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Consumer

Consumer Spending Surge Sets Stage for Year-End Market Rally

Commerce Department data released this week showed US GDP rose 4.3% in the third quarter, with the American consumer to thank for it.

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Media & Entertainment

Video Game Console Sales Lag Behind Previous Holiday High Scores

Holiday-season console sales haven’t been this soft since kids found original Sony Playstations under their Christmas trees back in 1995.

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Advisor Upside

Why Schwab Raised Asset Minimums on ‘Fly Paper’ Referral Program

The brokerage doubled the minimum AUM requirement in its Schwab Advisor Network to $500 million recently.

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Finance

Trian, General Catalyst Scoop Up Janus Henderson for $7.4 Billion

Trian and General Catalyst said going private will free the firm “from the constraints of operating as a public company.”

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Advisor Upside

Finfluencers Can Say Whatever They Want Online. FINRA Is Paying Attention

As financial advice spreads online like wildfire, the agency opened a public comment period.

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Media & Entertainment

Backed by ‘Bank of Dad,’ Paramount Makes Another Push For Warner Bros. Discovery

That puts the ball back in WBD’s court to reject Paramount’s offer for the eighth time if it chooses to stick with Netflix.

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M&A

‘Vortex of Volatility’ Kept 2025 Dealmaking From Breaking Records

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Standout deals included Union Pacific’s $88 billion purchase of Norfolk Southern and the $56.6 billion deal to take Electronic Arts private.

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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

ETF Upside

SEC to Open Floodgates for Dual Share Classes

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The agency granted approval to dozens of providers last week but reserved the right to bring future hearings.

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