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Regulation

US Blocks Chinese Textile Firms Over Forced Labor Concerns

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The bans not only attempt to address human rights violations but also aim to protect domestic textile producers from unfair competition.

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Consumer

Walmart’s Market Cap Jumps to All-Time High After Stellar Earnings

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The retail giant posted $161 billion in quarterly revenue, marking a 6% increase and beating its earlier sales target.

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Patent Drop

Nvidia’s Fair AI Patent Could Improve Facial Recognition Accuracy

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While this is a recognized problem in face-reading AI models, Nvidia’s tech relies on synthetic data to achieve balance, which comes with caveats.

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Electric Vehicles

Baidu’s Robotaxi Nears Profitability, While US Peers Are Stuck in Neutral

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The company started operating some fully driverless robotaxi rides in September 2023, and said 45% of Q4 orders were fully driverless models.

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Advisor Upside

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

How Financial Planning Can Help Treat the ‘Financial Toxicity’ of Cancer

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Why Is the Job Market so Tough for Younger Workers?

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More Adult Children Are Supporting Their Parents. It May Cost Them in Retirement

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