- U.S. inflation eased and retail sales increased in May. And the Federal Reserve said it expects to cut rates once this year.
- The S&P 500 hit a record high. Economist Harry Dent predicted a “crash of a lifetime” next year.
- U.S. gasoline prices dropped despite summer travel. Used car prices also declined. The IEA warned of an oil glut by 2030.
- Apple unveiled its AI strategy at WWDC and its stock hit an all-time high. Broadcom beat earnings estimates and announced a 10-for-1 stock split.
- Tesla shareholders voted to reinstate Elon Musk’s pay package. Musk dropped a lawsuit against OpenAI but is being sued for sexual harassment.
- The European Union announced tariffs on Chinese EVs. Chrysler and Kia recalled vehicles.
- Activist investor Elliott took a big stake in Southwest Airlines. Paramount-Skydance merger talks ended. Johnson & Johnson reached a talc settlement with states. An Alzheimer’s drug got an FDA endorsement. Meta plans to cut the number of its VP positions.
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