The cybersecurity industry has a history of fragmentation. In the past, businesses could only achieve adequate protection by using several vendors, each of whom specialized in one or two products. But these products rarely worked well together, resulting in slow response times and gaping holes in corporate defenses. This is no longer acceptable in the modern era, because hackers are using artifici...
The cybersecurity industry has a history of fragmentation. In the past, businesses could only achieve adequate protection by using several vendors, each of whom specialized in one or two products. But these products rarely worked well together, resulting in slow response times and gaping holes in corporate defenses. This is no longer acceptable in the modern era, because hackers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly exploit such vulnerabilities. In fact, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) CEO Nikesh Arora says a fragmented cybersecurity stack is the enemy. The company now promotes a concept called "platformization," which involves enterprises using one single vendor for all of their needs. This unified approach plugs gaps and facilitates a machine-speed response to threats. Continue reading
Europe’s political and business leaderships appear to have concluded that China’s economic dominance represents an existential threat – not from intrinsic competitiveness but from subsidies, technology theft, state-owned enterprises and a pervasive industrial policy. Cecilia Malmstrom, former European Commission member and a member of the European Parliament, wrote this week about “an ever more ag...
Europe’s political and business leaderships appear to have concluded that China’s economic dominance represents an existential threat – not from intrinsic competitiveness but from subsidies, technology theft, state-owned enterprises and a pervasive industrial policy. Cecilia Malmstrom, former European Commission member and a member of the European Parliament, wrote this week about “an ever more aggressive China”, which “seems to be entering a new phase of industrial policy with an increase of...
Kick It Out wants equality, diversity and inclusion targets Regulator decides against after licensing consultation The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is poised to reject calls from Kick It Out to take on a greater role in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) throughout the sport. The IFR has decided, after a second round of consultation over its licensing terms, not to meet Kick...
Kick It Out wants equality, diversity and inclusion targets Regulator decides against after licensing consultation The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is poised to reject calls from Kick It Out to take on a greater role in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) throughout the sport. The IFR has decided, after a second round of consultation over its licensing terms, not to meet Kick It Out’s demands to set EDI targets for clubs and will not compel them to submit annual reports of the demographic makeup of staff. Continue reading...
Brett_Hondow/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Apollo Global Management ( APO ) decided to scrap plans for a £1.52B ($2.04B) takeover bid for UK thermal processing company Bodycote ( BDYCY ) , ending discussions over a proposed all-cash offer of 885 pence per share. The latest bid represented a nearly 27% premium to Bodycote's ( BDYCY ) share price at the time. “Apollo continues to hold Bodycote a...
Brett_Hondow/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Apollo Global Management ( APO ) decided to scrap plans for a £1.52B ($2.04B) takeover bid for UK thermal processing company Bodycote ( BDYCY ) , ending discussions over a proposed all-cash offer of 885 pence per share. The latest bid represented a nearly 27% premium to Bodycote's ( BDYCY ) share price at the time. “Apollo continues to hold Bodycote and its management team in high regard,” the New York firm said. Bodycote's stock price fell around 10% on the London exchange. The company ( BDYCY ) said it remains confident in its strategy, citing a positive start to 2026 and progress on operational and growth initiatives. Apollo ( APO ) is now restricted from making another offer for Bodycote ( BDYCY ) for a specified period under UK takeover rules. More on Apollo Global Management, Bodycote plc, etc. Apollo Global Is Attractive Despite Private Credit Headlines Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) Presents at Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference Transcript Why We Believe Apollo Is Misunderstood Senator seeks answers on Apollo ex-head Leon Black's payments to Epstein, banks' AML compliance Private credit names decline as Cliffwater's Q2 redemption requests cast fresh doubts on industry health
AI infrastructure demand is expanding beyond chips, and these five stocks are positioned to benefit from growth in memory, storage, servers and data centers.
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Students study in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, on June 3, 2026. Photo: VCG The number of students registering for China’s highly competitive national college entrance examination, known as the Gaokao, has fallen for the second consecutive year, signaling a major demographic shift that is set to redraw the country’s higher education landscape. China’s Ministry of Education announced Wednesday that ...
Students study in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, on June 3, 2026. Photo: VCG The number of students registering for China’s highly competitive national college entrance examination, known as the Gaokao, has fallen for the second consecutive year, signaling a major demographic shift that is set to redraw the country’s higher education landscape. China’s Ministry of Education announced Wednesday that 12.9 million students have registered for this year’s exam, which begins June 7. The figure represents a decrease of 450,000 from 2025.
A mismatch in the job market, declining demand for junior roles and relatively comfortable living conditions among Hong Kong’s youth have contributed to a higher share of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) compared with other Asian economies, observers have said. Their comments on Friday followed government figures released in response to lawmaker Elvin Lee Ka-kui, showi...
A mismatch in the job market, declining demand for junior roles and relatively comfortable living conditions among Hong Kong’s youth have contributed to a higher share of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) compared with other Asian economies, observers have said. Their comments on Friday followed government figures released in response to lawmaker Elvin Lee Ka-kui, showing the city’s NEET rate at 6 per cent. A Legislative Council report last month put the 2025 figure...