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M&A

‘Uncertain’ 2025, M&A Deadlock Freeze $1 Trillion in PE Assets

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PwC figures market uncertainty has kept $1 trillion in assets, which normally would have been returned to investors, locked up with private equity…

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Geopolitics

Cybersecurity Giant Palo Alto Networks Caught Between Opportunity and Maturity

Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks has much to gain from a splintering geopolitics, but growth is slowing at its business matures.

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Advisor Upside

What’s Going on With Muni Bonds?

Investors appear to be punishing the muni market, which comprises about 9% of the $47 trillion US bond industry.

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Industries

Drones Steal the Paris Air Show

A record number of drones are on display at the world’s largest aerospace event in Paris this week, marking a major industry milestone.

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Markets

SPAC Comeback Draws Renewed Interest from Wall Street

According to SPACInsider data, there have been 58 SPAC offerings so far this year, one more than the total in all of 2024.

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Semiconductors

Magnificent 7 May Need to Make Room for Broadcom

Broadcom joined the trillion-dollar club late last year, and its market cap has only continued to climb since.

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Real Estate

New Home Construction Sinks to Lowest Point Since Pandemic

It may well be another indicator that the market is finally tipping in buyers’ favor, as the construction industry faces major headwinds.

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CIO Upside

Finance Departments Struggle to Balance AI Adoption Risks With Rewards

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Figuring out where to keep a human in the loop is critical for safe deployment.

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Advisor Upside

What the GENIUS Act Means for Stablecoins and Advisors

The bill would require tokens to be backed by liquid assets including the US dollar and short-term Treasury bills.

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Artificial Intelligence

Musk’s xAI Holds Talks for Another Massive Fundraising Round

To catch up in the AI race, Elon Musk’s xAI is going to have to burn some proverbial rubber — and lots and lots of literal cash.

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Advisor Upside

Why UBS Is the Only Wirehouse to Allow Podcasting

For years, Mitch Slater urged UBS to let its advisors launch their own shows. Now, more than 50 advisors have them.

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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

CIO Upside

Why is the Quantum Race Moving Faster?

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“I don’t think we can think of this as business as usual.”

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Advisor Upside

How Advisors Can Avoid Becoming Over-Reliant on AI

Even for grunt work tasks, unchecked AI use can wind up hurting relationships.

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Energy

Oil Prices Spike as Israel-Iran Conflict Threatens Production, Shipping

With no immediate end in sight, analysts are weighing multiple possibilities that could affect prices down the line.

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Advisor Upside

What Advisors Can Learn from the NBA Finals

While talent is crucial, success hinges on a leader’s ability to unite individuals behind a common goal.

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