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- China's June factory activity unexpectedly expands, private survey showsThe private survey appeared to diverge from the country's official PMI report, which showed manufacturing activity contracted for a third straight month in June.
- As nations build 'sovereign AI,' open-source models and cloud computing can help, experts sayPanelists at CNBC’s East Tech West 2025 in Thailand discussed how emerging nations can begin to build their own “sovereign AI."
- Musk shreds Trump's tax bill as 'DEBT SLAVERY,' vows to unseat Republicans who back itMusk's latest tirade came as the voting is underway in the Senate on dozens of amendments to the massive Trump-backed tax bill.
- Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess gains on Wall Street and Trump's tariff plansChina's Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing manager's index reading for June came in at 50.4, higher than the 49 predicted by analysts polled by Reuters.
- Stock futures are flat after S&P 500 notches new record to cap winning second quarter: Live updatesTraders head into the second half of the year with stocks at record highs but some are optimistic the market could shoot even higher in the months ahead.
- CNBC Daily Open: Keep calm and carry on, investorsThe first half of 2025 may have been turbulent, but investors just have to keep their cool for the second half.