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Advisors Weigh In on the Best States to Retire

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Microsoft Thinks AI Can Replace Wealth Managers. Advisors Say: Yeah, Right.

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Advisors Include Kids in College-Financing Talks

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Semiconductors

SoftBank Acquires a 2% Stake in Embattled Intel

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The deal comes as the US government explores a deal to take as much as a 10% ownership stake in the Santa Clara, California, firm.

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ETF Upside

Why ETF Investors Persistently Miss 1%-2% of Potential Returns

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ETF volatility plays a large role in the gap between returns for investors and for funds as a whole, Morningstar data show.

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ETF Upside

Vanguard Bets ETF Buyers Willing to Pay Extra for Active

A set of Vanguard funds subadvised by Wellington will mark the first active stock-picking ETFs in the company’s fleet.

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Healthcare

Novo Nordisk Soars After 50% Ozempic Discount, Liver Treatment Approval

Novo said cash-paying Americans can now buy Ozempic for $499 per month through various channels including its official website.

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Big Tech

Meta Focuses on New Smart(er) Glasses

As Meta’s market cap hovers near the $2 trillion mark, a successful launch of its glasses could put the tech giant over the edge.

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Real Estate

Homebuilders Offer Best Incentives Since COVID

A full 37% of homebuilders have slashed prices this month, down ever so slightly from a record 38% in July.

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Energy

Oil Drilling Stuck Near 4-Year Lows, Thanks to Energy Policy Puzzle

The Trump administration’s “drill, baby, drill” ambitions have been hampered by the reality of the global oil market.

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Media & Entertainment

Advertising Confronts AI-xistential Crisis

Advertising companies are scrambling to make changes as their businesses get hammered by advances in artificial intelligence.

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Technology

Can Robotaxis Take Over New York?

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Tesla and Waymo are among the entrants trying to turn congested New York City, the home of the yellow cab, into a robotaxi hub.

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ETF Upside

These ETFs Are Going Nuclear

Energy demand is rising globally, in part because of AI use, and a handful of ETFs focused on nuclear energy stand to benefit.

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Social Media

Can Reddit Provide a Human-Centric Haven from AI Chatbots?

In our increasingly artificial digital age, sometimes internet denizens desire an actual human touch. Enter Reddit.

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ETF Upside

Are Cyclical ETFs Worth the Boom and Bust?

Cyclical industries can provide some regularity for ETF investors, but not without downsides.

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CIO Upside

Empowering CIOs to drive innovation.

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Why Access Controls May Be AI’s Biggest Security Vulnerability
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Why AI Augmentation Tech Is More Than a ‘Cost-Cutting Tool’
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Walmart Patent Signals AI Transformation for Bricks-and-Mortar Retail
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Big Tech’s AGI Dreams Overshadowed by Smaller, In-Demand AI Advances

Consumer

Trump Admin’s MAHA Agenda Brings Politics to the Dinner Table

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Most major brands in cereal, snacks, and drinks are putting out announcements about how they’re aligning with MAHA guidelines.

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