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Inside the Bank Where Every Employee Is a Gig Worker
At Standard Chartered, a 'talent marketplace' lets workers take on in-house 'gigs' to smooth the way for AI adoption. And the idea is gaining traction elsewhere as the technology upends workforces.
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Nasdaq Has Become the Market of Choice for Dubious Penny-Stock IPOs
Such listings surged starting last year. Now Nasdaq says it wants to tighten its standards.
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John Chambers, Ex-Cisco Chief, Is a VC Now. It's Tough These Days.
The Silicon Valley original says a third of VCs will get wiped out, he's betting on AI and cybersecurity, but also warns of overfunded, cash-torching 'train wrecks.'
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Fifth Third to Acquire Comerica in $10.9 Billion Deal
The deal brings together two midsize industry players to better compete with behemoths such as JPMorgan and Bank of America.
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Why Insurers Are Taking Your Money to the Cayman Islands
Some offshore jurisdictions don't require insurers to hold as much extra capital in case investments turn sour.
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Bill Ackman Says He's 'Uncancelable'
The founder of Pershing Square Holdings opens up about his mistakes, his anti-DEI crusades and why he still hates to pay for parking.
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Hannover Re to Boost Dividend Payouts
The reinsurer set a payout ratio of 55% of net profit. Last year, the company's dividend amounted to 46% of its net profit.
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U.K. Bank Shawbrook Plans IPO in London
The group-which has both a commercial and a retail franchise-said the offer would include new shares as well as existing shares sold by its current owners.
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The Fed Is Flying Blind. Don't Count on Cuts.
Traders are all but certain the central bank will slash rates in October.
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Stock Funds Hold an 11% Gain for 2025 So Far
If the market's rally holds, it'll be a third straight year of double-digit gains. Plus: A Financial Flashback to 20 years ago, the Refco commodities debacle.
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Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Societe Generale, Bank of Queensland and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.
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This Mini-Berkshire Insurer Looks Cheap After Sale Of California Unit At High Price
White Mountains Insurance Group has a history of steadily growing its book value, and its stock currently trades at a discount to it.
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Walmart's OnePay Is Wading Into Crypto as Retailer Expands in Finance
The fintech app will soon allow users to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin and Ethereum.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
October 06, 2025 11:15 ET (15:15 GMT)
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