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Market Commentary: Stocks Hit New Highs Amid a Year of Milestones

Carson Wealth

Optimism over lower taxes, a stronger economy, animal spirits, and strong earnings all were likely reasons for the surge. The economy created 227,000 jobs in November, close to expectations, which somewhat made up for the low 36,000 number in October (revised up from 12,000). For reference, the 2019 average was 166,000.

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Three Things – Big Ol’ Data Dump

Discipline Funds

The NBER defines a recession as A significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months. Yes, it does appear that the economy is softening, but we don’t need to go declaring recession just yet. And so far that’s not the case.

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Transcript: Melissa Smith, co-Head of Commercial Banking at JPMorgan

The Big Picture

Previously she was co-head of the bank’s Innovation Economy Group. Alright, so, so you go from public finance, how did you evolve towards co-head of innovation economy? So Barry Ritholtz : Let’s talk about your dual role, your, your co-head of innovation economy and your head of specialized industries.

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GIFT City: India’s Strategic Gateway to Global Finance

International College of Financial Planning

Introduction to GIFT City and Its Legal-Economic Status The Gujarat International Finance Tech-City, commonly referred to as GIFT City, is a landmark initiative by the Government of India aimed at creating a world-class financial centre within the country.

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Filing Taxes with Multiple Income Streams: RSUs, K-1s, Freelance, and More [Updated for 2025]

Harness Wealth

In today’s dynamic economy, millions have embraced a diverse portfolio of income streamsfrom traditional employment to creative side hustles, equity compensation, and investment ventures. The very nature of work has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last decade. But that is where the simplicity ends for many modern workers.

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XRP Ledger Breaks into Brazil’s Private Credit Sector with $130M in Agribusiness Tokenization

Trade Brains

Agribusiness contributes over 20% of Brazil’s entire economy. Consequently, this project serves as a powerful reference case. It provides compliant metadata storage alongside full lifecycle traceability. Regulators also benefit from the real-time data access. This initiative tackles a critical sector head-on.

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3 Stocks to add to your watchlist after breaking out of their all time highs; Do you own any?

Trade Brains

Breakout stocks refer to shares of companies that experience a significant price movement after breaking through key technical resistance levels, signaling a potential shift in trend. Europe, and emerging economies. The company invests significantly in R&D and has a robust pipeline of new chemical and biological entities.