Keywords: INTELLIGENCE


Logitech CEO plans to boost spending on R&D and marketing

Logitech International CEO Hanneke Faber has announced plans to increase investment in research and development as well as marketing this year, despite growing concerns about a possible global economic slowdown linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The company, known for its computer peripherals......

BlackRock reduces private credit fund valuation by 5% in first quarter

Global asset manager BlackRock reported a decline in the valuation of its private credit portfolio, the BlackRock TCP Capital Corp, during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting ongoing pressures in parts of the credit market. According to its latest financial disclosure, the fund’s net asset value......

Two men convicted in UK over spying operation targeting Hong Kong dissidents

Two men have been found guilty by a London court of carrying out espionage activities targeting Hong Kong pro-democracy activists living in the United Kingdom, in a case highlighting growing concerns over foreign intelligence operations on British soil. The defendants, Chung Biu Yuen and Chi Leung Wai,......

Nvidia's Jensen Huang calls AI job loss warnings ridiculous and attacks rivals' God complex

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang used a series of high-profile appearances this week to push back forcefully against predictions that artificial intelligence will trigger mass unemployment, dismissing such forecasts as ridiculous and accusing some of his fellow technology executives of developing......

Blackstone marks down private credit fund amid software sector concerns

Asset management giant Blackstone announced a decline in the value of its private credit vehicle, the Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, during the first quarter of 2026. The adjustment reflects growing caution among investors regarding companies operating in the software industry, particularly as artificial......

AMD forecast sparks AI-driven rally in US chipmaker stocks

Shares of major U.S. semiconductor companies rose sharply on Wednesday after strong forecasts from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) boosted investor confidence in long-term demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. AMD shares jumped nearly 18% in premarket trading, while other chipmakers including......

AI could generate up to $22 billion in profits for the video game industry

Advanced artificial intelligence tools could transform the global video game industry by significantly reducing development costs and boosting profitability. According to estimates from Morgan Stanley, AI adoption could generate up to $22 billion in additional annual profits for game publishers worldwide. Cost......

Citigroup to announce new profit targets at investor day, CEO says

Citigroup is expected to present updated medium-term profit targets during its upcoming investor day on Thursday, according to CEO Jane Fraser. The announcement will highlight the bank’s ongoing transformation, aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing revenues. Strategic restructuring......

Five elegant phrases to set boundaries with a toxic person

Navigating interactions with people who overstep boundaries is a skill that goes far beyond conflict avoidance. The most self-assured individuals understand that respect is not demanded through anger or prolonged argument, but established through calm, precise communication. A single well-chosen phrase,......