Two decades later, rapid! is expanding its role, evolving into a platform that connects payroll with the larger ecosystem of digital payments. rapid! offers PayCard, on-demand earned wage access (EWA), and disbursement solutions that now serve over 7,000 businesses. It sits within Green Dot's broader fintech and banking ecosystem and is powered by the company's own proprietary money-movement technology, which supports real-time payments across the US.
And he feels the call urgently: Indeed economists recently found that 61% of the skills listed in job postings within the HR sector have the potential to be at least partially transformed by generative AI - well above the average of 44% of the skills listed in an average U.S. job posting. Idekoba, who is also the CEO of Indeed parent company Recruit Holdings, said he wants to help HR leaders develop the parts of their job that are uniquely human.
Wall Street is rising toward more records on Monday at the start of a week that could show whether the U.S. stock market's big recent rally has been overdone or prescient. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% and was on track to top its latest all-time high, which was set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 33 points, or 0.1%, as of 1:54 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was adding 0.8% to its own record.
While banks announce AI deployments and digital transformations, the real platform shift is happening through something more mundane: solving customer servicing headaches one API call at a time. Banks have a servicing problem masquerading as a platform opportunity. You won't read the evidence in their press releases, but you can see it in how they're actually solving operational friction for business customers who want banking to work well.
Unafraid of concentration risk, Ackman channels billions into select names he believes are undervalued giants, as evidenced by past winners like Chipotle Mexican Grill ( ) and Hilton Worldwide Holdings ( ). His strategy prioritizes quality management and long-term moats over diversification. In the first quarter, he launched a blockbuster stake in Uber Technologies ( ), acquiring 30.3 million shares worth $2.21 billion at the time - now valued at $2.8 billion and comprising 21% of his $13.7 billion portfolio. Yet, he hasn't added since, content with the position amid Uber's rally.
Over the next five years, I think Hyderabad will continue inviting more GCCs.The city has an advantage due to its well-established infrastructure, government assistance, and robust talent pool. At the same time, growing expenses and competition for competent labor may lead some enterprises to explore other locations, but Hyderabad's total ecosystem still makes it an excellent choice.
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Now, a key element in creating a viable path forward for Alexander Dennis's Scottish manufacturing operations "is a furlough scheme for roles that are required to sustain future manufacturing capacity. This scheme will run for 26 weeks to enable the required lead-times to get manufacturing back online." Scottish First Minister John Swinney confirmed the support from the Scottish Government in a speech to workers as part of a visit to Alexander Dennis's Larbert site today, alongside key stakeholders including Scottish Enterprise.
Concerns about the prospects for Lumen Technologies Inc. ( NYSE: LUMN) have lingered. However, recent quarterly results suggested a positive shift in its financial health due to a focus on strengthening its balance sheet and improving liquidity by reducing debt. The global telecommunications company has also focused on improving customer satisfaction. However, it still faces challenges with declining revenue and with free cash flow.
One of the strongest ways to navigate an uncertain market is through dividend stocks. With hundreds of dividend stocks, you can pick the ones that have maintained and increased payments for years and have the ability to keep doing so. Generating passive income is a smart way to make your money work for you. The right stocks will have a yield higher than the S&P 500, and these companies will keep raising dividends.
Fees charges on card payments vary widely across the market, but could be costing businesses billions of pounds each year, costs they have to pass onto customers.
As you approach your 40s, it's natural to reflect on past financial choices and wonder if different decisions might have set you up better for the future. Questions like whether you should have spent less on travel, bought a different car, or chosen another home often surface as retirement looms closer. This stage of life is when many begin to seriously assess whether they're on track to retire comfortably.
Any policies which affect the operating costs of business should be considered very, very carefully because of the very real risk they find their way back into the food system and on to prices, Hurley told the BBC. UK grocery inflation jumps to highest level in 15 months The German discounter said its decline in profits from 552.9m to 435.5m was in part due to the budget chain's spending in price promotions and raising pay for staff, as well as an intensive store opening programme.
Shares are jumping 5% in morning trading today, approaching $120 per share, fueled by blockbuster news of a $6.3 billion deal with Nvidia ( NASDAQ:NVDA ). The agreement, signed under their existing master services pact, commits the chip giant to snapping up any unsold cloud capacity from CoreWeave through April 2032. This backstop ensures steady revenue amid soaring AI demand, highlighting CoreWeave's pivotal role in powering next-gen computing.
Now President Trump is taking up their cause. In a social media post, he called for companies to report their earnings every six months, which he says would benefit the country. "This will save money, and allow managers to focus on properly running their companies," Trump said in his social media post. "Did you ever hear the statement that, "China has a 50 to 100 year view on management of a company, whereas we run our companies on a quarterly basis???" Not good!!!"
According to a letter sent to employees by the head of the plant and the head of the local union, a shortage of parts is the culprit, and as a result the factory will see "a temporary layoff from September 29-October 19." The plant is about 45 minutes west of St Louis and employs more than 4,000 people to assemble midsize pickup trucks for Chevrolet and GMC, as well as full-size vans.
"Australia's ANZ, one of the country's \"big four\" banks, has agreed to pay a record fine of $240 million Australian dollars ($159.5 million) over \"widespread misconduct\", the financial regulator said Monday. The fine is the largest ever announced by the regulator against a single entity, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said. ANZ was fined for \"acting unconscionably\" while managing a $14-billion bond deal with the Australian government."
Despite mounting concerns over a weakening labour market and tariff-related costs, investors have embraced what is described on Wall Street Journal as a "run it hot" trade, betting that rate cuts and tax stimulus will generate a new wave of economic growth and corporate earnings. This optimism has pushed benchmarks, speculative tech names, meme stocks, and even alternative assets like gold to fresh highs.
The US dollar held steady on Monday, hovering near a multi-week low as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's policy decision this week. Market pricing shows about a 95% chance of a quarter-point rate cut on Wednesday, while only a small probability is expected for a larger half-point move. Markets are also pricing in three rate cuts by year-end. Attention will also be on the Fed's updated "dot plot".
It seems like conversations around cryptocurrencies are getting louder all the time, especially following the launch of Donald Trump's own stablecoin. However, cryptocurrencies continue to grow in popularity, being adopted in industries that range from ecommerce to iGaming. Currently, it's not uncommon to see Bitcoin as a payment option when you're paying for slot spins. It is even possible to pay for your weekly shop at Asda using crypto now.
Digital marketing firm Elasticity, based in St. Louis, Missouri, promoted Collin Schuck to director of social media and public relations. He will oversee the agency's social media and influencer marketing department. William B. Jones joined St. Louis, Missouri, based labor and employment firm McMahon Berger, after nearly 18 years leading the global HR legal initiatives at Enterprise Mobility. Lawrence Group hired Nick Naeger as associate principal/senior project manager, and Colleen O'Brien as senior project accountant.
Indeed, valuations are quite high on select AI stocks that have gained high double-digit percentage points so far this year. And the S&P 500 is certainly skewing towards the higher end of the valuation range. But above-average valuation metrics do not necessarily mean that the stock market is about to blow up in devastating fashion, with tech stocks imploding as they did just a quarter of a century ago.
More than half of Americans have worked a side hustle in the past year, according to data from survey platform Pollfish. The numbers get a lot higher for younger people, with 72 percent of Gen-Zers and 62 percent of Millennials working a side gig. There are a growing number of choices if you're looking for ways to supplement your income.
The S&P 500 utilities sector has gained well over 15% in 2025. Equities will be affected if the major stock market indices experience another significant decline similar to the one earlier this year. However, history shows that stodgy utility stocks are likely to hold their ground much better than high-flying technology stocks, especially those chasing the artificial intelligence mania. Oddly enough, AI and data center growth are becoming a massive tailwind
Since 1995, Kirkland Signature has served as Costco's private-label line, offering members everything from health and beauty products to gasoline. Rather than running its own factories, Costco contracts with established partners to supply certain products under the Kirkland name. For the iconic red cups, that partner is Chinet - a brand familiar to many households for its disposable tableware. Partnering with Chinet allows Costco to maintain high quality while still offering members the warehouse-sized savings they love.
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to stand out as a transformative force, fueling growth for select companies insulated from economic turbulence. With valuations in some tech giants like Nvidia ( NASDAQ:NVDA ) stretching thin, other players are poised to capitalize on AI's expansion. If you have $10,000 to invest - money not needed for bills or emergencies - you can turn it into more than $26,000 in just four years by investing in the following two stocks.
With a customer base that's spending less in the face of a cost-of-living crisis and rising operational costs (including higher rents and energy prices, a VAT rate of 20%, and increases in National Living Wage and National Insurance contributions), restaurant owners are watching profit margins get thinner and thinner. Richard H. Turner of Bodean's broke it down like this: "25 years ago, you would be trying to hit a 20% net profit.
Gen Z is facing a dire labor market-and it's forced young professionals on the job hunt to stealthily promote their resumes with boxes of donuts, or to take up waitressing gigs at conferences just to get a foot in the door. But Suzy Welch, professor of management practice at New York University, believes the key to success is a lot simpler than that.
