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U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker. Trump’s New Visa Program. Plus a Major Drug Breakthrough.
A Venezuela flashpoint, Trump’s immigration overhaul, a record-setting weight-loss drug, and Disney’s $1B AI move. Here are today’s four must-read stories.

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The U.S. just escalated tensions with a tanker seizure, President Trump rolled out a new visa program aimed at attracting high-value talent and capital, and Eli Lilly unveiled a weight-loss breakthrough that stunned analysts. Each of these moves carries real consequences for markets, energy prices, immigration flows, and the companies positioned to benefit.
Today’s Top Stories:
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Trump’s Gold Card Visa Program Launches. Why Investors Are Paying Close Attention
President Trump’s new “gold card” visa shifts U.S. immigration toward a high-net-worth, high-skill model. It’s designed to pull top global talent and capital into the country. This could reshape entrepreneurship, real estate demand, investment flows, and how America competes globally. Investors should watch the early adoption closely.
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America Just Seized a Venezuelan Oil Tanker. Analysts Warn More Seizures Are Coming
The U.S. just escalated its pressure campaign with a high-stakes tanker seizure, and analysts say this is only the opening move. Venezuela’s fragile energy sector could become a far bigger leverage point for the Trump administration. Expect potential implications for oil prices, supply disruptions, and geopolitical risk premiums.
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Patients Lost So Much Weight They Quit the Trial. Lilly’s New Drug Explained
Eli Lilly just reported the strongest weight-loss results ever seen in a late-stage trial. Some patients shed so much weight they chose to exit the study altogether. With obesity drugs becoming one of Wall Street’s hottest themes, this breakthrough raises the stakes for Lilly, Novo, and the broader healthcare sector.
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Disney Bets Big on AI. What Its $1 Billion Investment in OpenAI Means for Storytelling and Shareholders
The U.S. just escalated its pressure campaign with a high-stakes tanker seizure, and analysts say this is only the opening move. Venezuela’s fragile energy sector could become a far bigger leverage point for the Trump administration. Expect potential implications for oil prices, supply disruptions, and geopolitical risk premiums.
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