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An IBM exec built an AI agent to prep for meetings — and said it saved hours every week

IBM's global consulting business has nearly 150,000 employees.Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIBM's Dave McCann is using an AI agent to prepare for client meetings.He said "Digital Dave" helps...

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A family spends months and thousands of dollars prepping their home to rent it out for the Masters Tournament

Augusta locals rent their homes out for the Masters Tournament.Ashley JerniganAshley Jernigan lives in a suburb of Augusta, Georgia, in a five-bedroom home with her family.Each year, they rent out ...

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Some hedge funds are expanding in Miami — but its share of prized portfolio managers has fallen

Miami has been working to become a magnet for Wall Street and tech companies. MikeDot/Getty ImagesInvesting head count based in Miami for the industry's biggest firms decreased from last year.Regul...

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Job seekers haven't felt this dreary about their options since the pandemic

Americans are feeling less sure that they'd be able to find a new role in the next three months.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAmericans are increasingly doubtful about their likelihood of finding a new job...

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Khaby Lame's mystery: TikTok's top creator teased a $975 million deal and then went silent

TikToker Khaby Lame's $975 announced deal has hit a snag.Jayce Illman/Getty ImagesKhaby Lame's mysterious $975 million deal has hit a snag: Brokerages are restricting or blocking trading in the sto...

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AI can hit taxpayers with scams or in court

In the past month, two warnings concerning the use of ...

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Here's what top voices in markets and economics are saying about the Iran war ceasefire

NYSEThe stock market enjoyed a relief rally on Wednesday following news of a ceasefire in the Iran war.Stock surged, and oil prices and bond yields plunged on the news. Here's what top voices in ma...

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A $24 billion asset management CEO sees software loans driving a 'massive' default wave in private credit

Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesBruce Richards sees trouble brewing for private credit. The Marathon Asset Management CEO outlined a distress scenario stemming from bad software loans.The default rate on...

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Facing the loss of government disability benefits, Ian wonders if CPP, OAS and a small inheritance will be enough

Ian is 63 and living with a permanent disability. He wants to make sure his income — largely composed of government benefits and a recent inheritance — will meet his cash flow needs. He h...

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TACO to the rescue

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a news conference at Trump National Doral Miami in March.Roberto Schmidt/Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today ne...

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I quit my software engineering job to help seniors with tech. I assist them with things like recovering photos and bank accounts.

Adrian Amora (right) helps seniors handle tech.Courtesy of The Watermark.Adrian Amora was a software engineer assigned to major projects, including government work.He didn't feel fulfilled and want...

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Here's what smart people are saying about Trump's ceasefire deal with Iran

Donald Trump announced a last-minute ceasefire deal with Iran on Tuesday evening. Business leaders and foreign policy experts responded with mixed reactions.Alex Wong/Getty ImagesOn Tuesday evening...

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Patrick Ball says even if 'The Pitt' didn't work out, it made him debt-free: 'They can't take that away from me'

"The Pitt" actor Patrick Ball says he once thought he'd be in debt for life.Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for HBOPatrick Ball says landing a role on "The Pitt" changed his finances.The actor said he...

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New data proves what women have always known: Men are bad shoppers

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIThe next time you are bored, head over to TikTok and search for #HusbandGroceryShopping. The results lean a little hard into "clueless men" tropes, but they are funny. In o...

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Wall Street is gushing over Citrini's 'Analyst #3' and his wild report from the Strait of Hormuz

The war in Iran has disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz a critical path for global trade.Stringer/ReutersCitrini Research's "Analyst 3" is the toast of Wall Street over a wild report fro...

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Why America's energy independence can't shield the economy from Iran war disruptions

Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has touted America's energy independence.US oil production has indeed set records in recent years. But "energy independence...

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I run a business with my husband. We put our marriage first and don't let our egos get in the way — here's my advice.

Susie Moore and her husband, Heath.Courtesy of Susie MooreSusie Moore runs her business with her husband, Heath, and advises prioritizing marriage over business.Susie and Heath emphasize clear role...

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Canada's accountant shortage is starting to add up despite quieter tax season

I was chatting with a colleague last week about ...

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EY's new AI agents will make life harder for entry-level accountants at first, a top exec says

EY rolled out a global AI agent framework for its assurance line.Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty ImagesEY has launched an agentic AI solution for its assurance division.The tool will chang...

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Canadian pension plans are so healthy that employers are taking a contribution 'holiday,' says Mercer

Canadian pension plans ...

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Ulta's CEO said the GLP-1 craze has created new demand for certain hair and skincare products

Ulta CEO Kecia Steelman said weight loss drugs have created new demand for certain products.Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Fortune MediaUlta Beauty's CEO said GLP-1 users are buying hair and skincare...

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