We saw major corporate activity, led by NextEra's massive acquisition of Dominion to power the AI boom and SpaceX's accelerated plans for a historic IPO. This corporate dynamism contrasted with significant market headwinds, including stock-specific setbacks for UnitedHealth and Regeneron, and the broader economic threat of war-driven inflation. This inflation is causing oil price volatility and a spike in bond yields, creating significant risks for the housing market and the stock market's recent rally.

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