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Macy’s Rejects $5.8 Billion Buyout Offer

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The retailer questioned how the proposed deal would be financed, but it may just be delaying the inevitable.

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Artificial Intelligence

Startup ElevenLabs Is AI’s Newest Unicorn After Latest Fundraising Round

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The AI software company is sporting a new valuation of more than $1 billion after its latest $18 financing round.

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Social Media

Meta is Truly Sick of News

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The social media platform’s referrals to news media sites has been steadily dropping.

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Patent Drop

Microsoft Makes Chatbots Mindful with Emotion Detection Patent

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The company’s patent for a wellness chatbot could require users to have a lot of trust in the company to protect their data.

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Advisor Upside

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

The ‘Everything App’: How Robinhood Grew From Trading Platform to Financial Ecosystem

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Advisors Are Piling Into the RIA Channel. That May Not Be a Good Thing

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What’s the Difference Between 351 Exchanges and Exchange Funds?

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