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Walmart’s Market Cap Jumps to All-Time High After Stellar Earnings

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The retail giant posted $161 billion in quarterly revenue, marking a 6% increase and beating its earlier sales target.

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Patent Drop

Nvidia’s Fair AI Patent Could Improve Facial Recognition Accuracy

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While this is a recognized problem in face-reading AI models, Nvidia’s tech relies on synthetic data to achieve balance, which comes with caveats.

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Electric Vehicles

Baidu’s Robotaxi Nears Profitability, While US Peers Are Stuck in Neutral

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The company started operating some fully driverless robotaxi rides in September 2023, and said 45% of Q4 orders were fully driverless models.

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Social Media

Billionaire Frank McCourt Pursues TikTok Acquisition

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McCourt says his goal is to build “a new and better version of the internet, where individuals are respected.”

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Advisor Upside

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

Trump’s Economic Toolbox Holds More Than Tariffs, Treasury Chief Pledges

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Scary Movie ’25? Trump Threatens Tariffs on Foreign Films

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Skechers Takes $9 Billion Buyout as Shoe Stocks Skid

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