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Renewable Energy Growth Is Speeding Up Nicely

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The sector had its fastest growth ever in 2023, spurring hope that climate goals can be achieved.

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Finance

The Folly of Financial Gurus

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Social-media channels are full of business gurus promising that you can make tons of money this year…. but only if you attend their seminar.

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Patent Drop

Microsoft Passes on Passwords in Accessible Identity Tech Patent

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Microsoft’s cybersecurity patent that uses secret handshakes walks a fine line between identity security and user privacy.

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Banking

Banks Are Making Hay Out of Post-Banking Crisis Safeguards

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Banks are finding novel ways to game the Fed’s safeguard systems, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.

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Advisor Upside

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

Bigger Social Security Checks Top 2026 Changes in Retirement Benefits

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Vanguard Warms Up to Crypto, Sort Of

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Advisors and Asset Managers Don’t See Eye-to-Eye on Alts

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