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The Bounds of Trump’s Friendship with Elon Musk

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Donald Trump has forged an alliance with Elon Musk, but history shows the two have trouble working together. And then there’s China…

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Advisor Upside

Advisors Wary of Fixed Income Ahead of Trump 2.0

The next administration may look to increase tariffs and lower taxes, which could spell higher inflation and lower bond prices.

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Autos

Tesla Rides Higher on Self-Driving Regulation Report

The Trump White House may usher in a big loosening of the rules around cars that can operate without human drivers.

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Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia Pulls Back as Trump Reemerges on World Stage

Saudi Arabia’s Mammoth Public Investment Fund Turns Inward Just As One of the Country’s Top Allies Reclaims the White House.

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Finance

Klarna Files for a US IPO

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Looser regulations might be leading Swedish buy-now-pay-later firm Klarna to choose the US over the UK to host its IPO.

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Advisor Upside

Will Trump or Harris Win the White House? Ask the Dow

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The election is quickly approaching, and some researchers are looking to the largest indexes for clues about the outcome.

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Politics

Harris and Trump Agree That Tips Shouldn’t Be Taxed

Kamala Harris supports eliminating federal taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers, which Donald Trump also supports.

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Patent Drop

Special Report: How AI and Election Misinformation go Hand in Hand

“(AI) vastly increases the capacity to create any type of new media … both in speed and volume.”

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Autos

EV Makers Worry About Tax Credits in a Second Trump Term

If Biden loses, the tax credits from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act may get wiped out, hampering future sales.

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

How the Biggest Themes of the Year Will Hold Sway Over 2024

Forecasting shifts in wealth, climate and the changing world order.

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

Why Wall Street Is Betting On Nikki Haley

She can beat Biden, but first she has to neutralize Trump.

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Power Corridor

Risk On…Despite Everything?

Interest rates and risk appetite to set the table for 2024…

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Regulation

Betting Startup Sues Feds After Election Markets Plan is Rejected

Financial exchange startup Kalshi has sued the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, arguing that the regulator overstepped its authority.

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