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ETF

Spooked by Bitcoin? Here Are the 6 Biggest Ethereum and Solana ETFs

As bitcoin struggles to recoup some of this year’s dramatic losses, ETFs based on Ethereum and Solana are gaining ground.

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Consumer

Dollar Stores Increasingly Make Sense for Crunched Consumers

Dollar General said Thursday that third-quarter revenue rose 4.6% to $10.6 billion and net profit 44% to $283 million.

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Consumer

Believe: Macy’s Posts Best Growth In Three Years as ‘Reimagine’ Strategy Pays Off

For now at least, it looks like the storied retail company’s turnaround effort is taking hold as well as paying off.

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Finance

Low-Key $3T Investment Firm Is Ready for Its Closeup

In addition to its new team-up with KKR, the LA-based Capital Group is beginning to expand its ETF offerings.

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Autos

White House Hits the Brakes on Fuel Economy Standards

Trump said the Biden administration proposal “forced automakers to build cars using expensive technologies that drove up costs” and prices.

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Advisor Upside

SEC Halts Filings of Highly Leveraged ETFs

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Advisor Upside

Tree Hugging or Greenwashing? BlackRock’s in ESG Hot Seat Either Way

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The world’s largest asset manager is caught in the crossfire between critics who say it’s pushing ESG too aggressively, and those who insist it’s not doing nearly enough.

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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

Model Portfolios Decide Which ETFs Succeed. That Might Not Be a Good Thing

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The rise of model portfolios has enabled issuers to choose funds in their best interest — not necessarily the client’s.

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