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Meta-AMD Partnership Boosts Markets as 10% Global Tariffs Take Effect

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U.S. equities rallied on Tuesday as fears of AI-driven disruption in the software sector eased and a major partnership between Meta and AMD sparked investor optimism. AMD shares surged 8% following the announcement of a deal to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of GPUs for Meta's AI data centers, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both posted gains of approximately 1%. This relief rally occurred despite a 10% global U.S. tariff taking effect today under the Trump administration. Beyond Wall Street, the international community marked four years of the war in Ukraine through poignant accounts of survivors, including a ballroom dancer turned sniper and a veteran recovering from life-altering drone strikes. In the pharmaceutical space, Eli Lilly solidified its lead in the weight-loss market as new data showed its tirzepatide treatment outperforming Novo Nordisk's CagriSema in total weight loss percentages. The episode also covers the performance of Dow components like Home Depot and IBM, alongside the resilience of enterprise software firms like Salesforce and DocuSign.

U.S. markets rebounded Tuesday as a multiyear partnership between Meta and Advanced Micro Devices eased fears regarding artificial intelligence disruption in the enterprise sector. AMD shares jumped 8% after Meta announced plans to deploy 6 gigawatts of processing power, fueling a broader tech rally that lifted the Nasdaq by over 1%. Simultaneously, a 10% global tariff implemented by the Trump administration officially took effect today, keeping geopolitical tension at the forefront for traders. In Ukraine, citizens marked the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion, sharing stories of profound loss and resilience amid ongoing drone strikes and military service. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical race intensified as Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide demonstrated superior weight-loss results compared to its competitors at Novo Nordisk.

Topics Covered

  • 💼 Tech Partnerships: Meta and AMD announce a massive GPU deployment deal for AI data centers.
  • 📈 Market Performance: The S&P 500 and Dow Jones advance as software stocks like Salesforce find relief.
  • 🏛️ Trade Policy: A 10% global U.S. tariff officially takes effect today, impacting international trade dynamics.
  • 🌍 Global Conflict: Ukrainians reflect on four years of war through personal stories of combat and survival.
  • 📊 Health Care Data: Eli Lilly outpaces Novo Nordisk in the latest efficacy trials for weight-loss medications.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:34) - Markets and Meta-AMD Deal
  • (02:17) - Global Tariffs and Trade
  • (02:17) - Four Years of War in Ukraine
  • (05:27) - Conclusion
Meta-AMD Partnership Boosts Markets as 10% Global Tariffs Take Effect

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