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AI ETFs Have Now Become a $65 Billion Market

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Riders of the Wave

Sea lions surfing huge waves

near Santa Barbara Island, California filmed by Ryan Lawler of Pacific Offshore Expeditions

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Economics

Mounting US Budget Deficit Complicates Fed’s Interest Rate Choices

Assets into funds that track the artificial intelligence segment have risen sharply since last year, per J.P. Morgan.

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Big Tech

Meta, Microsoft and Amazon Test Limits of Investor Appetite for AI Spending

Meta, Microsoft and Amazon will this week test the limits of investor appetite for massive capex spending.

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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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