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ETFs Lag Mutual Funds in Advisors’ Income Allocations

Cash is king, but income-generating mutual funds and ETFs are increasingly being used for clients, Nasdaq found.

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Semiconductors

Nvidia Markets New ‘Robot Brain,’ Yours for Just $3,499

In May, revenue at Nvidia’s automotive and robotics businesses, which are reported together, posted $567 million in sales.

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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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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

Why Some RIAs Want Bigger Slices of the ETF Pie than Others

Independent RIAs allocate as much as 80% — or as little as 2% — to ETFs, a new AdvizorPro report found.

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Finance

CFPB Rewrites Open Banking Rule as Banks Feud with Fintechs Over Your Data

The “open banking” rule goes back to the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act that introduced sweeping financial reforms after the Great Recession.

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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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Real Estate

Can the Big Apple’s Office-Tower Revival Turn into a Trendsetter?

While the pain to building owners has been deep and long-lasting, the predictions of Office Armageddon are proving somewhat premature.

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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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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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