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Big Tech

Apple Flirts With Adding Intel, Samsung into Main Chip Supply Chain

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Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing dependencies have turned problematic in the age of tariffs and friend-shoring.

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Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic, OpenAI Team with Private Equity to Rev Up AI Adoption

OpenAI’s joint venture with private equity giants will turn some 2,000 portfolio companies into potential AI adopters.

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Economics

What’s Good for Gas Is Good for the Greenback. But for How Long?

The Iran War reignited demand for the US dollar as a safe haven, but that may not stop the greenback’s longer-term decline.

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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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Industrials

Iran War Ignites US Demand for Cheaper Drone Defense Systems

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Last month, the Pentagon invited 25 drone manufacturers to participate in a competition to win a $150 million prototype order.

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Markets

Wall Street Gets Squeezed by Twin Global Crises

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Yields on ultra-long 40-year Japanese Government Bonds (JGB) rose 0.26 percentage points Tuesday, reaching 4.2%, an all-time high.

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M&A

‘Vortex of Volatility’ Kept 2025 Dealmaking From Breaking Records

Standout deals included Union Pacific’s $88 billion purchase of Norfolk Southern and the $56.6 billion deal to take Electronic Arts private.

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Finance

Do McKinsey Layoffs Signal Trouble for Consulting Industry?

Fellow professional services firms such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG have already undergone significant layoffs.

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Advisor Upside

Advisors Are Watching These Tax Law Changes in 2026

New tax laws including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act present novel risks and opportunities when filing next year’s tax returns.

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ETF Upside

Dual Share Classes Are Here, But There’s an ‘Apollo 13’ Problem

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Trading fractional shares for whole shares will require some communication and help, according to one firm that offers shareholder services.

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