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The Folly of Financial Gurus

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Social-media channels are full of business gurus promising that you can make tons of money this year…. but only if you attend their seminar.

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Patent Drop

Microsoft Passes on Passwords in Accessible Identity Tech Patent

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Microsoft’s cybersecurity patent that uses secret handshakes walks a fine line between identity security and user privacy.

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Banking

Banks Are Making Hay Out of Post-Banking Crisis Safeguards

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Banks are finding novel ways to game the Fed’s safeguard systems, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.

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International Economics

The EU Steps Up Pressure on Cushy Caribbean ‘Golden Passports’

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So-called “golden passports” for five Caribbean countries are under increasing political pressure from the EU, according to Bloomberg.

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Wegovy-Maker Novo Teams with Online Pharmacies as Lilly Rivalry Heats Up

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Apple Leads Manufacturing Pivot to India

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Starbucks Slings High-Speed Drinks in Caffeinated Comeback Plan

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