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2024: The Year the DOJ Cracked Google

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US antitrust enforcement against Big Tech kicked up a gear in 2024 when the DOJ won its case against Google. Does Big Tech need to worry?

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Big Tech

2024: The Year Big Tech Got into the Energy Game

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This year Big Tech got into the energy game in a big way, and if it wants to chase AI it’ll need even more energy in years to come.

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Consumer

Is the Restaurant Industry at the End of an Era?

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Across-the-board inflation — including food costs, labor costs, and real estate costs — is pummeling restaurants. Can the industry survive?

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year Legacy Media Gave Up on Cable

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In 2024, legacy media giants like Disney and NBCUniversal finally had enough with cable — and started making their own off-ramps.

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Advisor Upside

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

Banking on a Fed Rate Cut Today, Investors Look for Hints of What’s Next

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UPS Eliminates 48,000 Jobs While Working Toward $3.5 Billion Cost-Cutting Target

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Microsoft, OpenAI (Finally) Finalize Terms of Not-Quite Divorce

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