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Mustek warned that memory and storage shortages driven by rapid AI infrastructure expansion will persist until 2027, tightening component availability and pricing. The South African distributor said its integrated distribution model helps stabilise supply but margins remain pressured. Mustek also announced a 51% stake in Business AI to create a vetted B2B AI marketplace. Despite a 2.4% revenue decline, earnings per share jumped 256% thanks to cost cuts, a foreign‑currency swing and lower finance costs.
Recent research of 2,000 UK employees shows that nearly one‑third are dissatisfied and equally disengaged, with 20% having contemplated quitting in the past year. Productivity and wellbeing have slipped, as more than a third report stress or burnout. The study...
Veg ER for Pets has opened a 5,000‑sq‑ft, 24/7 veterinary emergency hospital in Etobicoke, marking its first Canadian location and expanding its North American network to 121 facilities. The open‑concept design lets pet owners stay with their animals during treatment, including surgery and...
Australia’s AFL has unveiled a new brand campaign, "If you feel it, you’re in," developed with agency TBWA to kick off the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The campaign centers on the iconic “specky”—high‑flying marks—and uses fans’ emotional reactions to...
Employee turnover spikes in the first quarter as workers seek change, but many firms cannot dramatically increase pay or flexibility. A recent Uber for Business‑commissioned study shows that 25% of employees value expanded perks when making job decisions. Offering free...
Fortescue buys Alta Copper outright, deepening its copper expansion strategy around Peru’s Canariaco project. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/fortescue-alta-copper-acquisition.html
Sustainable debt issuance slipped 12% year‑on‑year to about $1.4 trillion in 2025, marking the slowest growth in five years, even as clean‑energy investment hit a record $2.3 trillion. Research from ING expects a modest rebound to roughly $1.62 trillion in 2026, with Europe...
U.S. tariff rates surged to an average of 13% in 2025, yet headline inflation fell to 2.7% year‑over‑year before rebounding in December. Companies initially absorbed tariff costs, but recent PCE data shows they are now passing them onto consumers, pushing...
Romania’s cabinet approved a sweeping public‑administration decree that will cut roughly 10% of civil‑service staff – about 12,800 jobs – and impose unified wage standards on the majority of local units. The same session cleared an economic relaunch package featuring...
Erin Moy highlights the New Zealand Herpes Foundation’s campaign as a benchmark for behavior‑change communication, swapping shock tactics for radical honesty, wit, and empathy. The ad dismantles long‑standing stigma around genital herpes by inviting viewers into a relatable conversation rather...
Standard Bank’s African Markets Conference highlighted a bullish outlook for gold, with its head of precious metals projecting the metal to finish the year above $6,000 per ounce and potentially reach $7,000‑$10,000 next year if interest rates keep falling. Attendees...
Artificial intelligence is moving from experimental pilots to a core, existential priority in enterprise resource planning, with Aptean positioning its AppCentral platform as the foundation for industry‑specific AI integration. The platform embeds AI agents, natural‑language queries and intelligent workflows directly...
National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) submitted Rule Filing SR‑NSCC‑2026‑003 to the SEC on February 25, 2026, proposing amendments to the shared stress‑testing framework of DTCC, its Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) subsidiary, and NSCC. The changes aim to broaden scenario coverage, tighten...
On February 25, 2026, The Depository Trust Company (DTC) submitted rule filing SR‑DTC‑2026‑002 to the SEC, proposing amendments to the Clearing Agency Stress Testing Framework shared by DTC, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, and the National Securities Clearing Corporation. The...
Cross‑cultural negotiations often stumble over differing communication norms, but understanding the dignity‑face‑honor framework can turn cultural variance into a strategic advantage. Researchers identify three prototypes—dignity (e.g., US, Canada), face (East Asia), and honor (Middle East, Latin America)—shaped by historical population...
On February 25, 2026, Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) filed rule filing SR‑FICC‑2026‑004 with the SEC to amend the Clearing Agency Stress Testing Framework governing DTCC’s DTC, FICC, and NSCC. The proposed changes aim to modernize stress‑testing methodologies, improve risk...
Tesla announced it will cease Model S and X production to convert the Fremont space into an Optimus robot factory, signaling a strategic shift toward physical artificial intelligence. Physical AI, defined as intelligence embedded in machines that operate in the...
Munich‑based Secfix closed an oversubscribed $12 million Series A round led by Alstin Capital, with Bayern Kapital and existing backer neosfer participating. The funding will accelerate Secfix’s European expansion and the development of its AI‑native automation and CISO‑as‑a‑Service capabilities. Secfix’s platform automates...
Yicai: "Chinese yuan deposits saw strong year-on-year growth in January, but the pattern of slower household deposit growth alongside faster non-bank deposit growth persisted. Industry insiders said this does not mean that money is leaving the banking system, nor does...
Entrepreneurship without innovation fails. Innovation means solving real problems, not inventing random products. You win by spotting gaps, testing ideas, and improving fast. Netflix shifted models, Amazon improved process, startups repeat this daily. If you want to build a company, start by asking: what...
Google’s AI Overviews launched in May 2024 sharply cut referral traffic to publisher‑owned sites, exposing the fragility of the destination‑publishing model. Fixed costs—CMS, ad tech, analytics, compliance—remain while traffic‑dependent ad and subscription revenues collapse. Only publishers with strong brands, durable subscriptions,...
U.S. defense and tech giants are confronting a shifting landscape as Europe pursues digital sovereignty, strategic autonomy, and faster defense innovation spurred by the Ukraine war. New EU rules like the Digital Networks Act and Data Act compel American cloud...
Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks explains that humor, when used strategically, can shift emotional tone, build trust, and improve negotiation outcomes. Research shows jokes that elicit genuine laughter signal confidence, competence, and higher status, while also fostering creativity...
HSBC reported a 7.4% year‑on‑year drop in 2025 profit before tax to US$29.907 billion, landing near the top of its forecast range. Basic earnings per share were US$1.21 and the bank declared a fourth interim dividend of US$0.45, bringing the total...
South Africa’s draft artificial intelligence policy is set to be discussed by the economic cluster ministerial council next month before moving to a cabinet committee, with a gazette for public comment slated for March. The framework, built on 14 pillars...
Bajaj Finserv is launching a $1 billion alternative‑investment platform under Bajaj Alternate Investment Management, targeting four verticals—private equity/venture capital, liquid alternatives, listed equity, and real estate. The firm plans to raise roughly ₹1,500‑₹2,000 crore per strategy within the next 18‑24 months, with...
CME Group reported a record 36,328,151 open interest contracts in U.S. Treasury futures and options on February 19, surpassing its previous high from November 2025. The milestone spans the entire yield curve, with new peaks in 2‑year, 5‑year, 10‑year, and...
The European session delivered two key data points: Germany’s preliminary Q4 GDP rose 0.3% quarter‑on‑quarter, beating expectations, and Eurozone CPI showed a 1.7% year‑on‑year headline increase with core inflation at 2.2%. Both releases are final figures that historically have limited...
Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Capital, together with Cox Capital, launched tender offers for three Blue Owl semi‑liquid private‑credit funds, proposing cash exits at a 20%‑35% discount to NAV. The move follows Blue Owl’s recent shift from quarterly redemptions to episodic capital...
Declining a $5K consulting gig because it doesn't fit your schedule. Ignoring partnership requests that don't excite you. Taking a month off without worrying about revenue. You can only do this when you have dialed in automated systems. → Email sequences that nurture and...
IMO Claude pricing will eventually change. Consider these 3 users: 1) solo founder making $1 million per year, Claude helps fix a critical bug in minutes that allows the founder to spend more time with family 2) dev employee using Claude...
Congress has stripped more than $40 billion of IRS funding authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act, threatening the agency’s capacity to combat cross‑border financial crime. IRS Criminal Investigation referrals fell to a 40‑year low in FY2024, and its special‑agent force has...
Bloomberg: "Shanghai eased homebuying rules, in the latest attempt by authorities to contain the nation’s prolonged property slump." https://t.co/7gAmMs7Onw
$2.55 Iowa average https://t.co/qKoxDrbRtX, but Senator Ernst promises to make up the difference compared to what you'll pay
Solid perfume is emerging as a fast‑growing fragrance format, with Sol de Janeiro’s new Jelly Perfume balms leading the latest wave. The alcohol‑free sticks prioritize a skin‑felt, intimate scent rather than room‑filling projection, echoing a broader consumer desire for subtlety...
Trump says he wants to lower taxes on the rich and raise them on middle and working class
1/3 Xinhua: "According to China's value-added tax invoice data, the 2026 Spring Festival holiday saw the average daily sales revenues of consumer-related industries increase by 13.7 percent from last year's Spring Festival holiday." https://t.co/kWT8ZTr29T
On February 6, 2026, CFIUS issued a request for information (RFI) to refine its Known Investor Program (KIP), a fast‑track review mechanism for repeat foreign investors in U.S. advanced‑technology sectors. The RFI outlines eligibility thresholds—at least three covered filings in...
Panama’s Supreme Court has terminated the nearly 30‑year concession that gave Hong Kong‑based CK Hutchison control of two strategic ports on the Panama Canal. The decision clears the way for Danish carrier A.P. Møller‑Maersk to take over operations at the terminals,...
IKEA U.S. announced four new stores in Chicago, Tulsa, Fort Collins and Los Angeles, bringing its 2026 rollout to ten locations, including its first city‑center store in LA and first Oklahoma outlet. The retailer posted $5.3 billion in total sales for fiscal 2025, with...
Europe marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion with a high‑profile solidarity event in Kyiv, where EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa stood beside President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The gathering showcased symbolic support...
IIM Lucknow wrapped up its 2026 placement season with 559 students receiving more than 580 offers. The highest domestic package hit Rs 1 crore per year, while the top international offer was Rs 65 lakh. Average compensation stood at Rs 33.2 lakh and median at Rs 32.9 lakh,...
Snowflake announced the general availability of Snowflake Postgres, a fully managed PostgreSQL service built directly into the Snowflake platform. The offering delivers 100% community‑Postgres compatibility while leveraging Snowflake’s security, high‑availability architecture, and native AI capabilities. By unifying transactional and analytical...
John Grimes, who has led the Smart Energy Council (SEC) for nearly two decades, announced his retirement effective May 15. He will transition to become chief executive of the newly formed Renewable Energy Council Asia Pacific (RECAP), a regional partner...
SAP RISE bundles everything, but is it right for you? This isn't just a tech choice. It's a strategic leadership decision impacting long-term costs, risks, and advantages. Your top leaders must decide. #SAP #Strategy #Leadership https://t.co/aU9BRTYreK
Venture capital firms such as Fireside Ventures, Eight Roads Ventures and Peak XV have secured multi‑bagger exits by selling stakes in Indian D2C brands to FMCG conglomerates. USV Pharma’s Rs 1,583 crore purchase of Wellbeing Nutrition, Hindustan Unilever’s Rs 824 crore acquisition of Oziva and its...
Tanium announced a series of senior appointments to strengthen its Asia Pacific leadership. James Greenwood was promoted to area vice‑president of solution engineering, while Yasir Yousuff became vice‑president of marketing for the APJ region. The company also added Satyen Desai as...
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon has appointed Richard Margo as its general manager ahead of the resort’s scheduled opening in the second quarter of 2026. Margo arrives with more than three decades of hospitality leadership across Europe, the Middle East...
A Deloitte survey of 649 tax, finance and legal professionals shows generative AI adoption in the Gulf Cooperation Council has accelerated, with non‑adoption dropping from 52% in 2024 to 29% in 2025. Quality improvement is the top priority (38%), followed...
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has appointed Kung Teong Wah as cluster general manager for Parkroyal Collection Pickering and Parkroyal on Beach Road in Singapore. In this expanded role he will retain leadership of the Pickering property while taking strategic oversight...
