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Real Estate

Populist Signal or Serious Plan? Experts Question Ban on Corporate Home Purchases

Shares of Blackrock bounced back on Thursday as analysts assessed the headwinds that have past blocked proposals similar to President Trump’s.

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International Economics

US Trade Deficit Shrinks to Lowest Since 2009

Imports fell 3.2% from the previous month to $331.4 billion in October, and exports rose 2.6% to $302 billion.

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Advisor Upside

Goldman, BNY Pershing Break into the Client Referral Game

The companies will match advisors with retail clients and compete with similar programs from Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

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ETF Upside

US Raid in Venezuela Compounds Uncertainty for ETF Investors

ETF investors may seek asset classes they view as safer in a volatile era. One issuer filed for a Venezuela Exposure ETF.

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Advisor Upside

Money Market Funds Attracted $935B Last Year. Expect Half That in 2026

Morgan Stanley expects further growth for the funds despite possible interest rate cuts.

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ETF Upside

Morgan Stanley Wades Into Crowded Bitcoin Market

The company’s crypto exchange-traded product push might be more about the tech than the individual products, one observer said.

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Semiconductors

Does Anyone Care About Nvidia’s CES Breakthroughs?

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The official unveiling of Nvidia’s new chip architecture, dubbed the Vera Rubin, wasn’t expected until later this spring.

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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

US Manufacturing Activity Grinds to 14-Month Low

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US factory activity contracted for the tenth straight month in December, according to the latest Institute for Supply Management survey.

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