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3 Weird Tips to Get Better Outcomes From Your AI Chatbot
Don't just take the first answer. How to push your LLM to do better.Inc. - Business -
China eases mortgage rules in latest push to aid property sector
China’s financial regulators said Friday that they would remove the mortgage rate floors for first and second homes, and lower minimum downpayment ratios for first-time homebuyers.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Prosus Taps iFood's Fabricio Bloisi as New Chief
Prosus and South African parent Naspers named Fabricio Bloisi as group CEO, replacing interim boss Ervin Tu, who will become president and chief investment officer.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Tesla must climb ‘Mount Everest’ to win shareholder vote, chair warns
FT Exclusive: Robyn Denholm outlines stakes for carmaker and says the idea she is too close to Elon Musk is ‘crap’Financial Times - Business - Tesla -
China consumption slows as retail sales and investment data disappoint
China reported data Friday that pointed to slower growth on the consumer side while industrial activity remained robust.CNBC - Business - China -
Walmart Stock Hits Record Close on Strong Quarter
The largest U.S. retailer had robust quarterly results and an upbeat outlook, giving insight into how consumers are weathering high interest rates.The New York Times - Business -
Steve Jobs' former intern reflects on working for the tech mogul: 'I worked 20 yards away from him every day'
Steve Jobs' former intern is now a tech CEO who sold his company to Google. He attributes much of his success to his time working at NeXT.CNBC - Business -
Happy Employees, Happy Customers: The Key to Unlocking Exceptional Service
Before you can have happy, satisfied customers, you have to provide employees with the tools they need to deliver five-star service.Inc. - Business -
‘I’m weary of repeating myself’: How do I deal with rich friends who take $22,000 cruises and book $800 hotel rooms? Prices are crazy enough already.
“When one friend made a fuss over wanting to fly business class, I threatened to cancel completely.”MarketWatch - Business -
Walmart Posts Sales Growth, Raises Earnings Outlook for the Year
In the U.S., more people shopped at Walmart and bought more products, but the average amount spent per visit was flat compared with the same quarter last year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
U.A.W. Effort to Organize Mercedes Workers in Alabama Has High Stakes
Southern political leaders say a win for the United Automobile Workers would threaten their economies. Activists want to strike a blow against a system they say exploits the poor.The New York Times - Business -
Shares of Cartier owner Richemont climb 6% on record full-year sales, new CEO
Shares of Swiss luxury group Richemont climbed as much as 6.3% Friday after it reported record full-year sales even as Asia Pacific spending waned.CNBC - Business -
How Online Shopping Is Evolving in a World Without Cookies
Replacing third-party cookies with other types of data that drive personalized interactions is a sure-fire way to win customers.Inc. - Business -
‘Is this creepy?’ I want to give my 13-year-old daughter her late grandfather’s iPhone. A refurbished model costs $200.
“It could be something to remember him by, as they were close.”MarketWatch - Business -
Boeing Supplier Spirit AeroSystems to Lay Off Hundreds
The parts maker said it would cut 400-450 jobs in response to a slowdown in production at Boeing.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Delaware, Inc agonises about Musk backlash as its lawyers seek changes
About two-thirds of US companies are incorporated in the small, mid-Atlantic stateFinancial Times - Business - Elon Musk -
‘They are upset that they received nothing’: My mother excluded her late husband’s grandchildren from her will.
“‘Instead of my mother’s step-grandchildren receiving half of the estate, everything in the estate fell to me.”MarketWatch - Business -
Lawmakers Fear A Wave of Election Threats Tied to the Rise of Generative AI
Some small businesses are stepping up to help protect ballot boxes and preserve faith in the electoral process.Inc. - Business -
After Adobe collapse, Figma deal allows employees to sell shares at $12.5 billion valuation
Figma on Thursday announced a tender offer that will allow current and former employees to sell shares at a valuation of $12.5 billion.CNBC - Business -
U.S. Attorney General Begins Formal Process to Reschedule Marijuana
The proposed rule would move the drug to a Schedule III classification, making it accessible with a medical prescription.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
EU Investigates Facebook and Instagram Over Addictive Effects on Children
The American tech giant’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, may “exploit the weaknesses and inexperience of minors,” the European Commission said.The New York Times - Business - European Union -
Affluent consumers are creating a ‘bubble’ at Walmart, warns retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon
Walmart may just be a pit stop for high-income consumers.CNBC - Business -
‘Our children don’t have the discipline to manage their own money’: My wife and I have $4.5 million saved for retirement. How long will this last?
“It’s time we think of leaving a legacy for our two adult children.”MarketWatch - Business -
As the AI Gold Rush Barrels Forward, VCs Explain What Kind of AI Startups They Actually Want to Invest In
The key: finding a niche that's hard to replicate.Inc. - Business -
In Quest for Metals, U.S. Pitches Deal to Ease Sanctions on Israeli Businessman
Mining magnate Dan Gertler, whom the U.S. has accused of corruption, would sell his assets in the African country under a proposal that could make it easier for Western companies to access valuable minerals there.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Israel -
Walmart’s stock surges to record after a grand-slam earnings report
Walmart’s stock rallied into record territory Thursday, after the discount retail giant hit a grand slam with its fiscal first-quarter earnings report, boosted by a big jump in e-commerce sales.MarketWatch - Business -
Modi's strongman rule raises questions about India's 'democratic decline' as he seeks a third term
India has witnessed signs of democratic backsliding that has become apparent during the Modi era, observers and critics say.CNBC - Business -
Meta Faces EU Investigation Over Child Safety Risks
The Digital Services Act, which became active last year,requires social media platforms to work harder to prevent dangerous and illegal content from reaching younger users.Inc. - Business - European Union -
Under Armour to Slash Jobs, Warns of Revenue Drop
CEO Kevin Plank said the sportswear brand has tried to do “too much of too much” and will focus on selling fewer products on discounts.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Inflation Moderated Slightly in April, Offering Some Relief for Consumers
Prices rose 3.4 percent in April from a year earlier, a slight easing from the previous month and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - Business -
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ won’t come until fall 2025, and Take-Two shares slip
Shares of videogame maker Take-Two-Interactive Software Inc. fell 2% in after-hours trading Thursday after the company said its highly anticipated “Grate Theft Auto VI” game won’t be released until fall 2025, and lowered its bookings forecast for ...MarketWatch - Business -
No walk-ins allowed: What to know when touring the world’s best wine regions
Appointments are often needed in Europe, but in "New World" regions winemakers employ an open-door approach, allowing visitors to drop in at leisure.CNBC - Business -
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Want More Customers? High-Growth Founders Balance These 2 Strategies
In the Inc. 5000 Community's May kick-off call, all-star entrepreneurs offered their best advice on customer acquisition -- and it landed squarely in two simple but essential categories.Inc. - Business -
Chinese Regulator Flags Synopsys Acquisition of Ansys
The chip software maker disclosed in a regulatory filing that China’s State Administration for Market Regulation took the position that Synopsys must have the tie-up cleared by regulators before it can go forward.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Netflix and the N.F.L. Sign a Three-Season Deal
Football joins pro wrestling and comedy specials in an expansion of the streaming service’s live offerings, a key step in the company’s overall live TV strategy.The New York Times - Business - Netflix -
Reddit shares climb on ChatGPT deal with OpenAI
Shares of Reddit Inc. rose about 12% in extended trading Thursday after the social-media platform announced a partnership with OpenAI.MarketWatch - Business -
Microsoft Asks Some China Staff to Relocate Amid Sino-US Tensions
The group of mostly Chinese nationals work on cloud computing and machine learning, which are now flashpoints in the growing U.S.-China rivalry.Inc. - Business - China -
Crescent Energy to Acquire SilverBow in $2.1B Deal
SilverBow Resources has agreed to be acquired by its Houston-based rival Crescent Energy in a deal valued at $2.1 billion.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
How much money the U.S. spends on war
American military spending reached $916 billion in 2023, which accounts for more than a third of the world's total military expenditure.CNBC - Business