up more than 30% this year [29] - Levi Strauss's adjusted earnings per share were 22 cents versus an expected 13 cents, and revenue was $1.45 billion versus an expected $1.37 billion [30][31] - Levi Strauss is raising its outlook, expecting net revenue to increase by 1% to 2% compared to a previous decline of 1% to 2%, and adjusted earnings per share are expected to be between $1.25 and $1.30 [33] - JP Morgan was upgraded to outperform, trading at a 12% to 13% premium, with an ROE of 20% last year [41] - Morgan Stanley was upgraded, with high teens ROE that's repeatable and with limited volatility [47] - Samsung debuted its newest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, with the Fold 7 being 42% thinner [54][56] Economic Outlook & Tariffs - TIAA Wealth Management, with over $1.3 trillion in assets under management, suggests limited S&P 500 upside in the second half due to an expected economic slowdown [8][10] - The economy is expected to slow down to 1% to 1.5% growth, which is not yet factored into earnings estimates [14] - US tariffs on imports from China are assumed to remain at 30%, with the rest of the world at 10% for the remainder of the year [33] - Current tariff rates are effectively at 14%, significantly higher than the 2.5% at the beginning of the year [18][19] Investment Strategies & Fixed Income - TIAA Wealth Management advises clients to have a diversified asset class structure and diversified income sources [22] - Financials are expected to perform well due to deregulation and productivity, and certain parts of the market leveraged to the AI capex theme are favored [24] - Global diversification is recommended, as tariffs force other countries to invest in themselves [25] - A diversified basket of high-quality fixed income securities can yield 5% to 6%, depending on the duration [27]

Investment Strategy - The investment fund holds approximately 9,000 stocks, aiming for broad diversification [1] - The fund's asset allocation is roughly 70% in equities and 30% in bonds [1] - A long-term, diversified approach is considered the best way to navigate the markets [1] Geographic Allocation - Approximately 55% of the fund's investments are in the United States [1] - The remaining investments are allocated to Europe and the rest of the world [1]

Sports Betting Industry - Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" signals a bold pivot in the politics of sports gambling, impacting the sports betting industry [1] Revenue & Financial Deals - Texas Tech's football recruit deal involves $5.1 million in revenue sharing [1] - The financial plays shaping the sports business, including the money behind the Tour de France, are ones to watch [1] Media & Partnerships - Matchroom Sport's partnership with DAZN focuses on the global growth of professional fighting [1] - Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports produce the "Yahoo Finance Sports Report" vodcast [1] MLB & Collective Bargaining - MLB collective bargaining agreement negotiations are a key topic [1]

Company Overview & Market Perception - Palantir is considered beyond a meme stock and is now well-established [2] - The company is perceived as having strong ties with the US government, holding numerous contracts with the Department of Defense and corporate America [1] - Many find it difficult to understand Palantir's operations, but it is recognized for its data work for the US government and its AI applications [2] Business Model & Revenue Generation - Palantir secures government contracts globally and collaborates with major American corporations [3] - The company utilizes AI to enhance productivity [3] - Palantir exhibits a high revenue per employee ratio, indicating profitability with a relatively small workforce, similar to Nvidia [3] Financial Performance & Investment Perspective - Companies with high margins and smaller workforces using AI are expected to see increased profits [4] - Investors benefit from the increased profits of these companies [4]

Potential Acquisition & Valuation - Starbucks China business is valued at approximately $10 billion [1] - Starbucks intends to retain a majority stake, around 30% [1][2] - Potential buyers would hold less than 30% stake [2] Competitive Landscape - Centurium Capital, a potential contender, is a majority shareholder of Luckin Coffee, Starbucks' top rival in China [1][2] - Starbucks China has approximately 8,000 stores [4] - Luckin Coffee has more than 20,000 stores in China [4] Strategic Considerations - Starbucks is seeking a strategic partner with aligned values and remains committed to China [3] - Starbucks has struggled to compete with Luckin Coffee and Yum China's low-price model and rapid innovation [3]

Government & Regulation - Cryptocurrency momentum benefits from government favoritism and relaxed regulation [1] Institutional Adoption - Large companies are allocating billions to Bitcoin for their treasuries [2] - Companies aim to diversify their treasury assets away from solely dollar-denominated currencies [2] Financial Impact - A 10% increase in Bitcoin value can significantly improve a company's balance sheet, especially with holdings of $500 million [2]