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Big Tech

Meta Focuses on New Smart(er) Glasses

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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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Advisor Upside

Advisors Weigh In on the Best States to Retire

With costs of living surging, some states fare better than others when it comes to retirement.

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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?

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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CIO Upside

Why AI Augmentation Tech Is More Than a ‘Cost-Cutting Tool’

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Companies are beginning to wake up to the potential pitfalls of filling jobs with AI rather than simply letting AI assist human workers.

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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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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

Trump Media Delays Registration for Bitcoin ETF

The filing marks President Trump’s latest move to bring his spot bitcoin strategy to the ETF market. Will advisors bite?

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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 Access Controls May Be AI’s Biggest Security Vulnerability

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As model providers court government agencies, humans may present a major security threat.

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