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Indie Games Power Up as Big-Budget Rivals Sacrifice Creativity to Profit

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The success of indie titles may help video game makers rely less on blockbusters and widen creative license, creating a 1UP for players.

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Advisor Upside

Advisors Are Watching These Tax Law Changes in 2026

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New tax laws including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act present novel risks and opportunities when filing next year’s tax returns.

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Consumer

Peloton’s ‘New Era’ of AI-Powered Workouts Isn’t Working Out

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Artificial intelligence can do a lot of things. Getting us on an exercise bike doesn’t appear to be one of them.

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Consumer

Kohl’s Shows Signs of Comeback as Holidays Near

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Kohl’s is the largest US department store chain by number of retail locations, with more than double the number operated by Macy’s.

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Advisor Upside

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

There Are Now More 401(k) Millionaires Than Ever

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Young Investors Take Advice From Finfluencers

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JPMorgan Hires Vaunted Berkshire Stockpicker as Buffett’s Exit Spurs C-Suite Shakeup

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