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MARKET RECAP → Stocks closed higher Monday, with the S&P 500 (VOO) reaching a fresh record high as investors look to build on the momentum of last week’s interest rate cut.

EVERTON SCORES A NEW OWNER → ⚽ U.S. billionaire Dan Friedkin is taking over Everton F.C., hoping to turn the club’s fortunes around with fresh cash and a game plan that doesn’t include relegation drama.

LUXURY STOCKS TUMBLE → 💸 Luxury stocks slid as fears of a prolonged downturn grew, with weaker demand from high-spending Chinese consumers leaving brands like LVMH and Kering feeling less than luxurious.

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Everton Scores a New Owner

⚽ Dan Friedkin, U.S. billionaire and owner of AS Roma, agreed to buy Everton F.C., ending a period of uncertainty for the English Premier League club. His investment group planned to inject new capital and leadership.

💼 The acquisition aimed to stabilize Everton’s finances, which had been troubled by poor performance and a lack of investment. Friedkin's entry brought hope for better management and improved results on and off the field.

🚀 Fans expected strategic changes and a fresh vision, as Friedkin’s experience with AS Roma suggested a focus on rebuilding and strengthening the club's position in the highly competitive EPL landscape.

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Luxury Stocks Tumble

💸 Luxury stocks took a hit as concerns about a prolonged economic downturn grew, particularly due to weakened demand from high-spending Chinese consumers. Analysts warned that sluggish global growth could dampen the sector's rebound.

📉 Brands like LVMH and Kering saw declines, with investors fearing that the luxury market may not bounce back as quickly as expected. The shift in consumer sentiment posed a significant challenge to luxury goods companies relying on robust demand.

🌐 This slump indicated broader market jitters, with fears that economic uncertainty and tightening spending could weigh on sectors beyond just luxury, potentially signaling a more extended downturn.

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