| ⏰ Good Morning! Here's your daily dose of insight: | On July 29, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, officially creating NASA. Born out of the space race, NASA would go on to lead the U.S. into orbit, the Moon, and beyond. | — From zero gravity to giant leaps, it all started on this day. 🚀 | Table of Contents | | | | | | The AM Shift | Gunman Kills Four in Manhattan Office Tower; Officials Say NFL Was Intended Target | | A gunman opened fire in a Manhattan office tower Monday, killing four people and injuring several others before taking his own life. Authorities say he intended to target the NFL headquarters but entered the wrong floor. | The shooter, identified as Shane Devon Tamura, left a note blaming the NFL and claiming he had CTE. Among the victims were an off-duty NYPD officer and a Blackstone executive. | |
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| What streaming service do you use most often?From binge-worthy dramas to comfort comedies, we all have our go-to platform when it's time to unwind. Cast your vote for your go-to platform! 🍿📺 | | | | | | 📈 U.S. Stock Market Snapshot | U.S. stocks are edging lower as Wall Street pauses following recent highs, with mixed corporate earnings and rising bond yields prompting a more cautious tone. Investors are weighing resilient tech gains against concerns over future rate decisions and signs of slowing economic momentum. | 🔹 Key Indicators | S&P 500 (SPY): ▼ 0.22% → 632.45
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ): ▼ 0.16% → 563.27
Dow Jones (DIA): ▼ 0.30% → 407.65
10-Year Treasury Yield: ↑ 4.31% | 🔍 Notable Moving Stocks | 📈 Gainers: | Microsoft (MSFT): ▲ 1.5% – Rose on optimism around cloud revenue and upcoming AI announcements
Eli Lilly (LLY): ▲ 1.2% – Advanced following strong sales data for its weight-loss drug
Meta Platforms (META): ▲ 1.0% – Gained as advertising trends continue to improve | 📉 Decliners: | Tesla (TSLA): ▼ 3.1% – Fell after reporting a dip in Q2 vehicle margins
ExxonMobil (XOM): ▼ 2.2% – Weighed down by lower crude prices and demand outlook
JPMorgan Chase (JPM): ▼ 1.7% – Declined on concerns over narrowing net interest margins | 📊 Sector Snapshot | Leading: Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Discretionary
Lagging: Energy, Financials, Real Estate | The information provided in this summary is sourced from CNBC and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Please conduct your own research or consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. |
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| | | | | The Political Shift | Justice Department Files Misconduct Complaint Against Federal Judge Over Deportation Case Remarks | | The Justice Department has filed a misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg, citing comments he allegedly made about the executive branch potentially ignoring court orders. The department argues his remarks raise questions about impartiality and could undermine confidence in the judiciary. | Officials are seeking Boasberg's removal from a deportation case involving Venezuelan immigrants and requesting a formal investigation. The judge has not publicly responded to the complaint. | |
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| | Did you like this Newsletter?We work to make this an enjoying read for you. Please let us know what we can do better. | | | | | | The AM Challange | 🧠 Time for the 5-Minute Riddle Challenge! ⏳🧩
No clues. No lifelines. Just pure brainpower. | Riddle:
I never eat but love to drink,
I vanish fast—quicker than you think.
I'm born from heat, yet I feel cool—
What am I, that's nature's jewel? | Take your time… then scroll for the answer.
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Answer: Steam. 💨 | Did your thoughts rise to the occasion? Whether you nailed it or fogged up a bit, your mind just boiled up some brilliance! 🧠🔥💭 |
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