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Markets Give a ‘Meh’ To Upbeat Wall Street Earnings

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The consensus takeaway from the earnings season so far is that the economy is, in spite of everything, doing pretty good.

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What ‘Crypto Week’ Means for ETFs

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The price of Bitcoin hit a record high of $123,000 this week as Congress prepares to vote on landmark crypto legislation.

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Here Are the Most Popular Active ETFs of 2025

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JPMorgan, T. Rowe Price, and Capital Group had some of the top-performing funds of the first half of 2025, according to a recent Morningstar report.

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BlackRock Tops $12T in AUM. State Street Profits Tumble

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A handful of asset managers reported earnings Tuesday.

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Blockchain

Bitcoin Tops $120,000 With Congress Poised to Consider Key Crypto Bills

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Nothing to boost an asset class like the most powerful legislative body in the world holding a week in your honor.

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Big Tech

Meta Investors Want Zuckerberg to Reimburse the Company

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In a trial that kicks off this week, a group of Meta investors are suing Zuck for concerns surrounding the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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Banking

Inflation Data and Bank Earnings Kick Off a Crucial Test for Markets

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The big US banks bested Q1 earnings expectations, and many observers expect big boosts to their Q2 trading desk revenues.

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States With the Highest AUM Potential Per Advisor

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Recent industry research based on household net worth data shows certain states have higher AUM potential than others.

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What iCapital’s $820M Funding Means for Private Markets

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The firm said the funding will go toward acquisitions and tech innovation.

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BFFs? A Third of Gen Z Intends to Leave Inheritance to Friends

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Nearly a third of US adults plan to leave a financial gift, but only a fifth expect to receive one, per Northwestern Mutual.

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Why Open Source AI May Be a ‘Marginal Player’

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It may be better to think small when considering open source.

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Why Security and AI Need to Grow Hand in Hand

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Zero trust might be the best place to start.

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Microsoft Explainability Patent Highlights Need for AI Trustworthiness

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These technologies still have some trustworthiness issues.

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Healthcare

WeightWatchers Returns With a Plan for the New GLP-1 World

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Weight Watchers went bankrupt in May, but now it promises it’s trimmed the fat off its books and is ready to rejoin the Nasdaq.

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Artificial Intelligence

CoreWeave, Once the Year’s Hottest AI Stock, Takes Extended Tumble

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CoreWeave was the hottest stock on the block after its March IPO, but investors are now concerned its explosive valuation went a little far.

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Technology

Zuckerberg Shells Out Lavishly for Superintelligence Super Team

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Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg continued his run of poaching AI talent from competitors with salaries that would make Lebron James blush.

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ETF Upside

Vanguard Expands Fixed-Income Menu with 3 Treasury ETFs

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The firm has launched nine total fixed-income ETFs this year.

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Tariff Fallout Hasn’t Hit Markets Yet. Issuers Say That Could Change

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Strategists from Allianz and Invesco are cautioning investors about market performance in the second half of the year.

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Trump Media Files for Third Crypto ETF

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Trump’s media company has filed for a third crypto-focused ETF that would hold Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Cronos and XRP.

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Economics

Bet Your Bottom Dollar: Can the Sinking US Greenback Bounce Back?

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The dollar is the most important currency on earth, adding up to 57.7% of global currency reserves in the first quarter.

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Financial advisor news, market insights, and practice management essentials.

Walmart Patent Signals AI Transformation for Bricks-and-Mortar Retail

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Why AI Augmentation Tech Is More Than a ‘Cost-Cutting Tool’

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Why Access Controls May Be AI’s Biggest Security Vulnerability

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