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Canva Shows AI Doesn’t Come Cheap

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Canva users found that their subscriptions were going up as much as 300%. Subscriptions are going up from $120 a year to $500.

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Economics

Manufacturing, Construction Slowdown Trigger Broad Sell-Off

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Both manufacturing and construction spending came in softer than expected. The downbeats stoked fears of a downturn.

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Patent Drop

Tech Firms Inch Closer to Users with AI Wearables

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Your data may be more valuable than the money made from selling devices themselves, experts told Patent Drop.

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Consumer

Back-to-School Spending Is Flat or Falling, Depending on Whom You Ask

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Early data this year suggests back-to-school season spending is either flat from last year, or took a slight dip.

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Advisor Upside

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

Advisors Eye Up Instagram’s Millions of Users

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Crypto on Track for M&A Record With Coinbase’s $2.9B Derebit Takeover

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Lab-Grown Diamonds? Turns Out They’re Not De Beers’ Best Friend

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