Seeking Alpha盘前五件事：Elbit获2.35亿美元欧洲火箭合同、三星拟用台积电3nm为英伟达造HBM基底裸片等

U.S. stock index futures advanced as investors prepared for a busy week of corporate earnings and Chinese economic reports, while oil prices remained near $110 a barrel amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Here are the five news items investors should watch: Musk's SpaceX stock giveaway: Elon Musk announced plans to give one share of SpaceX ( SPCX ) to every child in the U.S. next year, calling it the "first of many" such giveaways. However, details on how the shares will be distributed and who exactly qualifies have not yet been provided. Samsung to use TSMC for Nvidia chips: In an unprecedented collaboration, Samsung Electronics ( SSNLF ) will utilize TSMC’s ( TSM ) 3-nanometer process to manufacture base dies for Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) next-generation custom high-bandwidth memory chips. Samsung agreed to Nvidia's specific production requirements for these custom components, though it plans to retain its own in-house manufacturing model for standard memory products. Accenture weighs $1.5B China sale: Accenture ( ACN ) is working with JPMorgan to explore a potential $1.5B sale of its Greater China operations after receiving unsolicited buyer interest. The potential divestment comes as the consulting firm navigates tighter local data security rules and looks to free up capital for AI investments, though it may retain a minority stake to maintain client continuity. Volkswagen plans global salary freeze: Volkswagen ( VWAGY ) is reportedly proposing a global salary freeze for its 660K employees until 2030, along with cuts to bonuses and other benefits, as part of a broad cost-cutting restructuring led by CEO Oliver Blume. The proposed measures have already drawn sharp pushback from trade unions, setting the stage for tense labor negotiations later this week. Elbit Systems secures $235M European defense deal: Elbit Systems ( ESLT ) has been awarded a $235M contract to supply an undisclosed European nation with EXTRA medium-range rockets and Precise & Universal Launching System artillery. The three-year deal, brokered between the Israeli and European defense ministries, also includes additional rocket platforms and integrated logistics support.