President Donald Trump recently suggested that the U.S. could learn something from Australia’s superannuation retirement system. He didn’t announce any official policy, but did say the administration is studying how Australia handles retirement as the U.S. looks for answers to America’s rising economic and aging-population pressures (1). Must Read How does Australia’s system work, and what could it mean for American workers? What is Australia’s “super” system? Trump’s comments came during an event ann ...

Gold Market - Gold prices have reached record levels above $4,000 for the first time, with a return of over 50% in 2025 alone [6][7][8] - Experts suggest that gold should be a permanent position in diversified portfolios, typically around 5% allocation, due to its historical role as a store of value [8][9][10] - The gold market is estimated to be $25 trillion, about half the size of the US stock market, indicating significant potential for growth as it catches up with stock market performance [11] Tesla - Tesla has unveiled cheaper versions of its Model Y and Model 3 in an effort to boost sales following the expiration of the federal EV tax credit [42][44] - Analysts predict that while these cheaper models may help sales volume marginally, a significant drop in sales is expected due to the tax credit expiration and cooling EV sales overall [43][44][48] - Concerns have been raised about Tesla's stagnant vehicle portfolio, with only one new model introduced in over five years, leading to a loss of market share to competitors [51][53] Coffee Industry - Dunkin' has opened its 10,000th US location and plans to double its footprint, targeting growth in the afternoon segment with a new pilot program [60][61][62] - The company emphasizes its market leadership in coffee sales and aims to compete effectively against rivals like Starbucks and Dutch Bros by enhancing its afternoon offerings [63][64] - Dunkin' is leveraging its rewards program and targeted offers to maintain consumer engagement and manage costs amid rising commodity prices [68][70] Luxury Housing Market - The luxury housing market is experiencing a paradox where prices are rising by 4% year-over-year, yet sales have fallen to their lowest levels in over a decade [79][80] - Economic uncertainty and concerns about a potential downturn are causing buyers to hesitate, leading to a decrease in demand despite elevated inventory levels [81][84] - Regional variations exist, with some areas like West Palm Beach seeing price increases while others, such as Tampa, are experiencing declines [86] Stable Coins - The total market capitalization for stable coins has surpassed $300 billion, with predictions that it could reach $1.5 trillion by 2030 [24][26] - Stable coins are primarily used for trading within the crypto markets, cross-border payments, and digital commerce, providing a stable alternative to more volatile cryptocurrencies [27][28] - Major players in the stable coin market include Tether and Circle, which together control over 80% of the market, with significant backing from US Treasury bills [29][30]

Core Insights - Dell's PC and hardware division, the largest revenue driver, has seen a decline in revenue for the past three years, with total CSG revenue at $48.6 billion in 2025, down 21% from its 2022 peak [1][8] - Jeff Clarke, the vice chairman and COO, will take on day-to-day leadership of the consumer solutions group (CSG) to accelerate decision-making and capitalize on the PC refresh cycle [2][14] - The company is undergoing a reorganization to modernize operations, including leadership changes, with Sam Burd appointed to lead corporate strategy [2][16] Revenue Performance - CSG's revenue has declined annually since 2022, while ISG revenue, driven by AI server demand, increased by 29% in the last financial year [8] - Dell's total annual revenue rose by 8% in the 2025 financial year, and the company's stock increased by 11% since January [9] Market Position - Dell has been losing market share to competitors like Lenovo and HP in consumer and commercial notebooks and desktops [9] - The company aims to lead in the commercial and consumer PC markets and is focused on the critical PC refresh cycle [10] Employee Sentiment - Dell's employee satisfaction score, known as the employee net promoter score (eNPS), fell to 32, a nearly 50% decline over two years amid workforce reductions and return-to-office mandates [13]