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October 25, 2024

Hugging Face launches HUGS, a competitive alternative to Nvidia’s NIMs, offering flexible and optimized LLM deployment across various hardware.

Hugging Face has introduced HUGS, a service similar to Nvidia’s Inference Microservices. HUGS allows users to easily deploy and run large language models on various hardware systems without complicated setups. These containerized model images can be used with popular frameworks like Text Generation Inference and Transformers, making it versatile for different hardware, including Nvidia and ...

October 25, 2024

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Capital One Reports Strong Profits Amid Discover Financial Acquisition Talks

Capital One Financial Corp. has reported a profit that exceeded Wall Street estimates, driven by strong performances in its credit-card and auto-lending sectors. The bank is also in the process of seeking to acquire rival Discover Financial Services.

October 25, 2024

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Disney prepares to launch a transformative AI initiative, igniting controversy over its impact on creativity and potential job cuts.

The Walt Disney Company is preparing to unveil a significant AI initiative aimed at enhancing its creative processes, particularly in post-production and visual effects. This effort may involve a large team of employees and even extend to park experiences, though not directly impacting customer interactions. Although not much is known, anticipation is growing in tech ...

October 25, 2024

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Perplexity AI launches its long-awaited native Mac app, enhancing user experience with advanced search and conversational features.

Perplexity AI has officially launched its native app for Mac, making it easier for users to access its AI-powered conversational and search features without relying on the web version. The app, available for download on the Mac App Store, allows users to input queries via voice or text, track sources, search history, and continue conversations ...

October 25, 2024

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IMF’s Gita Gopinath discusses global growth outlook and geopolitical risks

Gita Gopinath, the IMF's first deputy managing director, discussed the organization's decision to lower its global growth forecast. She noted that the US remains one of the strongest major economies, highlighting the significance of its upcoming presidential election. In an interview with Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz, Gopinath addressed several pressing issues, including geopolitical risks, inflation, China's rising influence, the situation in Russia, and growing global debt concerns.

October 25, 2024

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Quikrete Evaluates Takeover Bid for Summit Materials, Sources Say

Quikrete Holdings Inc. is in talks with Summit Materials Inc. regarding a possible takeover, according to sources close to the situation.

October 25, 2024

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Brazil’s Real Gains Strength as Government Pledges Fiscal Responsibility #Brazil #RealStrength #FiscalResponsibility #EconomicGrowth #InvestmentConfidence #CurrencyStability #FinancialReform

Brazil's real has strengthened after Finance Minister Fernando Haddad emphasized the government's commitment to fiscal responsibility. This comes as markets remain wary of increased public spending. Investors are reassured by the government’s stance, helping to bolster the currency.

October 25, 2024

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G20 Finance Leaders See Soft Landing Amid Rising Economic Risks #G20Finance #EconomicRisks #SoftLanding #GlobalEconomy #FinancialStability #EconomicOutlook #PolicyResponse

The Group of Twenty’s finance ministers and central bankers believe the world economy may achieve a "soft landing." However, they cautioned about increasing risks that could impact economic stability.

October 25, 2024

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Ingram Micro Shares Surge 12% in Successful IPO Debut #IngramMicro #IPO #StockMarket #Investing #FinancialNews #BusinessGrowth #TechIndustry

Ingram Micro Holding Corp. shares soared 12% on their first trading day after the technology firm and its investor, Platinum Equity, secured $409 million in an initial public offering, which was priced within the expected range.

October 25, 2024

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Industrials Outperform FAANG: Expert Predicts Continued Success Ahead #Industrials #FAANG #MarketTrends #InvestmentAdvice #StockMarket #EconomicGrowth #ExpertAnalysis

J. Dennis Jean-Jacques, Founder and CIO of Ocean Park Investments, stated that industrial stocks have outperformed FAANG stocks over the past five years. He believes this trend will continue in the next five years. He shared his insights in an interview with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick and Scarlet Fu on "The Close."