WS #11566

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No material new developments in the last 30 minutes. The dominant tech rally narrative remains stable with no counter-signals or de-escalation events to report.

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Key developments

  • Samsung Q2 profit surges 19-fold on AI memory demand
  • Intel-backed AI chip maker Syntiant files for IPO
  • Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs globally in AI-driven restructuring
  • Ukraine strikes Russia's largest oil refinery in deepest drone strike yet
  • Saudi Arabia slashes oil prices, Strait of Hormuz traffic picks up
  • China launches nuclear-capable ballistic missile into Pacific; US urges arms control
  • JPMorgan, Bank of America explore deal to bypass debit-card fee caps
  • Graham Platner accused of sexual assault; Polymarket bets on dropout rise