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IBM says AI business is rapidly growing, but that’s not enough to help the stock

IBM’s stock is falling despite a profit beat for the third quarter, as consulting revenue came in flat and infrastructure revenue declined.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Elon Musk’s Big Business and Conflicts of Interest With the U.S. Government

Mr. Musk, who holds billions in federal contracts, wants to be in charge of the regulators that oversee him if Donald Trump wins.

Tech - The New York Times - October 21

Harris announces record lending from Small Business Administration

With the economy the top issue for many voters, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce record lending from the federal government to small business owners.

Americans Who Want to Do Business in China Need to Meet This Man

He Lifeng has a direct line to President Xi Jinping and is a gatekeeper to the world’s second-largest economy.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programme

World - Financial Times - October 25

UK consumers in ‘a despondent mood’ ahead of the budget; pound on track for worst month in a year – business live

People holding ‘their breath’ to see what’s in store for them in Rachel Reeves’s first budget, reports GfK. Budget will reverse huge cuts in UK’s public investment, Reeves confirms Fewer ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

After Helene, Instagram Became a Sales Lifeline for East Fork Pottery

How East Fork Pottery, one of Asheville’s most beloved businesses, met the 100-year-storm with ingenuity and marketing savvy.

Business - Inc. - October 25

OpenAI Will Send Its Next AI to Businesses Before a Public Release

A leader in AI technology may soon make a giant leap forward, but this time, select companies will get their hands on its next-generation model before you do.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Boeing considers selling storied space business, WSJ reports

A sale would include the troubled Starliner space vehicle and operations supporting the International Space Station, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

British man admits to arson attack on Ukraine-linked business in London

Dylan Earl pleads guilty to offence under UK’s new National Security Act

Business - Financial Times - October 25

8 Business Etiquette Rules We All Need Now

Some things never go out of style.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Rachel Reeves aims to raise up to £20bn from national insurance rise

Employers’ contributions set to increase by 2 percentage points in next week’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 26

'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.

How Donald Trump Is Making Big Promises to Big Business

Crypto. Big Oil. Tobacco. Vaping. The former president has been making overt promises to industry leaders, a level of explicitness rarely seen in modern presidential politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

A New Business on Wall Street: Defending Against D.E.I. Backlash

Companies are conducting vulnerability assessments, compiling research reports and writing plans for what to do if their diversity efforts come under attack.

Business - The New York Times - October 27