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Software demand is not finite. LLMs are not replacing engineers; they are raising the ceiling on code output. Hiring is up, and big tech benefits.
Apple taps AI freelancers for prompt engineering and model fine-tuning, avoiding full-time hires. The shift signals AI is moving from experiment to production.
Mapletree Logistics Trust and CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, two of three blue-chip REITs that lagged the STI by 18% in 1H 2026, delivered negative returns; the operational picture tells a steadier story.
Microsoft warns that hidden instructions in MCP tool descriptions let attackers hijack AI agents in banking. Moody's cut credit memo time from 40 hours to two minutes — but security lags.
Microsoft will cut 4,800 jobs across sales and Xbox, offering most US employees up to 39 weeks' base pay. The restructuring shifts resources toward AI and cloud computing.
Maddy and Drew Olson built their own home for $209,000, keeping their mortgage under $900 a month. They acted as general contractor and did most of the work themselves.
Kalshi contract puts odds under 30% for an OpenAI stake this year. Quantum stocks like D-Wave (QBTS) see odds above 60% after government grants.
SAC Health bought a former Rite-Aid building in Victorville for a clinic serving Medi-Cal patients, bridging a 40-mile care gap. Renovations will take roughly two years.
ResMed sells MatrixCare at a 35% discount to its 2018 purchase price. The divestiture marks a failed expansion and raises questions about capital allocation.
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Carriage Services' forward EV/EBITDA multiple compressed to a 1-year low. The stock is down 9.5% YTD. The defensive nature of death services may limit further downside. No near-term catalyst is visible.
Dell's forward P/E in the mid-20s prices in an accelerating AI server ramp. Margin pressure from the mix shift raises stakes for the next earnings report.
TTI-109 hit target engagement at 400 mg with no serious AEs. The prodrug strategy could make STAT3 druggable in both cancer and fibrosis. A MAD study in patients starts later this year.
Platform data from Automateed covers 77,000+ books across 216 countries. Self-help leads categories at 10.8%, with emerging markets driving a quarter of output. Fiction ranks behind faith, health, and business.
FIFA said Tuesday it is investigating the incident involving streamer IShowSpeed and a fan at the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.
Figure Technology Solutions beat its June guidance and launched a weekly operational dashboard. The shift to near-real-time data gives investors more frequent visibility into origination, funding, and marketplace activity.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin toured Revive Environmental's Columbus facility, the first commercial PFAS destruction site in the U.S., as the agency shifts to annual PFAS guidance updates.
Cheyenne officials say a Meta data center's cooling system contaminated recycled water with a rare Legionella strain. The non-potable supply was suspended. No drinking water or illness reports.
Schmid Group (SHMD) raised $20M via 5% senior convertible notes due 2029. Proceeds will fund working capital and expand China manufacturing operations.
Louise Lasser, the Emmy-nominated star of the satirical soap opera Mary Hartman Mary Hartman, died July 6 at 87. Her work remains a streaming-era IP with enduring syndication value.
The First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX) has lagged the S&P 500 as the US IPO pipeline contracts. The fund's performance hinges on the fall IPO calendar. Here's what to watch.
Graham Holdings Company published slides from its July 7 shareholder and analyst call, offering updates on segment performance and capital allocation.
Hargitay becomes the fourth woman to host the Emmys since 2000. The ceremony airs Sept. 14 on NBC and Peacock, with the broadcast starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Breeze Airways promo code MIDYEAR takes 25% off base fares for summer travel. The discount applies to new bookings through the airline's website, excluding taxes and fees.
Quaise Energy closed a $134M Series B led by Prelude Ventures, with Japanese energy giants JERA and Idemitsu. The MIT-spinoff aims to scale superhot geothermal as baseload power.
Two load-bearing columns buckled on the 21st floor, triggering evacuations and emergency stabilization. The cause – design or construction – is unknown, threatening the 1.3M sq ft conversion timeline.
Agave, an AI platform for construction financials, raised $15M in Series A funding led by Accel. The round brings total funding past $20M.
A divided 11th Circuit panel ruled Florida's Stop WOKE Act violates the First Amendment, blocking enforcement at public universities. The ruling sets up a potential Supreme Court fight over academic freedom.
Analyst upgrade after OV329's Phase 1 safety clearance. Phase 2 expansion targets TSC and infantile spasms with few effective options. Watch for conference data.
Fiserv president Dhivya Suryadevara resigns. New interim leaders step in as the company weighs a sale of its debit network. The move adds uncertainty to a key asset divestiture.