Summary: FCC discontinuing promotion of DEI and focusing on ensuring civil rights compliance among regulated companies.
Full articleSummary: Chevron plans to cut 15% to 20% of its global workforce by the end of next year, with uncertainties on how many layoffs will occur in Houston where it has about 7,000 employees.
Full articleSummary: U.S. Bank is closing its 57-year-old branch on Milwaukee's Near West Side due to changing banking preferences and behaviors towards digital and mobile platforms.
Full articleSummary: Cisco Systems (CSCO) exceeded fiscal second quarter expectations on both top and bottom lines, reporting strong numbers and positive guidance for the upcoming quarters. The company's full-year guidance was better than expected, indicating continued growth momentum and a healthy demand environment.
Full articleSummary: Costco's sheds, including Goliath, Maximus, and Titan, have garnered viral attention for their customization options and ease of assembly, appealing to a wide range of shoppers looking for extra storage spaces or guest suites.
Full articleSummary: Apple, Google, and Microsoft align to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps following Trump's order.
Full articleSummary: Wells Fargo & Co. is accused of illegally threatening and retaliating against employees by the US labor board, leading to an early test of worker-rights enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Full articleSummary: Google Calendar removed International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Jewish American Heritage Month from default display in the US due to workload issues rather than government policy. This follows a broader removal of cultural and ethnic observances from the app, which is causing some backlash.
Full articleSummary: French President Macron announces 109 billion euro investment in AI to position France as a global AI leader amid U.S. and China domination. Europe aims to boost competitiveness by supporting tech innovation despite heavy regulations. Tension between EU and European countries on regulatory approach for AI.
Full articleSummary: Boeing Co. preserved half of 400 jobs in its moon-rocket program after talks with NASA, signaling increased certainty over future funding despite concerns over a potential shake-up by Donald Trump.
Full articleSummary: US President Donald Trump expresses dissatisfaction with the service he is receiving from Boeing on planes during a press briefing at the White House.
Full articleSummary: The New York Stock Exchange announced it would move its Chicago location to Dallas to become NYSE Texas, joining the planned Texas Stock Exchange and Nasdaq in the growing financial hub. Texas is becoming a financial powerhouse with the largest number of NYSE listings and a pro-business atmosphere due to favorable tax policies and regulatory requirements.
Full articleSummary: Mark A Blinn, a Director at Emerson Electric Co, sold 1,867 shares of Common Stock on February 10, 2025.
Full articleSummary: Google's popular online calendar app stopped displaying cultural events, causing an online backlash from users, although Google claims it removed the observances last year for apolitical reasons.
Full articleSummary: Citigroup Inc adds 1,284,105 shares of ZIM to their portfolio per new SEC filing, with 112 institutional investors increasing their positions in ZIM stock.
Full articleSummary: Two Union Pacific grain trains derailed in Nebraska about 150 miles apart, leading to one fire incident. No injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing.
Full articleSummary: Appier, the AI-powered SaaS leader in AdTech and MarTech, has announced an acquisition agreement with AdCreative.ai, a Paris-based innovator in Generative AI-driven creative creation and optimization, for a total of 38.7 million USD, to accelerate Appier's Generative AI product portfolio and reshape the future of digital advertising and marketing.
Full articleSummary: Bank of America to feature small businesses at the Holiday Shops by Urbanspace at Bryant Park
Full articleSummary: Starbucks is set to return to Downtown Jacksonville at the Bank of America Tower in a ground-floor storefront, enhancing the pedestrian experience and offering an additional option for office users.
Full articleSummary: FCC is planning to open an investigation into Comcast over its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. The investigation aims to ensure compliance with civil rights protections enshrined in the Communications Act and agency rules. Comcast's DEI efforts have been put under scrutiny.
Full articleSummary: EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has delivered three new solar projects in Illinois and Texas totalling 400 MW, with Microsoft purchasing 389 MW of electricity through long-term VPPAs. The projects have created jobs, contributed millions to landowners and local governments, and will stimulate local spending. Microsoft is using an Environmental Justice PPA for one of the projects to support environmental justice causes.
Full articleSummary: Acuren Corporation announced its common stock has been approved for listing on the NYSE American under the symbol 'TIC'. The Company's stock will continue trading on OTCQX until February 14, 2025.
Full articleSummary: The New York Stock Exchange announced the relocation of its Chicago branch to Dallas, rebranding it as NYSE Texas as part of its expansion into Texas. This is in response to Texas' rising status as a major finance center, attracting various financial firms and investors.
Full articleSummary: Cisco reports strong fiscal second-quarter results, lifts full-year outlook due to rising AI-related demand
Full articleSummary: JPMorgan Chase remains steadfast in keeping its diversity, equity, and inclusion policy intact, reaffirming its commitment to investing in underserved communities and marginalized groups.
Full articleSummary: Apple is preparing to launch the new iPhone SE with Apple Intelligence assisted by Alibaba in China. Despite the positive developments, analyst Edison Lee from Jefferies remains cautious on Apple's future performance.
Full articleSummary: Meta is in talks to acquire South Korean chip firm FuriosaAI to enhance its AI hardware infrastructure.
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