Galliford Try Completes Third Share Buyback
Galliford Try has completed its third £10 million (≈$12.8 million) share‑buy‑back, cancelling 1,957,703 shares at an average price of about £5.11 (≈$6.54). The programme follows two earlier buy‑backs – a £10 million repurchase in late 2024/early 2025 and a £15 million buy‑back in 2023 – bringing total cash returns to shareholders since 2021 to roughly $137 million. The contractor posted a pre‑tax profit of £44.1 million (≈$56 million) on £1.9 billion (≈$2.43 billion) revenue for the year to 30 June 2025 and declared a $17.7 million interim dividend. Management highlighted a 352% total shareholder return since July 2020, underscoring its disciplined capital‑allocation policy.
Waterland Secures €4bn for New Flagship Buyout Fund
European mid‑market private‑equity firm Waterland closed a €4bn ($4.7bn) flagship buyout fund, Waterland Private Equity Fund X, in under four months. The firm simultaneously sealed €600m ($705m) for its Partnership Fund II, aimed at minority stakes, and both vehicles were...
Daiichi Sankyo Postpones Annual Results, Stock Dips
Daiichi Sankyo announced it will postpone the release of its fiscal year 2023 results, pushing the disclosure into early Q2 2024. The company cited the need for additional time to finalize figures amid ongoing regulatory reviews of its oncology pipeline....
Nasdaq Increases Initial Listing Requirements for SPACs
Nasdaq announced new listing rules that raise the bar for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). To list on the Nasdaq Global Market, a SPAC must now have at least $100 million in market value of listed securities. On the Nasdaq Capital...
Banks Launch Investor Soundings on €1.5bn Debt Package for Lone Star’s Lonza Unit Deal
Lenders are marketing a €1.5 billion ($1.75 billion) financing package for Lone Star Funds' acquisition of Lonza Group’s capsules and health‑ingredients unit. The structure comprises roughly €1 billion in leveraged loans and €500 million in high‑yield bonds, with Goldman Sachs and Jefferies leading early‑stage...
A Comprehensive Checklist to Boost Caregiving Support for Employees
U.S. caregivers now represent roughly 44.6 million people, delivering unpaid labor valued at $873.5 billion annually. Employee Benefit News reports that half of caregiving workers anticipate heavier duties, and the strain is already affecting productivity. The National Employer Benefits and Health Group...
Amazon Leo Enters Live Sport as DP World Tour Rolls Out Satellite Internet Across Events
The DP World Tour has partnered with Amazon to roll out its low‑Earth‑orbit satellite network, Amazon Leo, across more than 40 tournaments starting in 2026. This makes the golf circuit the first professional sport to deploy LEO satellite internet at...
SaaSpocalypse NOW. Also, Massive Earnings and Central Bank Week Ahead.
The episode dissected the volatile market moves on April 24, 2026, focusing on the SaaS sector’s sharp sell‑off after ServiceNow’s earnings miss and broader AI‑related concerns that rattled names like Adobe, Workday, and Palantir. Hosts highlighted contrasting winners such as...
Bain Eyes Bridge Data Centres Stake Sale at $5bn Valuation
Bain Capital is preparing to sell at least a 40% stake in Bridge Data Centres, valuing the Asia‑focused developer at roughly $5 billion. The sale, run by Citigroup and JPMorgan, expects indicative bids by mid‑to‑late next month. Bain may consider a...
When Tax Avoidance Turns Sour
Tax avoidance can boost wealth, but missteps trigger hefty back‑tax bills, interest, penalties and public shaming. Recent UK cases – a £5 million (≈$6.3 million) HMRC settlement by Nadhim Zahawi and scrutiny of Angela Rayner and Richard Tice – illustrate career‑damaging fallout. Accountants and...
I'm Leaving My VP Marketing Role at Yonder. Here Are the Ten Things I Wish I'd Known on Day One.
Tom Davies, former VP of Marketing at Yonder, shares ten hard‑earned lessons from building the fintech rewards card from scratch. He emphasizes starting with deep customer insight, delivering a single clear value proposition, and balancing brand and performance spend. The...
Why Porsche Is Selling Bugatti and Rimac Now
Porsche announced it will sell its 45% stake in Bugatti Rimac and its 20.6% stake in Rimac Group to a consortium led by HOF Capital, with the transaction expected to close by the end of 2026 pending regulatory approval. The...
The AI Risk We Need to Focus On
The article argues that while regulators have post‑2008 tools to prevent an AI‑driven financial crisis, the most pressing risk from artificial intelligence is labor‑market disruption. It highlights that AI could displace millions of workers across multiple sectors, outweighing concerns about...
Your Employees Have AI Brain Fry & It’s Affecting Your Business: BCG on Fixing the Problem
Boston Consulting Group’s new study of 1,500 U.S. employees finds that 14% suffer from "AI brain fry," a form of mental fatigue caused by excessive interaction with AI tools. Affected workers show 33% higher decision fatigue, 11% more minor errors...
Stop Guessing – Start Iterating
Adam Hughes argues that digital teams should abandon big‑bang releases in favor of iterative development, delivering thin, functional versions early and refining them based on real‑world usage. He highlights how unknown unknowns—data inconsistencies, integration quirks, and unexpected user journeys—only surface...
Scott Bessent’s ‘Swap Diplomacy’: A New Front for US Treasury
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is moving dollar‑swap diplomacy from the Federal Reserve to the Exchange Stabilisation Fund, beginning with a $20 billion line for Argentina and now eyeing a similar backstop for the UAE. The Treasury frames the effort as...
COLUMN: The Myth of the Perfect Message in Emergency Management
The column argues that crisis communications suffer from a myth that a flawless statement can fix a failing situation. It stresses that operational competence, prior trust, and transparency matter far more than perfectly crafted language. Early messages should orient stakeholders...
As Major Events Approach in 2026, How Should Brands Show Up?
Nourhan Hossam argues that brands preparing for the Middle East’s 2026 sporting calendar must move beyond sheer visual dominance to purpose‑driven, context‑aware experiences. The region’s audience now spans elite athletes, casual fitness fans and tech‑savvy younger participants, reshaping expectations for...
Dan Bongino Returns to Top Three in March Podcasts Ranker
The Dan Bongino Show surged to #3 on Triton Digital’s March 2026 US Podcast Ranker, trailing only iHeart’s *Stuff You Should Know* and Audioboom’s *Pod Save America*. The ranking reflects an average of 3.6 million weekly downloads for Cumulus Podcast Network, largely...
Suncorp Purchases Five-Year Aggregate Reinsurance Cover
Australian insurer Suncorp has entered a five‑year aggregate reinsurance treaty starting 30 June 2026, providing up to AUD 800 million ($528 million) of annual protection and a total ceiling of AUD 2.4 billion ($1.58 billion). The attachment point for FY’27 is set at AUD 1.85 billion ($1.22 billion), slightly above the...
Cumberland to Sell Drug Portfolio to Apotex for $100m
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals has agreed to sell its branded commercial drug portfolio to Canadian generic giant Apotex for $100 million in cash, subject to shareholder approval. The transaction lets Cumberland retain its pipeline assets, including the thromboxane antagonist ifetroban, and its majority...
How SaaSpocalypse Fears Actually Bolstered SAP Profits by over $150 Million
SAP reported a surprising profit boost of more than $150 million in Q1, largely driven by a €135 million ($158 million) reduction in executive compensation after its share price fell sharply. CFO Dominik Asam highlighted the cost saving as a silver lining to...
Lululemon Picks Former Nike Executive to Be Its Next Chief
Lululemon announced that former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill will become its chief executive on September 8, 2026, ending a months‑long interim leadership period. O’Neill, who helped scale Nike from $9 billion to $45 billion, brings three decades of apparel and brand expertise and will...
CompuCycle, Texas School District Launch Workforce Training Program
CompuCycle, a Houston IT asset disposition firm, partnered with Pearland Independent School District to launch TechCycle, a workforce training program for students ages 18‑22 with disabilities. The initiative received $10,000 seed funding from Texas A&M and teaches participants to dismantle...
The Friday File: Apple; AST SpaceMobile; Deutsche Telekom
Apple announced that senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on 1 September 2026, marking the end of Cook’s 15‑year tenure that grew Apple from a $350 billion to a $4 trillion enterprise. AST SpaceMobile...
Rajasthan Raises DA to 60% for Employees and Pensioners
The Rajasthan government approved a 2 percent rise in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief, moving the rate from 58 percent to 60 percent effective 1 January 2026. The increase will affect more than 12 lakh state employees and pensioners, with salaries reflecting the change in...
Birla Opus Paints Launches ‘Main Bhi’ Campaign with Vicky Kaushal
Birla Opus Paints, a Grasim Industries brand, unveiled the ‘Main Bhi…’ campaign starring Vicky Kaushal, highlighting a 16‑year exterior‑paint warranty and 10 % extra enamel coverage. The ads, set in an airport and a cricket stadium, use humor and peer endorsement to...
CYIENT Announces ₹720 Cr Buyback at Premium
CYIENT Tender Buyback Announced Buyback Price : 1,125 ₹ Today's Closing Price : 936 ₹ Buyback Size ₹ : 720 Crore ₹ Buyback Size in Shares : 64,00,000 Shares Retail Quota : 9,60,000 Shares Record Date for Buyback : To be announced Note : Promoters not Participating...
Porsche Sells Its Stake in Bugatti Rimac
Porsche announced the sale of its 45% minority stake in the Bugatti Rimac joint venture and its 20.6% holding in Rimac Group to a consortium led by New York‑based HOF Capital. The agreement, signed on April 24, 2026, fully divests Porsche from both entities....
Deal Ends Year-Long Engineering Construction Pay Dispute
A year‑long pay dispute between the Engineering Construction Industry Association (ECIA) and the Unite and GMB unions under the NAECI framework has been resolved. Employers offered a 4.5% hourly wage increase, roughly £2,000 per worker, along with higher radius, accommodation...
Porsche Sells Stakes in Bugatti and Rimac
Porsche, reeling from a 99% plunge in operating profit and a 15% drop in global sales, announced the sale of its 45% stake in the Bugatti‑Rimac joint venture and its 20.6% holding in Rimac. The stakes will transfer to a...
AI Video Studio Boosts Production, Still Needs Human Creators
Another Gen AI Video studio and this is really good. All the features/ function to help to generate very accurate and consistence video. Either for your ads, marketing, short series and more. Such tools will not replace Creative ppl, we...
Dashboards Still Essential for Better FP&A Decision-Making
Some say dashboards in FP&A should disappear. If a chart doesn’t drive a decision, it should be deleted. But Adam Szuly explains why dashboards still matter — as part of the journey toward better data, clearer KPIs and structured reporting: https://t.co/S64DCTkZxg #fpatrends...
Himchanmaru Repositions Korean Health Food Brand Globally
Himchanmaru, a Korean health‑food maker known for liquid extracts from snail and chicken feet, is overhauling its brand to appeal to overseas markets. The firm is highlighting Korea’s tonic‑food heritage while showcasing patented extraction technology at upcoming trade shows. A...
AI-Only Sales & Marketing: The Future Blueprint
The Fully AI-Native Sales and Marketing Organization by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/MwJ7Fturkp @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #MarketingSuccess #MarketingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #TechNews https://t.co/kZZUIm4YZ2
The FOMO Flywheel: A Guide to Engineering FOMO in Your Fundraise
The article outlines a three‑phase “FOMO flywheel” for founders to engineer investor fear of missing out during a fundraise. It begins with a “Not Raising” tour, where founders build warm relationships months before asking for money. Next, a coordinated blitz...
SNB Free to Adjust Rates and Intervene, Says Schlegel
Schlegel says a vigilant SNB is unrestricted on interest rates and interventions https://t.co/T29eQBLJeq via @bbenrath https://t.co/d7Ln9mGd5W
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money
OpenAI is trimming its portfolio, abandoning non‑essential projects such as the Sora video generator, and concentrating on revenue‑generating products like enterprise coding assistants. The move comes as rivals Anthropic, Google and Elon Musk’s SpaceX intensify pressure on the AI leader....
Mycophyto Opens Morocco Subsidiary
Mycophyto closed a €16 million Series A round—about $17.4 million—to fund its first African foothold, launching a wholly‑owned subsidiary in Morocco. The move aims to accelerate deployment of biostimulants that have delivered up to 15 % higher tomato yields and 37 % better water retention...
Anthropic Secures European Data Centers to Boost Compute
Anthropic is focusing on a key bottleneck By securing data center deals in Europe, the company is ensuring it has the infrastructure needed to scale its models. The priority is clear. In AI, access to compute is becoming as strategic as the...
How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses
Elon Musk tapped SpaceX as a personal financing source, borrowing $500 million between 2018 and 2021 at interest rates ranging from under 1% to about 3%. The loans, far cheaper than typical bank terms, were repaid by the end of 2021...
To‑Do Lists Hurt Productivity Without Time‑Blocking
Hot take: To-do lists make you less productive. They give you the illusion of progress without the commitment of a time block. A task without a time slot is just a wish.
Distressed Sellers Price Anxiety, Not Asset Value
FTX sold a 5% stake in Cursor for $200K during bankruptcy. SpaceX just bought Cursor for $60B. That stake: now worth $3B. Distressed sellers don't price assets. They price their anxiety. The record was always in the bargain bin. https://t.co/EGR4YqhZKc
The Human Skills HR Must Prioritize to Make AI Work
HR leaders are confronting a surge in AI use while many employees lack the skills to validate and guide machine‑generated outputs. Roughly two‑thirds of U.S. workers say their firms encourage AI, yet a third receive no training, creating risk of...
The Operating System Behind Sustainable Growth with Sarah Jeanneault #238
In this episode, host Akhil Jabar talks with Sarah Jeannot, head of marketing and strategy at ProcedureFlow, about building a sustainable growth operating system using visual knowledge management and AI. Sarah explains how ProcedureFlow turns complex SOPs into visual, actionable...
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AIO Impact on Google CTR: 2026 Update
Seer Interactive released the third edition of its AI Overview (AIO) study, analyzing 5.47 million queries and 2.43 billion organic impressions across 53 brands from January 2025 to February 2026. The data shows an 85 percent rebound in organic CTR for AIO‑present queries, climbing from...
EEOC Provides Guidance on Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation
In February 2026 the EEOC issued FAQs clarifying that telework can be a reasonable accommodation under the ADA only when it effectively enables an employee to perform essential job functions. The guidance, aimed at federal agencies, also applies to private...
NBA Playoffs Return to NBC Sports Delivers Big Viewership Gains Over First Three Nights
NBC Sports returned to NBA playoff coverage after a 24‑year hiatus, delivering the network’s strongest early‑round ratings in decades. The first six games averaged 4.9 million viewers, a 38% increase over comparable 2025 coverage, with peaks of 6.7 million on both the...
Executive Leaders Must Trust Yet Verify SAP Projects
SAP projects require executive leadership to 'trust but verify.' It's not solely on the organization or the system integrator; leadership must ensure projects stay on track. #SAP #ProjectManagement #Leadership https://t.co/kvqfcjI37d
Will Netflix’s Shaky Ad Business Be Reed Hastings’ Legacy, YouTube Won’t Be “TV” Until It Solves This
Netflix’s hastily launched ad‑supported tier has become a defining issue for outgoing CEO Reed Hastings, as the platform struggles to prove the segment’s profitability and geographic mix. While the tier isn’t a outright failure, vague subscriber data suggest growth is...