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Markets

Small-Cap Russell 2000 Shakes Off Four-Year Funk on Rate Cut

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The hope for the S&P 500’s small-cap cousin after the Fed’s rate cut tells an important story about the broader economy.

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Advisor Upside

What Does the Fed’s Rate Cut Mean for Clients?

Many advisors say the move isn’t enough to significantly change strategies.

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Big Tech

Alphabet Rides The AI Wave Over The $3 Trillion Mark

Alphabet is the newest member of the $3 trillion club, and it’s counting on rolling AI ambitions to take it higher.

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Investments

Buffett’s Berkshire’s Short Term Interest Rate Path Differs From Megarich Peers

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway’s investment strategy faces a cash conundrum with interest rates poised for a cut.

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ETF Upside

BlackRock Is Reportedly Boarding the Tokenized ETF Train

The New York-based firm is planning to launch some of the first tokenized ETFs, according to a report.

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Markets

Trump Says Wall Street Should Ditch Quarterly Earnings: What Would That Mean?

President Trump wants to end mandated quarterly financial reports for publicly traded companies. Odds are his dream comes true.

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ETF Upside

Vanguard Adds Long-Overdue Junk Bond ETF at Tricky Time

The company filled a hole in its fixed-income ETF line — but the timing may not be ideal, given relatively low yields in junk bonds relative to Treasurys, one observer said.

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Advisor Upside

Rich Clients Want Lending. Merrill Lynch Is Ready for Them

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Merrill launched a new credit unit for high- and ultra-high net worth clients last week.

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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

Salesforce Patent Could Recycle AI Model Outputs

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Reusing old responses could help save the model energy.

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Finance

Can a Fed Rate Cut Boost the Magnificent Seven to New Heights?

In a note last week, JPMorgan’s Andrew Tyler wrote that macro conditions could turn a widely-expected rate cut into a “sell the news” event.

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ETF Upside

How ETF Issuers Are Attracting ‘Kid-in-a-Candy-Store Money’

As new ETFs launch at breakneck speed, expensive products are raking in revenue.

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Economics

Is Work-From-Home Still the New Normal For Corporate America?

The return-to-office orders have taken on new weight amid a softening labor market and broader economic anxiety.

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