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Policy & Power

As the Election Draws Near, New Sectors are Trying their Hands at Lobbying

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While the usual suspects are steadily spending more money on political lobbying, specific and quite new industries are diving in headfirst.

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Media & Entertainment

Can the Enhanced Games Get the World Hooked on Steroids?

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After nearly 3,000 years, the business of the Olympics is ripe for disruption. Could performance enhancing drugs shake up the games?

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Finance

US Regulator Finds ‘Unacceptable’ Deficiency Rates At Audit Firms

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The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board called out an “unacceptable” level of deficiencies at the country’s biggest auditors.

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International Economics

The UK’s Higher-Education Sector is Trying to Dodge a Finance Crisis

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The UK’s top-notch schools are a premier destination for international students, and education is a big part of the economy.

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Advisor Upside

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

Enterprises Grapple With Pros, Cons (and Costs) of Cloud-First Strategy

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Fiserv Loses Nearly Half Its Market Cap After ‘Abysmal’ Quarter

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Amazon Job Cuts Broaden Big Tech’s Layoff Barrage

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