**The Casino Meltdown** Trump's face turned purple as he flipped the poker table, sending chips and drinks flying. Xi barely looked up from his hand before casually flipping off the raging American, while the other players scrambled to appease him with pity chips. All eyes turned to the European player - who immediately started sweating. His eyes darted between the wrecked table, Xi's smirk, and Trump's furious glare. He opened his mouth like a fish gasping for air, then weakly raised his hands in surrender. "I... uh... bathroom break?" he squeaked, knocking over his chair as he stood. Even the dealer facepalmed as the European tripped over his own feet fleeing the table. Some high-roller. [The only thing more embarrassing than Trump's tantrum was watching Europe fail to play literally any
Case study on Why U.S. Tariffs Threaten Australia's Iron Ore Dominance
Even though China buys 80% of Australia's iron ore, U.S. tariffs would still cripple the industry because: 1. **Price Control** - Iron ore trades in USD, with prices set in U.S. markets - A 25% U.S. tariff could crash global prices 20-30% (2018 steel tariff precedent) 2. **China's Bargaining Power** - With reduced U.S. demand, China would demand discounts - 2020 coal boycott precedent: Australia had to sell to India at 25% discount 3. **Secondary Impacts** - AUD would weaken as export revenue falls - Mining giants (BHP, Rio Tinto) face profit squeezes - Threat of U.S. pressuring allies to avoid Australian ore **The Bottom Line**: The U.S. influences global commodity pricing power - even small tariffs create massive ripple effects. Australia's iron ore sector remains vulnerable despite Chin
"How U.S. Tariffs Backfire: Protecting Industry at the Expense of Citizens and Allies" *New analysis reveals Trump-era tariffs primarily burden American consumers while reshaping global trade alliances based on bilateral deficits.* ### **Introduction** The United States has wielded tariffs as a weapon against trade imbalances since 2018, but mounting evidence suggests these policies disproportionately hurt U.S. households while fostering a transactional approach to international relations. With the 2025 tariff expansions targeting China (54%), Vietnam (46%), and the EU (20%), the Biden and Trump administrations have doubled down on a strategy that economist Paul Krugman calls "self-inflicted economic wounds." --- ### **Key Findings** 1. **The Consumer Burden** - A 2024 *Tax Foundation* stu
$BABA-W(09988)$ the daily chart looks like a fully loaded spring, either a strong rebound or a total breakdown to $120. Fully vested now, pray for the rebound
Indeed the distribution started and$Alibaba(BABA)$ has dropped close to $135 (10%) based on this morning off market trading. There should be a small rebound. Maybe to $138 in tonight trading
@lucasL:$Alibaba(BABA)$ $BABA-W(09988)$ Based on yesterday night's trading. It seems to be big boys holding the price high while distributing out their shares. My guess is that it is poised for a huge drop rather than a gap up. As such I sold off half my shares at $146.2 yesterday. Also sold 4 x call options $146, with $2.6 premium. I could be terribly wrong here.... but hey that's the fun of trading.
$Alibaba(BABA)$ $BABA-W(09988)$ Based on yesterday night's trading. It seems to be big boys holding the price high while distributing out their shares. My guess is that it is poised for a huge drop rather than a gap up. As such I sold off half my shares at $146.2 yesterday. Also sold 4 x call options $146, with $2.6 premium. I could be terribly wrong here.... but hey that's the fun of trading.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/zainkahn_china-just-delivered-another-deepseek-moment-activity-7304094017141530624-rDZL?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAAHdodUBZrBqqkVT3AgkP-Y4WuTeomLs2oU&utm_source=social_share_video_v2&utm_campaign= Research & Development • Market Research & Analysis: Property research example - Manus AI collects and analyzes market data, identifies trends, and generates detailed reports. Also research on nearby good schools. • Literature Review & Summaries: Resumes scanning - It searches pdfs and create a comparison table for all the resumes with its own set of criteria's. 2. Data Processing & Analysis • Batch File Processing: Manus AI processes large volumes of files, extracting and organizing data efficiently. For example, it can process 50
$Rigetti Computing(RGTI)$$IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$ $D-Wave Quantum Inc.(QBTS)$$Rigetti Computing(RGTI)$ still reeling from the painful drop from $12 to $7. But at least it is recovering well. IONQ is the worst performing of all. it Sold off some much shares at market price. huge dilution. Lost a huge %. Luckily bought small to pay with. I like this article. Few bad things about IONQ - they changed CEO, meaning lack of leadership vision and continuity. Secondly, the sale at open market is just bad business acumen. They could have adopted
Intermittent fasting, eating only 2 meals between 11am to 7pm. Good for health too. Cook 3 scrambled egg for the first meal and instant coffee. About $2. 2nd meal, eat food court rice, tofu and cabbage. $4. Still have $4 left for in between black coffee at food court. Suggestion to camp in library is a fantastic idea.
How Alibaba’s new RISC-V chip hits the mark in China’s tech self-sufficiency drive from SCMP
TLDR. ### **1. Alibaba’s RISC-V Chip Development** - Alibaba’s chip subsidiary, **T-Head**, has developed a new processor based on the **RISC-V architecture**, an open-source alternative to proprietary architectures like ARM and x86. - The chip, named **XuanTie C910**, is designed for high-performance applications, such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and autonomous driving. --- ### **2. Importance of RISC-V for China** - **RISC-V** is an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA), meaning it is free from licensing restrictions imposed by Western companies like ARM (UK-based) and Intel (US-based). - This aligns with China’s broader goal of **technological self-sufficiency**, especially amid ongoing US-China trade tensions and export controls on advanced technologies. --- ### **3.
The Democratization of AI: How DeepSeek is Changing the Game for Large Language Models
Written by Lucas Lok In the past two years, major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta have led the way in artificial intelligence, pouring billions into developing large language models such as OpenAI’s GPT series and Google’s BERT. These innovations have transformed industries—from customer service to content creation—but until now, only deep-pocketed corporations could afford the high costs and technical challenges involved. DeepSeek is now changing that narrative. By streamlining training processes, using more efficient algorithms, and relying on cost-effective hardware, DeepSeek dramatically lowers the cost and complexity of building and deploying large language models. This breakthrough opens the door for startups, academic institutions, and smaller companies to access adv