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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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Blockchain

Cantor Fitzgerald Links With Tether, Bitfinex and SoftBank to Launch Bitcoin Venture

The new venture, dubbed Twenty One, will go public via a Cantor-owned special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

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Advisor Upside

Why the Bond Market’s Not Acting as It Should

Yields on Treasuries are now higher than they were in late 2022, when both stocks and bonds last slumped together.

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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

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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Industries

Humanoid Robots Run, Dance, and Work the Factory Floor

A half dozen humanoid robots completed a half marathon in Beijing, though their prowess still trails human runners by a considerable amount.

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ETF Upside

Lazard Hires Former US Rep. as Senior Advisor

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Patrick McHenry joins the firm after 20 years in Congress, the last two of which he served as the chair to the House Financial Services Committee.

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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

Advisor Upside

Competition Heats Up for Commonwealth Advisors After LPL Deal

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Commonwealth advisors are now hot ticket items, and some are being offered lucrative deals from competitors.

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