World Monitor: Top 5 Briefing for June 13, 2026

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Tech & Business Top 5

1. SpaceX stock jumps 19% on Nasdaq debut, crossing $2 trillion

SpaceX shares soared 19% during their Friday Nasdaq debut, pushing the company's valuation past $2 trillion, making it the sixth-largest U.S. company and turning Elon Musk into the world's first trillionaire.

2. U.S. restricts overseas access to Anthropic’s advanced AI models

After the U.S. issued an order to restrict overseas users' access to Anthropic's top-tier AI models, Anthropic deactivated the models in question.

3. U.S. stock market sees biggest gain in two months as Trump halts Iran strikes, oil prices drop

Major U.S. indices recorded their best gains in two months on Thursday, while oil prices tumbled after President Donald Trump declared a halt to planned military strikes against Iran. The Dow rose 930 points.

4. Data centers and AI power infrastructure face local pushback and new regulations

The construction of physical AI-based facilities is encountering community opposition and new regulatory measures regarding data centers and power system infrastructure.

5. Meta CEO Zuckerberg admits to 'mistakes' during AI shift

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted that the company made mistakes during the process of transitioning the workforce to focus on AI.

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Science & Innovation Top 5

1. Self-regulating artificial photosynthesis system developed, no batteries needed

Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis system that regulates itself, completely eliminating the need for batteries required in previous designs. The key innovation is an automatically controlled electrolyzer.

2. Vera C. Rubin Observatory discovers over 11,000 new asteroids

Astronomers using preliminary data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have discovered over 11,000 new asteroids, including hundreds of trans-Neptunian objects and 33 previously undiscovered near-Earth objects.

3. Hybrid solar cells nearing commercialization in 2026

Hybrid solar cell manufacturers have achieved mass-production-ready efficiency, with the first commercial products slated to hit the market in 2026.

4. Quantum computing and mRNA therapeutics among top 2026 technologies

Nature’s list of technologies to watch in 2026 includes quantum computing and mRNA therapeutics.

5. Portable solar power emerges as next-gen energy innovation

Thanks to cutting-edge solar tech innovations, portable solar power is set to become a large-scale reality soon.

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Finance & Market Briefing

U.S. stock market stays strong as geopolitical risks ease

Major U.S. indices recorded their highest gains in two months on Thursday, with the Dow rising 930 points. President Trump’s declaration to stop the Iran attack improved market sentiment.

World Bank: Middle East conflict to push global growth to post-COVID lows

According to the World Bank Group’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, the Middle East conflict is expected to slow global growth to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic due to high energy prices, steep inflation, and increased borrowing costs.

SK Hynix of South Korea pursues Nasdaq listing

Sources say South Korean semiconductor company SK Hynix has selected Nasdaq for its planned U.S. listing.

Microsoft considering Xbox spinoff

The Information reported that Microsoft is considering an independent spinoff of its Xbox division.

OpenAI under investigation by coalition of state Attorneys General

OpenAI is reportedly being investigated by a coalition of state Attorneys General.

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Macro Context

Risk-on sentiment grows as geopolitical tensions ease

President Trump's announcement to halt the Iran attack sent oil prices lower, triggering a strong rebound in global stock markets. The 930-point rise in the Dow reflects the easing of geopolitical risk aversion.

Concerns over long-term economic impact of Middle East conflict

The World Bank warned that the Middle East conflict will slow global growth to its lowest point since the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by rising energy prices, deepening inflation, and higher borrowing costs.

AI regulation and tech restructuring accelerate

U.S. restrictions on overseas access to AI models, state-level investigations into OpenAI, and Microsoft's potential Xbox spinoff signal a changing regulatory environment and strategic restructuring for Big Tech.