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Big Tech

Amazon, Meta Wear AI-mbitions on Their Wrists

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Both Amazon and Meta have already flirted with the smartwatch space, only to ultimately abandon their initial ambitions.

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International Economics

Tariffs ‘The World Can Live With’: US-Japan Trade Pact Pushes Markets to Record Highs

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While 15% tariffs would be nothing to toast in normal times, it seems pretty good after Trump first threatened Japan with a 24% tariff rate.

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Industrials

Gates-Backed ‘Green Steel’ Startup Clears Key Milestone

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Heavy industrials remain one of the most significant drivers of greenhouse gas emissions, and also one of the toughest to eliminate.

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Markets

Fine Print: ETFs Born in Banner Year May Lack Staying Power

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Issuers are pumping out funds to meet investor demand, but there’s a growing risk that many of the new ETFs will have short shelf lives.

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Electric Vehicles

Crowded by EV Rivals, Tesla Preps For Critical Earnings Report

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For what feels like the third or fourth time in a row, Tesla is gearing up for what may be the most important earnings call in its history.

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ETF Upside

Gimme an S&P 500 ETF, Hold the Dividends

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An ETF from Roundhill Investments trades out of S&P 500 ETFs before dividends are paid, thus avoiding the tax implications.

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ETF Upside

Why the SEC Delayed In-Kind Redemptions for Crypto ETFs

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It may be only a matter of time before the Securities and Exchange Commission lets crypto ETFs redeem their digital assets in kind.

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ETF Upside

ETF Wave Hasn’t Crested Yet, Tidal Co-Founder Says

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The business Michael Venuto started over a decade ago has become one of the go-to places for small firms looking to launch ETFs.

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Blockchain

MicroStrategy Bolsters Its Bitcoin War Chest

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The timing of Strategy’s latest Bitcoin gains was hardly a surprise: last week also marked “Crypto Week” on Capitol Hill.

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Finance

Block Stock Pops in S&P 500 Debut

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Block’s membership in the index comes as it transitions into an all-in-one finance platform that offers debit cards and loans to clients.

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Big Tech

Microsoft Stock Unfazed by Hack Threatening Thousands of Customers

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The vulnerability exploited by the attack only affects on-premise Sharepoint servers, meaning clients using the cloud version are unaffected.

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Advisor Upside

Apollo, Ares to Open Professional Sports Investments to Retail Clients

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The funds could open the world of sports investing to a brand new segment of customers.

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Advisor Upside

Bonsai With Clients? Here Are Advisors’ Favorite Pastimes

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Golfing and camping topped the list, according to a recent AdvizorPro survey.

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Advisor Upside

M&A Just Broke More Records. But What Happens to Clients?

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The RIA industry made 102 deals in the second quarter of 2025, according to Echelon Partners.

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CIO Upside

Why ‘Go Big or Go Home’ Doesn’t Work for AI

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AI doesn’t need to make radical changes to have real impact, said Jared Coyle, chief AI officer at SAP Americas.

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Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT Crushing All Rivals in Chatbot Race

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT is lapping rival tech offerings in user adoption, downloaded over 900 million times on devices.

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Real Estate

National Housing Crisis Masks Severe Rental Shortages

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Prospective homebuyers and sellers are in a holding pattern, as persistently high mortgage rates and prices keep them from making moves.

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Autos

After Stellantis’ Exit, Is Hydrogen Fuel Tech Imploding?

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The future of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle took a dent last week as one of the world’s biggest automakers reversed course.

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ETF Upside

Why Invesco Wants QQQ to Become an Open-End Fund

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The asset manager has asked the SEC to make QQQ an open-end fund, which would benefit Invesco and its shareholders.

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ETF Upside

Bitcoin with Bubblewrap: Calamos Preps Laddered ETFs

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The company’s latest spin on protected Bitcoin investing includes Calamos ETFs that diversify their exposure to a range of Bitcoin funds.

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Advisor Upside

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

How Financial Planning Can Help Treat the ‘Financial Toxicity’ of Cancer

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Why Is the Job Market so Tough for Younger Workers?

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More Adult Children Are Supporting Their Parents. It May Cost Them in Retirement

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