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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Says US Economic Boom ‘Unbelievable’
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Says US Economic Boom ‘Unbelievable’
April 23, 2024  |  Economy

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reportedly said Tuesday (April 23) that the U.S. economic boom is “unbelievable.” Speaking at an event at The Economic Club of New York, Dimon...

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Robots Redefine Surgical Landscape for Enhanced Patient Outcomes
Robots Redefine Surgical Landscape for Enhanced Patient Outcomes
April 23, 2024  |  Healthcare

The integration of robotics is reshaping surgical procedures, promising enhanced precision, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes.  Recent earnings reports from industry giants like Intuitive Surgical and Johnson &...

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Figure Names Brex Veteran Michael Tannenbaum as CEO
Figure Names Brex Veteran Michael Tannenbaum as CEO
April 23, 2024  |  News

Figure Technology Solutions has named Michael Tannenbaum as CEO and a member of the board of directors, effectively immediately. The company’s previous CEO, co-founder Mike Cagney, has assumed the...

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Young Consumers Turn to Credit to Manage Spending
Young Consumers Turn to Credit to Manage Spending
April 23, 2024  |  Personal Finance

While most consumers use credit to purchase products or services because of the rewards they can get for doing so, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals, younger shoppers are the only...

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X to Launch TV App ‘Soon,’ CEO Linda Yaccarino Says
X to Launch TV App ‘Soon,’ CEO Linda Yaccarino Says
April 23, 2024  |  Connected Economy

X (formerly Twitter) will soon launch an X TV App that will bring real-time content to smart TVs. “This will be your go-to companion for...

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Cash-Strapped Consumers Hesitant to Spring for Full-Priced Wholesale Club Memberships
Cash-Strapped Consumers Hesitant to Spring for Full-Priced Wholesale Club Memberships
April 23, 2024  |  Retail

With ongoing financial challenges prompting consumers to make more conservative spending changes, major membership wholesale clubs’ latest promotions suggest they are having trouble getting shoppers...

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Perplexity Valued at $1 Billion as It Challenges Google Search
Perplexity Valued at $1 Billion as It Challenges Google Search
April 23, 2024  |  Investments

Perplexity has reportedly raised $63 million as it aims to compete with Google’s search engine. The new funding round values the artificial intelligence (AI) startup at $1 billion, marking a...

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Countsy Debuts Platform to Streamline Back-Office Management
Countsy Debuts Platform to Streamline Back-Office Management
April 23, 2024  |  Back-office

Accounting and human resources and finance firm Countsy has debuted an online platform. Announced Tuesday (April 23), countsy.ai is designed to simplify back-office management by providing a centralized...

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Temenos Appoints VMWare Veteran Jean-Pierre Brulard as CEO
Temenos Appoints VMWare Veteran Jean-Pierre Brulard as CEO
April 23, 2024  |  Personnel

Banking software company Temenos has appointed Jean-Pierre Brulard as CEO, effective May 1. Brulard will succeed Andreas Andreades, who will retire from the company, Temenos...

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