Tesla's European Meltdown and the $20B Uber Play You Missed🚗💥

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August 06, 2025

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Dear Money Master,

It’s been an intense week for the markets, trade, and tech. 🇺🇸 The U.S. stunned the globe by slapping Switzerland with a 39% tariff, (higher than China’s) while Syria was hit with a record 41%, despite barely trading with the U.S. Meanwhile, Tesla’s European Sales collapse continues, with sales plunging over 55% in Germany and the UK as China’s BYD dominates both markets.

On the streaming front, Fox is launching ‘Fox One’ this month to challenge Netflix and Disney+, offering NFL, MLB, and live news for $19.99/month. Speaking of Disney, the media giant beat earnings expectations with strong theme park performance and tax benefits from Hulu.

Elsewhere, McDonald’s is flipping the narrative, posting its strongest U.S. sales growth in two years. Uber crushed estimates and announced a bold $20B stock buyback, while Pfizer raised full-year profit guidance on solid COVID and drug sales. 🪙💼

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - August 6th, 2025

🌍 Economics & Finance:

  1. Swiss Products Face 39% U.S. Tariffs 🧭
    Switzerland now faces some of the highest U.S. tariff rates globally, impacting exports like watches and chocolate. Pharma products are exempt for now, but uncertainty looms as trade tensions escalate. Read More

  2. Syria Gets World's Highest U.S. Tariff at 41% ⚖️
    After lifting decades-old sanctions, the U.S. imposed a 41% tariff on Syrian imports. Despite minimal trade volume, the move sparked global controversy over its timing and intent. Read More

  3. Fox Launches Streaming Platform ‘Fox One’ for $19.99/month 📺
    Fox One launches August 21, offering live sports, news, and entertainment. Pay TV subscribers get free access, just in time for the NFL season kickoff. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. Tesla's Sales Collapse in Europe as BYD Surges 🚘
    Tesla’s July sales fell over 55% in Germany and the UK. Meanwhile, BYD quadrupled sales in both markets, selling over 3,000 units in the UK alone. Read More

  2. Tesla’s FSD System Training Upgraded With 10x Parameters 🧠
    Elon Musk said a new version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving model is in training with major improvements to video capabilities. A release is expected next month. Read More

  3. TSMC Discovers Trade Secret Leaks, Takes Legal Action 🔐
    The world’s largest chipmaker launched disciplinary and legal action after discovering unauthorized activity that may have compromised key secrets. Read More

  4. EV Batteries Power Massive AI Data Center Project 🔋
    Redwood Materials is repurposing used EV batteries to support a major AI data center in Texas. Its first microgrid powers 12MW using 63MWh of second-life cells. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. Uber Beats, Announces $20B Buyback Program 🚖
    Uber reported $12.65B in revenue and $1.36B net income for Q2. Mobility and delivery bookings rose over 18%, and 180 million users booked 3.3 billion trips. Read More

  2. Disney Surges on Strong Profits, Misses on Revenue 🏰
    Q3 adjusted EPS hit $1.61, beating estimates. But revenue at $23.65B narrowly missed expectations. Streaming and theme park growth drove performance. Read More

  3. McDonald’s Earnings Sizzle with Sales Rebound 🍔
    The fast-food giant beat earnings with $3.19 adjusted EPS and $6.84B in revenue. U.S. same-store sales rose 2.5%, reversing two quarters of declines. Read More

  4. Yum Brands Misses as KFC and Pizza Hut Disappoint 🍕
    Yum’s revenue came in at $1.93B, slightly below estimates, with U.S. same-store sales dropping for KFC and Pizza Hut. Digital orders made up 57% of total sales. Read More

  5. Pfizer Raises Full-Year Profit Guidance After Q2 Beat 💊
    Q2 results beat estimates, and strong Covid-related sales led Pfizer to raise its EPS guidance to $2.90–$3.10. Read More

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