Job Seekers Don't Trust AI Hiring Tools. Can Voice-AI Help?
Employers are rapidly adopting AI for resume screening and interview automation, with 80% planning AI resume reviews and 25% already conducting full AI interviews, according to an Aurora University survey. However, candidate trust is eroding—over half say AI screening makes them less likely to apply, and 30% would avoid jobs that use any AI tools. Voice‑AI platform Ezra aims to humanize the interview experience by using a natural‑sounding voice and interactive follow‑ups, delivering video recordings and scored responses for recruiters. Early pilots, such as Zapier’s, report higher qualified‑candidate conversion to second‑round interviews, suggesting a path to balance efficiency with candidate engagement.
How Google’s Removal Tools Work for SEO and Reputation Management by Erase Technologies
Google offers a suite of self‑service removal tools that let owners deindex URLs or request deletion of personal data, but each has strict limits. The URL Removal tool temporarily hides pages you control for about six months, while the Outdated...
Cult Wine Stabilisation ‘Genuinely Encouraging’ Following Pre-Tax Losses of £5 Million
Cult Wine reported a pre‑tax loss of £5 million (≈$6.3 million) for the year to December 2024, with turnover down 43% and net liabilities rising to £21.6 million (≈$27 million). The company says the first quarter of 2026 delivered its strongest performance yet – revenue...
CA Update: Minimum Wage Increases for Hotel Employees
California’s major hospitality markets are set to raise minimum wages for hotel staff starting July 1, 2026. Long Beach will climb to $29.50 per hour by 2028, while Los Angeles adds an $8.15 hourly health benefit, pushing total compensation to...
AI Is Changing the Rules of Cloud Migration
Cloud migration, traditionally a months‑long, high‑risk effort, is being reshaped by AI. Microsoft’s Azure Migrate and GitHub Copilot now provide AI‑driven discovery, dependency mapping, and automated code refactoring, turning manual tasks into rapid, guided workflows. Competitors such as AWS, Google...
R26369 - EMS Issuer Services Advisor Trainee
Euronext is hiring an EMS Issuer Services Advisor Trainee in Dublin to manage issuer data, market notices, and corporate actions across its cash and markets platforms. The role involves daily updates of referential data, editing admission notices for a range...
Hollywood Titans Oppose $111 B Paramount‑Warner Merger in Open Letter
A coalition of leading filmmakers and actors, including Denis Villeneuve and J.J. Abrams, issued an open letter denouncing the $111 billion Paramount‑Warner merger. They argue the deal would shrink the studio pool, cut jobs and limit audience choice, while Paramount counters...
RAMSA’s Christina Victori Says AI Accelerates Luxury Farmhouse Design
Christina Victori, head of interior design at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, revealed how artificial‑intelligence tools are slashing administrative time on her 18th‑century New Jersey farmhouse project. The interview underscores a growing tension between AI efficiency and the handcrafted ethos of...
Strong Earnings and Balance Sheet Growth Signal Afreximbank's Rising Momentum
African Export-Import Bank reported a robust FY2025, with total assets climbing 21% to $48.5 billion and net loans rising 16% to $33.5 billion. The bank posted a 19% jump in net income to $1.2 billion, while maintaining a stable 2.43% non‑performing loan ratio...
Resilience and Leadership in Current Circumstances
Anouschka Menzies, co‑founder and co‑CEO of Bacchus, outlines how consistent leadership and internal resilience are essential for agencies navigating uncertain periods such as the pandemic. She stresses that agencies must act as steady partners, offering measured advice and clear communication...
Tax Deadline Tomorrow. But Is that the One You Should Be Worried About?
The IRS expects 164 million returns this season but had only received 88.4 million by March 27, highlighting a wave of last‑minute filing. The post draws a parallel, warning that business owners often wait until cash is tight or equipment breaks before seeking...
‘We Will Not Survive’: Toyota, Honda and Ford CEOs Issue Chilling Warning About China — and It Could Hit Your...
Chinese automakers now dominate the electric‑vehicle market, supplying roughly 70% of all new EVs worldwide. BYD’s rapid expansion has eclipsed Tesla, prompting CEOs of Toyota, Honda and Ford to warn that without drastic productivity changes they may not survive. Honda’s...
U.S. Economy Remains Resilient Amid Growing Global Risks
JPM's Dimon: "The U.S. economy remained resilient in the quarter, with consumers still earning and spending and businesses still healthy. Several tailwinds are supporting this resiliency, including increased fiscal stimulus, the benefits of deregulation, AI-driven capital investment and the Fed's...
How You Can Help Us Start a Radical Bookshop and Community Space
The Books From Below Collective is launching a crowdfunding campaign to open a radical bookshop and community hub in Newcastle‑upon‑Tyne. The city has been without a left‑leaning independent bookstore since the 1986 closure of Days of Hope. The initiative offers...
Zuckerberg's $1B Bet Yields $100B Return
Everyone laughed at Zuckerberg's "stupid" $1 Billion purchase. Now it makes more money than Uber and McDonald's combined. $100 BILLION in value from one decision. Here's how Mark Zuckerberg quietly made the best tech investment ever:
Ecobank's Pan-African Model Drives Profit Surge and Strong 2025 Performance
Ecobank Group posted a robust 2025 financial year, with profit before tax climbing 21% to US$801 million and net revenues up 17% to US$2.45 billion. Corporate and Investment Banking delivered a 40% surge in profit, while Consumer and Commercial Banking saw a...
Goldman Sachs Posts Record Q1 Profit as Equities Surge, Wealth Management Inflows Hit $62B
Goldman Sachs delivered $5.6 billion in net earnings for Q1 2026, driven by a record $5.3 billion equities segment and $62 billion of net inflows into its Asset & Wealth Management business. The surge in equities revenue helped offset a $4 billion FICC shortfall, underscoring...
Zillow and Redfin Forecast Mortgage Rates and Housing Market Amid Oil‑Price Surge
Zillow and Redfin released coordinated forecasts that mortgage rates are likely to hold near 6.4% as oil prices spike, while the housing market shows renewed momentum with record pending listings and higher buyer traffic. The outlook highlights a tug‑of‑war between...
IRS Refunds Jump 14% YoY, Boosting Consumer Cash Flow Ahead of Holidays
The IRS reports a 14% year‑over‑year increase in tax refunds, with the average refund up 11.1% and total payouts up 13.6% from 2025. The surge stems from retroactive tax cuts in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, putting more disposable income...
ServiceNow Embeds AI Across Entire Suite, Launches New Pricing and Build Tools
ServiceNow senior vice president John Aisien announced that AI is now embedded in every ServiceNow package, introducing three AI‑maturity pricing tiers, a Build Agent SDK for developers, and a Context Engine for personalized enterprise experiences. The moves signal a strategic...
Nemetschek to Acquire HCSS, Expanding Construction‑Tech Portfolio with $486 M Debt Deal
Nemetschek Group signed a definitive agreement to buy Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) from private‑equity firm Thoma Bravo. The deal transfers roughly €450 million ($486 million) of debt to Nemetschek and gives Thoma Bravo a 28% stake in the newly formed Build...
Samsung Networks CEO and Orange CTO Warn Against Premature 6G Spending
At Mobile World Congress, Samsung Networks chief Woojune Kim told reporters he does not expect a 6G investment surge, while Orange’s chief technology officer warned that the industry’s obsession with the next "G" is premature. Both executives argue that telcos...
British Equestrian Saddles up for Sponsorship Boost
British Equestrian has hired global agency Mongoose to overhaul its sponsorship and partnership strategy. The review will map the sport’s £5 billion (~$6.3 billion) economic footprint and an additional £1.2 billion (~$1.5 billion) of social value into a structured rights‑package model. Mongoose will craft...
A&o Secures £761m Refinancing to Pave Way for Ambitious Growth Plans
European hostel operator a&o Hostels has secured a €874 million (≈ $952 million) refinancing facility from Apollo‑managed funds, replacing its prior loan. The new senior multi‑year loan is collateralised by its portfolio of 44 hostels in 32 cities and funds the second €500 million...
NYC 100-Year Hurricane Insured Losses Could Reach $100bn, Says KCC
Karen Clark & Company warns that a 100‑year return period hurricane striking New York could generate over $100 billion in insured losses. The state holds roughly $9 trillion of insured property value, with $6 trillion concentrated along its coast. A rarer 250‑year event...
The Illiquidity Crisis: Democratised and Distressed
Matthias Kirchgaessner’s latest editorial dissects an emerging illiquidity crisis that now spans both retail and institutional investors. He highlights a 40% year‑over‑year jump in retail fund redemptions during Q1 2024, while institutional portfolios confront tighter liquidity covenants and heightened margin calls....
FTC Negotiates Settlement with Major Ad Agencies Over X Boycott
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is finalizing a settlement with top advertising firms—including Publicis Groupe, WPP and Dentsu—over alleged coordinated boycotts of Elon Musk's platform X. The deal would prohibit agencies from directing spend away from media outlets for political...
Trump Tips DoorDash Driver $100 After Oval Office McDonald's Delivery, Touts No‑tax‑on‑tips Policy
President Donald Trump handed DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons a $100 cash tip after she delivered two bags of McDonald’s to the Oval Office. The exchange was framed as a live demonstration of the administration’s “no tax on tips” law, which...
LG Electronics Rolls Out End‑to‑end Smart‑factory Platform, Touts 17% Productivity Lift
LG Electronics announced an end‑to‑end smart‑factory solution that spans design, implementation and renewal, citing a 17% productivity gain at its Changwon plant and a 61% defect‑rate drop at a Tennessee facility. The move underscores the company’s push to monetize decades...
Banks Return to CRE Lending, Boosting $15 Billion Debt Market
Regional banks are back in the commercial‑real‑estate (CRE) lending arena, widening financing options and sharpening competition. CBRE’s debt team, managing a $15 billion book and $5 billion in annual transactions, says the market is now more competitive than in recent years, reshaping...
Ramp Leverages AI and Incrementality to Rethink Marketing Attribution
How Ramp is building an AI-pilled marketing team A few months ago I met Drew Pinta (he supports marketing in a growth/data science at Ramp) on one of our webinars and thought he came across as an impressive guy. Useful...
China Eases Curbs on Select BHP Iron Ore Shipments, Opening Path for Dollar‑Denominated Bids
China Mineral Resources Group told steel mills they can resume bidding for some BHP Group iron ore cargoes priced in U.S. dollars, marking a partial relaxation of export curbs that have hampered shipments for weeks. The move does not yet...
OpenAI Acquires Hiro Finance, Adding AI‑Powered Personal CFO Talent
OpenAI announced Monday that it has acquired personal‑finance AI startup Hiro Finance in an acquihire. Founder Ethan Bloch and roughly ten employees will join OpenAI as Hiro shuts down on April 20 and deletes user data by May 13. The deal underscores...
Nexstar Finalizes $6.2 Billion Tegna Takeover After Court Intervention
Nexstar Media Group closed its $6.2 billion purchase of rival Tegna after a court‑ordered waiver cleared antitrust limits. The deal gives Nexstar control of 265 stations in 44 states, reaching 80% of U.S. households, and marks the biggest broadcast‑media consolidation in...
Global Capital Shifts Beyond Silicon Valley – and SA Benefits
Global investors are moving capital beyond traditional US tech hubs, with South Africa emerging as a key destination. The country secured $715 million in venture funding in 2025, the second‑largest in Africa, and total deal volume rose 25% YoY to $4.1 billion...
OpenAI Memo Calls for Enterprise Platform Push, Flags Microsoft Cloud Limits
OpenAI’s chief revenue officer Denise Dresser circulated an internal memo urging the company to double‑down on an integrated enterprise platform, citing rising nine‑figure deals and fierce rivalry with Anthropic. The memo also warns that the long‑standing Microsoft cloud partnership limits...
Citi Launches AI‑Infrastructure Financing Unit, Targeting $3 Trillion Data‑center Boom
Citi has rolled out an AI Infrastructure financing group to capture a projected $3 trillion data‑center investment wave through 2030. The unit, led by former JPMorgan banker Achintya Mangla, aims to bundle debt, mezzanine and equity solutions for AI‑driven projects, positioning...
REVEL Realty Launches RealDesk, a Unified Platform to Modernize Brokerage Operations
REVEL Realty Inc. rolled out RealDesk, a next‑generation, single‑pane brokerage platform that consolidates transaction management, accounting, CRM and compliance tools. The launch aims to cut administrative overhead and boost agent productivity amid growing pressure on traditional brokerage models.
Helium and Bromine Shortages Trigger Global Memory‑Chip Crunch, Hit Apple, Microsoft and PC Makers
A sudden squeeze in helium and bromine supplies is choking DRAM and NAND production, prompting Apple, Microsoft and major PC manufacturers to confront price hikes and inventory gaps. Spot helium prices have doubled and 97.5% of the world’s bromine imports...
Microsoft Tests OpenClaw‑Style Security Features for Enterprise 365 Copilot
Microsoft confirmed it is testing OpenClaw‑inspired security and governance controls for its Microsoft 365 Copilot, targeting large‑enterprise users. The effort builds on earlier agentic tools like Copilot Cowork and aims to deliver an always‑on assistant that can act autonomously while...
Singapore IPOs Raise $967 Million in Q1 2026, Defying Global Slowdown
Singapore’s IPO market pulled in $967.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, driven by three listings including a marquee REIT. EY’s report shows regional proceeds up 174% even as Southeast Asia’s overall IPO count fell 48%, underscoring the city‑state’s resilience...
Arevon Energy Elevates Narayanan and Rand to Senior Ops Roles as Portfolio Hits 6 GW
Arevon Energy announced the promotion of Anand Narayanan to senior vice president of Asset Management and Operations and Jeremy Rand to senior vice president of Project Execution, effective April 1, 2026. The moves come as the company’s operating portfolio expands from 2 GW...
BlackRock Scales Back Mega‑Cap Tech Exposure, Signals End to Magnificent Seven Dominance
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced a decisive reduction in its exposure to the “Magnificent Seven” mega‑cap technology stocks. The move reflects a broader market recalibration as concentration in the top ten S&P 500 names hits a 35‑year high.
US Petroleum Exports Rise as Refined Product Shipments Surge
U.S. PETROLEUM EXPORTS accelerated by 0.6 million barrels per day (b/d) in March compared with the same month a year earlier as the war between the United States and Iran triggered a worldwide scramble for replacement crude and fuels. Crude...
Two‑Month Embargo Cuts China’s Emergency Reserves ~10%
"Even a two-month embargo would only see China depleting its emergency reserves by about 10%." https://t.co/9wseXtRVym https://t.co/ZfwXR9aAGx
Seven Keys to Successful Mentoring – Assessment
Aspen Family Business Group (AFBG) released a free PDF assessment titled “Seven Keys to Successful Mentoring – Assessment.” The tool helps family‑owned firms evaluate the readiness of their mentoring programs, emphasizing planning, standards, and structured interactions between mentors and mentees....
North American Optimism Lifts Equities, Dents USD
Optimism seen in North America yesterday was contagious. Equities and bonds higher today, and oil lower. Another round of negotiations during ceasefire? $USD extending yesterday's losses. PRC trade surplus half as large as expected. MAS tightens. See https://t.co/N1Rv2Tyaik...
US Dollar Gains as Optimism Overpowers Global Pessimism
Optimism Weighs on the Greenback: North American participants shrugged off the pessimism seen in Asia Pacific and Europe yesterday after the US-Iran negotiations broke down over the weekend. The optimism was contagious and reports that another round of… https://t.co/xjkwmLy0gV https://t.co/5ocdwj561m
Iran's Economy Was Failing Before War, Now Deeper Decline
Don’t listen to the crazies, Iran’s economy was collapsing before the war and has only continued to fall off the cliff with the war. Islamic regime decisions have only weakened the country in every domain.
USD Slides Broadly as Iran Tail Risk Fades
USD trading down on a a very broad basis, as the market continues to price lower tail risk around Iran, despite the day to day fluctuations in spot oil prices