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Energy

Oil Spikes as US Sanctions Russian Producers to Undermine Putin’s War Machine

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Shell and BP shares rose roughly 3% on Thursday, while US majors Exxon Mobil and Chevron were more muted, up 1.1% and 0.6% respectively.

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Finance

Stampeding Bull Market Will Keep Bears at Bay for Another Year, Investors Predict

The S&P 500 has climbed 35% since its April low and roughly 90% since the beginning of its bull run in 2022.

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Technology

Quantum Computing Stocks Power Upward on Hopes of Multimillion-Dollar US Investment

The Commerce Department is reportedly in talks with top quantum computing companies about awarding at least $10 million to each company.

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Markets

Gold Rush Loses Momentum in Runup to Newmont Earnings

Even with this week’s tumble, bullion investors can take gold comfort in knowing the noble metal is headed for its best year since 1979.

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Media & Entertainment

NHL Ups the Ante by Teaming With Kalshi, Polymarket in Sports Betting

Kalshi has skated around licensing restrictions in the past by instead using generic terms like “pro hockey tournament.”

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Finance

Good Omen, or Bad? Tesla Opens Mag 7 Earnings Season to Mixed Reviews

The all-powerful cohort continues to define the broader market, which has officially been placed on the “bubble watchlist.”

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Advisor Upside

Why This Commonwealth Team Decided to Move to Osaic

Florida-based Hinck Private Wealth Management is the latest formerly Commonwealth team to join Osaic’s growing network of RIAs.

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CIO Upside

Is AI Ready for the HR Jobs It’s Taking Over?

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Even though execs have mixed feelings about artificial intelligence, it’s still replacing workers. Is the tech ready for the jobs it’s doing?

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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

Artificial Intelligence

Wall Street Expats Mentor a Next-Gen Protégé: AI

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Life is notoriously tough for those on the bottom rung of the Wall Street ladder, where weeks can stretch up to 100 hours.

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