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Third Point, Saddle Point win board seats at Advance Auto Parts. A plan to improve margins may unfold

The two activists recently picked up three board seats at the auto parts retailer.

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Riding the Digital Wave: Fintech Solutions in Horse Racing Management

April 12, 2024 Over the years, horse racing as a sport has painted quite an interesting brand identity that most people connect with history, traditions, and high-class elegance. But in reality, the situation is quite different. If we take away the old-school layer of the sport, we can unveil that horse racing is one of


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IRS: You have 'options' if you can't pay your taxes by the April 15 deadline

If you can't pay your taxes by April 15, you have "options," according to the IRS. Here's what to know about payment plans.

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The Great AI Race: Understanding the Artificial Intelligence Landscape

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just limited to science fiction anymore; it’s a growing industry shaping the way businesses run operations and conduct business across the globe. From helping to revolutionize healthcare to powering self-driving cars, AI is everywhere, altering … Continue reading


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The Rise and Implications of a New AI Software Workforce

AI | April 12, 2024 AI is not just a tool for augmenting human tasks but an emerging workforce that merges labor and software into a single market NFX recently published an article titled "The AI Workforce is Here: The Rise of a New Labor Market" that discusses the merging of labour and software due


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90% of qualifying electric vehicle buyers opt for $7,500 'new clean vehicle' tax credit as upfront payment, Treasury says

Most qualifying buyers of new electric vehicles choose to get their tax break as an advance payment instead of waiting until tax season.

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Fewer students are graduating from college, but certificate programs are way up

After years of steady increases, the number of students earning college degrees fell for the second year in a row, according to a recent report.

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Biden administration to forgive $7.4 billion in student debt for another 277,000 borrowers

The Biden administration announced it will forgive $7.4 billion in student debt for another 277,000 borrowers, its latest round of relief.

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New data shows inflation is still high. Here's how to measure how that affects you

New Consumer Price Index data shows inflation is still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Chances are, that is affecting your household budget.

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The State of Cybersecurity in The Fintech Industry

April 11, 2024 Data theft, phishing scams, ransomware, and hacking are some of the many cybersecurity threats players in the fintech industry face regularly. They are becoming more sophisticated and damaging as the threat environment changes and the technology used to execute them evolves. With cybersecurity experts and players in the fintech industry trying to


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Inflation has investors on edge. But some sectors have deflated

Prices have declined over the past year for some items, like household goods, airfare and apples, according to the consumer price index.

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There's another 'tricky' tax deadline on April 15. Here's how to avoid a penalty, experts say

The first-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 is April 15, which is also the federal tax due date for most taxpayers. Here's how to avoid penalties.

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CMA Flags Big Tech’s Tightening Hold on AI Markets

Competition | April 11, 2024 Competition and Markets Authority Tackles AI Foundation Model Concerns The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently intensified its scrutiny on AI foundation models (FMs), highlighting serious concerns regarding market competition and consumer protection. As the AI landscape evolves rapidly, the CMA's proactive regulatory efforts aim to ensure that the


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AI Race of 2024 is Intensifying. Google, OpenAI, and Misral Release New Models

AI Innovation | April, 11, 2024 The Landscape for AI Supremacy is Accelerating.  Open AI, Google and Mistral Launch New Models Within a span of 12 hours, OpenAI, Google, and Mistral— a French AI startup—unleashed new versions of their advanced AI models, signaling a surge of innovation anticipated over the summer. This rapid sequence of


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