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MARKET RECAP → U.S. stocks dipped on Friday as traders processed new economic data showing slowing inflation and unexpectedly strong consumer sentiment. This marks the end of a strong first half of 2024 for the market.

BUFFET'S LATEST GENEROSITY→ 🌟 Warren Buffett gifted another $5.3 billion to charity and declared his kids will helm his estate, ensuring his fortune keeps doing good long after he's gone.

TRUMP VS. BIDEN: ROUND ONE →🗣️ Biden and Trump accepted CNN's invitation to debate on June 27 in a no-audience format reminiscent of the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon debates (YouTube). This set the stage for their campaigns, with another debate planned for September.

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TODAY’S TOP NEWS

Buffett's Latest Generosity

💰Another Billion-Dollar Donation: Warren Buffett, renowned for his philanthropic spirit, donated $5.3 billion to charity, reinforcing his commitment to the Giving Pledge. This donation continues his long-standing tradition of significant annual contributions​.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Passing the Torch: Buffett confirmed that his children will manage his estate after his passing, ensuring a legacy of both business acumen and philanthropy continues within the family​​.

💼 Market Moves and Economic Signals: This donation is part of Buffett's long-term plan to gradually divest his wealth to philanthropic causes, underscoring his commitment to the Giving Pledge, which encourages billionaires to donate the majority of their wealth​.

TODAY’S TOP NEWS

Trump vs. Biden: Round One

🗣️ Debate Showdown: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump accepted CNN's invitation for a debate on June 27. This early debate aimed to set the tone for their campaigns, with both sides eager for a face-off.

🎥 Unique Format: The debate was held in CNN’s Atlanta studios without a live audience, a rarity in modern presidential debates. The setting harkened back to the no-audience format of the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon debates.

🎤 Future Plans: Biden and Trump agreed to another debate on September 10. Trump’s team pushed for a total of four debates, while Biden's campaign stuck to their two-debate proposal.

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