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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinTopline Stock buybacks are all the rage right now, highlighted by Apple’s record program announced last week, as public companies pile in nearly $1 trillion worth of buybacks amid the big-tech boom. Meet Apple CEO Tim Cook, the king of stock buybacks. MediaNews Group via Getty Images Key Facts…
Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinTopline Shares of Shopify were down by the most in the stock’s history in midday trading Wednesday after the e-commerce giant reported a surprising first-quarter loss and warned that last year’s sale of its logistics business could shrink revenue growth this quarter—wiping off more than a billion dollars from…
Hydrow, the at-home rowing machine, announced Thursday that it has acquired a majority stake in Speede Fitness, the company behind the AI-enabled strength training machine. The rowing startup also announced that CEO and founder Bruce Smith will step down, and President and CFO John Stellato will take over day-to-day operations, per CNBC. Smith is now…
Call centers are embracing automation. There’s debate as to whether that’s a good thing, but it’s happening — and quite possibly accelerating. According to research firm TechSci Research, the global market for contact center AI could grow to nearly $3 billion in 2028, from $2.4 billion in 2022. Meanwhile, a recent survey found that around…
Asian shares subdued as China trade eyed, yen steadies after recent falls
India inflation likely slipped in April: Reuters poll
China’s economy is in a funk and people are rushing out to buy gold as a safe-haven asset to hedge against economic uncertainties, sending prices of the precious metal to record highs.The country’s central bank has also gotten into the act, adding 60,000 troy ounces of gold to its stash in April, according to official…
As night fell across Thailand, a pregnant creature with a “golden” tail emerged from its hiding spot on a rocky hill. The “colorful” animal set out in search of food; or at least, it tried to.Visiting scientists found the “golden”-tailed animal — and discovered a new species.Researchers visited Khao Ebid, a large rock formation, several…
Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinTrying to stay cool while sleeping can be a challenge if you’re a hot and sweaty sleeper. Enter bamboo sheets. Bamboo fabric (which is technically lyocell, viscose or rayon, but more details on that later) is known for its silky smooth and lightweight feel. Plus, the best bamboo sheets…





