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Gold & Silver Top YTD Returns vs Other Assets
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Versus other assets, gold and silver have been dominating year-to-date returns with the first half of 2025 in the books. With more market uncertainty ahead and as growth factors abound for alternative energy, the duo looks set for continued upside.
DeepSeek, Trump’s Plan Steer Agenda at China’s Top AI Forum
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Star founders, Beijing officials and deep-pocketed financiers converge on Shanghai by the thousands this weekend to attend China’s most important AI summit. At the top of the agenda: how to propel Beijing’s ambitions to leapfrog the US in artificial intelligence — and profit off that drive.
Unpacking Tariff Uncertainty
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The second quarter of 2025 was defined by an optimism that the global economy will find a path forward, where the initial shock of aggressive tariff announcements was replaced by a period of cautious uncertainty as the resilient and resourceful U.S. consumer provided encouragement for domestic equities.
From Tesla to Microsoft, Companies are Going Vertical Again
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Much of the history of the modern corporation could be written in terms of two slogans: Ford’s “from mine to finished car: one organization,” and Apple’s “designed in California, assembled in China.”
Skydance’s Merger With Paramount Global Wins FCC’s Approval
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Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media was approved by the US Federal Communications Commission, which backed the deal after the Trump administration extracted concessions on the news and entertainment company’s political coverage and diversity practices.
Why Financial Advisors Are More Essential Than Ever in the Age of Fintech
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As AI and financial tech evolve rapidly, some question if AI will replace human advisors. In this exclusive Q&A, founding partner John Alexander answers with a resounding “no,” emphasizing that now is a breakthrough moment for financial advisors, not a breaking point.
Gold and Bitcoin Shining in 2025 as ETFs Drive Diversification
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Bitcoin and gold share the same year-to-date return, both up 28% through July 16. So far, 2025 has been the year of diversification, thanks to hefty gains in international stocks, a positive (though rocky) return in the bond market, and tailwinds in the alternative asset space.
Kansas City Fed Manufacturing: Highest Level Since 2022
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The Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Survey revealed regional activity edged up slightly in July, with the composite index at 1. This is the highest level for the index since September 2022. Meanwhile, future expectations inched lower, falling from 9 in June to 8 in July.
Alphabet Boosted by AI, Cloud Demand as Spending Needs Jump
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Alphabet Inc. said demand for artificial intelligence products boosted quarterly sales, and now requires an extreme increase in capital spending — heightening pressure on the company to justify the cost of keeping up in the AI race.
How Financial Advice Can Reduce Stress and Save Time
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Vanguard's Investment Strategy Group explores the emotional and time-saving benefits that investors can derive from professional financial advice. In general, advised clients report getting emotional value as well as spending less time thinking about and dealing with their finances.
Activist Investors Target $30 Billion Tied Up in Biotech Stocks
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Every so often, activist investors swarm around underperforming companies in a certain industry and pressure them to change strategy. Right now, it’s biotech startups that are flush with cash but still years from successful drug approvals that are in the crosshairs.
Private Equity Cuts Leveraged Loan Banks Out of M&A — and Fees
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What do one of the largest private-school operators in the UK, a Spanish waste management company and a European fast food franchise of Burger King have in common? Their private equity owners are readying sales that don’t need debt underwriters.
China’s Economic Demise and its Impact on the U.S.
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Few are as candid and historically accurate as hedge fund manager Kyle Bass when identifying structural breaks in the global economy. In a recent interview, Bass painted a grim but telling picture of China’s economic condition, warning.
Hedge Fund Strategy Outlook: Third Quarter 2025
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While uncertainty gradually eased in the second quarter, the sustained decline in the US dollar and the ongoing changes in the geopolitical order indicate that markets may continue to be dynamic and offer opportunities for a variety of hedge fund strategies, as well as heightened risks.