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Alternatives

Collectibles are Fun but Risky Investments

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A portfolio doesn’t have to be just stocks and bonds. You can add something a little more fun, say your favorite vintage baseball cards.

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Advisor Upside

Wall Street Bonuses Surge for First Time Since 2021

The past two years haven’t been too kind to Wall Street comp plans, but that might be changing as bonuses make a comeback.

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Big Tech

2024: The Year the DOJ Cracked Google

US antitrust enforcement against Big Tech kicked up a gear in 2024 when the DOJ won its case against Google. Does Big Tech need to worry?

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Big Tech

2024: The Year Big Tech Got into the Energy Game

This year Big Tech got into the energy game in a big way, and if it wants to chase AI it’ll need even more energy in years to come.

2 min read
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Consumer

Is the Restaurant Industry at the End of an Era?

Across-the-board inflation — including food costs, labor costs, and real estate costs — is pummeling restaurants. Can the industry survive?

6 min read

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