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Pepsi Agrees to Buy Trendy Soda Startup Poppi for Nearly $2 Billion

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Poppi is a “Shark Tank” success story made with prebiotics and fruit juice that touts itself as a healthier alternative to traditional sodas.

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Indicators

Wall Street’s Favorite ‘Fear Gauge’ Grows Calmer After Hectic Week

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Known as Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” the VIX has suggested in recent weeks that investors are spooked, for obvious reasons.

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Advisor Upside

Why a Rise in Self-Directed Investing Is Good for Advisors

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Investors’ wealth and enthusiasm for playing the markets is growing, so they’re taking a more hands-on approach.

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Advisor Upside

RIAs Warm Up to ETFs Not Labeled Vanguard, BlackRock or State Street

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New issuers are gaining market share among RIAs, who are looking for niche funds to diversify their holdings.

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Buffett’s $300B Cash Pile, Fed by Apple, Spurs Investment Guessing Game

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What Does Google’s Search Monopoly Mean in the Age of AI?

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Looking for a Safe Haven Investment? Drive Through the Golden Arches

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