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Whey protein shortages hit U.S. as demand spikes from weight-loss drugs and diet trends.
Whey protein inventories in the U.S. have dropped about 50% since 2023 due to surging demand driven by diet trends and increased use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, which require higher protein intake to prevent muscle loss. The dairy industry's processi...

Micron nears top US profit ranks thanks to soaring AI memory chip demand.
Micron Technology has transformed from losing money three years ago to becoming one of the most profitable companies in the U.S. This turnaround is driven by the booming demand for memory chips essential to artificial intelligence, with AI companies ...

June jobs report to shape markets and Fed policy ahead of September meeting
The June jobs report is expected to be a key event influencing interest rates, currencies, and risk assets through September. A stronger-than-expected report could prompt the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy further, flatten the yield curve...

Closed-end funds mostly rose in June; SCOTUS ruling eases legal pressure on managers, but some funds face risks.
In June, closed-end funds (CEFs) generally increased in value, with convertible funds leading gains while MLPs lagged. A Supreme Court ruling against Saba in the FSCO lawsuit limits private legal actions, reducing pressure on CEF managers. Midstream ...

AI-driven moat rating downgrades reshape VanEck Moat Index, shifting tech exposure and boosting value sectors.
The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Index underwent its Q2 2026 review, with AI-driven downgrades of economic moat ratings, especially in software, causing significant turnover. Despite reduced tech exposure, some undervalued tech stocks were added, whi...

Semiconductor stocks soar on AI boom, led by Micron's 800% rally and strong demand through 2027
Semiconductor stocks have significantly outperformed the market, driven by the AI infrastructure boom and broad leadership beyond Nvidia. Micron's stock surged 800%, reaching a $1 trillion valuation, highlighting the dominance of memory chips amid ti...

US stocks mixed as oil prices drop near pre-war levels amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
US stock markets showed mixed results with the S&P 500 down 2.4% and Nasdaq 100 falling nearly 5%, while small caps and value stocks outperformed. Oil prices declined toward pre-war levels as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rebounded afte...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sold $1.2M in stock before the company's June 2026 IPO surge.
Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO, sold 11,390 shares worth about $1.2 million in April 2026, just before the company's IPO priced at $135 per share. This sale was below the IPO price and current market value, indicating it happened before the public fully value...

LA delays $30 minimum wage for hotel workers to 2030 amid job concerns before World Cup and Olympics
Los Angeles has postponed the implementation of a $30 minimum wage for hotel and airport workers from 2028 to 2030 after the hospitality industry warned that the wage hike from $22.50 could lead to job cuts, hiring freezes, and increased automation. ...

ABB Ltd. posts strong Q1 growth with 32% order rise, boosting long-term outlook despite high valuation.
ABB Ltd. reported a 32% increase in orders for Q1 2026, supported by a record backlog and margin expansion. The company’s strategic focus on electrification and automation, highlighted by its $5.375 billion Robotics divestiture, is driving higher mar...
