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1. Alphabet added to Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon

   Alphabet will replace Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

2. Cerebras falls 10% after chipmaker forecasts shrinking margin in first earnings report since IPO

   Cerebras went public on the Nasdaq in May, giving Wall Street access to a pureplay AI company.

3. An off-grid power project gets a major proof of concept. What it means for GE Vernova

   AI data centers powered by off-grid power plants took a major step forward this week, a good sign for GE Vernova as industry challenges pile up.

4. SpaceX raises $25 billion in debt sale less than two weeks after IPO

   SpaceX raised $25 billion in a debt sale, after seeing nearly $90 billion worth of orders, sources say.

5. Meta announces new smart glasses starting at $299, as Zuckerberg keeps pushing wearables

   Meta executives have said they see the lightweight smart glasses as a step towards a more advanced device that includes screens in the lenses.

6. Tech sell-off, Iranian oil sales, Target's crisis of confidence and more in Morning Squawk

   Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

7. Google’s online dominance is showing signs of cracking in AI era

   While Google remains in a position of strength in the eyes of Wall Street, the AI era is complicating the company's story.

8. AI memory startup focused on cutting token costs raises $98 million

   Engram enters the market as the AI industry grapples with a rising cost problem fueled by more expensive models.

9. Oracle sheds 21,000 roles over the past year amid wave of AI layoffs from tech giants

   "The adoption and deployment of AI technologies across our operations have resulted, and may continue to result, in reductions to our workforce," Oracle said.

10. AI PACs pour $20 million into New York Democratic primary in AI regulation battle

    Companies are spending big to shape AI policies at the federal level. And the Manhattan House Democratic primary will be a test of where voters stand.