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Infosys chair bets companies will develop their own AI models
Nandan Nilekani says small language models trained on specific data are ‘quite effective’Business - Financial Times - 10 hours ago -
Companies brace for Tuesday: Mentions of election surge on earnings conference calls
More companies are talking publicly with investors about the presidential election than in recent cycles.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
US election betting is on a roll
In the months leading up to election day, people from around the world have placed millions of dollars in wagers on who will be the next American presidentWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Musk's big bet
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Elon Musk's big bet pays off Elon Musk's massive bet on former President Trump appears to have paid off, ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Does Changing the Language of DEI Protect Companies?
Many executives have changed – or are changing — their language around DEI efforts. But one expert says these changes aren’t likely to provide any legal protection.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Spotlight on success: inspiring companies making a difference today
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Every day, you may face challenges that can make life a little more difficult—whether it’s navigating crowded city streets or finding convenient ways to manage your health. ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 28 -
Pfizer’s earnings crush estimates as company raises guidance
Drug company Pfizer saw strong growth for its heart-disease drugs and migraine treatment.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Samsung’s smartphone crown slips with company in crisis
Korean tech giant is losing market share to US rival Apple and Chinese playersBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Comcast tops earnings estimates as Olympics propel the company
Comcast beat third-quarter earnings estimates as the Summer Olympics in Paris boosted NBCUniversal’s revenue and Peacock’s subscriber count.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Cyber security companies are thriving — even when they fail
This may be the ultimate industry for providing very lucrative but ineffective solutionsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Cruise companies pour money into lucrative private resorts
Passenger numbers and profit forecasts are up as operators respond to a tourism backlash by building their own facilitiesBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Many Companies Offer ‘Returnless Returns,’ But Do it Quietly
Retailers have decided the cost of sending an item back may be more expensive than letting an unsatisfied customer keep some low-priced merchandise, but don’t advertise the practice.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Why Security Companies Are Seeing an Uptick in Protection Requests
It’s not just about the election. Features such as reinforced windows and metal detectors have been in demand.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
When Hurricanes Hit, This Company Helps Keep the Lights On
Grid management platform Neara just raised a $31-million Series C to fund its expansion in the U.S.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
How your favorite social media apps are preparing for election conspiracies
Social media companies are under intense pressure to squash the spread of disinformation on their platforms during the 2024 electionsBusiness - CNBC - November 5 -
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Boeing’s Strike Is Over. What’s Next for the Company?
The aerospace manufacturer and its new chief executive face a daunting to-do list, including improving quality and increasing production of its commercial planes.Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
Nvidia passes Apple as world's most valuable company
Nvidia shares have nearly tripled this year as demand continues to swell for the company's graphics processing units.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Nvidia passes Apple as world's most valuable company
Nvidia passed Apple in market cap on Tuesday becoming, for a second time, the most valuable publicly traded company in the world.Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Why These Fast-Growing Companies Turned to Private Equity
PE firms get a bad rap. These CEOs partnered with them anyway.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
£500mn and counting: companies reckon with UK Budget costs
Sainsbury’s, BT and Wetherspoons among those warning that changes may force price rises for customersWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Companies Brace for the Return of Trump’s Old Trade Gripes
The president-elect is again calling out companies by name in his campaign against what he sees as other countries’ unfair practices.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
Trump victory hands hedge funds $1.2bn win from bet against renewables
Clean energy shares have tumbled on fears Republican president-elect will scrap subsidies and tax breaksWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
DNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warning
Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
How oil and gas companies disguise their methane emissions
FT analysis shows that firms regularly hide leakages of the deadly greenhouse gas — despite this being one of the easiest climate fixes there isBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Sega Executive Wants To Make The Company Into The Next Disney
Between the upcoming sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , as well as the recently announced Shinobi movie , and Prime Video's Like a Dragon series, Sega has done very well for itself in Hollywood in ...Tech - GameSpot - November 12 -
How companies can deal with in-work sickness
High levels of post-pandemic absenteeism are creating problems for employersWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Does Your Company Have Mental Shrinkage?
Innovation atrophy will happen in any company unless you fight it. That’s why you have to stay ahead of it.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Facebook's parent company, Meta, facing courtroom battle
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
5 Innovative Companies Fighting Climate Change
These companies are solving big problems facing the planet.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
Elon Musk's companies balloon in value, with one exception
Tech giant Elon Musk has successfully expanded several businesses, bolstering his capital and financial prowess to become the richest person on Earth. But the billionaire entrepreneur has seen a ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies
New requirements will apply to batteries but could be expanded to other green sectorsWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
The Norwegian Company Blamed for California’s Hydrogen Car Woes
A civil fraud case reveals that the hydrogen fueling stations promoted by Toyota, Shell, and Chevron never worked in the first place.Tech - Wired - November 19 -
Valve Reflects On Lawsuit That Could Have Killed The Company
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 , Valve's seminal first-person shooter and arguably one of the genre's greatest games. To celebrate the occasion, Valve released a nearly ...Tech - GameSpot - November 20 -
Chinese satellite company to challenge Musk’s Starlink in Brazil
Billionaire Trump ally had clashed with Brasília this year over alleged misinformation on XWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Crypto Companies Vie for Seats on Trump’s Advisory Council
Trump intends to build a new council as part of a crypto-friendly administration.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Layoffs in 2024: A List of Companies Cutting Jobs This Year
The layoffs are expected to be smaller and more targeted than those in 2023.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago
