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Banking

HSBC Waves Caution Flag for Wall Street Giants

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The bank downgraded JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America, citing a classic case of macroeconomic uncertainty.

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ETF Upside

JPMorgan Files to Launch Money Market ETF

The fund marks the latest example of issuers capitalizing on growing investor appetite for lower-risk options.

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Real Estate

Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Plans Majority Stake in $1 Billion NYC Skyscraper

The deal is with NYC real estate developer Related, which is seeking to capitalize on the return to office push in the economic metropolis.

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Social Media

TikTok’s Digital Creators Working on US Version of Almost-Banned App

Even after TikTok is kicked off app stores later this year, the current app will keep working for US users until March.

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Advisor Upside

The Fastest-Growing ETFs for Advisors

Thematic and high-fee strategies were some of the more popular index funds among RIAs, according to a new report.

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Semiconductors

Chipmakers Emerge as Big Winners in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

When it comes to competing on the world’s semiconductor stage, US lawmakers are not content to let the chips fall where they may.

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Advisor Upside

Why Black Americans Save Less and How Advisors Can Help

Even at higher income levels, Black Americans report having less saved for retirement, per the Employee Benefits Research Institute.

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ETF Upside

All Sunshine for First Spot Solana ETF

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The first spot Solana ETF came to market last week through a filing under the Securities Act of 1940, unlike competitors who filed under the 1933 Act.

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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

Big Tech Is Still Grappling With AI’s Energy Problem

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Meeting energy demand without excess carbon emissions may require doing more with what we have.

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Advisor Upside

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Is a ‘Mixed Bag’ for Advisors

Some worry about adding to the already ballooning national debt, while others applaud extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Consumer

Constellation Brands Serves Up Lukewarm Beer Sales

Constellation, which specializes in Mexican brews, has been coping with canned-beer tariffs that started in April.

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Advisor Upside

Advisors Start Cramming to Meet Growing Private Market Demand

Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan believes that allocations to private markets will make up a third of client portfolios in the future.

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