global economic and business activity, including corporate earnings reports from major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, showcasing the impact of tariff policies on various sectors such as the booze market and the automotive industry with Ford's recall costs. They also highlight technological advancements and market trends, such as the potential for Arm Holdings in AI chips and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's stock sales and intentions to expand into the Chinese chip market. Discussions around monetary policy, particularly the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates amid inflation concerns and calls from President Trump to replace the Fed chair, are prominent, alongside the EU's proposed defense budget increase. Furthermore, the texts touch on societal and consumer trends, like the rise of underinsured drivers, a TikTok financial "hack" for retirement, and the debut of gun retailer GrabAGun on the stock market, as well as an analysis of the best states for workers in the U.S. and developments in obesity drugs and genetic testing.

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