Consulting giants McKinsey and BCG are integrating proprietary AI chatbots like Lilli and Casey into their famed interview processes, testing candidates on problem-solving with ambiguous, AI-generated data and shifting the skills required for the next generation of consultants.
A new survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong reveals a significant uptick in business optimism for 2026, with over half of senior executives expressing a positive outlook despite persistent U.S.-China tensions and global uncertainty.
Hagerstown's Bitner Henry Insurance Group is moving its headquarters to the Sylvania Centre this summer, a strategic relocation driven by sustained expansion and a shift toward serving faith-based and nonprofit clients nationwide.
In a market chasing growth, value stocks offer potential bargains—but not all discounts are created equal. We analyze one company with a compelling setup and two facing significant headwinds.
While low-volatility stocks can anchor a portfolio, investors often sacrifice growth for safety. We analyze one steady performer with durable advantages and two companies where challenges may outweigh the stability premium.
As the EU's landmark 'Next Generation' fund nears its final payout deadlines, its ambitious goal of modernizing the bloc's economy is being hampered by bureaucracy, skills gaps, and questions over long-term sustainability, despite pockets of innovation.
Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is accelerating its strategic shift toward integrated smart security platforms, emphasizing digital credentials, connected locks, and cloud-based access control to meet growing demand from commercial and institutional clients.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon faces federal charges under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act after a protest at a Minnesota church, marking a rare application of the law beyond abortion clinic demonstrations and raising First Amendment questions.
Investors face a classic choice between AbbVie's steady dividends and Abivax's high-risk, high-reward potential as both target lucrative immunology markets.
TAL Education Group's stock soared following robust Q3 FY2026 results and a new share repurchase program, marking a potential inflection point for the Chinese tutoring giant navigating a post-regulatory landscape. Analysts debate if the rally signals a lasting recovery or a temporary reprieve.
Under new CEO César Vargas, the family-owned group is breaking into five autonomous business units in a bid to boost agility and market responsiveness, as it eyes growth beyond its €900m turnover.
Amid a broader leadership restructuring, financial giant Charles Schwab has appointed its CIO, Dennis Howard, to lead a consolidated unit overseeing technology, operations, and data, signaling a strategic shift to deepen the integration of IT with core business functions.
The collapse of Big Rock Sports, a major behind-the-scenes distributor for hunting and fishing retailers, marks another casualty in the sporting goods sector's struggle against e-commerce dominance and shifting consumer habits.
The historic Farmers' Almanac, famed for its secret weather formula, has been acquired by digital media company Unofficial Networks. The move saves the publication from shuttering, relocates its operations from Maine to New York, and promises a digital-first revival alongside a planned return to print.
HSBC has raised its rating on New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) from 'Hold' to 'Buy', following the company's better-than-expected Q2 FY2026 results. The upgrade highlights a robust recovery in core businesses and strategic expansion into new educational initiatives.
Chinese tutoring giant TAL Education Group surpassed revenue and profit expectations for its fiscal third quarter, reporting net income of $130.6 million. The results signal a successful strategic pivot following China's sweeping education sector reforms.
In a significant industry pivot, Nasdaq-listed Bit Digital announces plans to completely exit Bitcoin mining, citing capital inefficiency and redirecting focus to Ethereum infrastructure and AI. This move follows a broader trend of crypto firms abandoning mining operations post-halving and amidst the AI boom.
Suspected Boko Haram militants killed at least 25 laborers in an attack on a town in Nigeria's Borno state, relatives and local officials confirm, in the bloodiest reported Islamist assault since late December.
Investor Kevin O'Leary argues that rigid return-to-office policies are a competitive disadvantage, pushing high performers toward flexible employers and leaving companies with a diminished talent pool.
As severe flooding displaces hundreds of thousands in Mozambique, the UN raises alarms over dangerously overcrowded temporary shelters and a critical funding shortfall, warning of heightened risks for vulnerable populations.
