Tech fund manager says the market is misreading Alphabet’s second-quarter earnings
Investors should focus more on earnings growth and less on capital expenditures, says Catalyst Funds’ chief investment officer.
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Trump’s Diversity Crackdown Reverberates Through US Boardrooms
As U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies his campaign against diversity programs, appointments of women and racial minorities to S&P 500 boards have dropped to their lowest level in more than a decade, threatening to unwind years of gains in corporate boardroom diversity. The shift is evident in new research by recruiting firms that study leadership…
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Gartner raises 2026 IT spending forecast on AI demand
Dive Brief: Global information technology spending will reach $6.37 trillion in 2026, Gartner said Monday, raising its forecast as organizations ramp up their artificial intelligence investments. The latest projection represents a 14.2% increase from 2025 and an upward revision from Gartner’s previous forecast of $6.31 trillion in April. “AI infrastructure growth remains rapid despite concerns…
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The Best Suet Bird Feeders of 2026, Tested
Suet, a special type of bird food made of rendered animal fat blended with seeds and nuts, has a tendency to melt, which is why using a specially designed suet bird feeder is essential. Available in different types and sizes, these feeders hold compressed suet cakes, plugs, or pellets so woodpeckers, wrens, chickadees, cardinals, and…
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Edison Rejects Blame for LA Fire Tied to Tower Idle Since 1971
Edison International’s Southern California utility is urging a Los Angeles judge not to find the company liable for property damages from a 2025 Los Angeles wildfire that destroyed more than 9,400 buildings. Southern California Edison argued in a court filing last week that the transmission tower where last year’s deadly Eaton Fire allegedly ignited had…
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Your 401(k) Balance Isn’t Your Spendable Retirement Income
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. A six-figure 401(k) may not be quite as large as you think it is once it’s time to actually withdraw your money and spend it…
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Flawed Appellate Decision Upholding an Online Parental-Consent Mandate Merits Reversal | American Enterprise Institute
A federal appellate court recently rejected First Amendment and vagueness challenges to an Ohio parental-consent statute that limits minors’ access to social media platforms “reasonably anticipated to be accessed by children.” The Sixth Circuit’s divided decision in NetChoice v. Yost is an unusual setback for NetChoice, an internet trade association that won a similar battle…
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Alternative Views with Accordion’s Nick Leopard
PARTNER CONTENT In Alternative Views, Private Equity Wire® goes behind closed doors with those in the know to get the latest on private markets. In this episode we discuss AI-driven value creation with Nick Leopard, founder and CEO of PE-focused financial consultancy Accordion. We cover AI application in portfolio companies (1:15); the impact operational capabilities…
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Wealth management continues to attract private equity; Carlyle makes debut investment from new aerospace platform
Good morning dealmakers, it’s Obey Martin Manayiti here with the US edition of the Wire from the New York newsroom. Private equity-backed deals in wealth management have been robust. Over the years, PE Hub has reported on this sector, drawing on expert analysis from dealmakers and advisors on factors shaping the sector. As deals continue…
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US stocks continue to rotate out of technology and into industrials
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