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China Is Tesla's Golden Goose — But the Goose Is Getting Nervous
Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory prints money — but BYD is closing in, Washington is restless, and Beijing could pull the plug. How long can Musk keep dancing on the edge?
RBI Holds Rates Steady as India's Inflation Plays Nice — for Now
RBI kept rates at 6.5% to fight inflation — but food prices are still climbing. Here's the real story behind the central bank's cautious hold.
GM's 20-Year China Bet: Desperate Love or Smart Survival?
GM just signed a 20-year China deal that spits in the face of decoupling. Here's why the automaker's survival depends on it — and why Washington can't do a damn thing about it.
Wall Street's Rally Hinges on a Waterway: Hormuz Hopes Lift Stocks to Record
Wall Street hits record highs as oil plunges on Hormuz reopening hopes. But is the rally built on sand? A veteran journalist looks past the headlines to the fragile diplomacy underneath.
SoftBank Jumps 10% as AI Frenzy Sweeps Asia — But Is This Rally Built on Sand?
SoftBank's 10% surge on AI hype is a red flag. As Asia rides Wall Street's coattails, veteran warns of bubble déjà vu.
China's Billionaires Scramble for Cash as Beijing's Tax Net Tightens
Beijing's surprise tax on offshore trusts has China's ultra-rich scrambling for cash and lawyers. The era of the tax haven is over, and the fallout is just beginning.
Upstart's AI Overhaul Finally Pays Off as Loan Growth Surges
Upstart's AI overhaul finally pays off as loan growth surges, but skeptics wonder if the trend can hold. The market's rewarded persistence — for now.
How One Hedge Fund's Death Spiral Became Tech's Unlikely Rocket Fuel
Jim Cramer says the collapse of hedge fund Situational Awareness removed a wave of forced selling that was suppressing tech stocks. Now the rally is real — but for a dark reason.
Stocks Face Weakest Season—Yet Extreme Pessimism Might Be the Bull's Best Friend
Stocks face their weakest seasonal stretch, but extreme pessimism may cushion the fall. A contrarian read on why the crowd's fear could be the market's saving grace.
Chipotle's Jalapeno Pull is a Reminder That Food Safety is Never 'Solved'
Chipotle pulled jalapenos over a salmonella scare, and the stock dipped. But the real story is a food system that can't guarantee safety — and the 'no ongoing concerns' shell game.
Paramount Skydance Lifts Profit Outlook, Keeps Eye on WBD Merger Prize
Paramount Skydance beat Q2 estimates and raised guidance, but the real test is the WBD merger. Can they pull it off?
Market's Surge Isn't a Mystery: 5 Forces Behind Tuesday's Rally
The Dow's best day in months wasn't luck. Five forces — earnings, the Fed, oil, bonds, and psychology — are behind the surge. Here's what it means for you.