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IBM aims to be “client zero” of the AI products it sells to clients, marketing chief Jonathan Adashek said.He said AI has augmented the work IBM staffers do and even made its ads more effective.This story is part of “What’s Next,” a series about business leaders’ strategies for workplace productivity. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the…

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Applovin’s Advertising Investment Thesis Remains Robust Applovin (NASDAQ:NASDAQ:APP) is a SaaS company that offers advertising software solutions for mobile/ web app developers, which allows the enhancement of their app marketing and monetization globally. The robust recovery in the global advertising market is undeniable indeed, with the two market leaders, Google (GOOG) and Meta (META), already reporting robust growth in their top/ bottom lines despite the uncertain macroeconomic outlook. The Most Popular Ads & Monetization SDKs App Figures Combined with its leading market share in the most popular advertising and monetization Software Development Kits in both the iOS and Android platform,…

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Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for freeThe stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White HouseA Donald Trump victory in the US presidential election would be “more bearish” and “disruptive” for the bond markets than the re-election of Joe Biden, according to Bill Gross, the longtime fixed-income investor.Trump’s return to the White House would exacerbate the burgeoning US deficits that have soured him on the market that earned him the “bond king” sobriquet when he was running asset manager Pimco, Gross told the Financial Times.“Trump is the more bearish of the candidates simply because…

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Rep. Gonzales: I don’t regret voting for gun safety Two-term Texas GOP congressman Rep. Tony Gonzales, whose district includes Uvalde, is defending his advocacy for gun safety just days before his runoff election against gun activist Brandon Herrera. He talks to CNN’s Manu Raju about what’s at stake in the election. Read the full article here

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There are many reasons to avoid probate when planning for your estate. Avoiding probate removes the hassle of having to go to court, which can be costly and time-consuming. It maintains privacy so that a list of your probate assets and their value is not filed at the probate court for everyone to see. It can allow beneficiaries to receive their inheritance sooner through probate avoidance techniques such as beneficiary designations, joint ownership, and using trusts. However, there is another reason to avoid probate that is often overlooked. Your heirs will not receive notice of the court filings upon your…

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Mortgage rates declined for a third consecutive week, falling below 7% for the first time in over a month as a home affordability crisis maintains its grip on the housing market. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.94% this week from 7.02% last week. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.57% a year ago.  The average rate on the 15-year fixed mortgage also fell to 6.24% from 6.28% last week. One year ago, the rate on the 15-year fixed note averaged 5.97%. Read…

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Sometimes, it pays to pay with cash.  More merchants are offering a lower price to customers who use cash rather than credit card for a purchase. That means opting for paper over plastic may save you money in some cases.Just how much?Typically, cash discounts run about 2% to 4% on purchases, though savings can be higher, experts said.The share of cash payments with a discount is still low — in fact, only about 3% of all cash payments in 2022, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.However, that share is up more than 60% from 2015, when…

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It’s easy to imagine what you’d buy for yourself if you were a millionaire. When you talk to actual millionaires, though, you realize that no one makes a million dollars — or keeps it — by spending indiscriminately.Make It has spoken with plenty of millionaires over the years and often asks them, “What do you refuse to spend money on?” The answers show that even when you ostensibly have funds to spare, it’s important to be intentional about your spending if you hope to grow and preserve your wealth.For some, like millionaire Todd Baldwin, frugality is something almost akin to…

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Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, with many students out of school and office workers enjoying the day off. The federal holiday, falling on the last Monday of May, honors members of the US armed forces who died serving their country in wars. This year, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 27. Here’s what will be open and closed on Memorial Day 2024. Most national retailers will be open on Monday. Walmart and Target will be open on Memorial Day. All Food Lion locations will be open during regular hours, as will most of the grocery stores under…

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BlastUP, the premier launchpad on Blast, has confirmed its robust utility by successfully launching its first IDOs. As its presale nears completion, it continues to garner significant attention from crypto enthusiasts. The amount of funds raised so far is approaching 7 million, and BlastUP already boasts a large and passionate community of supporters.Early Triumphs Fuel BlastUP’s Presale Surge Toward $7 MillionBlastUP, currently in its presale phase, has already demonstrated its practical value by successfully launching two IDOs. The first one, CYBRO, garnered $140,000 during its private sale round. Following closely, Petobots completed its private sale through BlastUP in just a…

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