Google has debuted artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search capabilities designed for health care workers. Google Cloud customers can sign up to get early access to Vertex AI Search features for health and life science firms, the tech giant announced in a Monday (Oct. 9) company blog...
Despite consumers feeling the pinch on discretionary spending, Nike is witnessing robust direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales. In response, Nike has introduced Nike Refurbished, an online platform that provides a curated range of preowned sneakers. This release marks an expansion of the Nike Refurbished initiative, which was...
Why do so many shoppers like Target or Walmart? For some, it’s considered a nearby oasis that offers affordable prices on a diverse range of products. From groceries to clothing and electronics, these big format retailers provide a one-stop seamless shopping experience. However, in light...
England’s Metro Bank has reportedly secured $1.1 billion from investors following a rocky week. As Bloomberg News reported Sunday (Oct. 8), the funding package is comprised of a £325 million capital raise, comprising £150 million ($183 million) of new equity and £175 million ($213 million) in new MREL...
You wake up on a lazy Saturday morning, and instead of rushing out the door to your favorite coffee shop, you simply stroll into your kitchen. With a bag of coffee beans on hand, you can easily brew your favorite cup of Joe, all while...
Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has reportedly expressed concerns about the potential risks posed by payment systems that enable excessive surveillance and financial censorship. In a Friday (Oct. 6) speech at the Brookings Institution, Chopra emphasized the need for stronger protections against the...
The jobs report has come in, and the Federal Reserve looks set to boost interest rates again. For chief financial officers and finance executives, time is of the essence in examining and improving the two sides of what might be termed the cash flow “coin.”...
It is almost generative artificial intelligence’s first birthday. Next month, it will have been a full calendar year since OpenAI first launched its ChatGPT product and spurred the creation of an entirely new and rapidly evolving industry — the AI sector. The technology has come...
As major retailers struggle to strike the balance between winning grocery delivery customers from competitors and boosting margins per order, Amazon continues to adjust its free delivery minimum for its Prime subscribers. The eCommerce giant announced Thursday (Oct. 5) that it has lowered the threshold...
