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Tesla Boosts Pay for US Factory Workers to Keep Unions at Bay

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Production workers will get a wage increase that curiously follows a strong year for the autoworkers’ union.

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Energy

Renewable Energy Growth Is Speeding Up Nicely

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The sector had its fastest growth ever in 2023, spurring hope that climate goals can be achieved.

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Finance

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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Advisor Upside

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

Crypto on Track for M&A Record With Coinbase’s $2.9B Derebit Takeover

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Lab-Grown Diamonds? Turns Out They’re Not De Beers’ Best Friend

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UK-US Strike Trade Deal Affirming ‘Special Relationship’

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street via CC BY 2.0.

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