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Apple Amps Up China Ops Despite Trade Tensions

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The announcement comes months after Apple said it’d invest $100 billion in US factories as part of its “American Manufacturing Program.”

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Enterprise AI

Why Customer Service Needs Less Emotionally Savvy AI

A little human emotion is good for your company’s customer-facing tech. Too much can make it susceptible to manipulation.

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Inflation & Prices

Fed’s Beige Book Buoys Rate-Cut Hopes Amid Economic Data Blackout

The report cautions tariffs are driving inflation higher and says companies are grappling with whether to pass the costs to consumers.

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Advisor Upside

Volatility Shares Dares SEC to Approve 5x Leveraged ETFs

As others have sought 3x leveraged ETFs, VolatilityShares is going further, raising the question of what the SEC’s leverage limit could be.

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Consumer

For Domino’s Investors, Chain Restaurant Price Wars May Be ‘Best Deal Ever’

In August, the company revived its “Best Deal Ever” promotion, offering a large pizza with any toppings for just $9.99.

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Advisor Upside

The Next AI Gold Rush May Be Compliance

AI notetakers have been all the rage. Experts think compliance may be up next.

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Industrials

Lumber Giants Intertwine in $7 Billion Deal

So far, 2025 has been one of the choppiest ever for the business of wood thanks to tariffs and a housing market slowdown.

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ETF Upside

Morgan Stanley Opens Up to Crypto ETFs. Who’s Next?

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As regulators have warmed up to crypto and assets have poured into ETFs, advisors who ignore the trend risk losing clients, proponents said.

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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

Economics

Economists Bullish on US Growth Despite Rising Inflation, Shrinking Job Market

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It’s not all sunshine and roses, however, with economists still flagging rising inflation and a weakening labor market going forward.

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Advisor Upside

Behind Pontera’s Open Letter Calling Out Fidelity Over 401(k) Accounts

Company CEO Yoav Zurel criticised the firm for blocking customers from accessing their 401(k)s.

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Enterprise AI

JPMorgan Patent Would Double-Check AI-Generated Code

AI can always write for you, but it’s not always right. That’s why JPMorgan wants to double-check its LLM’s homework.

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Advisor Upside

Creative Planning’s Massive SageView Deal May Be ‘Creating A Monster’

The acquisition is the latest, and largest,example of mega-firms making moves to buy out competitors in a rapidly consolidating industry.

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