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International Economics

Tariffs Deliver Record Drop in US Trade Deficit

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Does the deficit crunch mean the US has won the first big battle of the trade war? Well, that’s a complicated question

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Industrials

Countries Fight Over Periodic Table as China Hoards Rare Earths

As China tightens its grip on rare earths exports, one of its most crucial bargaining chips, the global supply chain is showing cracks.

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Banking

Unshackled Wells Fargo Fights to Regain Momentum Lost in Penalty Box

Wells Fargo shares rose over 2% early Wednesday, hitting a three-month high, after the Federal Reserve lifted its asset cap on the bank.

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Advisor Upside

There’s Almost 600K More Millionaires. That’s Not Necessarily a Good Thing

Most children of HNW clients plan to switch advisors within two years of an inheritance.

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Artificial Intelligence

Palantir Becomes Trump Trade’s Big Winner

Palantir’s share price has soared some 77% year-to-date on the backs of key federal government contracts, to hit a record valuation on Monday.

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Advisor Upside

Goldman, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Layoffs to Hit Northeast

The major Wall Street firms plan to lay off hundreds of workers in June.

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Private Equity

Thoma Bravo’s $34B Win Leaves PE Rivals Choking on Exhaust Fumes

Private equity is stuck in a cycle of fewer exits, fewer returns, and fewer backers willing to sign up for new funds.

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CIO Upside

Why It’s So Hard to Modernize Your Outdated ERP

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Fractured ERP systems are “going to get fewer returns on your investment.”

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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

Wall Street Braces for More Investors Dissing Dollar

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The dollar decline comes just as a couple of other key US economic indicators have begun blinking red, too.

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