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Tesla's sales fell, but the stock still rose | Japanese unions wrangled the country's biggest wage hike since 1990 | [Finimize](   TOGETHER WITH     Hi {NAME}, here's what you need to know for July 4th in 3:08 minutes.   🇺🇸 July 4th might be known as stateside vacation, but we're doing our bit from across the pond. We're spending the day grillin' and chillin', but we'll be back on Friday for business as usual. Sending luck from our barbecue to yours. Today's big stories - Tesla turned the corner, and AI was in the driver’s seat - The upsides (and downsides) of the world’s highest-yielding ETFs – [Read Now]( - After trade unions made their discontent known, Japan’s wages are set to rise at their highest rate in more than 30 years Recenter Of Attention [Recenter Of Attention] What’s going on here? Tesla’s sales [fell]( by less than expected last quarter, but it might’ve been a big bet on energy that really brought investors around. What does this mean? Tesla has the biggest market share of any EV maker in the world. But true to Musk’s personal brand of tinkering with a little bit of everything, the company also has a side hustle of delivering clean energy. That business is booming these days, with data centers whirring away to keep up with AI systems. Good job, too: demand for EVs – Tesla’s main moneymaker – has been waning in the US, as drivers find their high prices too much to swallow. Last quarter could have been worse, though. Sure, Tesla sold nearly 5% fewer cars than the same time last year, but that was better than expected – and enough to help reduce the count of unsold cars. Investors took it, sending the share price up 10% after the news. Why should I care? Zooming in: It’s Optimus time. Tesla’s shareholders approved Elon Musk’s historic $56 billion pay package in June. Musk was threatening to develop human-like robots outside of Tesla otherwise, so the approval will keep traders’ beady eyes locked onto the carmaker. Tesla plans to spend $10 billion on AI research this year, so expect some fireworks – including an autonomous robotaxi due to be showcased August 8th, and the Optimus robot entering limited production next year. The bigger picture: Enter, robots. Countries in North America, Europe, and East Asia are seeing their populations age and their birth rates decrease. So unless they can stabilize shrinking workforces, their economies will be at risk – especially as the few in-demand workers will likely ditch dangerous, dirty, and dull jobs. Musk’s robots may be welcomed one day, then, as they could prop up the mining, nuclear reactor maintenance, and chemical manufacturing industries. You might also like: [Goldman sees the humanoids rising sooner than you think.]( Copy to share story: [( 🙋 [Ask a question](mailto:questions@finimize.com?body=Ask us a question: Where are you writing from? Let us know and we'll mention it when we reply.&noapp=true&subject=Recenter Of Attention&utm_campaign=daily-global-04-07-2024&utm_source=email) Analyst Take The Downside Of Owning The World’s Highest-Yielding ETFs [The Downside Of Owning The World’s Highest-Yielding ETFs]( What’s Going On Here? Sure, [ETFs]( can give you low-cost, broad access to market indexes, such as the S&P 500 or the FTSE 100 – but they can also give you exposure to certain kinds of stocks. If you’re looking for income, for example, ETFs can give you access to a group of shares that pay [dividend yields](. Here’s a look at some of the most eye-catching funds, and the [things you need to know]( if you’re thinking about diving in. That’s today’s Insight: [the upsides (and downsides) of the world’s highest-yielding ETFs](. [Read or listen to the Insight here]( Bulls have horns for a reason Change might scare some of us – but it excites plenty, too. Case in point: when financial markets start moving as quickly as they are today, many investors take the opportunity to go against the grain or seek quick turnaround trades. That’s where [leveraged and inverse ETFs]( come in. The first lets traders amplify their high-conviction trades, while the latter lets traders bet on price dips without having to “short” assets. That means you could put a bigger bet on a market move or technical signal without accessing more capital. So if you’re a risk-tolerant trader, you’ll want to [find out how to use them safely and effectively](. Our free guide with Direxion – a platform that specializes in tools for decisive investors – has the lowdown: [discover how you could use leveraged and inverse ETFs to amplify your trades](. [Read Now]( An investor should carefully consider a Fund’s investment objective, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. A Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Direxion Shares. Click here to obtain a Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus or call 866-476-7523. A Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs pursue daily leveraged investment objectives which means they are riskier than alternatives which do not use leverage. They seek daily goals and should not be expected to track the underlying index over periods longer than one day. They are not suitable for all investors and should be utilized only by sophisticated investors who understand leverage risk and who actively manage their investments. Direxion Funds Risks — An investment in the Funds involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. 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The non-leveraged ETFs may be appropriate for investors with a long-term investment time horizon, who primarily seek capital growth, and who are able to tolerate periods of prolonged price declines. Please read each ETF’s prospectus for a more complete description of the investment risks. There is no guarantee that an ETF will achieve its investment objective. Distributor: Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Pocket Liners [Pocket Liners] What’s going on here? Japan’s trade unions secured the highest wage increase since 1990, but not everyone’s wallet is on the table. What does this mean? Japanese labor unions have been pushing for a major wage rise. And on Wednesday, the country’s trade union federation negotiated a 5.1% increase for the seven million workers it looks after – a substantial 10% of the total Japanese workforce. But that mainly covers bigger companies, and in Japan, small businesses make up 70% of the workforce. What’s more, the small fry that are included will be rolling out smaller pay rises. At least a chunk of those paychecks should trickle into the economy: prices have risen faster than wages lately, but this announcement means that relationship’s going to flip for the first time in four years. Why should I care? For markets: America's hogging the limelight. The Bank of Japan has put its might behind the country’s currency, partly by raising interest rates to just above zero. But despite its best efforts, the yen is still on the slide. And traders doubt that another increase would make a difference. High interest rates in the US are encouraging investors to stash cash in the strong dollar, see, and that’s taking even more attention away from the yen. The bigger picture: I’m lovin’ it. Forget about Ps, Es, and EBITDAs: right now, the evaluation trick you’ll want to know about is the “Big Mac Index”. This method – as simple as checking the price of America’s favorite burger – can be used to check if a currency is over or undervalued. A Big Mac in Japan costs less than half the price of one in America, indicating that folk can get more bang for their buck in the country. And if you’re wondering which country has the most expensive burger, it’s Switzerland – so maybe reconsider that Swiss food tour. You might also like: [Japan’s unstoppable stock rally, um, stops.]( Copy to share story: [( 🙋 [Ask a question](mailto:questions@finimize.com?body=Ask us a question: Where are you writing from? Let us know and we'll mention it when we reply.&noapp=true&subject=Pocket Liners&utm_campaign=daily-global-04-07-2024&utm_source=email) 💬 Quote of the day "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." – Eleanor Roosevelt (a social activist and first lady) [Tweet this]( 💖 Meet your perfect match No, we haven't started a dating website. 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