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Can Peter Thiel’s Fellowship of Billionaires Replace Silicon Valley Bank?

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Thiel’s bank, named after the mountain where the dragon Smaug hoards his treasure, plans to serve tech startups and crypto companies.

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Markets

Where Are the Bond Vigilantes?

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The US debt is about the same as its entire economic output and is projected to grow if Trump’s megabill passes.

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Semiconductors

Chipmakers Emerge as Big Winners in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

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When it comes to competing on the world’s semiconductor stage, US lawmakers are not content to let the chips fall where they may.

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ETF Upside

All Sunshine for First Spot Solana ETF

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The first spot Solana ETF came to market last week through a filing under the Securities Act of 1940, unlike competitors who filed under the 1933 Act.

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Advisor Upside

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Delta Air Lines Projects Clearer Skies Ahead

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Pentagon to Take $400 Million Stake in Rare Earth Miner Outside Vegas

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Ferrero Puts Snap, Crackle and Pop into Its Earnings With WK Kellogg Acquisition

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