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Accenture’s $1 billion LearnVantage platform tackles the growing AI skills gap
Accenture's $1 billion investment in LearnVantage, an AI-powered learning platform, aims to bridge the growing skills gap and help businesses upskill their workforces to capitalize on emerging technologies like generative AI, cloud computing, and ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Huawei’s profit more than doubles in 2023, as cloud and digital businesses grow
Chinese telecoms gear company Huawei Technologies has reported its profit more than doubled last year as its cloud and digital businesses thrived in spite of U.S. sanctionsABC News - Tech -
Semtech’s stock pops after sales hike shows business has ‘progressed from stable to growing’
Semtech Corp.’s stock initially soared 17% before cooling a bit in extended trading Thursday after the company rang up better-than-expected sales and strong sales guidance for its current quarter.MarketWatch - Business -
GDC 2024: The state of the gaming industry, from layoffs to the metaverse and more
VB LAB INSIGHTS: Presented by Xsolla Live on the show floor of GDC 2024, GamesBeat lead writer Dean Takahashi took the temperature of the game industry in a conversation with Xsolla’s president David Stelzer and Chris Hewish, chief strategy ...VentureBeat - Tech -
The threat of closed primaries is growing
A dozen U.S. states, both Democratic and Republican Party led, will shut out tens of millions of voters in closed primaries this year. That number increases to almost half of all states during the presidential primary. It could get even worse.The Hill - Politics -
Video: Why Consumer Confidence Is Falling
The WSJ’s Dion Rabouin breaks down the latest conference board data and what consumers are saying about the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Consumer Confidence Little Changed in March
Americans are feeling more upbeat about current business and labor market conditions, but are concerned about where the economy is headed.Inc. - Business -
Bears GM 'surprised' by lesser interest in Fields
Bears GM Ryan Poles said he was "surprised" by the "smaller pool" of teams with interest in Justin Fields, and that he tried to do right by the QB by trading him to the Steelers.ESPN - Sports -
An interesting disconnect in US rate-cut expectations
Economists and the Fed think similar things on what will happen to the US economy. So why is there a big gap in their expectations for interest rates?Financial Times - World -
Bankers jailed for interest rate rigging lose appeal
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, convicted for manipulating a key interest rate, have had their appeals dismissed.BBC News - Top stories -
Mortgage demand stalls, even as interest rates moderate
The usually busy spring housing market is underway, but mortgage demand isn't moving.CNBC - Business - Mortgage -
How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.BBC News - Top stories -
'My job is not over here' - Alonso to stay at Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso announces he will remain as manager of Bayer Leverkusen beyond this summer despite interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich.BBC News - Top stories -
Ukraine's Battered Army Grapples With Growing Troop Shortage
Efforts to draft young men are hampered by politics, demographics and Ukrainians’ growing reluctance to join the military.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Meet the fastest growing ETF firms in the US
Actively managed fund offerings are helping managers outside the Big Three to gain assets rapidlyFinancial Times - World -
Wednesday Briefing: U.S.-Israel Divisions Grow
Plus, Beyoncé’s country album.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Defense secretary meets with Israeli counterpart as tensions grow
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday as tensions soared this week between the U.S. and Israel over the war in Gaza, where more than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed. During ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
A Great Reality Check for a Fast-Growing Company
While rapid expansion motivates me, my team may not feel the same. Here's how I changed course and kept my top employees.Inc. - Business -
Powerball jackpot jumps to $935 million after no match for Wednesday's numbers
No ticket had Wednesday's winning numbers: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and bonus number 8.ABC News - Top stories -
Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US A majority of Americans now disapprove of Israel’s war against ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Fear Grows Among Families of Americans Held in Russia
The U.S. considers only two Americans ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia, but there are more families seeking the might of Washington to bring their loved ones home.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Tax Refunds Are Here and Destined for the Growing Pile of Debt
With credit-card debt at record levels and more households falling behind on loans, tax refunds are helping people make ends meet.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Army lifts ban on serving soldiers having beards
The beards and moustaches must be neat and well-groomed, and troops must maintain a professional appearance.BBC News - Top stories -
Democrats face growing divide in Maryland Senate primary
Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary is growing increasingly fractious as the party prepares to take on former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in November, risking a potential intraparty brawl. Rep. David Trone (D-Md.), who is the front-runner in the ...The Hill - Politics -
Consumer Credit Lender CURO Files for Bankruptcy Under Heavy Debt Load
Company expects to reduce its debt by roughly $1 billion and save $75 million in annual cash interest payments through restructuring.The Wall Street Journal - World -
German Consumer Mood Improves, Uncertainty Remains
German consumer confidence improved slightly, according to the latest GfK reading, but the overall mood remained sluggish, as doubts about the economy continue.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Inflation ticked higher in February as consumer spending soared
Inflation ticked up in February, according to federal data released Friday. The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred way to measure inflation, rose 0.3 percent in February. The annual inflation rate rose ...The Hill - Politics -
How Kate Middleton Conspiracy Theories Consumed the Internet
A combination of gamified social platforms, distrust in media and government, unprecedented conspiratorial thinking, and even a bot influence campaign led us to this point.Wired - Tech -
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates After U.K. Inflation Slows
Britain’s central bank held its key interest rate at the highest level in 16 years for the fifth straight meeting.The New York Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Comex Gold Settles Higher
Gold prices rose, clawing back some of Friday’s losses, with the front-month Comex contract for March settling up 0.8% at $2174.80.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a “careful approach” in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
4 times you should buy a home with interest rates high
Even with mortgage interest rates high, there are some times when it may make sense to buy. Here are four of them.CBS News - Top stories -
Heard on the Street: Settlement Could Make Things Interesting at Checkout Counter
A big impact could be on the banks that issue credit cards, especially ones with chunky rewards that so many spenders love.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Savings account interest forecast for spring 2024: Here's what experts predict
Rates on savings accounts are high now but will they stay elevated in the months to come? Here's what to know.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Lagging’ housing market, high interest rates drag on MillerKnoll’s sales
The furniture maker said that a “lagging” housing market, rising interest rates, and other headwinds contributed to lower sales.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump’s Social Media Company Opens New Avenue for Conflicts of Interest
Ethics experts say Trump Media, now a publicly traded company, would present a new way for foreign actors or others to influence Donald J. Trump, if he is elected president.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Fed’s Waller says there’s ‘no rush’ to cut U.S. interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Chris Waller said high inflation readings and strong job gains in early 2024 reinforce his view that “there is no rush” to cut U.S. interest rates.MarketWatch - Business -
Janet Yellen warns China against clean energy dumping
US Treasury secretary tells Beijing its trade practices will distort markets and harm workersFinancial Times - Business - China -
Top Fed official says ‘no rush’ on rates after ‘disappointing’ data
Progress on taming price rises ‘has slowed and may have stalled’, according to Christopher WallerFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
Companies and politicians try new strategies to encourage workers to start familiesFinancial Times - Business