Major UK Altnets Said to Be on the Block
KKR and Warburg Pincus are actively exploring sales of UK fibre altnets Hyperoptic and Community Fibre, respectively, after engaging banks and potential buyers. Both firms have also floated a possible merger, though no decision is confirmed. The sector is under pressure from rising costs, slower-than‑expected fibre uptake and thin EBITDA margins—Hyperoptic posted a 2% margin despite being EBITDA‑positive. Recent consolidation, such as CityFibre’s $2.5 bn purchase of Netomnia, highlights that any sale will test whether investors remain eager for UK broadband infrastructure.
GAMED Is Building a Platform to Show What Gaming Audiences Are Actually Worth
GAMED, the consumer‑facing arm of Dizzaract, launched in Abu Dhabi in April 2026 to aggregate a gamer’s fragmented history across Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and mobile stores into a single, player‑owned profile. The platform introduces the Global Index of Gamers’ Impact...
Switch Increases Debt Facility to $9.5bn to Fund AI Data Center Build-Out
Switch increased its available debt facility to $9.5 bn, comprising a $6 bn revolving credit line and a $3.5 bn syndicated letter of credit. The additional financing is earmarked for its AI‑ready data‑center pipeline, gigawatt‑scale campus growth, and power‑procurement needs. CFO Madonna Park highlighted...
Here's the Inflation Breakdown for May 2026 — in One Chart
The U.S. consumer price index jumped to a 4.2% year‑over‑year increase in May, the fastest pace in more than three years. Energy prices, spurred by the Iran war, accounted for over 60% of the monthly gain, with gasoline climbing 38%...
Abhi Expands Earned Wage Access Partnerships in Saudi Arabia Through Squadio Deal
Abhi Saudi has teamed up with technology‑talent platform Squadio to offer Earned Wage Access (EWA) to Squadio’s developers and engineers. The deal adds to Abhi’s growing portfolio of Saudi partnerships, which already includes Qlub, KABi, Bayut KSA, QBS and Alruqee...
The Science of Valuation: How Experts Determine What Things Are Worth
The article outlines how valuation professionals determine fair value by triangulating three core frameworks—the income approach, market approach, and asset‑based approach. It explains that each method examines cash‑flow potential, comparable market evidence, and underlying asset worth, while assumptions about risk,...
QuasarEdge Acquisition Corp. (QRED) to Combine with Robseek Intelligence Inc. In $1.0Bn Deal
QuasarEdge Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: QRED) announced a definitive agreement to combine with Robseek Intelligence Inc., a developer of AI‑driven robotics solutions, in a transaction valued at roughly $1 billion. The merger will take Robseek public through the SPAC, giving it immediate...
AlphaCore to Buy $1 Billion Denver RIA
AlphaCore Wealth Advisory, which manages roughly $10 billion, announced it will acquire Denver‑based Elk River Wealth Management, an RIA with about $1 billion in assets. Founded in 2020, Elk River was backed by Wealth Advisor Growth Network and Merchant Investment Management and...
Leadership Success in AI Age Requires Speed, Not Code
The leaders who thrive in the AI age will not be the ones who can code, they will be the ones who can lead at AI speed. In this video, I break down the 6 capabilities that matter most, technological...
Recruiters Have Doubled Their Call Time in the Past 2 Years
Recruiters spent a record 286 minutes per week on calls in Q1 2026, exactly twice the time logged in Q1 2024, according to the American Staffing Association and Prodoscore. The same report shows recruiters now use an average of 1.36 AI tools,...
Biotech Employer Learns California Law Follows the Contract Across State Lines
A North Carolina Business Court ruled that BioSkryb Genomics must pay its co‑founder Jason West after the company attempted to enforce nonsolicitation clauses governed by California law. California Business & Professions Code §16600 declares such restraints void, and §16600.5 gives...
Loans in Focus: Tyko’s Texas Debut; Leumi UK’s Healthcare Play; BREDS and JPMAM’s IOS Collab
Tyko Capital launched an $870 million construction loan in Texas, expanding its geographic footprint. Leumi UK completed a £100 million (≈$128 million) revolving credit facility, its largest UK healthcare financing to date. Blackstone and JPMorgan Asset Management’s IOS platform funded a $281 million industrial...
Market Brief: Inflation Keeps Pressure On Fed Policy
U.S. consumer prices jumped 4.2% year‑over‑year in May, the strongest gain in about three years, driven largely by energy costs linked to the Iran war. Economists now expect the Bank of Japan to raise its policy rate to 1.0% in...
3 Insights From Graphic Packaging’s New CEO
Graphic Packaging International’s new CEO Robbert Rietbroek reports a more optimistic outlook after five months, emphasizing a $15 billion addressable market for converting plastic and foam packaging to paper. He highlighted $65 million inflation‑related cost pressure, prompting a 500‑job reduction and the...
Datadog Veterans Launch AI Coding Startup Niteshift on a Bet Against Big AI Lock-In
Datadog veterans Sajid Mehmood and Conor Branagan launched Niteshift, an AI coding‑agent platform, and closed a $7 million seed round led by Greylock’s Jerry Chen. The startup aims to unbundle coding models from the underlying infrastructure, letting enterprises switch between providers...
Directors in Hollywood Close in on a 4-Year Deal with Studios and Streaming Services
Hollywood directors, represented by the Directors Guild of America, reached a tentative four‑year contract with studios and streaming services after four weeks of talks. The agreement, negotiated under new DGA President Christopher Nolan, follows recent four‑year deals for writers and...
FASB Proposes Guidance on Market-Return Cash Balance Plans
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a proposed update that would require market‑return cash balance plans to use the plan’s own interest‑crediting rate as the discount rate when measuring the benefit obligation. The change seeks to eliminate mismatches between the...
Epicor Appoints Rachel Barger as Chief Revenue Officer
Epicor announced the appointment of Rachel Barger as chief revenue officer, bringing more than two decades of global technology leadership from enterprise software and SaaS firms. Barger previously held senior roles at UKG, Cisco and SAP, where she focused on...
WealthReach Raises $1m Seed Round to Scale AI Growth Platform
WealthReach, an AI‑driven organic growth platform for RIAs and wealth‑management firms, closed a $1 million seed round led by Cecure Corporation. The funding will fuel team expansion and bolster engineering and support infrastructure. Simultaneously, the company formed a strategic advisory board...
At 22, He Moved From US to India with a Food Idea. Now It's a Multi-Million-Dollar Business
Bert Mueller, a former study‑abroad student, founded California Burrito in Bengaluru in 2012 after spotting demand for Mexican‑style food among Indian tech professionals. He raised $250,000—double his $100,000 estimate—and the first outlet generated about $500,000 in its debut year. The...
Targeting Amazon Prime Day, Walmart Deals Event Moves to June
Retail giant Walmart has scheduled its annual Walmart Deals savings event for June 22‑28, directly aligning with Amazon’s newly‑timed Prime Day. The retailer will grant Walmart+ members a 24‑hour early‑access window to select online products, and is promoting the sale with...
Influencer Marketing Isn’t Broken. Your Measurement Model Might Be
Influencer marketing isn’t broken; the measurement models are outdated. Brands often demand immediate ROI, resetting campaigns before the influence can compound across the funnel. Traditional last‑click attribution ignores the creator’s role in discovery and consideration, leading to under‑reported performance. By...
Nigerian Government’s iDICE Programme Onboards 185 Founders Into the First Cohort of Its Startup Bridge Initiative
Nigeria's iDICE Startup Bridge has selected 185 founders for its inaugural Founders Lab, the first cohort of a $617 million government programme designed to boost digital and creative enterprises. Co‑financed by the African Development Bank, AFD and IsDB, the initiative received...
What the #1 HR Software on G2 Reveals About the Future of Workforce Platforms
Upwork, traditionally a freelance marketplace, has been crowned the #1 HR software on G2 for 2026, underscoring a fundamental shift in the HR technology landscape. The G2 Answer Economy Report shows 93% of B2B buyers say AI chatbots have reshaped...
Kareem Rahma’s Latest YouTube Talk Show Is for Toyota (Exclusive)
Kareem Rahma, the host of the viral "Subway Takes" series, is launching a new YouTube talk show called "Pit Stop Tonight" produced for Toyota. The branded program features Rahma interviewing NASCAR drivers and playing games, with set construction performed by a pit...
Headline CPI Inflation at Consensus, Real Wages Continue to Be Eroded
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) held steady at the consensus 4.7% year‑over‑year, but the AIER Everyday Price Index nowcasts an 8.6% rise, nearly double the headline figure. Inflation for wage‑earners and clerical workers is accelerating faster than the overall CPI,...
Pinterest Bets on Creators with Amazon Storefront Integration
Pinterest announced an expanded partnership with Amazon that lets creators embed their Amazon Storefronts directly on their Pinterest profiles. The new tool automatically applies affiliate links whenever a creator tags an eligible Amazon product, streamlining the promotion workflow. Pinterest says...
Cara Williams Fry to Lead Kansas City PBS
Cara Williams Fry has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Kansas City PBS, with her start date set for July 20. She will take over from retiring leader Kliff Kuehl, guiding the nonprofit through its next growth phase. Fry...
What We Can Learn From SpaceX’s Pre-IPO Valuation
SpaceX’s IPO was priced at $135 per share, giving the company a pre‑money valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion. The filing revives interest in pre‑IPO transfers, a tax‑efficient planning tool that relies on predictable discount structures. Discounts stem from lack of marketability,...
Consumer Prices Increased by 4.2% Annually in May
The U.S. consumer price index rose 0.5% in May, pushing the annual inflation rate to 4.2%, the highest level in four years. The surge was driven primarily by a 3.9% jump in energy prices, which lifted the 12‑month energy index...
May Inflation Data Inconclusive, Fed Likely Holds
For the Fed, May’s inflation report settles nothing • Core was mild, but a soft monthly print buys less when it's drowned out by a hot headline and a "boomier" demand backdrop. The case for patience now needs a run of...
Hormuz Shock Is a Wakeup Call to Reduce Structural Dependence
The Iran‑Houthi conflict has exposed Africa’s deep reliance on imported oil and fertiliser, driving a 10.9% rise in gasoline prices across nine countries and a 35% jump in urea costs. Higher energy costs are inflating transport expenses, feeding into food...
Lattice Announces New Solutions Including Lattice MCP
Lattice unveiled two AI‑focused solutions at Lattiverse 2026: Lattice MCP, which embeds live performance data into AI tools managers already use, and AI Leverage Insights, which links AI usage to performance outcomes. The platform adopts the open Model Context Protocol,...
Women in Supply Chain: Kelly Martinez of ePost Global
Kelly Martinez, president of ePost Global, says logistics is in a volatile period driven by shifting tariffs, de‑minimis thresholds and emerging AI pressures. She spends her days guiding customers through new EU SKU fees, HS‑code rules and country‑specific tax changes...
Podcast Movement Announces Tickets on Sale and Open Call for Speakers for September 2026 New York Conference
Podcast Movement announced that tickets are now on sale for its September 17‑18, 2026 New York conference at Terminal 5. General Admission costs $199 and provides unrestricted access to all tracks, networking events, and nightly live podcast recordings. The event has opened its speaker...
Sidebrief Supports Launch of the BOSS Program, a Quarterly Initiative Connecting African Founders with Investors
Sidebrief is backing the launch of the Building Outstanding Successful Startups (BOSS) program, a quarterly initiative created by Diligence Global and Diligence Africa to help African entrepreneurs become investor‑ready. The program tackles persistent scaling challenges by pairing founders with investors...
What Leadership Storytelling Reveals About The Role Great Leaders Are Meant To Play
The article argues that leaders instinctively adopt a controlling stance during periods of change, but this is the opposite of what their teams actually need. By sharing three contrasting stories, the author illustrates a more effective leadership role—one centered on...
Rivvun AI Bags $7.5 Mn To Help Enterprises Reduce Revenue Leakages
Rivvun AI, a Seattle‑based enterprise‑tech startup, closed an oversubscribed seed round of $7.5 million (≈ ₹72 crore) led by Sitara Capital and 3one4 Capital. The funding will expand its agentic AI platform that continuously scans contracts, invoices and pricing agreements to surface revenue...
Green Light for the EU’s ‘Battery Booster’
The European Commission has officially launched the Battery Booster Facility, a €1.5 bn (≈$1.62 bn) interest‑free loan program funded by ETS revenues to support battery‑cell production in Europe. The scheme, part of the earlier €1.8 bn Battery Booster Package, will open for proposals...
Is the US Stock Market Too Big?
The article questions whether the U.S. stock market has become too large, noting its market cap now exceeds 150% of domestic GDP. It highlights the rapid economic growth of China and India, which together drive over 60% of global expansion...
Infosys Delays Hiring Exams for 20,000 Candidates Following Impersonation Cases
Infosys has paused its recruitment examinations for roughly 20,000 fresh‑graduate candidates after uncovering multiple impersonation incidents. The fraud was detected during routine monitoring of its annual campus and off‑campus hiring drive, prompting the company to suspend the tests until more...
Nuvei Eyes Payoneer to Unite Payment Acceptance and Payouts
🚨 JUST IN: @Nuvei is reportedly in advanced talks to buy @Payoneer for ~$2.7 billion. Per @Reuters, citing two people familiar, a deal could be signed in the coming days, though sources say it's not done yet. If it closes, the...
Listen, Don't Pitch: Validate Ideas in Under a Month
You pitch your idea. People nod and say "cool, I'd use that." You walk away convinced you're onto something. Then you launch and nobody buys. The nod was just politeness. I recently interviewed Marius Meiners, who took Peec AI from zero to...
Can ChatGPT Ads Get People to Buy? OpenAI Partners With LiveRamp to Prove They Do
OpenAI has teamed up with LiveRamp to embed performance tracking into ChatGPT ads, allowing advertisers to measure whether the conversational placements drive real-world purchases. The partnership leverages LiveRamp’s Conversions API Hub, which feeds offline sales data back into the ChatGPT...
Warner Music Buys Sureel AI to Safeguard Assets
Warner Music Acquires Sureel AI, a Platform That Aims to Protect Music and Other Assets From Unauthorized Use and Monetization https://t.co/bWuQ1iyfz0 via @variety
Rising CPI Undermines Fed’s Dovish Signal Ahead of FOMC
The Fed's dual mandate isn't sending a 'dovish' signal for the FOMC next week. Core CPI ticked up to 2.9% and headline accelerated to 4.2%. Kevin Warsh is going to have an interesting first meeting... https://t.co/M5GLQ5YmIn
Inflation Is Back Above 4% for the First Time Since 2023—But Kevin Warsh Might Catch a Break
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.5% in May, pushing annual inflation to 4.2% – the first 4%-plus reading since 2023. The increase was driven almost entirely by energy, as gasoline jumped 7% month‑over‑month amid an Iran‑related oil shock. Core CPI, which...
From Hardtech 50 to Hardtech Capital
Rising Tide Partners released the 2026 San Diego Hardtech 50, spotlighting founders in aerospace, defense, robotics, energy, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and diagnostics. To address a surprising lack of personal connections among investors, the group hosted a private dinner supported by...
Gundlach Says Inflation Won’t Stop at 5%
Jeffrey Gundlach, founder of DoubleLine Capital, warned that U.S. inflation could climb to 5% or higher, citing lagging ISM prices‑paid data and rising import costs. He expects the Federal Reserve to keep policy tight, with no rate cuts in 2024...
The CFO’s Guide to Amazon IPI: Maximizing Cash Flow by Minimizing Aged Inventory Fees
The article explains how Amazon's Inventory Performance Index (IPI) directly affects a company's balance sheet by imposing storage caps and aged‑inventory surcharges that erode cash flow. CFOs can mitigate these penalties by routing bulk stock through third‑party prep hubs, turning...