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Technology

AT&T Strikes $23B Deal for EchoStar 5G Spectrum Licenses

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EchoStar’s 5G ambitions go back to 2019, and are the byproduct of another major telecom deal: T-Mobile’s acquisition of Sprint.

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ETF Upside

The Leveraged Single-Stock ETF Gold Rush

There isn’t an ETF for everything, but the volume of leveraged products coming to market shows a strategy of filling any voids.

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Consumer

Keurig Dr Pepper Adds Peet’s Coffee to Soon-to-Fracture Beverage Empire

After the Peet’s acquisition, Keurig Dr Pepper says it will split into two companies: one focused on coffee and the other on soft drinks.

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Blockchain

Ethereum Battles Bitcoin for Wall Street Whales

Both of the two biggest cryptos surged on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a September rate cut.

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Advisor Upside

New Investors Display Higher Risk Tolerance, Greater Confidence: Fidelity

Meanwhile, more experienced investors have a gloomier outlook and are most concerned with limiting losses.

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Technology

Samsung Chips Away Bigger Share of US Smartphone Market

Samsung’s growth come directly at the expense of Apple, which now holds less than half of US market share.

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Advisor Upside

When is it Time to Say Goodbye to Clients?

Whether a client disregards advice, withholds information or is just plain rude, sometimes it’s better to cut ties than to keep hoping the relationship will turn around.

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CIO Upside

How Bug Bounty Programs Can Help Combat Ransomware Attacks

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Ethical hacking initiatives can allow researchers to find and report vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

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ETF Upside

ARK’s Recent Highs Led to Massive Outflows. Are Institutional Investors to Blame?

The company’s massive asset moves may, in part, reflect institutional investors’ entry into the industry, particularly crypto.

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Consumer

Can Labubu Mania Last Forever?

The past is filled with trending toys and collectibles — Tamagotchis, Troll dolls, beanie babies. Are Labubu’s the latest fad?

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ETF Upside

Former Military Court Judge to Lead SEC Enforcement

Meg Ryan, a lecturer at Harvard with a background in military law, will take over next month as director of the SEC Division of Enforcement.

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Patent Drop

Glimpse into the future of technology.

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Google Patent Highlights AI and Quantum’s Symbiotic Relationship
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The Time and Place for AI Code Generators
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Into the Future: The Patent Drop Highlight Reel
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Amazon Tries to Help Alexa Get Personal

CIO Upside

Why Zoho Built its Own Proprietary Language Model

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You don’t need an LLM that can do everything, one developer argues. Bespoke design is more effective and less expensive.

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Indicators

Manufacturing Boom May Signal Higher Prices for Wary Shoppers

An index of sales prices rose at its fastest pace in three years as tariffs wound their way into the supply chain.

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Real Estate

‘Near-Zero’ Price Growth Boosts Homebuyers’ Prospects

Prices for existing homes in the US inched up just 0.2% in July, according to a National Association of Realtors report published Thursday.

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Autos

Hertz Chooses New Route for Fleet Management With Amazon Autos Hookup

Shares in rival used car retailers went into reverse gear following the announcement of Hertz’s Amazon partnership.

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