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OpenAI Models Going Rogue Fuels Debate on Cybersecurity

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ETF Upside

Why Defense Spending Plays Extend Beyond Defense ETFs

The US isn’t alone, as European Union members, Asian countries and Middle Eastern nations have all been boosting their defense budgets as well.

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Advisor Upside

Wall Street Wants Alternatives in 401(k)s. Advisors Aren’t Convinced

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Artificial Intelligence

‘Modelmaxxing’ Replaces ‘Tokenmaxxing’ for Firms Grappling With AI Costs

Faster, cheaper models from DeepSeek, Moonshot and other Chinese firms let users prioritize AI cost-effectiveness, undercutting US giants.

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Retirement Upside

Even Wealthy Retirement Savers Are Losing the Battle Against Everyday Bills

Nearly half of Americans are prioritizing day-to-day expenses over retirement savings. Even wealthy clients aren’t immune.

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Retirement Upside

Clients Make Assumptions About Retirement. They’re Often Wrong

From their expected retirement date to their risk of excess longevity, clients hold a lot of faulty beliefs about life after work.

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Energy

Saudi Nuclear Deal Confusion Threatens Billions in Potential US Manufacturing Sales

Most likely to benefit is Westinghouse, whose AP1000 nuclear reactor, capable of powering small cities, is at the center of the deal.

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