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Consumer Confidence Rebounds as Tariff Tensions (Temporarily) Ease

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You can’t bounce back without first getting low. And, in April, consumer confidence according to the Conference Board got real low.

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Industrials

Trump Administration Claims ‘Golden Share’ Rights in US Steel-Nippon Tieup

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The so-called “golden share” in US Steel would grant the US federal government a de facto veto over key decisions.

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Artificial Intelligence

Salesforce Boosts Bet on Agentic AI With $8B Informatica Takeover

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Salesforce’s offer beat out competitors including Cloud Software Group and Thoma Bravo, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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ETF Upside

Vanguard’s 2 New Muni ETFs Have an Advantage Over Mutual Funds

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Unlike similar mutual fund products at Vanguard, two passive tax-exempt bond ETFs don’t have a high minimum for fees of 9 basis points.

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Advisor Upside

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

Amping Up: Harnessing Innovation and Efficiency to Modernize the US Power Grid

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What Will It Take to Get More Advisors Volunteering?

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Big Tech Is Still Grappling With AI’s Energy Problem

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