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Social Media

Meta Patent Adds AI Voice Assistants Across Devices and Apps

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Its latest patent for a way to perform “concierge-type services” via voice adds to the company’s broader AI ambitions.

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Industries

America’s Passenger Rail has a New Ticket to Ride

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The US’ often neglected railways might be on track for better days as the country pumps billions of dollars into outdated infrastructure.

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Consumer

Beer Sales Propel Constellation Brands to Strong Quarter

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The company’s flagship Modelo brand continues as top dog after surpassing Bud Light in sales last year.

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Electric Vehicles

Ford Is Enticing Tesla Owners With Special F-150 Lightning EV Discount

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Ford is offering a $1,500 rebate to Tesla owners who may not want to wait around until 2025 for a pricey Cybertruck.

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Inflation & Prices

Europe Poised to Cut Rates Far Sooner Than US

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The European Central Bank signaled that it might be ready to pull the trigger in June.

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Patent Drop

Intel Patent Takes on Privacy at Eye Level

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The patents highlight the data privacy issues to come with the metaverse and its headsets.

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Finance

Goldman Sachs Mulls Exit From Big Tech Investments

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The bank plans to take its profits off the table and repurpose them for new investments — primarily in energy and firms listed in Japan.

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Regulation

EPA Announces First Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

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A US geological survey published in July 2023 found that as much as 45% of US drinking water could contain these compounds.

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Patent Drop

Nvidia Patent Keeps Data Centers Energy Efficient

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Nvidia wants to keep data centers from standing idle.

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Media & Entertainment

Roblox Gets into Video Ads

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The gaming industry, like every other sector including banking and rideshare apps, is enmeshing itself even deeper into advertising.

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Patent Drop

PayPal’s Neural Network Patent Could Reveal the Firm’s AI Plans

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: PayPal wants to create AI that tracks all kinds of user behavior.

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Healthcare

Moderna Inches Nearer to Successful Cancer Vaccine

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The company announced positive results in an early-stage trial of the individualized cancer vaccine it developed with Merck.

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Social Media

TikTok is Launching an Instagram Clone

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The short-form video app said it will soon launch “TikTok Notes,” a photo-and-text-based platform intended to mimic the appeal of Instagram.

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Regulation

European Court Says Switzerland Violated Elderly Citizen Rights Via Climate Inaction

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The ruling can’t be appealed and sets a weighty legal precedent for climate litigation in the EU and beyond.

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International Economics

Spain Cans its Golden Visa Program

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The government decided to end the program because of its impact on the country’s housing crisis.

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Semiconductors

TSMC Lands Up to $11.6 Billion to Expand Arizona Chip Hub

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The Taiwanese chipmaker already had two factories in the works, and it’s getting some funds to build a third.

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Banking

Jamie Dimon Sticks to His Cautious Worldview

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JPMorgan’s CEO sees a lot of potential in the US economy — and plenty of obstacles to overcome.

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Patent Drop

Google Patents Explore Convergence of AI and Healthcare

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The filings signal the growing use cases for AI in healthcare settings, but also the risks that may accompany using AI in clinical care.

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Industrials

Boeing CEO Scored $33 Million Payout in 2023

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David Calhoun enjoyed a 45% jump from 2022, but the aerospace giant has started to tie executive pay to broader safety goals.

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Banking

US Banks Push Back on High Severance Costs in Paris

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The Americans have warned that further inroads to France’s capital may not happen without some dismissal-pay flexibility.

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FA Upside

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

Eli Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug Finally Off FDA Shortage List

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Climate Change Forces Starbucks Deeper into Coffee R&D

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Dock Workers Agree to Pause Historic Strike To Negotiate New Contract

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