Point72’s Chairman and CEO, Steve Cohen, recently reaffirmed his long-term optimistic outlook on artificial intelligence (AI) despite the recent market volatility. He shared his thoughts at the iConnections Global Alts conference, predicting that AI’s impact would revolutionize lives and businesses alike in the next 10-20 years. Cohen believes we are […]
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The US Food and Drug Administration grants approval for Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic to reduce the progression risk of kidney disease in diabetics
“The FDA Gives Green Light to Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, Enhancing Its Potential in Reducing Diabetic Kidney Disease Progress” The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval to Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, a breakthrough drug that promises to curb the advancement of diabetic kidney disease. This can potentially revolutionize […]
HSBC is set to withdraw from mergers and acquisitions, along with capital markets operations in the UK, Europe, and the U.S.
On January 15, 2024, a branch of HSBC Bank, a renowned British multinational banking and financial services organization, was seen in London, United Kingdom. This banking giant is globally recognized for its impressive international network that includes approximately 7,500 offices dispersed across more than 80 countries worldwide. HSBC has started […]
Nucor reports a decline in Q4 outcomes but predicts an upswing in the steel industry
“Nucor Records Dip in Q4 Results; Foresees a Boost in the Steel Industry” Nucor, a leading player in the steel industry, has reported a decrease in its financial results for the fourth quarter. However, the company remains optimistic about the future, predicting a significant uptick in the steel market. While […]
Applications of artificial intelligence from China aim to progress further than just chatbots.
The 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai shed light on the rapid advancements in AI technology by Chinese companies such as DeepSeek and ByteDance. These companies are not only competing with OpenAI’s ChatGPT but are developing AI models that extend beyond chatbot functionality. A notable example is Baidu, famous […]
CNBC reveals that Perplexity AI has revised its proposed merger with TikTok, potentially granting a 50% stake to the US government, according to Reuters.
(Reuters) – Perplexity AI has updated its merger plan previously submitted to ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, according to a report by CNBC on Sunday. The updated plan, which entails the formation of a new company by merging Perplexity and TikTok U.S., also includes a provision for the U.S. […]
Year-end spending on American Express surged due to the contribution of younger card users.
Title: “American Express Sees Increased Spending from Affluent Cardholders, Boosted by Younger Generations” In the final quarter of the previous year, American Express (AmEx) noticed a surge in spending from its affluent cardholders. This information came directly from the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Christophe Le Caillec, in a recent interview […]
Google Advocates Worldwide Initiative to Enlighten Employees and Legislators on AI, Reports Reuters
Author: Kenrick Cai Location: SAN FRANCISCO – Google, the tech giant under Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:), is gearing up to influence public opinion and regulations concerning artificial intelligence (AI) as the world braces for more rules on AI. One of the company’s main objectives, according to an executive who spoke to […]
Trump Criticizes Bank of America, Rekindles Allegations of Bias
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump alleged that the CEOs of Bank of America (BoA) and JPMorgan Chase are denying services to conservative customers. This claim, which might potentially be a campaign issue in 2024, is categorically denied by both financial institutions. The accusation was made during an interactive session […]
Bank of America intends to liaise with the White House and Congress regarding the issue of debanking.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A representative from Bank of America confirmed on Friday that the institution will be in discussions with the Trump administration and Congress regarding certain regulations. The bank stated these regulations could potentially compel them to sever banking ties with certain clients. On Thursday, President Trump specifically […]