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Key PointsThe Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (FOMC) acknowledges recent inflationary pressure is likely to linger for a while, as are higher interest rates.

Key PointsDespite Applied Digital's great potential, it's not a no-brainer buy.

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Key PointsVanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF provides a lower cost structure than iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF.

Key PointsCerebras and SpaceX are both AI stocks that recently IPOed, but they have very different paths to long-term growth.

Key PointsSpaceX's stock is up by nearly 40% in just over a week since its IPO.

Key PointsAmerican Express offers credit cards and other products to predominantly wealthy customers.

Key PointsThe VanEck Gold Miners ETF is suffering as gold prices retreat.

Key PointsThe State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF provides more diversified exposure, with 101 holdings compared to the 31 positions in the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF.

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