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  • Economics Weekly: Yet Another “Temporary” Price Shock

    Policymakers often "fight the last war." This Economics Weekly explores how central banks and fiscal teams now pivot toward targeted, aggressive inflation control.

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  • Why Industry-Specific AI Wins Where General Models Fall Short

    Generalist AI grabs headlines—but vertical AI captures value. The next generation of durable software platforms will be built on domain expertise, proprietary data, and deeply embedded workflows.

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  • The Urgent Case for Electrical Grid Modernization

    In an era of multipolar competition, energy is vital to security. The U.S. grid faces rising demand, policy distortions, and declining dispatchable capacity.

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  • nLIGHT, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR $63.86), a designer and manufacturer of high-power semiconductor lasers and fibers across the aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication end-markets.

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  • Secondary Market Hits Record $220 Billion in 2025

    The global secondary market hit $220B in 2025 (up 42% YoY). 2026 volume is set for $250B, per the new William Blair 2026 Secondary Market Report.

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  • William Blair Private Wealth Management Recognized by Barron’s

    Fourteen William Blair wealth advisors were honored in Barron’s 2026 top-in-state list, released on March 20.

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