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Consumer

Drop the Ship-pers: FedEx, UPS Downgraded as US Policy Bites Into Import Revenue

According to US Customs, untaxed “de minimis” shipments accounted for 92% of all cargo entering the US, or 4 million packages a day.

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Consumer

Starbucks Whips Up Big Bids for Its Chinese Biz

Starbucks is said to be entertaining bids from about 10 would-be buyers that value its Chinese operations at up to $5 billion.

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Healthcare

China’s Multibillion-Dollar US Pharma Pipeline Draws Scrutiny in Washington

China’s pharmaceutical sector, a minor player just years ago, has revved up into a global juggernaut faster than a Fuxing high speed train.

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Consumer

Short-sighted Investors Chew Up Chewy

More than 94 million pet-owning US households are expected to spend $157 billion on their little Lunas and Rexes this year.

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Artificial Intelligence

Oracle’s AI-Powered Sales Growth Threatens Elon Musk’s Reign as World’s Richest Man

Oracle said its remaining performance obligations is now sitting at $455 billion. That’s up 359% from where it stood just a year ago.

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Advisor Upside

Can AI Lead Generation Ignite Organic Growth for Advisors?

With organic growth rates flatlining, AI promises to both broaden the search for new clients and identify prospects within a firm’s niche.

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CIO Upside

IBM Patent Could Rein In Power-Hungry Data Centers

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As AI development eats up a whole lot of power, tech firms could be looking for solutions.

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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

Indicators

Dismal Jobs Numbers May Not Mean What You Think

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Morgan Stanley analysts think the US economy has been in a “rolling recession” since 2022 — and it may already be almost over.

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