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MARKET RECAP → Markets saw mixed results on Monday as traders shake fears after recent trade deals, turning focus towards earnings and the FED rate decision. The S&P 500 (VOO) closed near the flatline after hitting a record high shortly after open. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as the Nasdaq Composite (QQQ) gained, hitting a fresh record.

WALL STREET SHRUGS AT TRADE WAR → Wall Street’s fears are fading as Trump inked deals with the EU and Japan at 15% tariffs, corporate earnings beat estimates, and inflation cooled. However, frothy valuations and investor exuberance suggest a correction could be coming.

SAMSUNG’S 16.5B CHIP SHOT → Samsung landed a $16.5 billion chip contract with Tesla (TSLA) to produce AI chips using its 4nm and 2nm tech. The deal bolsters Samsung’s foundry comeback and Tesla’s AI ambitions while reflecting a strategic shift in chip sourcing.

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Wall Street Shrugs at Trade War

Markets Shake Off Tariff Fears: Despite President Donald Trump's tariff-heavy trade agenda, Wall Street is showing signs of resilience. Investors who once braced for economic fallout are now betting the damage may be more bark than bite. As equities keep climbing, markets appear to be discounting the severity of a global trade war.

A new status quo emerges: The Trump administration’s trade threats, initially seen as destabilizing, are increasingly viewed as political strategy rather than imminent economic rupture. Business leaders, policymakers, and traders are adapting to the pattern of aggressive rhetoric followed by selective deal-making. Markets are now treating the tariffs as negotiating tools, not structural shifts in U.S. trade policy.

Rally with risk beneath the surface: While major indexes are hitting new highs, underlying risks persist. Some economists caution that investor confidence may be fragile, especially if tariff threats escalate without resolution. Although recent deals have calmed markets, sectors like autos and agriculture remain exposed, and any reversal could lead to renewed volatility.

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Samsung’s $16.5B Chip Shot

Tesla inks major AI silicon buy: Samsung Electronics has secured a massive $16.5 billion contract to supply advanced AI chips to Tesla (TSLA), a clear signal of Tesla’s deepening investment in custom hardware for autonomous driving and AI training. The multiyear deal is one of Samsung’s biggest ever and a major win in the global chip war.

Next-gen tech, high-stakes rivalry: The chips will be produced using Samsung’s 4-nanometer and next-gen 2-nanometer processes, core to its effort to compete with TSMC and Intel (INTC) in cutting-edge fabrication. For Samsung’s foundry unit, the deal is a validation of its tech roadmap and ability to meet demanding AI workloads.

Strategic supply shift amid global tension: With geopolitical risks looming over Taiwan, Tesla’s choice of Samsung, with fabs in South Korea and Texas, reflects a calculated move to diversify its chip supply chain. The deal positions Samsung as a go-to partner for firms seeking high-performance AI silicon without TSMC dependency.

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