Happy Wednesday! Trump’s proposed 200% tariff on European alcohol threatens to upend the U.S. beverage market, with premium imports at risk of vanishing from shelves. Here’s what industry experts are saying about the fallout — and how investors might adjust. Also, read why corporate real estate investments offer quite a steal.

—Josh Enomoto

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MARKET RECAP

Yesterday: Stocks fell Tuesday as investors positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with growth sectors under pressure while value stocks held steady. Bond yields dipped, and international markets outperformed, driven by optimism over fiscal reforms in Europe and pro-business signals from China. Markets now turn to the Fed’s updated economic projections for clues on future rate cuts.

On Our Radar: Analysts will next turn their attention to initial jobless claims and existing home sales data to better determine the state of the economy. In the corporate financial arena, Super Micro Computer will reveal its much-anticipated fiscal Q2 results after Wednesday’s close.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump's 200% Tariff Threat Could Price European Alcohol Out Of US Markets

President Trump’s proposed 200% tariff on European alcohol could disrupt supply chains and reshape the competitive landscape for spirits and wine producers.

Here’s what it means for the market — and how investors can position themselves.

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Alpha Modus Secures Landmark IP Settlement, Partnership Paves The Way For More Growth

Alpha Modus Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AMOD) is leveraging AI technology to transform the retail experience for consumers. At the same time it's protecting its intellectual property. 

Its defenses just got a boost after Shelf Nine and its parent company, VSBLTY Groupe Technologies (OTC: VSBGF) agreed to settle the case Alpha Modus had lodged against it. The two have also entered into a strategic partnership, turning foes into friends.  

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FIVE ZINGERS

Auto Pilot: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced a partnership with General Motors to forward autonomous driving. Read about the exciting prospects ahead.

Called Out: Short seller Blue Orca Capital labeled lidar tech specialist Hesai Group a "Chinese scam." Learn the details of this contentious accusation.

Speed Bump: RBC Capital analyst Tom Narayan maintained an Outperform rating on recently embattled EV maker Tesla. Still, discover the one metric that gives the expert some pause.

Flat Line: After a remarkable surge in value, D-Wave Quantum saw its shares dip on Tuesday. While promising, get a heads up on the challenges impacting quantum computing stocks.

Backing Up: Recession fears have spiked, leading many to consider defensive positions. Here are five stocks that could potentially weather the storm.

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Under The Radar: Urban Office Markets Revive With Focus On Employee Experience

Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Benzinga Edge members receive the Under the Radar pick, detailing a very profitable stock or market trend that no one’s talking about. Here’s a sneak peek at yesterday’s:

No one wants to go to work anymore.

The pandemic changed the office market forever and anyone who can work from home will do so.

While all that is true, investors are overlooking the fact that increasingly, employers want their employees back in the office…

Corporations are also taking advantage of the opportunity to downsize and upgrade their office space, and this is creating demand for one segment of the office market that could deliver huge profits for patient, aggressive investors.

The demand for Class A office space in major U.S. cities has continued to rise, despite ongoing challenges in the broader commercial real estate market. This trend reflects a growing preference for high-quality, well-located office properties as companies seek to enhance employee experience and align real estate decisions with corporate objectives.

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