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Healthcare

Eli Lilly’s Miracle Weight Loss Pill May Not Be Miraculous Enough

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Lilly’s second-quarter results reported Thursday were still more than fine: $15.5 billion in revenue beat Wall Street estimates.

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Advisor Upside

Are Advisors Looking Abroad for New Business?

While the bulk of American advisors’ business is conducted in the US, some are finding opportunities overseas.

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Media & Entertainment

Bidders Bet NYC Casino Will Become World’s Biggest

Applications for the city’s three casino licenses were due to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board last week.

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Real Estate

Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Plans Majority Stake in $1 Billion NYC Skyscraper

The deal is with NYC real estate developer Related, which is seeking to capitalize on the return to office push in the economic metropolis.

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Real Estate

What Does Mamdani’s Primary Win Mean for New York Real Estate?

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To say housing is the defining issue in current New York City politics is likely a massive understatement.

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Advisor Upside

Credit Scores May Help Advisors Recognize Cognitive Decline

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Missed credit card and mortgage payments may be signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia, New York Federal Reserve research suggests.

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Advisor Upside

Wall Street Pay Falls Further From Pandemic Highs

The average New York City securities salary dropped 5.2% in 2023, mostly due to smaller bonuses, marking a drop from the pandemic highs.

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Consumer

Good Luck: Travel Should Be a Mess This Weekend

If 3 million people pass through security checkpoints Friday, it’d mark the busiest travel day ever recorded.

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Industries

The Future is Almost Now for Flying Cars and eVTOLs

Hundreds of aviation startups are funneling billions of dollars toward what they hope will be a new form of low-emission air travel.

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Consumer

Blade to Launch Hamptons-Bound Luxury Bus Line

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Tickets start at $195, with passengers treated to free Sweetgreen salads and espresso martinis.

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