Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Thinks AI Has Hit a Roadblock

He says the capabilities of AI chatbots are overhyped, but anticipates dramatic tech advances that will change the workplace forever.

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Deutsche Bank raised Salesforce's price target to $365 apiece from $325 Friday.

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Business - CNBC - November 1

Meta Poaches Salesforce Exec to Build AI Business Tools

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Cramer raves about Salesforce's star-powered plan to raise awareness of its new AI agents

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Business - CNBC - November 4

Here’s how HP’s CEO says the company is thinking about possible tariffs

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World - The Guardian - November 9

U.S. 'industrial renaissance' is fueling a rebound in fundraising, Apollo CEO Marc Rowan says

Capital raising activity is set for a rebound in the U.S. amid a global "industrial renaissance," Oaktree Capital Management Co-Chairman Howard Marks says.

Business - CNBC - November 20

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

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Super Micro needs a new CEO before its AI advantage erodes

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Business - MarketWatch - November 5

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Tech - VentureBeat - November 15

Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Talks Up Ad-Supported AI

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Tech - ABC News - November 9

Starbucks’s new CEO is making changes — here’s what customers and industry experts think of them

“It’s about time they stopped charging for all the different milks,” said one restaurant-industry consultant.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Smart ring leader Oura plans international push as CEO touts new features and thinking on hardware

Oura CEO Tom Hale spoke to CNBC about the smart ring product category and the impact of Samsung's entrance into the space.

Business - CNBC - November 14

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon won't join Trump administration

Jamie Dimon will continue to lead JPMorgan Chase despite speculation he could be in the running for Treasury secretary.

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Sports - ESPN - November 8

Google CEO says more than 25 percent of company's new code written by AI

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Politics - The Hill - October 30

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says new AI model is taking a while because 'we can't ship' as quickly as hoped

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that GPT-5, the company's next probable large AI model, likely won't come this year.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Amazon CEO pledges AI investments will pay off as capital expenditures surge 81%

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reassured shareholders that the company expects to make money on its generative AI investments.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Startup CEO says humans won't be needed for translation in 3 years as it launches AI app

Unbabel on Wednesday announced an artificial intelligence-powered translation service, adding another rival to a highly competitive space.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Why Aaron Judge has disappeared at exactly the wrong time for the Yankees

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Sports - ESPN - October 29

Keri Russell has been thinking about the vice president — in 'The Diplomat' and real life

The actor discusses how she was able to tap into the news and the presidential election for her role on the Netflix series, which featured a surprising twist in the Season 2 finale.

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House at 20: perfectly mad 2000s television that has aged better than you’d think

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World - The Guardian - November 12

Four things enterprises need to think about for effective agents

Writer CEO May Habib explains the four things companies need to know before setting off on their agentic AI journey.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

Mean reversion: has AI abolished gravity for share prices?

Despite the Magnificent Seven, US stocks are predicted to be riding for a fall

World - Financial Times - November 13

Nvidia’s stunning 2024 return has all the makings of a stock-market dynasty

Similarities abound to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls — only this time for Nvidia bulls.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

A $190 Soap Dispenser Has Become the Hit Product at Gem Home

The ceramic vessel made by a former fashion designer has become the hit product at a new shop in Downtown Manhattan.

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