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A massive tax-and-spending bill passed by the House of Representatives last week marks the culmination of nearly two decades of efforts to decisively wean the U.S. off cheap Chinese solar panels. The measure would clamp down on energy tax credits created or expanded by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act by imposing a slew of new restrictions, including earlier expiration dates and mandates that projects be free of any connection to China and other so-called “foreign entities of concern.” Relying on imported materials or components, or having ownership tied to China, could be enough to block project developers from receiving those credits. At…

A living space in the new J.P. Morgan financial center branch format in Palm Beach.Courtesy: JP MorganJPMorgan Chase thinks it has cracked the code on managing more money for America’s millionaires.It’s not a new financial product, a novel software program or an enticing sign-up bonus. Instead, it’s a refurbished take on an old concept — the brick-and-mortar bank branch — along with new standards for service that are at the heart of its aspirations.The bank is unveiling 14 of these new format branches — each acquired when JPMorgan took over First Republic in 2023 — in tony zip codes in…