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Energy

Solar Companies Burned by Clean-Energy Cuts

The outlook for clean energy was already looking dim under Trump, who has promised to cut clean-energy while boosting oil, gas, and coal.

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Consumer

Nike Preps Price Hikes While Planning Return to Amazon

While the company didn’t mention the threat of tariffs, Nike is heavily exposed in China, home to roughly 24% of its suppliers.

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Media & Entertainment

‘Eras Tour’ Logistics Team Bought for $1 Billion

Consider it a big bet on the future of live events, which, in Swiftie speak, GCL knows about “All Too Well.”

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Blockchain

Bitcoin Breaks a New Record on Regulatory Hopes

Soft US inflation numbers released last week and a de-escalation of global trade tensions are likely contributing to bitcoin’s rebound.

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Markets

Weak Treasury Auction Sends Stocks Tumbling

After the auction, the yield on the 20-year note rose to 5.125%, the highest level since back in November 2023.

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Advisor Upside

Jamie Dimon Clears Bitcoin for JPMorgan Clients: ‘I Defend Your Right to Smoke’

The bank’s CEO said clients can trade bitcoin, but remained outspoken about the dangers.

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CIO Upside

Massive AI Infrastructure Investments Open Doorway to ‘Peripheral Discoveries’

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“This is bigger than one company. This is bigger than one government.”

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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

International Economics

Don’t Hold Your Breath for Trade Wins from G7 Finance Summit

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Hanging over the proceedings is the countdown to July 8, when the US is poised to slam its allies with “reciprocal” tariffs.

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