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Evergrande Auto (00708.HK): At the company’s request, trading in the shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong has been suspended from 9:00 a.m. on April 1, 2025, and will remain suspended until further notice.

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings, Meituan (03690.HK) repurchased 1.462 million shares on June 30, spending approximately HK$99.987 million.

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange documents, Avita Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei: The channels of communication between Iran and the United States are not military, but political.

According to Politico: U.S. Senators Warren and Sanders questioned KKR about the deal between KKR and Sally Meadows.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei: The terms of the interim agreement need to be implemented before negotiations on a final agreement with the United States can begin.

Market news: The German central bank is vying for oversight of Germany's massive pension system.

On June 30th, the Jiangsu Securities Regulatory Bureau disclosed that, upon investigation, it was found that Donghai Futures Co., Ltd. failed to effectively prevent and control risks in accordance with the principle of prudent operation during the operation of some asset management plans, and failed to earnestly fulfill its active management responsibilities. The Jiangsu Securities Regulatory Bureau decided to take supervisory and management measures against the company by conducting a regulatory interview, which will be recorded in the securities and futures market integrity file. The company's principal responsible person is required to bring their ID card to the Jiangsu Securities Regulatory Bureau for a regulatory interview on July 20, 2026.

Germany's preliminary June CPI annual rate was 2.3%, below the expected 2.6% and the previous value of 2.60%.

Germany's preliminary harmonized CPI annual rate for June was 2.4%, below the expected 2.5% and the previous reading of 2.70%.

Germany's June harmonized CPI preliminary reading was -0.2% month-on-month, compared to a forecast of 0% and a previous reading of -0.10%.

On June 30th, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a defense investment plan, declaring an additional £15 billion in defense spending on top of existing levels. Starmer stated that the new plan is a further implementation of last year's Strategic Defence Review and will serve as a platform for his successor to continue advancing defense development. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves stated that the additional funding will be raised by adjusting government spending priorities. She said that "defense and readiness" are currently urgent needs.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei: The World Cup is highly politicized, and the United States' actions violate the principles of hosting the event.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei said the United States still faces "serious challenges" in implementing the memorandum of understanding.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei: The International Atomic Energy Agency is still unable to access the damaged nuclear facility for inspection.

Amazon (AMZN.O): Investing in one of the world's largest carbon removal projects, a move that will create 11,000 jobs and contribute to ecological restoration. It will purchase 1.95 million tons of high-quality, natural-based carbon credits generated by the project.

Morgan Stanley raised its price target for UnitedHealth Group (UNH.N) from $453 to $468.

Harmony Gold (HMY.N): Expects CSA copper mine's fiscal year 2026 results to be close to the upper end of its previous production guidance range.