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Economics

Imports Drive Unexpected Contraction in US Economy

The biggest factor behind the slip in first-quarter GDP was Trump’s will-he-or-won’t-he, start-and-stop trade war.

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Advisor Upside

CFP Board Raises Renewal Fee by 26%

The group will increase its certification fees to $575 to support its public awareness campaign and marketing efforts.

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Healthcare

Wegovy-Maker Novo Teams with Online Pharmacies as Lilly Rivalry Heats Up

Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drug Wegovy, struck a deal with online telehealth storefronts that sold cheap knockoffs during shortages.

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Big Tech

Apple Leads Manufacturing Pivot to India

Apple shifting production to India is just the latest sign that the world’s most populous nation may be a winner in global trade reordering.

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ETF Upside

Why Flows Into State Street’s Public-Private ETF Are Drying Up

The launch of PRIV was called a watershed moment in February, but has garnered little interest from investors since.

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International Economics

Canada Chooses Prime Minister Set on “Dramatically” Loosening US Trade Ties

Canada’s Liberal Party won a majority promising to distance the country from the US, a major importer of Canadian crude.

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ETF Upside

Active ETFs to Reach $11T by 2035, Deloitte Says

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Low costs, a flight from active mutual funds, and tax efficiency have boosted assets in US-listed active ETFs.

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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

Cap Group, KKR Approved to Launch Public-Private Funds

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The new funds specifically target retail investors, a segment that could turn into a lucrative, untapped marketplace for the industry.

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