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Buy the Firm, Then Rebuild It With AI

Buy the Firm, Then Rebuild It With AI
Buy the Firm, Then Rebuild It With AI
August 04, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

A new class of buyers, sometimes called AI roll-ups, is emerging across accounting, property management and customer service. Unlike traditional acquirers, these companies are not...

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Anthropic Appoints Former California Supreme Court Justice as First Global Affairs Chief
Anthropic Appoints Former California Supreme Court Justice as First Global Affairs Chief
August 04, 2026  |  Personnel

Anthropic has appointed former California Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar as its first chief global affairs officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Cloudflare Issues AI Agents a Wallet and Identity
Cloudflare Issues AI Agents a Wallet and Identity
August 04, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Connectivity cloud company Cloudflare introduced tools to help artificial intelligence agents on its platform make purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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McDonald’s Business Slows Amid Shakeup of Digital Deals
McDonald’s Business Slows Amid Shakeup of Digital Deals
August 04, 2026  |  Earnings

McDonald’s says an attempt to lure budget-conscious consumers backfired in its latest quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Polymarket Aims to Double Valuation With $1 Billion Funding Round
Polymarket Aims to Double Valuation With $1 Billion Funding Round
August 04, 2026  |  Investments

Polymarket reportedly hopes to raise funds at a valuation north of $20 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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AI Data Center Boom Fuels Record $20.5 Billion Quarter for Caterpillar
AI Data Center Boom Fuels Record $20.5 Billion Quarter for Caterpillar
August 04, 2026  |  Earnings

The artificial intelligence infrastructure boom helped construction equipment and engine manufacturer Caterpillar surpass $20 billion in sales and revenues in a single quarter for the...

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Walmart Finalizes Purchase of TV Ad Platform Vibe.co
Walmart Finalizes Purchase of TV Ad Platform Vibe.co
August 04, 2026  |  Walmart

Walmart has completed its acquisition of self-service streaming TV advertising platform Vibe.co. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Thredd Brings Pliant’s Embedded Finance Model to the US
Thredd Brings Pliant’s Embedded Finance Model to the US
August 04, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Thredd is helping Pliant expand its commercial credit/embedded finance platform to the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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