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Earnings season is expected to be a crucial period for tech giants like Amazon, Apple, and Google's parent company Alphabet.

Private firms increasingly leveraging AI to drive returns and efficiency gains

Local residents to see increased sales tax, County to invest $79.3 million in road improvements over next five years.

NorthStrive Biosciences files patent application for EL-22 targeting muscle preservation

NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell defends Carson Hocevar's victory celebration at Talladega

Duluth City Council agrees to pay $3 million for parking ramp removal

Center's Health Care Nursing and Rehabilitation sold nursing home facility in Staten Island for $82M.

Chicago Public Schools faces $45M deficit, projected to spend more than it takes in for second year in a row.

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The rise of AI-powered legal research tools may reduce the need for human researchers

Bloomberg Terminal will integrate AI-powered chatbots to provide users with real-time market insights and analysis.

China may restart fuel exports as domestic stockpiles surge

West Burlington city council rejects FY27 budget proposal

Mark Zuckerberg is working on a digital avatar to help manage his inbox and other tasks.

The HR department, historically predominantly female, is tasked with nurturing employees and protecting the business, leading to a double bind where they are expected to prioritize culture while being measured on quarterly velocity. This system was designed by a narrow demographic for a narrow demographic, resulting in a double bind for HR professionals and exhaustion among leaders who prioritize culture. Corporate life has historically rewarded a rigid, glass-like structure, but a more flexible, clay-like approach, prioritizing community and softness, is needed to truly build a strong organization.

Castle Leisure Limited extends long-term relationship with NCR Atleos for free-to-use cash access across UK venues.

China blocks Meta's Manus acquisition, showing growing tensions over AI

China blocks Meta's acquisition of Manus AI startup

Investors can invest in SpaceX indirectly through existing shareholders or through private equity firms that have invested in the company.

Siili Solutions Plc's revenue grew 10% year-on-year, driven by strong demand for its services.

Orbán loses re-election, but populist movement remains strong

France's life insurance segment maintains stable outlook

NIMA's portable gluten sensor wins Gold Stevie Award for Achievement in Product Innovation

Gas prices in Florida declined to $3.95 per gallon last week

Presidio Production Company to report Q1 2026 earnings on May 15th and host conference call at 11:00 AM ET.

Marvell stock surges after deals with Alphabet and Nvidia

Parsons joins Georgia DOT and partners for SR 400 Express Lanes Project groundbreaking.

Super Hi International Holding Ltd. will hold its annual general meeting on June 12, 2026, to consider proposed resolutions.

John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO with a focus on product perfection, a return to Steve Jobs' philosophy, and a potential shift away from the company's current focus on efficiency and profit over product quality.

Alphabet's new TPUs are a significant development for AI research and development.

Minnesota 12-year-old is first in new trial of drug to treat rare, crippling disorder

Man sues hundreds of SoCal shops under ADA, store owners claim it's a cash grab

The New York State Thruway Authority is seeking bids to design, build, and operate new fueling facilities at 27 service areas.

Investors can consider selling losing positions to realize losses and offset gains from other investments.

Women over 50 are more likely to succeed in business, yet they face a double bind of bias due to age and gender, which can lead to underfunding and overlooked opportunities.

Independent agencies are creating junior-level roles that focus on human skills, such as creativity and problem-solving, to complement AI capabilities.

Senator Tillis drops opposition to Fed chair nomination after DOJ investigation ends.

Onsemi and NIO expand strategic collaboration to accelerate next-gen 900V EV platforms.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case challenging the validity of Roundup lawsuits.

Earnings call scheduled for May 19, 2026

Getchell Gold Corp. files answer and counterclaim regarding mining claims title at Fondaway Canyon project in Nevada.

Rigetti Computing's stock price has plummeted by 70% from its all-time high, sparking concerns about its future prospects.

Economic impact of war on energy prices is a major concern.

Apple's earnings report is expected to gauge the tech sector's AI rally, pending strong guidance from big tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet's Google.

Maine family searches for 10-25 acres to start sheep farm