KPMG in the US will embed Claude into its PE-focused product offerings. Credit: SNEHIT PHOTO/Shutterstock.com. KPMG has integrated Anthropic’s Claude AI into its global technology platform Digital Gateway. The move is part of a global alliance that will initially focus on tax clients and private equity (PE) firms. In a statement, KPMG said that embedding Claude into Digital Gateway will enable cli...
KPMG in the US will embed Claude into its PE-focused product offerings. Credit: SNEHIT PHOTO/Shutterstock.com. KPMG has integrated Anthropic’s Claude AI into its global technology platform Digital Gateway. The move is part of a global alliance that will initially focus on tax clients and private equity (PE) firms. In a statement, KPMG said that embedding Claude into Digital Gateway will enable clients to build agentic workflows directly within KPMG’s AI-enabled environment. In the US, KPMG will fold Claude into its PE-focused products and jointly develop new Claude-based tools for portfolio companies. KPMG International global chairman and CEO Bill Thomas said: “At KPMG, we are innovating and redefining how work gets done. “This global alliance with Anthropic reflects our shared commitment to responsible AI, prioritising security, trust and governance as KPMG firms scale these capabilities to our clients and people around the world.” Digital Gateway, built on Microsoft Azure, consolidates KPMG tax content, proprietary tools and client data in one platform. With Claude embedded, clients and professionals can use AI capabilities inside the platform in real time. The move will also provide KPMG’s 276,000 employees with access to the Claude suite, extending its use beyond existing deployments in US Advisory, AI and Data Labs and enterprise support teams over the two years. The companies also plan to embed cybersecurity, risk and AI assurance into the design and operation of AI tools, guided by KPMG’s Trusted AI framework. Anthropic co-founder and president Daniela Amodei said: “KPMG works in industries where accuracy, accountability and trust aren’t optional, and they are applying the same standard to AI. “They are rolling Claude out to 276,000 people across the business and using it for client work in tax and private equity. “They are also bringing it into cybersecurity, where it helps find and fix vulnerabilities. That is what a firm-wide commitment to AI looks like, ...
(RTTNews) - European stocks were slightly higher on Monday ahead of the crucial French confidence vote later in the day, with Prime Minister Francois Bayrou facing almost certain defeat. Investors shrugged off the results of a survey, which showed that investor morale in the euro zone plunged in September to its lowest level since April. The Sentix index for the region unexpectedly fell to -9.2 in...
(RTTNews) - European stocks were slightly higher on Monday ahead of the crucial French confidence vote later in the day, with Prime Minister Francois Bayrou facing almost certain defeat. Investors shrugged off the results of a survey, which showed that investor morale in the euro zone plunged in September to its lowest level since April. The Sentix index for the region unexpectedly fell to -9.2 in September from -3.7 in August. Elsewhere, Germany's industrial output expanded for the first time in four months in July, figures from Destatis showed. Industrial production rose 1.3 percent month-on-month in July, reversing June's stable decrease of 0.1 percent, mainly driven by a 9.5 percent growth in the manufacture of machinery and equipment. Separate data revealed that Germany's foreign trade surplus decreased in July as exports fell faster than imports. Exports posted a monthly decrease of 0.6 percent in July, reversing a 1.1 percent recovery in June. Imports dropped slightly by 0.1 percent after rising 4.1 percent in a month ago. The pan European STOXX 600 was up 0.2 percent at 550.24 after ending 0.2 percent lower on Friday. The German DAX climbed 0.6 percent, France's CA 40 edged up by 0.1 percent and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 added 0.2 percent. In corporate news, Swedish medical technology company Elekta AB rose about 1 percent after naming a new Chief Financial Officer. British insurer Phoenix Group Holdings slumped 5.6 percent after announcing interim results for the first half of 2025. Homebuilder Vistry rallied 3.4 percent after it entered into a partnership with Homes England, a housing and regeneration agency, to accelerate development of large-scale sites across England. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
TAIPEI, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, the world's premier vulnerability research competition, concluded on May 16 after three days of intense competition. Amid a new wave of AI-driven vulnerability discovery and fierce contention among the world's top white-hat hackers, Taiwan-based offensive cybersecurity company DEVCORE delivered a landmark performance. Its research team unco...
TAIPEI, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, the world's premier vulnerability research competition, concluded on May 16 after three days of intense competition. Amid a new wave of AI-driven vulnerability discovery and fierce contention among the world's top white-hat hackers, Taiwan-based offensive cybersecurity company DEVCORE delivered a landmark performance. Its research team uncovered vulnerabilities across four of Microsoft's flagship products, securing the global championship with 50.5 total points, more than double the runner-up's score, and earning the coveted Master of Pwn title. Led by Principal Security Researcher Orange Tsai, the DEVCORE Research Team finished the competition with 50.5 total points Sweeping Four Microsoft Product Lines: DEVCORE Takes the Pwn2Own Berlin Crown Led by Principal Security Researcher Orange Tsai, the DEVCORE Research Team finished the competition with 50.5 total points, taking home $505,000 USD in total prize money along with the Master of Pwn title. Throughout the event, the team successfully exploited Microsoft Edge, Exchange, Windows 11, and SharePoint in succession. DEVCORE was the only team to land a successful exploit in the Browser category, and remains the only team ever to successfully exploit critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server twice at Pwn2Own, with their first win in 2021. The team's Exchange research also earned the highest single-target prize of the entire event. Orange Tsai, who led the team at this year's competition, commented: "It's an honor to bring this recognition home to Taiwan at Pwn2Own, showcasing the cybersecurity research capabilities of both Taiwan and DEVCORE to the world while contributing to global cybersecurity. Looking ahead, this research momentum will fuel our Offensive Product Security Research (OPSR) service, identifying high-risk attack surfaces and weaknesses in products from an attacker's perspective, validating 'exploitable attack paths' and 'real busines...
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin made little progress on long-delayed plans to to build a new gas pipeline between the two countries at a presidential summit in Beijing. There was still no “clear timeline” and “there are still some details to be worked out”, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian media. The two countries had reached a “basic understanding”, including ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin made little progress on long-delayed plans to to build a new gas pipeline between the two countries at a presidential summit in Beijing. There was still no “clear timeline” and “there are still some details to be worked out”, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian media. The two countries had reached a “basic understanding”, including on “the route and how it will be built”, he said. Putin arrived in Beijing for his 25th visit amid...
Memory chip maker YMTC moves toward IPO Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. Ltd. (YMTC) has formally launched its initial public offering process after China’s securities regulator accepted the company’s pre-listing tutoring application Tuesday. The domestic listing of China’s leading NAND flash memory maker is expected to command a massive valuation, with market estimates placing the company’s worth ...
Memory chip maker YMTC moves toward IPO Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. Ltd. (YMTC) has formally launched its initial public offering process after China’s securities regulator accepted the company’s pre-listing tutoring application Tuesday. The domestic listing of China’s leading NAND flash memory maker is expected to command a massive valuation, with market estimates placing the company’s worth at between 2 trillion yuan ($277 billion) and 3 trillion yuan. The anticipated IPO of the national memory-chip champion highlights Beijing’s efforts to finance semiconductor self-sufficiency as domestic technology firms expand rapidly despite strict U.S. export controls.
From synthpop to drum’n’bass, the company had a roster of edgy stars – and let them do what they wanted. As a new podcast is launched, artists and staff remember the extreme work environment ‘My eyes have started to fucking flicker because you just mentioned London Records,” says Goldie, having an involuntary physical reaction at the mere thought of his old label. “If a nightclub could be a record...
From synthpop to drum’n’bass, the company had a roster of edgy stars – and let them do what they wanted. As a new podcast is launched, artists and staff remember the extreme work environment ‘My eyes have started to fucking flicker because you just mentioned London Records,” says Goldie, having an involuntary physical reaction at the mere thought of his old label. “If a nightclub could be a record company, it would have been London Records. It was the equivalent of Studio 54. It looked like a normal record company from the outside – shiny, lots of nice cars on the driveway – but it was the craziest, most hedonistic madness.” A new six-part podcast, Hit That Perfect Beat – The London Records Story, is delving into its colourful history. The label was originally part of Decca Records, once home to the likes of the Rolling Stones, but when Decca was acquired by Polygram in 1980, London began a new chapter as an independent label operating with major label distribution. “We were put in there to develop it into a pop label,” recalls ex-managing director Colin Bell, who was a pivotal figure alongside Roger Ames and Tracy Bennet. “We were obsessed with being cool. We wanted to be easily identifiable for a generation of young people. We wanted pop that had an edge.” Continue reading...
At a pickleball venue near Santa Monica State beach in California, dozens of 20-somethings who might normally look for love online are trying something old-school: meeting in real life. Tinder introduced live, in-person events two months ago in the Los Angeles area in an effort to discourage endless swiping and steer users toward actual dates. At its latest gathering, the line stretched out the do...
At a pickleball venue near Santa Monica State beach in California, dozens of 20-somethings who might normally look for love online are trying something old-school: meeting in real life. Tinder introduced live, in-person events two months ago in the Los Angeles area in an effort to discourage endless swiping and steer users toward actual dates. At its latest gathering, the line stretched out the door and the space hit capacity. Those lucky enough to land a spot on the pickleball court teamed up with potential matches, while others lingered on the sidelines, drinking beer and making conversation. “People are getting app fatigue and it’s not a fun experience being on the apps,” said Phil Mayer, a 36-year-old Los Angeles resident who works in marketing, at his fourth Tinder live event. The company has offered a range of meetups to date, from art classes to silent discos and a happy hour for dog lovers. “Rather than just small talk back and forth online, I’m actually meeting people, and even if you don’t, at least you’re doing a fun activity,” Mayer added. Some weren’t even Tinder members. One 28-year-old tech worker, Sam, received an invite from her girlfriends. “I hadn’t thought about Tinder since college, but I like playing pickleball,” she said, asking not to be identified by last name. “In this environment, people are more open because you know they all have the same underlying intention.” Among the crowd was Spencer Rascoff , who took the reins at Tinder parent Match Group Inc. early last year with a mandate to get wary Gen Zers excited about dating apps again. (He assumed the dual role of Tinder chief executive officer five months later.) The app, whose audience is more than 50% under-30s, has been bleeding users amid a generational change in how young people approach dating. Under Rascoff, the brand is seeking to be more than just a hookup app, betting big on a redesign, AI features and group dating, in addition to live events. At the Santa Monica event, Rascoff ...
primeimages/E+ via Getty Images Key Takeaways Markets: In the first quarter of 2026, new issuance of municipal (muni) bonds exceeded the average seen in the past few years. The war in the Middle East which began at the end of February continued throughout March, dominating market sentiment during the month. By quarter-end, the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury (UST) note moved 15 basis po...
primeimages/E+ via Getty Images Key Takeaways Markets: In the first quarter of 2026, new issuance of municipal (muni) bonds exceeded the average seen in the past few years. The war in the Middle East which began at the end of February continued throughout March, dominating market sentiment during the month. By quarter-end, the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury (UST) note moved 15 basis points (bps) higher to 4.32%, and the yield on the 30-year UST bond increased by seven bps to 4.91%. The March US Federal Reserve (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee meeting left rates unchanged, and the statement and press conference emphasized uncertainty related to the Iran war. The Fed indicated that it would look through any initial oil supply shock effect on inflation to focus on core developments, while also noting a likely dragging effect on the economy; ultimately, the Committee retained an easing bias. Contributors: Overweight allocation to muni bonds with no external credit rating, security selection in bonds rated below investment grade and an underweight allocation to muni bonds with five years to maturity. Detractors: Overweight allocation to muni bonds with 10 or more years to maturity, overweight allocation to BB rated bonds, and security selection in A rated bonds. Outlook: Municipal bond valuations continue to appear attractive, particularly on a tax-adjusted basis. In a more challenging environment, strong bottom-up research and disciplined security selection will be essential to identifying relative value and preserving portfolio quality. Performance Review Over the quarter, Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund ( FHYVX ) outperformed its benchmark, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index. The fund's yield curve positioning detracted from relative performance during the first quarter, primarily driven by an overweight to muni bonds with 10 or more years to maturity and underweight to muni bonds with two years to maturity. However, this was partially offset b...
Last week, it was reported that Tesla Inc NASDAQ: TSLA had produced its final Model S and Model X vehicles at its Fremont, California factory, drawing the curtain on 14 years of Model S production and 11 years of Model X production. Tesla Today TSLA Tesla $408.01 +3.90 (+0.97%) 52-Week Range $273.21 ▼ $498.83 P/E Ratio 373.35 Price Target $395.20 Add to Watchlist It won’t have come as a big surpri...
Last week, it was reported that Tesla Inc NASDAQ: TSLA had produced its final Model S and Model X vehicles at its Fremont, California factory, drawing the curtain on 14 years of Model S production and 11 years of Model X production. Tesla Today TSLA Tesla $408.01 +3.90 (+0.97%) 52-Week Range $273.21 ▼ $498.83 P/E Ratio 373.35 Price Target $395.20 Add to Watchlist It won’t have come as a big surprise, given CEO Elon Musk had guided that this would happen back in January, describing the two models as being due for an "honorable discharge," but seeing it actually happen is something else. For a company built on the back of those vehicles, it's the kind of milestone that gives pause for thought. Get Tesla alerts: Sign Up And yet, the more you look at what Tesla is pivoting toward, the harder it becomes to frame this as anything other than a deliberate and confident bet on the future. The Fremont factory, for example, isn't just going dark. Tesla plans to convert it into an assembly plant for Optimus, its much-lauded humanoid robot project, with Musk suggesting recently that production could begin before the end of the year. That’s a pretty clear message to send, and it effectively says that Tesla is going all-in on its next growth chapter. However, with the stock currently trading back below $410 as it fights to hold onto its gains over the past six weeks, investors are right to wonder what all this means for Tesla’s prospects. This pivot isn’t exactly new news either—so has it already been priced in, or is there still real upside ahead? Let's jump in and take a closer look below. The Pivot Is Real, and the Numbers Are Starting to Reflect It What's easy to miss in the noise around Tesla's transformation is how much of it is already generating tangible momentum rather than simply forward-looking hype. For example, its Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriber count is growing more than 50% year over year, a pace that matters not just for the revenue it generates but for what it...
Oracle Corporation shares recently pulled back after a strong AI-driven rally, putting fresh focus on the group’s cloud and database business ahead of the next earnings update. Oracle Corporation has seen its share price cool after a strong run in recent months, with the stock recently trading lower by around 2–3% in a single session as investors reassessed expectations for its artificial?intellig...
Oracle Corporation shares recently pulled back after a strong AI-driven rally, putting fresh focus on the group’s cloud and database business ahead of the next earnings update. Oracle Corporation has seen its share price cool after a strong run in recent months, with the stock recently trading lower by around 2–3% in a single session as investors reassessed expectations for its artificial?intelligence?driven cloud growth, according to MarketBeat as of 05/19/2026 and price data on major US exchanges. As of: 20.05.2026 By the editorial team – specialized in equity coverage. At a glance Name: Oracle Corp Oracle Corp Sector/industry: Enterprise software, cloud services Enterprise software, cloud services Headquarters/country: Austin, Texas, United States Austin, Texas, United States Core markets: Global large and mid?size enterprises, with strong presence in the US Global large and mid?size enterprises, with strong presence in the US Key revenue drivers: Cloud infrastructure and applications, database software, support contracts Cloud infrastructure and applications, database software, support contracts Home exchange/listing venue: New York Stock Exchange (ticker: ORCL) New York Stock Exchange (ticker: ORCL) Trading currency: US dollar (USD) Oracle Corporation: core business model Oracle Corporation is one of the world’s largest providers of enterprise software and cloud services, with a focus on business?critical databases, middleware and applications used by corporations and public institutions. The group historically built its franchise around relational database technology that became a standard for transaction?heavy workloads across industries such as finance, telecoms and retail. Over time Oracle expanded into enterprise resource planning, human capital management and customer relationship management software, offering integrated application suites that compete with other major vendors in the business software market. These applications are delivered both as tradi...
Motorists drive vehicles near a large political banner, depicting missiles being fired behind Iranian demonstrators in solidarity with the government, at Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 6, 2026. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday issued a strongly worded statement threatening to extend the Middle East conflict "beyond the region" if the U.S. and...
Motorists drive vehicles near a large political banner, depicting missiles being fired behind Iranian demonstrators in solidarity with the government, at Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 6, 2026. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday issued a strongly worded statement threatening to extend the Middle East conflict "beyond the region" if the U.S. and Israel resume attacks against Tehran. In the event the aggression against Iran is repeated, "the regional war that was promised will this time be extended beyond the region, and our crushing blows will bring you to ruin in places you cannot imagine," Iran's Revolutionary Guard said, according to a statement reported by the country's semi-official Mehr news agency. The comments come shortly after some mixed messages from the Trump administration on the prospect of a deal to resolve the Iran war. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told lawmakers at the White House that Washington would end the conflict with Tehran "very quickly," claiming that Iran was eager to reach an agreement. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in a separate press briefing that neither Trump nor Tehran wanted the military campaign to restart, describing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran as in a "pretty good" place. "This is not a forever war. We're going to take care of business and come home," Vance said Tuesday, when asked about the length of the conflict. Trump had earlier threatened further military action against Iran, saying the country had two or three days, or perhaps until Sunday or early next week, to come to the negotiating table. The U.S. president also said he had been " an hour away " from deciding whether to attack Iran on Tuesday, before he was persuaded to postpone the strike. In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on May 4, 2026, the Iran-flagged tugboat Basim sails near a ship anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Amirhossein Khorgoo...