Hiring & Visa Policy - Walmart is pausing hiring of candidates requiring H-1B worker visas [1] - Walmart was the ninth largest corporate recipient of H-1Bs in America in fiscal year 2025 [1] - President Trump imposed a new $100,000 fee on H-1B applications last month [2] Financial Performance & Shareholder Value - Barclays is raising guidance and announcing a 500 million pound share buyback, stock up by 45% [2] - Western Alliance reported a more than 27% increase in profits year-over-year [2] - Western Alliance reassured investors that an alleged fraud tied to a real estate investor group did not hurt the bank's overall performance, stock is up by 28% [3] Executive Compensation - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's pay for fiscal year 2025 climbed 22% to more than $96 million, including more than $84 million in stock awards [4] Mergers & Acquisitions/Investment - LVMH is exploring a sale of its 50% stake in Fenty Beauty, which it co-owns with Rihanna [3]

Data Breach Incident - Salesforce reportedly informed customers it will not pay a ransom demand following a data breach involving a third-party app, Sales Loft [1] - The stolen data includes customer contact information, user authorization access tokens, and customer IT configuration details [2] - The incident raises ethical questions about prioritizing company reputation versus customer data security, especially considering the potential damage to customers [3][4] Immigration Policy Impact - Nvidia CEO Jensen Wong stated the company will continue to sponsor H-1B worker visas despite a potential $100,000 fee increase per application due to a new executive order [4][5] - Nvidia acknowledges its success is linked to immigration [5] Corporate Strategy & Market Updates - The report mentions an upcoming segment featuring Nvidia CEO Jensen Wong [5][6] - SoftBank is involved in another AI deal [6] - Yesterday's S&P 500 winners and losers are highlighted [6]