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China shares flop on weak export data while Nvidia gives Japan a boost

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China shares fell as investors digested much weaker-than-expected export data released late Monday. Japan's market jumped as its semiconductor firms followed Nvidia upward.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/15/premarket-stock-futures-dow-sp500-nasdaq-16/

Trump’s anti-inflation economic plans would likely send prices surging, experts say

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They warn that his plans to impose huge tariffs on imported goods, deport millions of migrant workers and demand a voice in the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies would likely send prices surging.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/15/trumps-anti-inflation-economic-plans-would-likely-send-prices-surging-experts/

Nike’s new CEO Elliott Hill has started: Innovation must be top of his agenda

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Barclays and Goldman Sachs have identified the key issues facing Nike’s new CEO, Elliott Hill.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/nike-ceo-elliott-hill-problems/

1 in 5 workers are ignoring their companies’ RTO mandates

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It’s pricey and inconvenient to go to the office, so many workers are simply opting out.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/15/1-in-5-workers-ignoring-rto-mandates-resume-builder/

Meet the millennial CEO of the $304 million-a-year robot giant that’ partnered with Nvidia

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Here’s how Kim Povlsen, CEO of Universal Robot, spends his bonus money—and where he regrets not spending it.

https://fortune.com/europe/2024/10/15/millennial-ceo-304-million-a-year-robot-giant-nvidia-siemens-kim-povlsen/

The most powerful women on leading a workforce into the future, true grit, and Lizzo’s next album

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Day 1 of the premiere event for women leaders convened in Laguna Niguel, Calif. with visits from singer Lizzo, Hollywood icon Cameron Diaz, and more.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/15/the-most-powerful-women-on-leading-a-workforce-into-the-future-true-grit-and-lizzos-next-album/

Lizzo is back from her gap year and says she voted for Harris

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“I thought that today was a special moment to share that I did vote, and I voted for Kamala Harris,” Lizzo said at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit in Laguna Niguel on Monday.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/lizzo-voting-kamala-harris/

The 100k+ club: High-earning women thank the sports of their childhoods

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From soccer fields to the C-suite, there’s an unexpected power that emerges when girls play sports.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/the-100k-club-high-earning-women-thank-the-sports-of-their-childhoods/

Why Elon Musk’s Cybercab robotaxi vision is likely still several years away

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The sleek “Cybercab” wowed guests at Tesla's special event last week, but industry experts say expect to see them out and about any time soon.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/elon-musk-cybercab-robotaxi-visionlikely-several-years-away/

Uber teases new gig opportunities for humans in a world of autonomous cars

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What's the future for humans in a world of AI? Major companies are already planning new roles.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/uber-gig-opportunities-humans-autonomous-cars/

The U.S. defense and homeland security departments have paid $700 million for AI projects since ChatGPT’s launch

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While investors debate the business potential of AI, one eager early customer appears to be U.S. defense and security agencies.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/us-dod-dhs-700-million-ai-projects-past-two-years-increase-since-chatgpt-launch/

Some businesses have distanced themselves from diversity efforts while others make significant strides

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Nothing has changed for Blackstone, said senior managing director Courtney della Cava.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/diversity-business-boards-strides-stall/

5 secrets to building a personal brand that elevates your career

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Whether you're aiming for a boardroom position or just looking to make your next career move, personal branding isn't just a buzzword; it's a crucial tool for success.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/personal-brand-mpw-how-to-sally-krawcheck-stacey-kennedy-joyce-russell/

Some businesses have distanced themselves from diversity efforts while others make significant strides

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Nothing has changed for Blackstone, said senior managing director Courtney della Cava.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/diversity-business-boards-strides-stall/

Nvidia rides fierce Blackwell demand to record stock close

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“There had been questions about the impact production delays could have, so these updates are reassuring.”

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/nvidia-stock-nvda-record-high-blackwell-demand-ai-chips-jensen-huang/

Race season is here: Here are the costs (literally and mentally) that go into being a long-distance runner

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From sneakers, vests, watches, headphones, race places, and more, running isn’t as cheap as you may think—not to mention the time and emotional costs.

https://fortune.com/europe/2024/10/13/race-season-is-here-costs-long-distance-runner/

Opening arguments begin in trial of tech consultant charged in death of Cash App’s Bob Lee

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Lee’s death at age 43 — after staggering on a deserted downtown San Francisco street seeking help — stunned the tech community.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/cash-app-bob-lee-murder-trial-opening-arguments-nima-momeni/

I tried virtual reality yoga on Meta’s $500 headset. It was a glimpse into the future of workouts

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Alo Moves has introduced mini-instructors, which means that you can see a pose from all angles and tweak your own form to match.

https://fortune.com/well/article/virtual-reality-yoga-alo-meta-quest-3/

AI chatbots need some healthy disagreement to work best together, tech exec says

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AI assistants are “too agreeable” and can’t replicate the very human dynamic of a good-natured discussion, Babak Hodjat, chief technology officer of AI at Cognizant told Fortune.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/ai-chatbots-need-some-healthy-disagreemen-cognizant-cto-says/

China shares rise on vague stimulus news while Europe’s luxury brands take a hit

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Shares in mainland China rose as investors digested Beijing’s Saturday briefing on stimulus measures—in which the finance minister said more was needed but didn’t offer specifics.

https://fortune.com/2024/10/14/premarket-stock-futures-dow-sp500-nasdaq-15/