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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Takes Best-Performing Issuer of 2025

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Actively managed funds have the potential for outsized returns, but timing is everything. ARK ETFs did well.

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Artificial Intelligence

Lyte Leaves Stealth Mode to Help AI Robots Tackle Household Chores

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Artificial intelligence-powered bots’ big presence at CES belies the tech industry’s expectations to turn a profit on them.

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Indicators

US Manufacturing Activity Grinds to 14-Month Low

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US factory activity contracted for the tenth straight month in December, according to the latest Institute for Supply Management survey.

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Energy

Markets Shrug Off Shift in Venezuelan Oil Industry’s Prospects

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Venezuela’s 303 billion barrels worth of oil reserves are estimated to be about a fifth of the world’s total.

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Advisor Upside

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

‘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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