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Saudi Arabia Gives Up Trying to Drive Oil Higher

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Saudi Arabia, the biggest and most influential member of OPEC, is abandoning its goal of driving the price of an oil barrel up to $100.

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Meta Could Face Cost Obstacles in AR Glasses Goals

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Though artificial reality took center stage at Meta Connect, the company faces headwinds in making AR glasses an everyday reality.

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Mastercard Continues Crypto Crusade with Seamless Transaction Patents

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Mastercard’s interest in this tech could help legitimize crypto in the broader scheme of traditional finance.

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Patent Drop

Google Social Media Patents Add to YouTube’s AI Upgrade

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The filings add to Google’s larger bid to build AI into YouTube’s offerings, though AI could present risks in this context.

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‘Bucket List’ Vacations Give Way to Budget-Friendlier Trips amid Sky-High Fuel Prices

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Most 401(k) Holders Don’t Seek Help from Plan Advisors (But They Want It)

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How TIPS Bridges Can Maximize Social Security Benefits

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