Be in the know. 16 key reads for Friday…

  1. Intel CEO Says Has Board Support as Trump Calls for Resignation (bloomberg)
  2. Intel CEO responds after Trump calls for resignation (yahoo)
  3. Five Things to Know About the Intel CEO’s Links to China (wsj)
  4. China Equity Market Value Nears Watershed Level on Fund Inflow (bloomberg)
  5. China’s star tech companies rush to list in Hong Kong (ft)
  6. Ant Digital promotes blockchain platform as Hong Kong implements stablecoin law (scmp)
  7. Waller Emerges as Favorite for Fed Chair Among Trump Team (bloomberg)
  8. J.P.Morgan brings forward Fed rate cut forecast to September (streetinsider)
  9. US Continuing Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Since End of 2021 (bloomberg)
  10. Trump picks Stephen Miran to fill open spot on Fed Board (reuters)
  11. Mortgage Rates Tumble to Early April Levels. Thank the Softer Jobs Report. (barrons)
  12. Want to Beat the Nasdaq? Try Dividends. (barrons)
  13. Boeing’s $4.7 Billion Spirit AeroSystems Deal Cleared in U.K. (wsj)
  14. Ford delays electric pickup, van to 2028 as it chases smaller, affordable options (reuters)
  15. Struggling US healthcare stocks endure rough 2025 but draw some bargain hunters (reuters)
  16. 10 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy for the Long Term (morningstar)