IPO Buzz (China): China Resources New Energy’s Shenzhen listing pulled in about 6.4 trillion yuan in retail bids, with demand for the public tranche topping 1,000 times and a clawback boosting the final retail allocation. US Healthcare Costs: Arizona regulators review proposed 2027 Marketplace premiums as one major insurer exits, with experts pointing to rising medical spending and risk-pool shifts. Market Mood (AI/semis): A sell-off tied to “overcrowded” AI and semiconductor trades hit indexes across Asia, with South Korea’s KOSPI pressured by heavyweights like Samsung and SK Hynix. Energy Pricing (Utilities): Xcel Energy seeks approval for a plan where new large customers, including data centers, pay 100% of serving costs—aimed at protecting other ratepayers. Retail & Consumer: Consumer sentiment in the US ticked up as gas prices eased, while seafood inflation at retail stayed stubborn, pressuring unit sales. Local Business Disruption (Nigeria): Lagos shut Oshodi Resettlement Market after traders attacked sanitation officials during an enforcement operation. Humanoid Labour (US): Robot.com launched R-noid under a Robot-as-a-Service model to fill hard-to-staff roles in hospitality, logistics, and food services. Retail Media (UK): Asda and Amazon teamed up on a UK-first retail media partnership. Food Prices (Malaysia): A durian oversupply sparked a rare price crash, with some varieties selling for as low as RM0.50 per fruit.