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MARKET RECAP → The S&P 500 (VOO) closed above 6,600 for the first time ever Monday after President Trump said US-China trade talks were going well.

💲LESS QUARTERS, MORE VISION → Trump proposes requiring companies to report earnings every six months instead of quarterly, aiming to reduce costs and short-term pressures—but critics fear reduced oversight and transparency.

🪄 TESLA TURNS UP → Tesla (TSLA) is up about 85% from its April low, erased its 2025 losses this week, driven by Musk’s $1B stock buy, after a volatile plunge earlier in the year.

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Less Quarters, More Vision

📉 Trump pushes semiannual earnings. Donald Trump wants the SEC to allow U.S. public companies to stop reporting earnings every three months and instead switch to six-month disclosures, saying it would save costs and reduce the pressure on executives.

⏳ Long-term view vs. short-term demands. He claims quarterly cycles force businesses to chase short-term numbers rather than focus on sustainable growth. Supporters argue longer intervals could help firms plan ahead without market panic over minor misses.

⚠️ Transparency trade-offs draw concern. Critics warn that less frequent reporting may reduce market transparency, delay detection of risks, and erode investor confidence. Meanwhile, the SEC hasn’t formally responded to the proposal.

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📉 Trump pushes semiannual earnings. Donald Trump wants the SEC to allow U.S. public companies to stop reporting earnings every three months and instead switch to six-month disclosures, saying it would save costs and reduce the pressure on executives.

⏳️ Long-term view vs. short-term demands. He claims quarterly cycles force businesses to chase short-term numbers rather than focus on sustainable growth. Supporters argue longer intervals could help firms plan ahead without market panic over minor misses.

⚠️ Transparency trade-offs draw concern. Critics warn that less frequent reporting may reduce market transparency, delay detection of risks, and erode investor confidence. Meanwhile, the SEC hasn’t formally responded to the proposal.

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