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ETF Upside

Trump Media Delays Registration for Bitcoin ETF

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The filing marks President Trump’s latest move to bring his spot bitcoin strategy to the ETF market. Will advisors bite?

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Advisor Upside

What Trump’s Executive Order Means for Alts in 401(k)s

Some praised the move while others said alts in employee-sponsored retirement plans conflict with fiduciary standards and can harm clients.

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International Economics

Tariffs ‘The World Can Live With’: US-Japan Trade Pact Pushes Markets to Record Highs

While 15% tariffs would be nothing to toast in normal times, it seems pretty good after Trump first threatened Japan with a 24% tariff rate.

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Banking

Inflation Data and Bank Earnings Kick Off a Crucial Test for Markets

The big US banks bested Q1 earnings expectations, and many observers expect big boosts to their Q2 trading desk revenues.

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Blockchain

Bitcoin Tops $120,000 With Congress Poised to Consider Key Crypto Bills

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Nothing to boost an asset class like the most powerful legislative body in the world holding a week in your honor.

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ETF Upside

Trump Media Files for Third Crypto ETF

Trump’s media company has filed for a third crypto-focused ETF that would hold Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Cronos and XRP.

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Advisor Upside

Advisors Calm Clients After Trump’s Latest Tariff Announcements

Financial plans are designed to weather economic uncertainty, but it can be hard for clients to remember that.

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Markets

Where Are the Bond Vigilantes?

The US debt is about the same as its entire economic output and is projected to grow if Trump’s megabill passes.

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Advisor Upside

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Is a ‘Mixed Bag’ for Advisors

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Some worry about adding to the already ballooning national debt, while others applaud extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Markets

Tariff Delay Fails to Soothe Bond Market Turmoil

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When yields rise, it suggests a selloff, and it also means likely higher costs of borrowing for companies as well as the government.

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Finance

Time to Duck and Cover? Billionaires Brace for Tariff Fallout

Jamie Dimon warned inflation is likely going up and Larry Fink said the economy might already be in recession.

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Advisor Upside

Advisors Sift Through Tariff Turmoil as Uncertainty Lingers

Tariffs could be in effect for years to come and play havoc on portfolios in the coming months.

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Analysis

Boy, Oh Boycott: Can Canada’s ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement Actually Dent the US?

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