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Artificial Intelligence

Now Entering Uncanny Valley: Why AI ‘Avatars’ Are Suddenly Everywhere

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One high-profile early adopter: Swiss bank UBS, which is turning its army of investment banking analysts into AI avatars.

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Advisor Upside

Advice on Life and Money from Jonathan Clements

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What would you do if you found out you had 12 months to live?

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Real Estate

Mortgage Rates Follow Bond Yields Higher as US Debt Concerns Mount

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Even before the latest jump in mortgage rates, existing home sales slid 0.5% last month, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Consumer

Nike Preps Price Hikes While Planning Return to Amazon

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While the company didn’t mention the threat of tariffs, Nike is heavily exposed in China, home to roughly 24% of its suppliers.

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Advisor Upside

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

Can Blue Origin Fill NASA’s SpaceX Void?

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Act of GENIUS or Blockheaded Bill? Congress Considers Stablecoins

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BlackRock’s Virtual Investment Analyst ‘Asimov’ Ushers in AI Era on Wall Street

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