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Economics

How Kevin Warsh Could Reshape the Fed

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During his confirmation hearing last week, Warsh hinted at an out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new approach to monetary policy.

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Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic, White House Patch Relationship As Mythos Shakes Up Status Quo

Anthropic revealed Mythos earlier this month, an AI model with advanced cybersecurity abilities that’s taking the tech world by storm.

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Autos

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

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

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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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Personal Finance

Trump’s Retirement Savings Plan Offers Potential Bonanza for Firms Like Fidelity

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If the accounts come to fruition, they could achieve a longtime goal of industry advocates and policymakers on both sides of the aisle.

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Economics

The Taxman Still Cometh, But May Take Away Less

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Thanks to a sweeping bill enacted by Congress last year, many American taxpayers may owe less to the IRS this April than we feared.

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