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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital Takes Big Step Into US Credit Market

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Mubadala Capital, which manages $27 billion in assets, will take a 42% stake in Silver Rock Financial, which manages $10 billion in assets.

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America’s in a Crypto State of Mind for Trump’s Second Term

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With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, the crypto industry has transformed into a major DC power player.

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Inside BlackRock’s Latest $12B Private Assets Deal

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BlackRock is acquiring HPS Investment Partners in a deal that could increase its private assets under management to $600 billion.

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TradePMR’s Robb Baldwin on Robinhood and the American Financial System

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The future of American financial technology is being able to do transactions, trades, and payments in one spot, Baldwin said.

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Option Calls on Bitcoin ETFs Are Both Innovative And Risky

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While the strategies can be seen as the next logical step in crypto investing, some are calling them a step into speculative waters.

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Google, OpenAI Race to Bring Generative Video to Market

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Political Pressure Mounts on Shein and Temu

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Shein and Temu have been able to keep the costs on their platforms alarmingly low, but there’s been a hidden political cost racking up.

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Musk Ally, Space Traveller to Run NASA in Boon to SpaceX

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will soon have a friend in very high places after Trump names Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.

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Microsoft and Apple hit with Class Action Lawsuits in the UK

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On Tuesday, two separate antitrust class lawsuits were filed against Microsoft and Apple in the United Kingdom.

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Life After Warner Bros. Has Been Great for AT&T

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Has CEO John Stankey, who took the position in 2020, effectively turned the corner on his turnaround plan at AT&T?

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China Places Export Bans on Raw Materials to US In Trade War Reprisal

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Beijing’s move came swiftly in response to the White House’s decision to slap new curbs on exports of vital chip components to China.

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New ETFs May Target Crypto’s ‘Degen’ Crowd

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Crypto ETFs have pulled in billions since the election, and new products that deal in lesser-known currencies are in the works.

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Morgan Stanley Eyes Startups Ahead of Potential IPO Rebound

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A Morgan Stanley partnership with Carta could result in more clients, and more assets, for its advisory business.

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How Early Education is Helping Advisors Promote Racial Equality

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Black professionals account for just 2% of Certified Financial Planners in the US, according to industry data.

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Stoli’s US Bankruptcy is Just the Latest Sign of Hard Times for Spirits

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Stoli Group USA, the maker of the eponymous vodka, had bankruptcy protection to be thankful for during last week’s holiday.

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Norway Dampens its Deep Sea Mining Ambitions

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The move comes as a result of domestic political pressure from Norway’s left-wing party, and marks a major change in tone for the country.

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Intel’s CEO Resigns After Failed Turnaround Effort

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If the artificial intelligence revolution has ushered in a boomtime for chipmakers, no one seems to have told Intel.

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Amazon Tries to Help Alexa Get Personal

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Today, a patent application for making Amazon’s voice assistants more personal highlights the race – and roadblocks – to creation of an AI-powered Alexa.

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Google Wants to Keep Data Centers Cool Amid AI Cloud Boom

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Finding ways to efficiently keep server farms cool benefits more than just Google’s cloud services business.

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Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Strength Could Boost AI Bet

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Cybersecurity is a substantial part of Microsoft’s business — and a growing one.

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Can ‘Terror Management Theory’ Explain Inheritance Spending?

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Meet the BlackRock ETF Taking Aim at Invesco’s QQQ

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Neurocrine Scoops Up Hunger-Drug Maker in Latest Multi-Billion-Dollar Pharma Deal

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