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Adam Garcia
June 09, 2025
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Hey, everyone. It's Adam from Elite Trade Club. Here’s what moved the market today.
Crypto Insider Intel (Sponsored)
Trump’s recent crypto announcement just triggered a major market shift—right as Bitcoin and ETFs hit fresh highs.
Institutional money is pouring in, but some of the smartest minds in crypto are looking beyond Bitcoin.
Now, 27 top insiders—co-creators of Tether, Solana, and THORChain—are revealing what comes next.
From hidden altcoin plays to major predictions, this is rare access to crypto’s elite.
Markets
Wall Street ended slightly higher on Monday as renewed U.S.-China trade talks boosted investor sentiment, extending last week’s gains despite ongoing political unrest.
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Market-Moving News
Media
Massive Warner Bros. Shakeup Creates Two Companies in Bold Streaming-Cable Divide
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) announced plans to split into two independent companies, separating its cable networks from its streaming and studios in a major restructuring move aimed at keeping pace with the media industry’s rapid evolution.
The new structure will place HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios under one roof. The second company will take over cable operations, including CNN, the Discovery Channel, and TNT Sports, along with platforms such as Discovery+ and Bleacher Report.
For investors, this signals a clear focus on two distinct business models. One focuses on global IP and digital growth, while the other aims to stabilize legacy revenue from cable and sports. This separation eliminates the operational drag of bundling them together, enabling each to establish more precise financial targets.
Streaming and studios may see stronger multiple expansion if they perform, while Global Networks could appeal to buyers or partners looking for sports and news assets with scale.
The market welcomed the news, viewing it as a long-overdue pivot. As cord-cutting accelerates and competition for subscribers tightens, focused strategies are essential. The split also follows growing shareholder pressure, including a symbolic rejection of executive pay packages.
Warner Bros. is trying to stay ahead by changing with the times. Splitting the company creates two focused businesses. Each has its challenges, but also a clearer direction.
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Consumer
$20B Cloud Play: Amazon Accelerates AI Infrastructure Race in Pennsylvania
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) plans to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania to build new AWS data center campuses, part of a broader strategy to support the rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services.
Two sites, Salem Township and Falls Township, have been identified for development. The project is expected to create 1,250 high-skilled jobs and support thousands more in the local and regional supply chain, according to the company.
This announcement follows Amazon’s recent $10 billion commitment in North Carolina and over $5 billion in Taiwan for similar infrastructure. The company stated that its capital expenditures reached $25 billion in Q1 and are expected to remain at that level throughout the year.
For investors, this continued wave of infrastructure spending suggests Amazon is doubling down on AWS as the foundation for long-term revenue growth.
While competitors also race to scale their AI platforms, Amazon’s approach appears to focus on building geographic reach and resilience across key U.S. states. The Pennsylvania build-out enhances its East Coast presence, which could improve delivery speeds for services and open up contracts with regional clients.
It’s not just about more servers. This investment enables Amazon to achieve the physical scale necessary to support growing AI workloads, cloud services, and enterprise demand over the next decade.
While the company hasn’t shared a detailed timeline or confirmed whether this funding is part of previously announced capital spending, the move signals strong momentum behind AWS.
Smart Money Moves (Sponsored)
Trump’s recent crypto announcement just triggered a major market shift—right as Bitcoin and ETFs hit fresh highs.
Institutional money is pouring in, but some of the smartest minds in crypto are looking beyond Bitcoin.
Now, 27 top insiders—co-creators of Tether, Solana, and THORChain—are revealing what comes next.
From hidden altcoin plays to major predictions, this is rare access to crypto’s elite.
Healthcare
UnitedHealth Eyes Clean Break from Latin America With $1B Sale on Deck
UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) is reportedly seeking to sell its Latin American health business, Banmedica, for approximately $1 billion. The company has individuals familiar with negotiations who are interested in buyers, including private equity firms and healthcare providers across the region.
The company spent years trying to establish a presence in Latin America but faced challenging conditions in Brazil and declining margins across its markets. By moving forward with this sale, UnitedHealth is taking steps to streamline its global footprint and focus on its U.S. health operations.
For those following the company’s strategy and looking from an investment perspective, this deal is a signal.
UnitedHealth is streamlining its operations following a challenging period marked by missed earnings, public controversy, and market uncertainty. Leaving underperforming regions enables the company to focus more energy on reliable parts of the business and rebuild its standing.
Its U.S. health plans and pharmacy benefits remain key revenue drivers. Trimming distractions abroad may help stabilize performance and restore long-term confidence in the brand.
UnitedHealth stock has dropped over 40% this year, and the pressure is on to prove this back-to-basics approach can work.
Top Winners and Losers
K Wave Media Ltd [KWM] $5.51 (+62.06%)
K Wave Media surged after debuting on Nasdaq last month and revealing plans to allocate $500 million for a Bitcoin treasury reserve.
Alarum Technologies Ltd [ALAR] $11.33 (+39.70%)
Alarum shares climbed after the Israeli firm raised its Q2 revenue and EBITDA outlook due to stronger-than-expected customer demand.
Bitcoin Depot Inc [BTM] $5.76 (+23.34%)
Bitcoin Depot, which operates Bitcoin ATMs in North America, rose alongside BTC’s price surge, benefiting from renewed retail interest in crypto accessibility.
Children's Place Inc [PLCE] $4.65 (-32.22%)
The Children’s Place plunged to record lows after reporting a quarterly loss three times larger than expected and warning of weak consumer demand due to tariffs and macroeconomic pressures.
Lyra Therapeutics Inc [LYRA] $18.46 (-23.97%)
Lyra pulled back after a massive rally last week to the highest in over a year, triggered by positive trial data.
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc [MPAA] $9.72 (-18.46%)
Motorcar Parts dropped despite strong revenue growth, as investors reacted negatively to a quarterly net loss and unexpected tariff-related costs.
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Everything Else
Apple plans to open up its AI technology to developers, expanding access to core machine learning tools.
Walmart turns to its own fintech unit to issue credit cards after ending partnership with Capital One.
U.S. port traffic slumped in May as fresh China tariffs slowed container shipments.
BlackRock pushes back on antitrust allegations, calling them unprecedented, unsound, and lacking a legal basis.
Tesla stock dips, with Musk’s clash with Trump adding to investor unease.
Meta is reportedly in talks to invest billions in Scale AI, aiming to strengthen its position in the AI race.
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