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Briefing: Truckload linehaul rate index nears 3-year high in February

Strategic angle: Truckload linehaul rate index approaches its highest point in three years, signaling potential changes in the freight market.

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Briefing: What is HELIOS, the US laser destroying cheap Iranian drones for cents

Strategic angle: The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance, deployed on a US naval ship, downed several drones last week. Here’s what you need to know about the game-changing technology.

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Perspective: John Oliver on JD Vance: ‘He’s become the archetype of the hyper-online conservative troll’

Executive context: The late-night host dug deep into JD Vance’s political shift into a rightwing troll second in line to the US presidency.

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Briefing: Durbin and Raskin call for perjury investigation into DHS' Kristi Noem

Strategic angle: Ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before Congress earlier this month.

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Briefing: Birthright Citizenship: A Response to Pete Patterson

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of birthright citizenship through a constitutional lens.

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Briefing: Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean

Strategic angle: A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate.

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Emerald Growth Equity Strategy Sold Revvity (RVTY) in Q4

Emerald Growth Equity Strategy has divested from Revvity (RVTY) in the fourth quarter.

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Briefing: Using options to play a long-term shift into nuclear energy resulting from Mideast war

Strategic angle: Exploring investment strategies in nuclear energy amid geopolitical tensions.

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Briefing: Alphabet (GOOG) is Gaining from Double Tailwinds

Strategic angle: Alphabet's growth is being propelled by two significant factors.

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Briefing: He manages the best-performing stock mutual fund of the past 25 years—here's his top advice for investors

Strategic angle: Michael Lippert runs Baron Opportunity, a mutual fund which aims to invest in fast-growing stocks benefitting from technological trends.

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Briefing: US Home Builder Sentiment Edges Up in March - NAHB

Strategic angle: A slight increase in home builder sentiment indicates a potential recovery in the housing market.

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Briefing: A 95th birthday tribute to legendary SCOTUSblog reporter Lyle Denniston

Strategic angle: The inimitable Lyle Denniston, who served as the primary reporter for SCOTUSblog from 2004 until 2016, celebrates his 95th birthday today.

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Briefing: STAT+: Two more drugmakers join TrumpRx

Strategic angle: Medicare delays stall breakthrough device access, ALS carriers fear research setbacks under Trump, and more biotech news

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Briefing: U.S. is allowing Iranian tankers through Strait of Hormuz, says Bessent

Strategic angle: U.S. policy shift permits Iranian tankers to navigate a critical shipping route.

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Briefing: Julius Baer announces board overhaul

Strategic angle: Julius Baer is set to revamp its board in a significant restructuring move.

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Briefing: Building beyond the core ceiling: how open-close architecture enables a 2040-ready core

Strategic angle: Exploring innovative architectural approaches for future-ready financial systems.

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Briefing: The classic Apple Macintosh mouse inspired Spigen’s retro AirPods case

Strategic angle: Spigen expands its retro line with a new AirPods case inspired by classic Apple designs.

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Briefing: The tiny markers SMX uses to secure the world's critical minerals

Strategic angle: Exploring innovative solutions for safeguarding essential resources.

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Briefing: Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs

Strategic angle: Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.

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Briefing: JSW Steel initiates coal mining project in Mozambique

Strategic angle: JSW Steel embarks on a new venture with a coal mining project in Mozambique.