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US Power Grid Bottlenecks Threaten AI Innovation, Experts Say
US Power Grid Bottlenecks Threaten AI Innovation, Experts Say
November 19, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Nvidia’s push into overseas artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure highlights growing worries about America’s outdated power grid. The potential departure of AI investment spotlights a critical...

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Payhawk Teams With J.P. Morgan Payments to Offer Banking Services
Payhawk Teams With J.P. Morgan Payments to Offer Banking Services
November 19, 2024  |  Partnerships

Expense management firm Payhawk launched a partnership with J.P. Morgan Payments. The collaboration will see Payhawk use J.P. Morgan Payments’ APIs to let customers store,...

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Lowe’s vs Home Depot: A Tale of Two Strategies for Professional Builders
Lowe’s vs Home Depot: A Tale of Two Strategies for Professional Builders
November 19, 2024  |  Earnings

The everyday American consumer is dealing with an increasingly strained household budget. And, according to home improvement retailer Lowe’s Tuesday (Nov. 19) third-quarter 2024 earnings...

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TikTok Allows Some Creators to Add Product Links to Posts
TikTok Allows Some Creators to Add Product Links to Posts
November 19, 2024  |  Social Commerce

TikTok is reportedly conducting a test that allows some creators to add product links from third-party affiliate networks to their posts. The affiliate networks include...

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Goldman Sachs Head Predicts M&A ‘Pick-up’ in 2025
Goldman Sachs Head Predicts M&A ‘Pick-up’ in 2025
November 19, 2024  |  Business

Goldman Sachs Chairman David Solomon has reportedly predicted stronger capital raising under the next Trump administration. Solomon also said Tuesday (Nov. 19) that there will be a more...

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Visa Direct, Zelis and Dash Solutions Partner on Healthcare Disbursements
Visa Direct, Zelis and Dash Solutions Partner on Healthcare Disbursements
November 19, 2024  |  Healthcare

Visa Direct, Zelis and Dash Solutions have teamed up to simplify and expedite healthcare disbursements. This collaboration allows members to choose their preferred payment method...

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China Turns to Silicon Valley to Bolster Homegrown AI Firms
China Turns to Silicon Valley to Bolster Homegrown AI Firms
November 19, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Chinese tech giants are reportedly using Silicon Valley to recruit for their AI projects. Companies such as ByteDance and Alibaba have recently begun expanding their...

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Solvento Eyes AI-Driven Financial Platform for Mexico’s Trucking Industry
Solvento Eyes AI-Driven Financial Platform for Mexico’s Trucking Industry
November 19, 2024  |  Transportation

If the pandemic taught merchants anything, it’s that supply chains are only as strong as their weakest link — and trucking carriers are among the...

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FinTechs Cautious About Going Public Despite Klarna IPO
FinTechs Cautious About Going Public Despite Klarna IPO
November 19, 2024  |  IPO

Swedish payments group Klarna is planning an initial public offering (IPO) for next year. However, many of its FinTech compatriots aren’t ready to jump on...

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