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Jes Staley to Testify July 23 Amid Epstein Investigation
Jes Staley, former CEO of Barclays (BCS), has agreed to an interview on July 23 with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Staley's relationship with Epstein, which has raised questions about his conduct, led to his resignation from Barclays in 2021 following a Financial Conduct Authority investigation. In 2023, JPMorgan (JPM) paid $290 million to settle claims related to Epstein. Staley faces a permanent ban from the UK finance sector, for which he was fined over $2 million. The interview is part of ongoing investigations involving multiple high-profile individuals connected to Epstein.
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Tesla (TSLA) Forecast Shows Negative $3 Billion Cash Flow in 2026
Barclays (BCS) analyst Dan Levy has maintained an 'Equalweight' rating on Tesla (TSLA), highlighting concerns about its high spending plans. Tesla is projected to have a free cash flow of negative $3 billion in 2026, significantly affected by its new chip factory, the Terafab project. The company plans to spend over $20 billion on capital projects this year, with costs for the chip initiative likely exceeding initial estimates. This shift toward AI projects raises questions about Tesla's underlying auto business sustainability as investors focus more on growth narratives than vehicle sales.
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