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Big Brands Gear Up For Another Super Bowl Ad Rush

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The cost of a 30-second spot is going up, and so is the use of celebrity endorsers.

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Private Equity

Top US VC Firms Invested Billions in Problematic Chinese Startups

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A House committee report says that big investors were helping grow Chinese companies that were tied to rights abuses.

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Social Media

Meta and TikTok Take EU to Court Over Content Moderation Fees

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The sector’s top platform say that Europe’s decision to charge fees based on profit could distort which sites need policing.

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Patent Drop

Ford Balances Charging Demand to Get More EVs on the Road

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The lack of charging infrastructure in the US has hurt consumer sentiment towards EVs. Ford may be looking at ways to fix it.

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Advisor Upside

Financial advisor news, market insights, and practice management essentials.

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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