Google (GOOG.US) disclosed its holdings in SpaceX (SPCX.US) in its 10-Q report, revealing that after SpaceX goes public, it will hold shares worth $94 billion. As of June 30, tradable equity securities include $80 billion worth of SpaceX shares, which are subject to short-term selling restrictions.

Middle Eastern oil exporters are reportedly secretly transporting crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, with daily volumes exceeding market expectations.

Oil tankers from multiple countries secretly cross the Strait of Hormuz with transponders turned off, actual oil transport volumes may exceed expectations

U.S. Senator Sanders stated that last year, Amazon (AMZN.US) founder Jeff Bezos sailed a $500 million yacht to Venice, hosted a $55 million wedding, and gave his wife a $5 million ring, while his actual tax rate was less than 1%. Under my proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax, Mr. Bezos would owe $12.7 billion, but his fortune would still remain at $240 billion.

Spot gold has just surpassed the $4,370.00/oz mark, now quoted at $4,369.82/oz, down 0.14% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is now quoted at $4,425.70/oz, down 0.26% on the day.