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Watchdog's proposals may make it harder for activist investors to control listed closed-end companies
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Athan Zhang and Brianna Lin think the mortgage industry's paperwork problem is really a data problem, and that an AI named Penny can fix it.
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Economists at the investment bank wrote that an El Niño could disrupt agriculture, infrastructure and productivity
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A trend reversal in fund-flow data may show that investors are switching their focus from tech stocks to sectors in line to benefit as midterm elections approach this fall: illiquid cyclicals, housing, REITs, and small and midcap stocks.
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This new research challenges nearly every big AI narrative of 2026 Business InsiderThree Approaches to Measuring and Managing AI ROI MIT Sloan Management ReviewReturns?! Many enterprises lack benchmarks for measuring success of AI: Wedbush Seeking AlphaTelehealth & Telecare Aware Telehealth and Telecare Aware
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Korean Stocks Slump 6% as Chipmakers Hit by Renewed Selloff BloombergAsia stock markets slide as tech shares slump BBCSouth Korea's ‘Ant' Army Is Driving an AI Market Frenzy BloombergAsian stocks suffer fresh rout as rollercoaster week draws to close Yahoo FinanceWorld shares skid as traders sell to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by AI AP News
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Judge for Charlie Kirk shooting case holds prosecutor in contempt, keeps death penalty on the table CNNCharlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson's effort to have former romantic partner testify in person is denied NBC NewsJudge in Charlie Kirk killing delays contempt ruling until Friday, with death penalty eligibility possibly in balance CNNCharlie Kirk murder suspect's ex-roommate can't testify at hearing, judge rules CBS NewsJudge in Ro
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 Property companies and funds may face lower returns on investments in UK property owing to expanding tax rules that may discourage investment because of a rise in tax liability.
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WHEN Kit Harris was a student at Oxford University, he was not sure what he wanted to do later. He thought about becoming an actuary—decent pay and hours and the chance to use his training in probability theory. But, though Mr Harris enjoyed solving maths puzzles, he also wanted to help the less fortunate. Dilemma resolved! Naturally, he took a job as a derivatives trader.
He reasoned that, though plenty of do-gooders can grab entry-level jobs at non-profit groups, few have the quantitative skills to earn six-figure salaries at a bank. So he could make more of a difference by taking a lucrative job and donating large chunks of salary than by working for a charity directly.
Shunning his own advice, Mr Harris has since left finance to work for the Centre for Effective Altruism in Oxford. One of its initiatives, 80,000 Hours, advises people on careers they should pick to maximise their impact on the world. It argues such decisions should be based not on how much good a profession does...Continue reading
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