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Big Tobacco’s Big Problem: The US Isn’t Lighting Up

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British American Tobacco shares dropped to a 12-year low after the company announced a $31.5 billion write-down for some of its brands.

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Artificial Intelligence

Google’s Liveliness Detectors Aims to Combat Deepfakes

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The company is seeking two patents to detect whether biometrics have been faked, one for fingerprint data and one for voice data.

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Regulation

Washington Wants More Rules, Bankers Have Concerns

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Top bosses from eight major financial institutions appeared before a Senate committee to give their opinion on looming banking reforms.

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Patent Drop

Meta’s Brain Reader Could Help it Understand Users’ Mental State

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This data could help Meta understand your response to advertising, one expert told Patent Drop.

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Media & Entertainment

2023 Was StubHub’s Year of the Women

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StubHub’s latest Year in Live Experiences report found women captivated audiences in 2023 and generated massive ticket sales.

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Power Corridor

El Niño Ravages Land and Sea, Slamming Markets

Climate change is colliding with another phenomenon called El Niño – and the results are already far-reaching, global, devastating.

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Regulation

The FTC Starts Probe of Exxon’s Pioneer Acquisition

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Exxon’s $60 billion planned acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources has attracted the attention of the Federal Trade Commission.

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Policy & Power

Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Have Flocked to COP28 in Record Numbers

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The number of lobbyists for fossil fuel interests who registered for this year’s COP conference totaled at least 2,456.

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International Economics

China’s Financial Woes Grow as Moody’s Lowers Credit Outlook

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Moody’s Investors Service cut its outlook for China’s credit rating to negative from stable due to crushing debt at the local level.

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Artificial Intelligence

Consultancy Firms Are Using AI to Fast-Track Partnerships

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Large consulting and law firms are trying to get junior staffers on the fast track to partner using tools like ChatGPT.

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M&A

Roche Elbows into Weight-Loss Drug Market Via M&A

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Roche agreed Monday to acquire anti-obesity drug developer Carmot Therapeutics for an appetizing $3.1 billion.

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Real Estate

Florida Developers Still See Building Wooden Homes as a Good Idea

All along Florida’s waterfront, developers are continuing to build cheaper wood-frame homes and apartments, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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Patent Drop

Apple’s LIDAR Patent Adds Another Piece to Rumored Car Offering

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Apple will likely face a lot of competition if it decides to get on the road.

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Indicators

As Job Market Cools, Small Businesses Scramble for Employees

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As the country’s largest companies have begun slowing down hiring, small businesses are hanging up “Help Wanted” signs at a record pace.

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Patent Drop

Microsoft May Check Your Mental Health Using AI

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Microsoft’s patent for a computerized wellness check walks a fine line between privacy and convenience.

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Inflation & Prices

Deflation Begins to Hit Durable Goods

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Slowing inflation usually means prices are rising, just not as fast as before. But now there is actual deflation.

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Patent Drop

Intel Goes After Responsible AI with Ethics Index Patent

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Intel’s ethics index aims to call out when people are using AI for the wrong reasons.

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Media & Entertainment

Rock Band Kiss Plans to Join the Avatar Concert Trend

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After 50 years of performing, world-renowned shock rock group Kiss just played its final show, but the members say the show will go on.

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Real Estate

HOA Fees Are Adding to the Housing Affordability Problem

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Prospective homebuyers face limited supply, historically high mortgage rates, plus increasingly high homeowners association fees.

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Big Tech

Meta Files Lawsuit Arguing FTC’s In-House Courts are Unconstitutional

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Meta on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission arguing its in-house trials are unconstitutional.

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Advisor Upside

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

Gold Rush Loses Momentum in Runup to Newmont Earnings

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NHL Ups the Ante by Teaming With Kalshi, Polymarket in Sports Betting

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Good Omen, or Bad? Tesla Opens Mag 7 Earnings Season to Mixed Reviews

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