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Artificial intelligence
fromBenzinga
1 day ago

AI Pushes Mag 7 Into A 'War Of The Seven Kings,' Ed Yardeni Says - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Generative AI has merged distinct tech domains, forcing leading firms to compete across areas, raise capital and labor spending, and threaten established monopolies.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Drilling activity plunges in Western Canada as oil prices sink | CBC News

Low oil and natural gas prices are taking a toll on the industry as drilling activity is falling in Western Canada and is expected to slide further in 2026. North American oil prices remain below $60 US per barrel, after climbing to more than $80 in January. As a result, oil and gas companies are cutting costs, and total capital spending is expected to decline by 5.6 per cent this year and a further 2.2 per cent in 2026,
Canada news
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Meta has an AI product problem | TechCrunch

Meta's massive AI-driven spending on talent and infrastructure is sharply increasing costs and eroding market value despite limited near-term revenue from AI.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Top concerns for Texas businesses

Nearly one-third of surveyed Dallas-area business executives expect positive effects from Trump's tax provisions, prompting plans for higher spending, wage increases, and debt reduction.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Kevin Hassett Admits Jobs Report Is a 'Disappointment'

The August jobs report added just 22,000 jobs, unemployment rose to 4.3%, and the NEC director called the result disappointing.
Public health
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Minister says bricks and mortar may be prioritised over extra health jobs in Budget 2026

Upcoming Budget likely prioritizes capital spending on new hospital operating theatres over hiring new health staff.
E-Commerce
fromThe Globe and Mail
4 months ago

Google parent Alphabet beats Wall Street's quarterly revenue estimates

Alphabet's quarterly revenue surpassed estimates, driven by AI advancements and a robust digital advertising sector.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Labour tiptoed cautiously through its first year - will it now decide to escape its own shadow?

This Spending Review serves as a crucial test of the government’s economic vision for attracting investors.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Rachel Reeves unveils 15bn for trams, trains and buses outside London

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £15bn for transport projects outside London to alleviate concerns about austerity among Labour MPs.
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