Accenture (ACN) has opened a center in Mumbai that serves as the centerpiece of its new “experience activation network,” a collection of state-of-the-art sites worldwide that are…… Read more “Accenture Launches Experience Activation Network to Power Growth for World’s Leading Brands”
The Driverless Car Is Dead. Long Live the Driverless Car
(Bloomberg Opinion) — A $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv Plc to develop autonomous cars might look like evidence that the promised land of self-driving vehicles…… Read more “The Driverless Car Is Dead. Long Live the Driverless Car”
The man who spawned Blackstone: whatever it takes
Two big things to start: Carlos Ghosn, the former head of Nissan, has agreed to pay $1m and serve a 10-year ban from serving as an officer…… Read more “The man who spawned Blackstone: whatever it takes”
Dassault Systèmes announces extension of CFIUS review process for planned acquisition of Medidata
PA) and Medidata Solutions, Inc. (“Medidata”) (MDSO) announced that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) will initiate an additional 45 calendar day examination…… Read more “Dassault Systèmes announces extension of CFIUS review process for planned acquisition of Medidata”
Norsk Hydro: Investor Day 2019 – Lifting profitability and driving sustainability
Hydro aims to lift cash flows and returns with extensive improvement and restructuring efforts across its business areas, while highlighting sustainability as a basis for the company’s…… Read more “Norsk Hydro: Investor Day 2019 – Lifting profitability and driving sustainability”
SE Asia Stocks-Most tepid as dismal euro zone data stokes slowdown fears
* Indonesian shares at 7-week low * Malaysian stocks on track to fall for second session * Thai stocks little changed after Aug manufacturing data By Anushka…… Read more “SE Asia Stocks-Most tepid as dismal euro zone data stokes slowdown fears”
Thomas Cook’s Biggest Backer Sells Happiness. Really.
(Bloomberg Opinion) — How do you sell happiness? Fosun International Ltd., the largest shareholder of now-defunct Thomas Cook Group Plc, apparently does just that. In the first half…… Read more “Thomas Cook’s Biggest Backer Sells Happiness. Really.”
WeWork turmoil puts spotlight on JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs
on Adam Neumann this weekend, seeking his removal as the head of WeWork, it opened a remarkable rift between the controversial chief executive and his largest investor,…… Read more “WeWork turmoil puts spotlight on JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs”
Coming soon: Netflix-style nudges that reward retail bank customers
Banks are exploiting artificial intelligence to target individuals with products and third-party rewards based on their specific needs and tastes, as part of a broader effort to…… Read more “Coming soon: Netflix-style nudges that reward retail bank customers”
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