This week on Vested Shorts, we talk about four stories that reveal where the real pressure points are building. TSMC’s results show AI chip demand is still holding up. Stablecoins cross $33 trillion in transactions and start behaving more like dollar infrastructure than crypto assets. Meta locks in long term power, signaling that energy is now a core AI constraint.

We also share an update from our community meetups in the Bay Area, Seattle, and New York, where NRI investors are asking more practical questions around portfolio construction and long term allocation.

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This week on Vested Shorts - Tesla is selling fewer cars, but the market is still valuing it for a very different future. Meta makes a $2 billion move to bring real AI execution closer to its business. India takes a step deeper into electronics by focusing on components, not just assembly. We also take a moment to reflect on 2025 as a year of steady building rather than dramatic shifts.

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On Vested Shorts this week: U.S. economic growth surprises at 4.3%, ETFs close 2025 with record $1.4T inflows, and Nvidia’s Groq licensing deal shows how it plans to defend AI leadership. We also look at fresh data from the How India Invests Globally report, highlighting investors from 145 plus Indian cities building global exposure as a habit.

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This week, OpenAI crosses one million university licenses as AI use becomes routine. Nvidia trades near 25 times earnings as valuation pressure builds. YouTube logs 700 million podcast hours on TV, showing how viewing habits are shifting. And the How India Invests Globally report highlights investors from 145 plus cities making global exposure a repeat behavior.

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On Vested Shorts: This week looks less exciting on the surface, but more revealing underneath. The U.S. trade deficit narrows to a five year low, showing where growth support is coming from. Netflix loses $40 billion in value as investors reassess its future path. Asia sees heavy foreign outflows as crowded AI trades reset. And Tesla’s U.S. sales fall to a four year low, exposing limits to price cuts. Together, these stories show how markets are shifting toward discipline, balance, and fundamentals as the cycle matures.

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On Vested Shorts: This week shows how different parts of the world are preparing for the next phase of global growth. OpenAI is thinking about energy beyond Earth. Netflix is securing cultural assets for the long term. China wants stable growth while it slowly rebalances its economy. And investors in China are backing a new generation of AI chipmakers with strong conviction. These four signals help us understand how companies and governments are building their foundations for the future.

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On Vested Shorts: It is a week that shows how real demand is shifting global markets. AI infrastructure is expanding fast. Supply chains are entering a new pricing cycle. Consumers are upgrading when innovation feels meaningful. And domestic demand in emerging economies is becoming a major force.

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On Vested Shorts: Nvidia reports 57 billion dollars in revenue and raises its forecast to 65 billion dollars as AI demand keeps rising. Klarna’s revenue grows 26 percent with U.S. volumes up 43 percent as it reshapes itself beyond buy now pay later. Walmart lifts its full-year outlook after strong e-commerce gains and steady growth across income groups.

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