From AI assistants to Big Tech breakup: World Wide Web inventor’s top predictions as it turns 35
As the World Wide Web turns 35, its inventor Tim Berners-Lee has some bold ideas about what it will look like 35 years into the future.
Women CEOs in New Zealand earn an average salary of $5.9 million, twice that of their male counterparts
Women in New Zealand had the strongest board representation, too, with more than 40% of female CEOs, according to MSCI’s latest report.
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry tenders resignation after Jamaica talks
Haiti’s unelected prime minister, Ariel Henry, will step down once a transition council and temporary replacement have been appointed, he said on Monday.
Alcoa to buy Australian partner Alumina in $2.2 billion all-stock deal
Alcoa will buy Alumina in an all-stock deal that values the firm at $2.2 billion and make the U.S. company one of the largest producers of alumina and bauxite.
From disappointment to the Olympic dream, Singapore’s sprint queen is ‘ready’ for the next challenge
Shanti Pereira, better known as Singapore’s sprint queen, is “ready” to take a second stab at the Paris Olympics later this year.
U.S. companies to announce over $1 billion of investments in the Philippines, Commerce Secretary Raimondo says
American companies are set to announce investments amounting to more than $1 billion in the Philippines, said U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in Manila.
Disney paid ValueAct millions in fees before winning its support in proxy fight, activist says
Blackwells Capital says that Mason Morfit’s ValueAct has collected $95 million in fees to manage Disney pension funds prior to backing management.
Ikea is cutting prices as inflation eases — and more could be on the way
Swedish retail giant IKEA has been cutting prices for some of its items as inflation eases and the cost of raw materials drop globally.
U.S. curbs on China to rise as ‘decoupling is really in full force,’ expert warns, amid possible TikTok ban
The U.S. has been ramping up pressure on Chinese companies in recent years, especially in the semiconductor, EV and biotech sectors.
CNBC Daily Open: Markets brace for key U.S. inflation gauge
Wall Street is bracing for a key inflation gauge that will once again test the markets.
