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The recent presidential election in the United States coincided with multiple indicators of economic strength, including robust consumer spending, strong economic growth, and unprecedented stock market highs. Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis highlighted a steady rise in gross domestic product (GDP) this year, with annualized growth rates of...

A fast-spreading wildfire, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, is ravaging one of Southern California's most affluent neighborhoods. As of Tuesday evening, the Franklin Fire had scorched 3,049 acres, prompting widespread closures and evacuations. Schools in Malibu have been shut down, portions of the Pacific Coast Highway closed, and Pepperdine...

The world is a very troubled place right now.  Maybe it always is in one way or another.  However, it seems especially troubled right now. As a mental health professional, I can say with certainty that I speak with someone every day about the emotions the current world situation is...

Over the past few years, I have had hundreds of conversations with top and middle managers, who strive to navigate the uncertainties and changes in their business world. Three patterns across all these conversations are: One, they need to transform their organiation in order to adapt to the changing ecosystem...

Vantage Data Centers, a prominent global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, has appointed Christophe Strauven as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for North America. Strauven, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets, was responsible for crafting and executing the company’s global capital-raising strategy through debt financing and...

The combined net worth of Nigeria’s four wealthiest individuals has dropped to $23.8 billion, a decline of $4 billion from $27.8 billion earlier this year. The downturn, spanning the past eight months, has been attributed to several economic challenges, including persistent naira devaluation and soaring inflation. These billionaires, who hold...

Nitin Khanna is a serial entrepreneur and relentless builder. Born in Chandigarh, India, and now based in Portland, Oregon, he’s driven by one mission: creating scalable, impactful businesses. From tech to cannabis to wellness, he operates at the intersection of innovation and opportunity. Nitin holds degrees in Industrial Engineering from...

A recent report by NTT Data reveals that nearly all business leaders surveyed have already invested in generative AI, with 83% establishing specialized teams to focus on the technology. The Global GenAI Report: How Organizations Are Mastering Their Generative AI Destiny in 2025 surveyed over 2,300 IT and business leaders...

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the L’Oréal heiress who held the title of the world’s richest woman at the close of 2023, has experienced a sharp financial setback in 2024. Her net worth has dropped by $26 billion, reducing her fortune to $74 billion. This decline makes her the second-largest wealth loser...

The first time I saw Steve Jobs in action was in his role as an advisor to then-Apple CEO Gil Amelio. I was Vice President, Apple Asia Pacific, and had been invited to observe a meeting with Gil and the Apple executive team reviewing several new initiatives with Steve Jobs...