The globe-trotting prime minister has hit back at his critics – and cosied up to Donald Trump like never before. After claims by opponents that he spends too much time abroad, Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his travels are in the UK’s interests. Tax rises will be ‘catastrophic’ – politics latest A reminder: in just…
With a shortened holiday season, retailers cranked out a slew of promotions over Thanksgiving weekend, leading consumers to spend heavily. Sales are expected to reach $41 billion during the five-day shopping period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, according to ecommerce data tracked by Adobe. Consumers spent $6.1 billion—a 8.8% year-over-year increase—on Thanksgiving this year, according…
“The next generation of consumers are living their best lives in online worlds like Roblox, Fortnite, and Discord.” So says Jason Yeh, Co-Founder and General Partner of early-stage venture firm Patron. “We’re all about investing in early-stage consumer companies that will shape how this gaming-native generation learns, shops, socializes, plays, invests, and, let’s be honest,…
By Anja Karadeglija The Canadian Press Posted December 2, 2024 2:43 pm Updated December 2, 2024 2:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The auditor general says the small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t managed in a cost-effective way. Auditor General…
Generative AI is making inroads in search marketing, but it needs to win consumer trust if it wants to become a “Google killer,” according to a new study by Semrush and Statista. That said, genAI’s capabilities continue to win over digital marketers who find it a big boost to productivity and ROI. Google has been…
Intel announced on Monday that CEO Pat Gelsinger, 63, retired effective December 1. Gelsinger also stepped down from the board of directors on the same date. He had been with Intel for over three decades including four years as CEO. The abrupt announcement further states that Intel’s Chief Financial Officer David Zinsner and Intel Products…
The White House has defended President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, after repeatedly insisting he had no plans to grant such executive clemency. The press secretary said Biden had pardoned his son, who was facing sentencing later this month in two federal cases, to shield him from potential persecution by the outgoing president’s…
Adobe has appointed former Intuit CMO Lara Balazs as chief marketing officer (CMO) and evp of global marketing, filling a post that has been vacant since February 2023. Balazs spent six years at Intuit, most recently as CMO and evp, general manager of the strategic partner group, where she helped reimagine the brand’s marketing approach…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As 2024 draws to a close, many entrepreneurs are reflecting on their investments and preparing for the opportunities that 2025 will bring. Amid evolving markets and economic uncertainties, real estate stands out as a reliable and time-tested strategy for building wealth. Offering stability, long-term growth and income-generating…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 2, 2024 1:53 pm Updated December 2, 2024 1:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A prominent polling analyst says Quebec’s governing party could be reduced to fewer than 10 seats in the provincial legislature if an election were held today, based…
