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International Economics

Tariffs Begin Choking Off Shipments to US Ports

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As the trade war rages on, big box stores are fearful of big empty shelves. And they’re letting the White House know it.

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CIO Upside

Are Phishing Attacks Getting Smarter?

“The Google attack really showed that just authenticating the sender is not enough.”

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Advisor Upside

Will Vanguard Launch Its Private Investments the ‘Vanguard Way?’

The world’s second-largest asset manager has been known for taking a low-cost approach to investing over its 50-year history.

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Industries

US Considers Slashing Drug Prices to Match Cheaper Costs Abroad

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering linking prescription drug prices to their price tags in other developed nations.

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Advisor Upside

Don’t Fear the Reaper. Running Out of Money in Retirement May Be Scarier

Dying is one thing, but living without money is another, according to a recent survey.

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Economics

Defense Industry Braces for Tariff Barrage

Three titans of the US defense industry — Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman — signalled tariffs are going to be bad for business.

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Investments

Investors Seeking Safe Havens Hoard Gold — Physical as well as Digital

Investors are increasingly hoarding gold and bitcoin as conventional safe havens in US bonds and the dollar have come up short.

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ETF Upside

Earth to Advisors: Vanguard Expands Model Lineup

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Think you’re too cool for model portfolio school? Many advisors are responding by channeling Ben Stiller’s Zoolander: “You aren’t.”

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Patent Drop

Glimpse into the future of technology.

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Google Patent Highlights AI and Quantum’s Symbiotic Relationship
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The Time and Place for AI Code Generators
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Into the Future: The Patent Drop Highlight Reel
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Amazon Tries to Help Alexa Get Personal

Economics

Dollar Takes a Bruising From Trump’s Jabs at Fed Chair

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The US dollar hit a three year low against a basket of currencies Monday, highlighting investor concerns about US assets.

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