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Jean Laurent Poitou appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ipsos
Globenewswire· 2025-08-19 16:12
Company Overview - Ipsos has appointed Jean-Laurent Poitou as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 15, 2025, replacing Ben Page [2][10] - The company is one of the largest market research firms globally, operating in 90 markets and employing nearly 20,000 people [11] Market Dynamics - The market served by Ipsos is significant and dynamic, with strong demand from businesses and public institutions for timely and reliable data regarding their environments, markets, competitors, and performance [3] - There is an evolving demand for data that is produced securely and analyzed with precision, particularly in shorter timeframes, leveraging both human input and digital models [3] Strategic Positioning - The Board believes Ipsos is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of its clients due to its scale, expertise, geographic coverage, and service diversity, aiming to regain a higher growth trajectory [4] - Ipsos intends to play an active role in transforming its industry by enhancing its capabilities for rapid data production, analysis, and reporting [7] Leadership Transition - The decision to appoint a new CEO aims to provide Ipsos with the momentum needed to adopt and implement a credible growth plan [5] - Jean-Laurent Poitou brings over 30 years of experience in digital transformation and artificial intelligence from his previous roles at Accenture and Alvarez & Marsal [6] Future Vision - Poitou expressed his commitment to leading Ipsos into its next growth chapter, leveraging the company's strong reputation, quality teams, and existing initiatives in technology and artificial intelligence [9] - The company aims to build a differentiated market research firm powered by science and technology while maintaining its core values [10]
Tevogen Delivers Stronger Second Quarter and First Half 2025 Financial Results with Reduced Expenses and Growth Momentum
Globenewswire· 2025-08-19 16:10
Core Viewpoint - Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc. reported improved operational efficiency and reduced losses in its financial results for Q2 2025, indicating a positive trajectory towards anticipated revenue by the end of 2026 [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the loss from operations was $5.4 million, a decrease from $8.6 million in the same period of 2024 [2][7]. - The net loss for the quarter was $5.5 million, compared to $9.7 million in Q2 2024, reflecting a significant improvement in financial performance [2][7]. Operational Strategy - The company is focused on maximizing capital efficiency and has access to sufficient financing to support its growth plans [3][7]. - Tevogen is in the process of establishing its own GMP manufacturing facility, which is a strategic move to enhance production control and accelerate product development timelines [4][7]. Market Position and Future Outlook - Tevogen acknowledges the limited growth in the market but emphasizes that it is building infrastructure, advancing AI, and strengthening internal capabilities [3][7]. - The company is exploring options to address its current limited tradable float to better meet investor demand [3][7].
AI, the Brain, and Our Future | Dr.Beren Millidge | TEDxMiami
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-19 16:03
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Dr. . Baron Millage. Within the next few decades, it seems likely that humanity will succeed at building artificial minds and that these minds will rapidly come to outstrip our own intelligence across almost every task.This prospect is both inspiring and terrifying. Artificial intelligence will be one of the greatest inventions that humanity has ever made and also potentially its last. If we succeed, we will have solved deep questions that go right to the heart of the hu ...
Are Small-Cap ETFs Finally Ready to Shine?
ZACKS· 2025-08-19 16:01
The small-cap space has started to show momentum in recent weeks. The ultra-popular iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) gained nearly 3% over the past week, outpacing the gain of 1% for the broad market fund (SPY) .There are various factors that are supporting the small-cap rally and will continue to do so in the short term.Anticipated Fed Rate CutsThe latest inflation data has increased expectations for a rate cut in September. Per the CME Group, futures markets were pricing in a 94% chance of a quarter-point c ...
The dangers of the rise in AI companions
CNBC· 2025-08-19 16:00
I'll take We've all seen the movies where super intelligent robots spiral out of control in terrifying ways. Trust me. But obviously with AI systems, there's also the question of will they harm us.And we already see in many ways that AI systems can be bad for humans, bad for society. And as they get even more powerful, these risks could become quite extreme. Someone like Matthew Bergman already thinks these AI companions have gone too far.It's really hard for me to see what good can come out of people inter ...
Home Depot Targets $450 Billion Pro Market With Digital and Distribution Power
PYMNTS.com· 2025-08-19 15:45
With digital platforms, AI-powered logistics, credit and financing options, and loyalty programs like Pro Xtra, Home Depot is layering services onto its supply chain to lock in contractors and expand share of wallet.Home Depot estimates the U.S. pro builder market at over $450 billion annually, meaning even modest share gains can sustain long-term growth despite macroeconomic uncertainty.Home Depot’s future strategy centers on professional builders, who spend more per project, require supply reliability and ...
Why AI adoption needs more than access | Conor Grennan #microsoft #techpodcast
Microsoft· 2025-08-19 15:29
"Giving everyone AI won’t magically change how we work—because the real challenge isn’t the tech, it’s us.” In this thought-provoking clip, Conor Grennan breaks down why behavior change—not just access to AI—is the key to unlocking its full potential. Drawing a sharp analogy between AI and a treadmill, he explains why simply having the tool isn’t enough. Plus, hear his take on a powerful quote from Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman about how AI is learning to speak our language—and why that changes everythi ...
The Art of an Original Story | Csombor Balogh | TEDxDiscovery College Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-19 15:24
[Applause] [Music] Hello everyone. I think it's important to start a little bit about who I am. So I'm currently a film student here at DC and so something like a story is really valuable to me. And so today I kind of want to start start talking a little bit about an original story.However, this is not quite where my this story begins. This story actually began last year when I first wanted to make a TEDex speech and I didn't quite meet the deadline because I felt like I didn't come up with something creati ...
Nvidia reportedly developing new AI chip for Chinese market
Proactiveinvestors NA· 2025-08-19 15:22
About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...
Will Nebius' 1 GW Capacity Target by 2026 Accelerate Revenue Growth?
ZACKS· 2025-08-19 15:11
Core Insights - Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) aims to secure 1 gigawatt (GW) of capacity by 2026, targeting "mid-single digit billions of dollars in revenues" in the mid-term [1][4] - The company plans to achieve 220 megawatts (MW) of connected power by 2025, including 100 MW of active power, with new data centers in the UK, Israel, New Jersey, and capacity expansion in Finland [2][11] - Nebius has raised its 2025 annualized run rate (ARR) guidance to $900 million to $1.1 billion, up from $750 million to $1 billion, citing accelerating AI demand [4][11] Capacity Expansion - The 1 GW capacity target positions Nebius to benefit from increasing demand for AI compute, with an annualized run rate (ARR) increasing from $249 million in March to $430 million in June [3] - The company is focusing on greenfield development due to lower total cost of ownership, which is nearly 20% below the market average [2] Competitive Landscape - Intense competition exists in the AI infrastructure space, with other players also expanding capacity to capture demand [5] - CoreWeave (CRWV) is ramping up capacity aggressively, targeting over 900 MW of active power by year-end and raising its 2025 revenue guidance to $5.15-$5.35 billion [6][7] Market Positioning - Microsoft (MSFT) is a dominant player in the tech space, rapidly expanding its Azure platform for AI workloads, having added over 2 GW of new datacenter capacity in the past year [8][9] - Nebius shares have gained 161.9% year to date, outperforming the Internet – Software and Services industry's growth of 26.2% [10]