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Is Ukraine too reliant on one man: Elon Musk?

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Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his ventures in space exploration and electric vehicles, has found himself entangled in geopolitical conflicts, shedding light on the complex ethical dilemmas arising from his influence.

 
However, Musk’s involvement took a more consequential turn during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, with ethically murky consequences, Hugo Rifkind recently wrote in the Australian.

When Ukraine’s internet infrastructure was compromised by early attacks, the country’s deputy prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, reached out for help on Twitter. Musk, who is an active user of the platform, quickly responded by offering access to Starlink, his satellite-based internet service.

This assistance proved crucial for Ukraine, enabling its military to operate drones effectively in the conflict against invading Russian forces.

Yet, Musk’s engagement in the Ukraine conflict had its limits. When Ukraine sought to use Starlink to target Russian boats in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, Musk refused, resulting in submarine drones losing connectivity and washing ashore harmlessly.

Musk defended his decision, stating that complying with Ukraine’s request would have made SpaceX explicitly complicit in a major act of war.

This ethical dilemma reflects the challenges faced by all parties supporting Ukraine, balancing assistance with the potential repercussions from Russia. However, Musk’s unique position as an influential billionaire adds complexity to the situation.

Should one person have this much influence?

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Senate clears Epstein files release despite White House push

Senate upholds vote to release Epstein files despite White House delay attempt; Trump signals intent to sign bill.

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Senate upholds vote to release Epstein files despite White House delay attempt; Trump signals intent to sign bill.


The White House tried to delay a vote on the release of Justice Department files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, even as former President Trump insisted there was nothing to hide.

Despite this, the Senate approved the measure exactly as it passed the House, ignoring amendments proposed by Trump’s aides. This move clears the path for the files to be made public in full.

Trump has indicated he intends to sign the bill, marking a significant shift after the White House’s attempt to block or delay the vote proved unsuccessful. The decision could have wide-reaching implications for transparency and ongoing investigations.

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Nvidia earnings shake tech stocks as ASX heads into Christmas

Nvidia’s earnings spark sharp market reactions, prompting investor concerns for tech stocks and volatility ahead of year-end trading.

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Nvidia’s earnings spark sharp market reactions, prompting investor concerns for tech stocks and volatility ahead of year-end trading.


Markets are reacting sharply to Nvidia’s latest earnings, leaving investors questioning the future of tech stocks. Analysts are closely watching whether the results meet expectations and what it could mean for the broader market.

Joining us is David Scutt from StoneX to break down Nvidia’s post-earnings performance and its ripple effects across US and global equities. Investors are keeping a keen eye on how this could set the tone for year-end trading.

With Christmas approaching, the ASX faces a pivotal day as global risk sentiment shifts. Traders are positioning themselves for potential volatility, making it critical to understand the signals coming out of major tech earnings.

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Tech stocks on edge ahead of Nvidia

Nvidia’s earnings report could impact tech sector trends, prompting analysis of profit-taking versus deeper market concerns.

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Nvidia’s earnings report could impact tech sector trends, prompting analysis of profit-taking versus deeper market concerns.


With Nvidia’s crucial earnings on deck, expectations are sky-high and the outcome could set the tone for the entire tech sector.

Chris Weston from Pepperstone breaks down whether this rotation signals simple profit-taking or deeper market concerns.

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