Elon Musk’s 24/7 Pledge Amid X Outages

Musk says he’ll resume working ’24/7′ at his companies

After widespread technical disruptions hit X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk declared he would return to a 24/7 work schedule across his companies. The statement came after Downdetector logged nearly 26,000 outage reports at peak, reflecting both system instability and public concern. As outages declined below 650, Musk’s pivot aimed to restore confidence in the platform’s engineering backbone.

But this is more than a technical hiccup—it’s a reputational moment. Investors are watching how Musk allocates his attention across ventures like Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink. This return-to-hustle signal may inspire optimism in his personal leadership capacity, yet it also hints at stretched bandwidth. Market participants should weigh the tradeoff: visionary drive versus structural delegation.

Moderna Pushes Updated COVID Vaccine for Fall

Moderna files for review of updated COVID vaccine

Moderna has officially submitted its updated COVID vaccine, branded as Spikevax, for review by the FDA. This iteration targets newer strains from the JN.1 lineage, especially the LP.8.1 subvariant. Moderna’s move reflects the shifting science around COVID’s mutation path—and regulatory eagerness to stay ahead of new waves.

Why it matters: Investors are scrutinizing vaccine makers not just for revenue, but for relevance. The mRNA race is no longer just about COVID; it’s the gateway to other applications in oncology, RSV, and flu. If Moderna maintains regulatory momentum and rollout speed, it could reaffirm its post-pandemic positioning amid growing biotech competition.

Trump-Era FEMA Chief Faces Fallout

FEMA chief was set to be fired before public break with Trump

Before publicly clashing with the Trump administration, former Navy SEAL and FEMA chief Cameron Hamilton had already packed his office. Homeland Security insiders say the decision was weeks in the making—driven by internal disputes over transparency and disaster response reform. His testimony before Congress, which sparked public controversy, now appears to have been the final spark, not the starting flame.

Why it matters: This shakeup isn’t just political—it has economic ripple effects. FEMA’s changing leadership could redirect disaster recovery funds, alter contractor approvals, and impact large-cap construction or logistics firms with government ties. Investors with exposure to government infrastructure contracts should keep watch on new appointments and spending shifts.

Pacaso Shares Open Until May 29

Pacaso reserves Nasdaq ticker PCSO and extends $2.80 share window [sponsor]

Pacaso, the luxury second-home co-ownership platform, is opening its books again—offering shares at $2.80 for a limited time. The company has handled over $1B in transactions and grown a community of 2,000+ co-owners in top destinations. They’ve also reserved the Nasdaq ticker “PCSO,” signaling future public ambitions.

With $110M in gross profit and rapid international growth, Pacaso’s model is redefining real estate investment. It blends access, convenience, and appreciation in one offering. If you missed the early days of Airbnb or Zillow, this could be your second shot. Invest by May 29.

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