Chelsea Victory, Nvidia, DoorDash, and Early Voter Turnout

Chelsea achieves Grand Slam in European competitions by winning the UEFA Conference League.

Chelsea FC celebrated their victory by defeating Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final held in Wroclaw, Poland. This win marked Chelsea as the first club to conquer all major European club competitions, including the Champions League, Europa League, Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and now the Conference League. In the early stages of the match, Betis's Abde Ezzalzouli scored the opening goal, presenting a challenge for Chelsea. However, in the second half, Enzo Fernandez equalized, triggering a turnaround. Following that, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho, and Moises Caicedo added goals in succession, securing a perfect victory. Chelsea's coach Enzo Maresca noted that this victory serves as an important milestone in the growth of the young squad and the club's rebuilding process. Additionally, Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League this season, ensuring qualification for next season's Champions League. Although the Europa League qualification granted by the Conference League win does not apply to Chelsea, it is interesting that it will not be redistributed to other teams. Finally, winger Mykhailo Mudryk is currently suspended due to a positive test for the banned substance meldonium, but according to UEFA regulations, he may still be eligible for medal consideration due to his contributions during the tournament. This victory, rooted in all these developments, symbolically represents the beginning of a new era for Chelsea on the European stage and adds another important page to the club's history.

NVIDIA reports strong performance driven by AI demand

NVIDIA's stock closed at $206.59 on May 28, 2025, marking an increase of about 10% over the past 30 days. This figure represents an impressive gain of over 83% compared to one year ago. The recently announced Q1 results showed revenue of $44.06 billion, exceeding market expectations. Notably, revenue in the data center division reached $39.1 billion, a 73% increase from the previous year, supported by the rising demand for AI inference and the rapid adoption of the new Blackwell chips. However, due to U.S. export controls, an estimated revenue loss of about $8 billion is expected in the Chinese market, and a $4.5 billion inventory loss related to H20 chips has negatively impacted the results. Despite these uncertainties, NVIDIA continues to experience strong growth.

Tesla, a mix of self-driving expectations and CEO risks

Tesla's stock price was $356.99 as of May 28, 2025, representing a decline of about 16% year-to-date. This drop is attributed to several factors, including controversies linked to CEO Elon Musk's political activities, a decrease in sales in the European and Chinese markets, and intensified competition. However, excitement surrounding the launch of autonomous taxis (robotaxis) is serving as a positive factor for a rebound in stock price. Analysts predict that Tesla's stock price could rise by up to 40%, and that its market capitalization could reach $2 trillion by 2026. Elon Musk has recently emphasized a focus on Tesla and strengthening leadership, which is helping to alleviate some investor concerns.

DoorDash, stock rise and large-scale fundraising

As of May 28, 2025, DoorDash's stock price is $206.59, showing an increase of about 10% over the past 30 days. This reflects an increase of over 83% compared to a year ago, indicating a positive sentiment among investors. Recently, DoorDash issued convertible bonds worth $2.5 billion to raise funds. This capital is expected to be used for future mergers and acquisitions, as well as stock repurchases. The conversion price of the convertible bonds is set at a 150% premium over the current stock price, which reflects market expectations for stock price appreciation.

On the first day of early voting for the 21st presidential election in 2025, as of 10 AM

The early voting rate for the 21st presidential election in 2025 was recorded at 5.24%, with a total of 2,328,108 voters. The total number of eligible voters is 44,391,871, and the hourly voting rates showed a gradually increasing pattern from 7 AM to 10 AM. 

 - 7 AM: 1.21% 

- 8 AM: 2.24% 

- 9 AM: 3.55% 

- 10 AM: 5.24% 

 These figures surpass the voting rates for the same time periods in the 20th presidential election in 2022 (3.64%) and the 22nd general election in 2024 (3.57%). The 2025 presidential election is experiencing a faster rate of increase in voter turnout compared to previous presidential and general elections, and if the current trend continues, it is likely to set a record for the highest early voting rate in history.