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Advisor Upside

Tariff Turmoil Not ‘Rear View Mirror’ Yet: Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders

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The company’s chief investment strategist warned policy moves can take months or years to ripple through the broader economy.

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International Economics

China Reopening to US Soybean Imports

China stopped buying US soybeans altogether in May, two months after suspending the import licenses of US-based CHS Inc.

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Healthcare

CEO Says AstraZeneca Can ‘Absorb’ Costs of Trump-Driven US Deals

AstraZeneca is the biggest drugmaker in Britain and its £193 billion ($253 billion) market capitalization tops the London Stock Exchange.

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Energy

Oil Spikes as US Sanctions Russian Producers to Undermine Putin’s War Machine

Shell and BP shares rose roughly 3% on Thursday, while US majors Exxon Mobil and Chevron were more muted, up 1.1% and 0.6% respectively.

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Advisor Upside

What the Government Shutdown Means for Clients

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What’s one little government closure on top of tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and AI disruptions.

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Social Media

The TikTok Deal Is Done. Sort of. Like, So Close

When all is said and done (or if all is said and done), Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX are expected to control about 50% of the company.

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Consumer

Drop the Ship-pers: FedEx, UPS Downgraded as US Policy Bites Into Import Revenue

According to US Customs, untaxed “de minimis” shipments accounted for 92% of all cargo entering the US, or 4 million packages a day.

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Advisor Upside

3 Reasons to Keep Politics Out of Portfolios

Mixing politics and investing is like mixing emotions and math: It rarely adds up.

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Advisor Upside

Yieldstreet Losses Highlights the Potential Dangers of Private Investments

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After several funds from the startup Yieldstreet resulted in total losses, experts questioned the role of private investments in client portfolios.

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Banking

Inflation Data and Bank Earnings Kick Off a Crucial Test for Markets

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The big US banks bested Q1 earnings expectations, and many observers expect big boosts to their Q2 trading desk revenues.

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Blockchain

Bitcoin Tops $120,000 With Congress Poised to Consider Key Crypto Bills

Nothing to boost an asset class like the most powerful legislative body in the world holding a week in your honor.

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ETF Upside

Trump Media Files for Third Crypto ETF

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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Advisor Upside

Advisors Calm Clients After Trump’s Latest Tariff Announcements

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

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