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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…

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…

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…

Cleaning the outside of buildings is a dirty job, and it’s also dangerous. Lucid Bots came on the scene in 2018 with its Sherpa line of drones to clean windows in tall places, and now it’s back to take on more labor-intensive tasks. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company, which was part of Y Combinator’s 2019 cohort,…

Mushrooms continue to be a big area for alternative proteins. Canada-based Maia Farms recently raised $1.7 million to develop a blend of mushroom and plant-based protein using biomass fermentation. There’s also MyForest Foods and Fable Food. Then there’s Meati Foods, which claims it’s like no other alternative protein. The company makes cutlets and steaks from…

Steady Treasury yields and improving corporate earnings have helped revive Wall Street’s bulls in the opening days of May trading…

A company backed by Bill Gates’ venture investment firm Gates Frontier, Paulson Partners and Reliance New Energy has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…

Monzo has raised another £150 million ($190 million), as the challenger bank looks to expand its presence internationally — particularly in the U.S. The new round comes just two months after Monzo raised £340 million ($425 million), meaning the London-based company has now raised north of $610 million in 2024, and $1.5 billion since its…