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Autos

US Automakers Poised to Benefit from Pentagon’s Request for Manufacturing Support

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High interest rates and prices (an average of $49,275 for new cars in March, per Kelley Blue Book data) have kept buyers from the car market.

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Energy

New BP Chief Pledges “Consistency” after Years of Anything But

The oil price shock caused by the Iran war has turbocharged BP shares, pushing them up roughly 33% so far this year.

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Advisor Upside

Inside the DOL’s Plan to Open Up Alternative Assets in 401(k)s

Industry groups and asset managers are in favor, but advisors are weary, saying the expanded access can quickly spell trouble for clients.

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Industries

There’s a Clear Winner from the Shutdown’s Disruptive Airport Delays

Clear has gained a cult following of travelers who like to show up for flights five minutes before boarding.

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Industries

Trump Meets with Farmers as Soaring Fuel, Fertilizer Prices Strain Food Supply Chain

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Midwest farmers told the Des Moines Register that they’re already being quoted fertilizer prices that are up 40% from the fall.

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Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic Tussles with Pentagon as AI Goes to War

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Anthropic is insisting that its AI shouldn’t be used for surveillance or the development of automated weapons.

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International Economics

Tariff Costs Triple for Midsized US Businesses: JPMorgan

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For mid-sized firms largely lack the ability to dictate trade terms or shuffle their supply chains, making tarriffs a major pain.

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