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Intel gets to work, striking a chip-making deal with Amazon after postponing expansion plans in Germany.

Blasilon Musk expanding his support for Republicans donating millions to back the GOP in

congressional races.

And Microsoft rewards its share. to back the GOP in congressional races.

And Microsoft rewards its shareholders,

boosting its dividend in unveiling a $60 billion buyback plan.

That as we hear from co-founder Bill Gates

as he tackles a different three trillion dollar problem.

But first let's check in on these markets because the S&P 500 hits new intradaid highs.

We are still well off the highs on the NASDAQ 100, about 5% off of them, but we managed to push on

higher on the day. We're at 5% percent. We're seeing a Goldilocks reading once again when it comes

to economic data. Those retail sales surprising to the upside for August but still the market waits for

tomorrow the Fed and whether we get a 50 basis point cut but Ed you're watching the

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