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Louise Lasser, the Emmy-nominated star of the satirical soap opera Mary Hartman Mary Hartman, died July 6 at 87. Her work remains a streaming-era IP with enduring syndication value.

Germany proposes to tax long-term crypto gains, ending the 12-month holding exemption. The change could raise €1B annually and aligns German tax rules with other major economies.

The First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX) has lagged the S&P 500 as the US IPO pipeline contracts. The fund's performance hinges on the fall IPO calendar. Here's what to watch.