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Semiconductors

Intel Bets Its Newest Chip Will Power a Comeback

Intel has invested more than $20 billion in the new factory, which will churn out its chips in the US for the first time in nearly a decade.

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Cybersecurity

IBM Patent Could Automate Cybersecurity Defenses

The company is seeking to patent a system that would use machine learning models to automate the way cybersecurity teams respond to and investigate cyber threats.

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Finance

Jefferies Reveals Fund’s $715 Million Exposure to Failed First Brands Amid Relationship Scrutiny

When First Brands filed for bankruptcy last month, it listed over $10 billion in liabilities and nearly $6 billion in long-term debt.

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Technology

Verizon Hooks Up With AST SpaceMobile For Space-Based Cell Coverage

Verizon and AST first announced a partnership last year, with the telco agreeing to invest $100 million in the satellite operator.

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Advisor Upside

What Will It Take to Actually Get Alts in More Portfolios?

The key to greater acceptance may be using them in more traditional products, like mutual funds and ETFs.

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Blockchain

Crypto Stocks and Currencies Earn Their Own S&P Index

Cryptocurrency markets still remain somewhat volatile, so indexing adds the appeal of smoothing out exposure.

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Advisor Upside

Why IBDs Are Quietly Becoming the Most Popular Channel

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Independent broker-dealers were the fastest-growing wealth management channel year-over-year and now account for one in five advisors.

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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

ETF Upside

Gold ETFs Shine as Price Hits $4,000

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Investors have been piling into gold ETFs amid uncertainty exacerbated by the government shutdown and the dollar’s declining status.

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