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Economics

Election Day is a Major Distraction. The Economy Will Feel the Hit.

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Distractions from Election Day mania are expected to be so extreme, it may cost the American economy billions of dollars per hour.

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Advisor Upside

Do Elections Matter to Markets?

Most advisors agree that elections have little impact on markets, but that’s not stopping investors from bracing their portfolios.

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Advisor Upside

ETFs Are Breaking Inflow Records. Not So Much Overseas

US equity ETFS saw nearly $150 billion in inflows last month. Those tied to Europe, Japan, and emerging markets weren’t so lucky.

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Healthcare

Merck Cautiously Enters GLP-1 Fray Via Licensing Deal With Chinese Drugmaker

By licensing a drug from Hansoh, Merck signaled that it isn’t prepared to fully challenge its rivals’ dominance in the GLP-1 space.

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International Economics

Does a Popular Internet Router Pose a National Security Threat?

If similar cases are a guide, the US has given equal weight to both known and hypothetical threats to national security.

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