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Microsoft Explainability Patent Highlights Need for AI Trustworthiness

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These technologies still have some trustworthiness issues.

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Healthcare

WeightWatchers Returns With a Plan for the New GLP-1 World

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Weight Watchers went bankrupt in May, but now it promises it’s trimmed the fat off its books and is ready to rejoin the Nasdaq.

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Artificial Intelligence

CoreWeave, Once the Year’s Hottest AI Stock, Takes Extended Tumble

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CoreWeave was the hottest stock on the block after its March IPO, but investors are now concerned its explosive valuation went a little far.

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Technology

Zuckerberg Shells Out Lavishly for Superintelligence Super Team

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Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg continued his run of poaching AI talent from competitors with salaries that would make Lebron James blush.

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ETF Upside

Vanguard Expands Fixed-Income Menu with 3 Treasury ETFs

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The firm has launched nine total fixed-income ETFs this year.

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ETF Upside

Tariff Fallout Hasn’t Hit Markets Yet. Issuers Say That Could Change

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Strategists from Allianz and Invesco are cautioning investors about market performance in the second half of the year.

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ETF Upside

Trump Media Files for Third Crypto ETF

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Trump’s media company has filed for a third crypto-focused ETF that would hold Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Cronos and XRP.

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Economics

Bet Your Bottom Dollar: Can the Sinking US Greenback Bounce Back?

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The dollar is the most important currency on earth, adding up to 57.7% of global currency reserves in the first quarter.

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Advisor Upside

Record RIA Growth Is Great. Here’s the Catch

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Investment Adviser Industry report shows where and how the advice industry is evolving.

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Consumer

Ferrero Puts Snap, Crackle and Pop into Its Earnings With WK Kellogg Acquisition

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Ferrero previously bought Nestlé’s US candy biz for $2.8 billion, as well as chocolate-maker Fannie May and RedHots owner Ferrara.

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Industrials

Pentagon to Take $400 Million Stake in Rare Earth Miner Outside Vegas

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China accounts for nearly two-thirds of raw material production and 90% of the manufacturing of rare earth magnets.

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Industries

Delta Air Lines Projects Clearer Skies Ahead

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There were some rough skies for a couple months there, but Delta seems to think it has now punched through to the other side.

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CIO Upside

Murky AI Rules Leave Enterprises Grappling With Self-Regulation

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“I think everybody would agree: It’s a free-for-all.”

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CIO Upside

What’s At Risk When You Replace Workers With AI?

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“There’s going to be humans involved in every angle.”

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CIO Upside

Philips Patent Leverages AI to Make Healthcare More Predictable

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This patent isn’t the first time we’ve seen AI make inroads into healthcare.

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Advisor Upside

Where Are Cash Sweep Lawsuits Now?

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Lawsuits have been filed against a laundry list of brokerages, including Wells Fargo, LPL and others.

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Advisor Upside

Advisors Calm Clients After Trump’s Latest Tariff Announcements

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Financial plans are designed to weather economic uncertainty, but it can be hard for clients to remember that.

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Advisor Upside

Osaic Touts Advisor Addition Amid Commonwealth Talent Rush

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The firm is highlighting its potential advantages for advisors who might be on the fence about going to LPL Financial.

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Industrials

Wired-Up Copper Prices Signal a Tariff-Powered Shock to Consumer Wallets

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A planned 50% tariff on copper has left commodities markets roiling and analysts toiling with the idea consumers paying for higher prices.

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Social Media

Linda Yaccarino Ducks Out of X’s New Grok Era

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Just over two years after taking the job, X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino on Wednesday announced she’d be stepping down from her role.

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Advisor Upside

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

Instead of Chasing Alpha, Here Are 4 Ways to Pick the Low-Hanging Apples

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‘Bucket List’ Vacations Give Way to Budget-Friendlier Trips amid Sky-High Fuel Prices

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Most 401(k) Holders Don’t Seek Help from Plan Advisors (But They Want It)

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