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Musk Orders Dojo Team Disbanded, Marking a Strategic Shift in Tesla’s AI Ambitions

TradingKey - Tesla is undergoing a major shake-up in its AI strategy. Multiple media outlets, citing people familiar with the matter, report that Elon Musk has ordered the shutdown of the company’s in-house Dojo supercomputer project. Peter Bannon
Fri, Aug 8

Fed Chair Contender Emerges? Waller Reportedly Favored by Trump Camp

TradingKey – Christopher Waller, current member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has reportedly become a top contender among Trump advisers to replace Jerome Powell as the next Fed Chair.
Fri, Aug 8

MP Materials 2Q25 Earnings Comment: Going up the Value Chain

TradingKey - MP Materials released its earnings for the second quarter of the fiscal 2025 on August 7th after the bell.The smaller loss and the better revenue were surely welcomed by investors, and the stock is up 8.50% in the post-bell session.
Fri, Aug 8

TSMC July Sales Surge 26%, Driving Stock Prices Up

TradingKey - On Friday, August 8, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported its impressive July performance, recording revenue of NT$323.17 billion, marking the second-highest monthly total in its history and the highest for the same period in any previous year. 
Fri, Aug 8

Was Kugler’s Departure a Coincidence or Part of Trump’s Strategy?

TradingKey – In the politically sensitive run-up to the U.S. election, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler unexpectedly announced her early resignation on August 1 via social media, sparking widespread attention. On the heels of her announcement, Donald Trump nominated Stephen Miran
Fri, Aug 8

Ripple vs. SEC Lawsuit Officially Ends — XRP Spot ETF Approval Odds Surge to 88%

On Friday, August 8, Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially ended their multi-year legal battle, jointly filing to dismiss appeals in the Second Circuit Court. 
Fri, Aug 8

SMIC Q2 Revenue Up But Profits Shrink: How Capacity Expansion & Price Wars Squeezed Margins?

TradingKey - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), China’s chip manufacturing leader, faced immediate selling pressure on August 8 following its quarterly results disclosure. Shares plunged 8.19% to HK$48.66 by press time.
Fri, Aug 8

Ethereum Nears $4,000 — Institutional vs. Retail Tug-of-War Intensifies

On Friday, August 8, Ethereum (ETH) surged over 7% in 24 hours, briefly touching $3,968 before settling around $3,911, driven by a wave of bullish catalysts including President Trump’s executive order allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest in crypto assets.
Fri, Aug 8

Toyota’s Hybrid Momentum Drives Q1 FY26 Growth, Yet Tariff Risks Cloud Horizon

TradingKey - Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) reported its Q1 FY2026 earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Following the market close on August 7, shares dropped approximately -1.36%, reflecting mixed sentiment despite optimism around robust hybrid sales and a weaker yen boosting profitab
Fri, Aug 8

SoftBank Quarterly Profit Soars to ¥421.8B; Son's Bet Pays Off as Shares Jump 13%

TradingKey - SoftBank Group has announced a substantial leap in performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, reporting a net profit of 421.8 billion yen. This not only significantly exceeded the market's general expectation of 127.6 billion yen but also marked a strong turnaround from a...
Fri, Aug 8

U.S. Treasury Auctions Face “Triple Weakness” in August — 30-Year Demand Echoes May’s Bond Market Nightmare

TradingKey - After lackluster auctions of 3-year and 10-year Treasuries earlier in the week, the 30-year bond auction on Thursday, August 7 also showed signs of weak demand — marking a troubling “three-peat” of soft results and reviving memories of May’s long-end bond market turmoil.
Fri, Aug 8

Eli Lilly’s Q2 2025 Triumph: Soaring Revenue, Plunging Stock – What’s Behind the Paradox?

TradingKey - Eli Lilly released its Q2 2025 financial results, demonstrating impressive financial performance. However, despite the stellar results, its stock price plummeted by over 14%, closing at approximately $640, down more than 30% from its yearly high.
Fri, Aug 8

Trump Opens 401(k) Access to Crypto — Altcoins May Benefit Most in the Short Term

On Friday, August 8, the crypto market surged nearly 4%, adding over $150 billion in net inflows after President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest in cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets.
Fri, Aug 8

Stephen Miran and the “MAGA-ization” of the Fed: Mar-a-Lago Architect, Crypto Advocate, and Fed Reformer

TradingKey - In a move that could reshape the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, President Donald Trump has nominated Stephen Miran, current Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, to fill the vacant seat left by Governor Adriana Kugler. Miran’s appointment — even if temporary — has
Fri, Aug 8

Caution on Short-Term Downside Risks for U.S. Stock Market

TradingKey - Last Friday, the U.S. Labor Department sharply revised downward its May and June nonfarm payroll figures by a combined 258,000 jobs, a reduction exceeding 90%. Meanwhile, July’s payroll increase came in at just 73,000, falling short of the 100,000 forecast. 
Fri, Aug 8

Tug of War Behind the 4% Rate: Bank of England’s First Dual-Round Vote Exposes Deep Policy Rift

TradingKey - At noon local time, the Bank of England (BoE) announced a 25 basis-point rate cut, bringing the benchmark interest rate down to 4%. This marks the fifth cut in the current easing cycle.
Thu, Aug 7

Japanese Auto Giants Suffer in Q1: Honda's Profit Halves, Toyota Lowers Annual Profit Outlook, Shares Drop

Honda's operating profit plummeted by 49.6% and net profit fell by 50.2%, both missing expectations. Toyota saw an 11% decline in operating profit and a 37% drop in net profit, which was above estimates, yet the company still lowered its annual profit forecast.
Thu, Aug 7

Eli Lilly Sinks 12% Pre-Market on Disappointing Obesity Pill Data

TradingKey - Eli Lilly (LLY), the pharmaceutical giant, experienced a significant 12% drop in its pre-market stock price on Thursday, marking the largest single-day decline for the company in 26 years.
Thu, Aug 7

2025 IPOs Are Back with a Bang — And These Upcoming Names Should Be on Your Radar

TradingKey - After a multi-year slowdown, the IPO market is making a strong comeback — and 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year.
Thu, Aug 7

Disputes Emerge Over U.S.-Japan Trade Deal as Tokyo Slams “Last-Minute Add-Ons,” Trump Responds Firmly

TradingKey – Two weeks after the U.S. and Japan reached a trade agreement, disputes over key details have surfaced. On August 7, Japan’s chief negotiator Ryo Akazawa stated that the U.S. intends to impose a 15% tariff on Japanese goods in addition to existing duties
Thu, Aug 7
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