Demand for repairs of U.S.-banned Nvidia AI chips soars in China - report (NVDA:NASDAQ) - Seeking Alpha

Demand is surging in China for a business that, on paper, shouldn't exist: the repair of advanced Nvidia (NVDA) artificial intelligence chipsets banned by the U.S. from export to its trade and tech rival, Reuters reported on Friday.

Here's How Much Money It Takes to Be Considered "Wealthy" in 2025 - The Motley Fool

The Fed Hasn’t Always Been Independent. Trump Is Testing Its Boundaries. - Barron's

China’s Overlooked AI Strategy: Beijing Is Using Soft Power to Gain Global Dominance - Foreign Affairs

Beijing is using soft power to gain global dominance.

Trump’s Tariffs Are Being Picked Up by Corporate America - The Wall Street Journal

Interest rates are central to Trump’s continuing feud with Fed chair Powell - AP News

President Donald Trump visited the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington Thursday, where he publicly scorned Fed chairman Jerome Powell over the costs of a long-planned, roughly $2.5 billion renovation project.

Micron project hearings draw passionate community response in Central New York - WSTM

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement hearings for the Micron project happened at Liverpool High School, drawing hundreds.

Microsoft’s Nadella addresses ‘incongruence’ between huge profits, layoffs - The Seattle Times

The company is enjoying record financial success. Yet it's laid off 15,000 employees since May.

FCC approves $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger after lengthy review - The Washington Post

The commission voted 2-1 in favor of the transaction amid accusations of political pressure on Paramount and Skydance, with Biden-appointed Commissioner Anna M. Gomez in opposition.

Intel Results Seemed Strong. The Stock Is Dropping. - Barron's

Intel announces it will be 'further slowing construction' in Ohio - 10tv.com

In a news release sent out by CEO Lip-Bu Tan on July 24, he said Intel will be “further slowing construction in Ohio.”

Southwest checks in on flyer reaction to bag fees, Basic fares - Travel Weekly

Overall, CEO Bob Jordan expressed confidence with Southwest's ongoing commercial transformation, which takes its next big leap on July 29.

FCC Approves Paramount-Skydance Deal After Skydance’s CBS Ombudsman, Anti-DEI Pledges - Variety

The FCC approved the transfer of CBS licenses to Skydance's ownership group, paving the way to the merger of Skydance and Paramount.

Pinnacle Financial, Synovus Financial Agree to $8.6 Billion Merger - WSJ - The Wall Street Journal

Intel earnings tell two stories, as revenue impresses but losses pile up from restructuring - MarketWatch

The chip maker’s stock was moving lower after mixed results and guidance

Trump visits Federal Reserve and tussles with Jerome Powell in extraordinary moment - NPR

President Trump visited the Federal Reserve to inspect an ongoing renovation and disagreed with the Fed chair about the project's final cost in an extraordinary moment.