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Some big moves to watch: Intel gets a $2B boost from SoftBank, Nvidia weighs on tech, and James Hardie issues a sharp housing warning. We’re also tracking Palantir’s slide, AI tensions with China, and fresh takes on energy picks, international equities, and the value of quiet leadership in investing.

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Market News

📈 Intel jumps after $2 billion SoftBank Investment and potential Government support
SoftBank is investing $2 billion for a 10% stake in Intel’s Programmable Solutions Group, ahead of a planned IPO in 2026. Intel will retain majority ownership. The deal comes as Intel could seek U.S. government support for equity investments under the CHIPS Act, part of its broader effort to restructure and raise external capital.

📉 Nasdaq Composite Dives 1.5% as Nvidia Drags Tech, AI Stocks in Retreat
The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.5% as Nvidia fell 4.4%, dragging tech and AI stocks lower yesterday. The selloff followed a broader pullback in AI names like Super Micro Computer and Broadcom, both down over 2%. The retreat came after last week’s rally and amid investor caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings & wider concerns about AI being a bubble.

🏘️ US Housing Warning Sparks Worst James Hardie Selloff Since 1973
James Hardie shares crashed 30% after the company cut its full-year profit outlook, blaming soft U.S. housing demand and shrinking margins. The warning rippled through markets already on edge, following weak housing data and rising rates. Hardie now sees FY26 net income at $650M–$710M, well below expectations, adding pressure to a sector already feeling the weight.

🪨 Palantir Stock Plunges to Extend Week-Long Slump. Here's Why.
Palantir stock fell another 7%, extending a week-long slide that's now erased over 20% of its value. The drop follows disappointing revenue guidance and concerns over slowing U.S. commercial growth. Despite AI hype, investors are reassessing valuations, especially after a broader tech pullback this week.

🇨🇳 OpenAI’s Altman warns the U.S. is underestimating China’s next-gen AI threat
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned that China's growing AI capabilities could challenge U.S. dominance, calling for tighter export controls on advanced chips and tools. Speaking at a security forum, Altman said the U.S. should take “more aggressive” steps to limit China’s access to cutting-edge models and training infrastructure, framing it as a national security priority.

Invest & Strategies

💰️ The Economics of Unselfishness
In investing, like in life, the loudest voices aren’t always the most helpful. The post argues for a quieter kind of leadership: offering real guidance without needing credit. In a space full of hot takes and bad advice, sometimes the most valuable move is to listen, ask, and serve, especially when no one’s watching.

⛏️ 3 Energy Stocks I'm Eyeing in 2025
With oil prices steady and renewables gaining ground, energy stocks are back in focus for 2025. The article makes the case for names that combine income, resilience, and long-term upside, especially in a market hunting for stability. Three picks stand out, not flashy, but built to last.

💸 The Wealth-Building Rule You’re Overlooking
The piece lays out simple but powerful rules for thinking about money, like how wealth is more about survival than returns, and how room for error beats precision. In finance, it argues, the biggest wins come from staying in the game, not swinging for perfect outcomes.

🌏️ 3 Ways to Boost International Equity Exposure
The article outlines why now may be the time to revisit international equities, with U.S. valuations stretched and global diversification back in focus. It offers three practical ways to increase exposure, emphasizing risk-aware, cost-efficient approaches over broad, passive bets.

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