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Why Morningstar’s Christine Benz Isn’t a Fan of Alts in 401(k)s

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The asset class can play an important role in portfolios, she noted, but that doesn’t mean they’re vital in 401(k) plans.

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Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic Curbs Rollout of AI Skeleton Key While Meta Regains Model Momentum

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Meta launched its first major AI model after a significant overhaul, while Anthropic is keeping its own dangerously good model under wraps.

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Cryptocurrency

Crude Crypto Costs Could Keep Strait of Hormuz Clogged

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Next up in the saga at the Strait of Hormuz: crypto fees. Iran will demand $1 per barrel of oil paid in crypto that passes the Strait.

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Energy

Delta, Exxon Mobil Show Iran War Hitting Both Sides of Oil Trade

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Delta Airlines and oil giant ExxonMobil say they’re expecting bad news for their financial statements thanks to soaring fuel prices.

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Anthropic Moves Deeper into Financial Services with Claude for Advisors

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PEPs Are Popping Seven Years After Secure Act Passage

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