Stephen A. Schwarzman, the billionaire founder of private equity firm Blackstone Group Inc., is no stranger to success. He’s been a titan of industry for years and continues to break records with his impressive earnings. According to Forbes, Schwarzman earned over $1 billion for the second year in a row—making him one of the world’s […]
The retail industry is one that is constantly evolving, especially with the emergence of e-commerce and digital shoppers. The pandemic has further accelerated this shift in the way that people shop and how retailers do business. So, what does the future of retail look like? In this blog post, we’ll explore five key trends that […]
Stripe, one of the most successful and valuable private companies in the world, is facing an uphill battle with rising rates. The company’s valuation has been driven down by increasing interchange fees—the fee that card issuers charge merchants for every transaction—and it isn’t alone in its struggles. In this blog post, we will explore why […]
In the world of business, tensions can arise between companies at any time. One such dispute has been playing out in recent weeks that involves telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom and BT Group. The dispute centers around BT’s stake in EE, a UK-based mobile network operator. At stake is millions of euros worth of investments by […]
The market sell-off in February 2021 has been particularly tough on many sectors, including tech stocks. But for some investors, the Citrix debt overhang presented a unique opportunity to profit from the chaos. Citrix Systems Inc., a software company that specializes in virtualization, networking and cloud computing technology, has seen its share price tumble 33% […]
The internet has revolutionized the way we live, how we communicate, how we shop and how businesses operate. From its inception, it has been a place of endless possibilities that have the potential to shape the future. But what will the future of the internet look like? How will new technologies such as Web3 and […]
When most companies think of entering the Russian market, they likely have visions of risky investments and even bigger losses. But for Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), an Austria-based bank, their foray into Russia was a success story. By taking calculated risks and focusing on developing relationships with local partners, RBI managed to turn their Russian […]
Introduction to AI-powered virtual assistants AI-powered virtual assistants are the future of productivity. By automating routine tasks and providing intelligent recommendations, they help you work smarter, not harder. And they’re only getting more powerful as technology advances. If you’re not using a virtual assistant already, you’re missing out on a major productivity boost. Here’s a […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently proposed a major overhaul of stock trading rules that would greatly impact the way brokers do business. The changes are intended to modernize and simplify market structure, increase transparency, and reduce risks in securities markets. As brokers prepare for these changes, they are scrambling to adjust their […]
In the world of robotics, one of the greatest challenges is teaching robots to think and act independently. This challenge has been met with a wide variety of approaches, from designing artificial neural networks to using deep learning algorithms. But what if we could go beyond these models? What if we could empower robots to […]