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Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban

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A federal appeals court upheld the “TikTok Ban” that would force China-based ByteDance to sell its app next month or face exile from the US.

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Indicators

Inflation Report Will Test Fed’s Plans and Bull Market’s Steam

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The market’s sunny optimism, set against wintry December, will face a Game of Thrones-like test this Wednesday: an inflation report is coming.

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International Economics

US Markets Represents 70% of Total World Market Capitalization

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What this means, however, is that the next time American markets tumble, it won’t just be America’s problem.

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Technology

The Costs and Benefits of Quantum Computing

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Big Tech and startups alike are making strides in the race to supplant classical computers, but a few roadblocks remain.

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Energy

OPEC+ Once Again Moves to Cut Production

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The global oil cartel announced it would be extending its ongoing production cuts through the first few months of next year.

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Industries

Natural Disasters Cost the Insurance Industry $135 billion this year

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So far this year, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and floods have cost the insurance industry a collective $135 billion in losses.

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Finance

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital Takes Big Step Into US Credit Market

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Mubadala Capital, which manages $27 billion in assets, will take a 42% stake in Silver Rock Financial, which manages $10 billion in assets.

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Power Corridor

America’s in a Crypto State of Mind for Trump’s Second Term

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With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, the crypto industry has transformed into a major DC power player.

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Advisor Upside

Inside BlackRock’s Latest $12B Private Assets Deal

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BlackRock is acquiring HPS Investment Partners in a deal that could increase its private assets under management to $600 billion.

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Advisor Upside

TradePMR’s Robb Baldwin on Robinhood and the American Financial System

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The future of American financial technology is being able to do transactions, trades, and payments in one spot, Baldwin said.

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Advisor Upside

Option Calls on Bitcoin ETFs Are Both Innovative And Risky

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While the strategies can be seen as the next logical step in crypto investing, some are calling them a step into speculative waters.

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Artificial Intelligence

Google, OpenAI Race to Bring Generative Video to Market

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Consumer

Political Pressure Mounts on Shein and Temu

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Shein and Temu have been able to keep the costs on their platforms alarmingly low, but there’s been a hidden political cost racking up.

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Industrials

Musk Ally, Space Traveller to Run NASA in Boon to SpaceX

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will soon have a friend in very high places after Trump names Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.

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Big Tech

Microsoft and Apple hit with Class Action Lawsuits in the UK

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On Tuesday, two separate antitrust class lawsuits were filed against Microsoft and Apple in the United Kingdom.

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Media & Entertainment

Life After Warner Bros. Has Been Great for AT&T

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Has CEO John Stankey, who took the position in 2020, effectively turned the corner on his turnaround plan at AT&T?

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International Economics

China Places Export Bans on Raw Materials to US In Trade War Reprisal

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Beijing’s move came swiftly in response to the White House’s decision to slap new curbs on exports of vital chip components to China.

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Advisor Upside

New ETFs May Target Crypto’s ‘Degen’ Crowd

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Crypto ETFs have pulled in billions since the election, and new products that deal in lesser-known currencies are in the works.

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Advisor Upside

Morgan Stanley Eyes Startups Ahead of Potential IPO Rebound

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A Morgan Stanley partnership with Carta could result in more clients, and more assets, for its advisory business.

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Advisor Upside

How Early Education is Helping Advisors Promote Racial Equality

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Black professionals account for just 2% of Certified Financial Planners in the US, according to industry data.

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FA Upside

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

Advertisers Worry Facebook May Become X

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The Most Important Pharma Event in America Kicks Off Today With High Hopes for M&A

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Coffee and Chocolate Are the Reigning Commodity Kings

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