Stripe has finalized its acquisition of OpenRouter for $7 billion, marking a significant move in AI infrastructure. This acquisition follows OpenRouter's recent $1.3 billion Series B funding and highlights the growing importance of model routing in AI.


South Korean retail investors net bought $4.5 billion of U.S. stocks in July, focusing on AI and leveraged products as their home market faced a correction. This shift may amplify volatility in individual stocks but is unlikely to sway broader U.S. markets.