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Banking

Big Banks are Falling in Love with Mid-Sized Companies

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Wall Street’s biggest banks are increasingly working with mid-sized companies — much to the chagrin of mid-sized and boutique banks.

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Patent Drop

Honda Pushes Forward with EV Production, Patents Despite Demand Plateau

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A patent from Honda seeks to make EV charging cheaper and better for the environment.

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Blockchain

Crypto’s Revival Has Been a Boon for Startups

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In this year’s first quarter, venture investments rose to $2.4 billion, up from $1.9 billion raised in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Banking

Chase, PayPal Digital Ad Gambits Bring New Privacy Worries

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Unlike making a purchase on Amazon or eBay, financial transaction data gives a more complete profile picture.

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Media & Entertainment

Summer Concert Season Isn’t Delivering for Big-Name Artists

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Patent Drop

Oracle Seeks AI Automation Patent As Cloud Demand Grows

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Oracle is readying for AI success as demand for cloud services continues to skyrocket.

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Patent Drop

Adobe Adds to AI Image Editing, Generation Patents

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Adobe said last week that it would overhaul its terms of service and clarified that it will not train AI using customer data.

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Industries

When Will the Future Cities Get Here?

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We check in on two planned smart cities in Saudi Arabia and Guyana to see if the future is any closer to arrival.

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Advisor Upside

Wells Fargo Fires Employees for Pretending to Work

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Wells Fargo said the allegations involved “simulation of keyboard activity” that created the “impression of active work.”

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Consumer

Honor Jumps into the Flip Phone Game to Top the Likes of Samsung and Apple

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With top Chinese phone maker Honor releasing its first vertical flip phone this week, is the foldables market making a comeback?

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Regulation

Oil and Corn Companies Team Up to Challenge EPA

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Dozens of oil and plant-based fuel companies are joining forces to mount a legal war against the EPA’s new emissions standards.

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Big Tech

Amazon Strikes Big South America Telcom Deal for its Satellite Business

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On Thursday, Amazon’s Project Kuiper announced a deal with South American telecom company Vrio to provide internet to seven countries.

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Advisor Upside

Fidelity Wins Latest Battle in ETF Fee War

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Fidelity is making good on a promise to impose a new fee for companies looking to feature ETFs on its platform. Issuers are not impressed.

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Advisor Upside

SEC Takes Aim at ‘AI washing’

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New SEC lawsuits are aiming to address the dangers that AI may pose to investors.

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Patent Drop

Amazon AI Alexa Patents Highlight Data Collection Domino Effect

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Two patents from Amazon signal Big Tech’s desire to give consumers the benefits of AI by getting under their skin.

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Big Tech

AI Sends Apple’s Share Price Soaring

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Two days after Apple unveiled its wave of artificial intelligence systems, the tech giant witnessed a massive share price rally.

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Patent Drop

IBM Patent Signals Big Tech’s Growing Focus on AI Wearables

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IBM’s latest patent wants to give you the right tool for the job.

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Semiconductors

The G7 Wants to Get Involved with Semiconductors and Subsea Cables

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The Group of Seven countries are forming a group that will rejigger the semiconductor supply chain and lay out new subsea internet cables.

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Patent Drop

Snap May Be Eyeing an AI Comeback

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Snap could use AI to create more engaging experiences and “significantly strengthen Snap’s standing as a legitimate content platform.”

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Inflation & Prices

Will Cooling Inflation Spur a Fed Pivot?

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Inflation cooled in May. So why isn’t the Federal Reserve slashing interest rates yet like other wealthy countries have done?

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Advisor Upside

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

How Advisors Can Help Clients Hurt by the Government Shutdown

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Annuity Sales Continue to Shatter Records in Q3

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Government Shutdown Disrupts Flight Schedules, Clouds Holiday Travel Plans

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