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- AmazonAWS to acquire DuckLabs, the Amsterdam-based company behind DuckDBCompanies: AmazonAmazon has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DuckLabs , the Amsterdam-based company behind the open source analytical database DuckDB. We expect the transaction to close shortly, subject to customary closing conditions. AWS and DuckLabs have worked together since 2024. The DuckLabs team brings world-class database engineering expertise and a track record of building software that developers lo
- Sysco CorporationSysco to Webcast Presentation at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer ConferenceCompanies: SyscoSysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) today announced that the Company will webcast its presentation from the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
- ZappiZappi launches Synthetic Idea Pre-Screener to Bring Consumer Evidence into the Earliest Stage of InnovationNew solution uses synthetic respondents to directionally prioritize up to 300 early-stage product ideas before brands invest in deeper human research — Zappi, the connected insights platform for brands, today announced the release of its Synthetic Idea...
- Adjust: Shopping App Sessions and Installs Climb in First Half of 2026SAN FRANCISCO, August 26, 2026--Leading measurement and analytics company Adjust released today its Shopping App Insights Report: 2026 Edition, revealing sustained growth in e-commerce app adoption and engagement. Global shopping app sessions grew 15% year-over-year (YoY) in the first half of 2026, and e-commerce app installs rose 2% globally, with North America standing out as the strongest-performing region at +46% installs and +26% sessions. The report benchmarks installs, engagement, retenti
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Consumer Trust in AI Is on Track to Grow by 15 Percentage Points by 2030New BCG Research Finds That in More Than Half of AI-Assisted Journeys, AI Introduces Consumers to New Brands Nearly a Third of Consumers Now Use AI at Some Point in Their Purchase Journey, Roughly Triple the Rate of 18 Months Ago Value, Not Price Alone, Is Driving Purchase Decisions,...
- FWD Group reports record profit amid continued growthFWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) today announced interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026[1]. - New business sales were up seven per cent on the prior corresponding period to US$1.35 billion on an annualised premium equivalent (APE) basis. New business contractual service margin was US$996 million, with year-on-year growth of 25 per cent. - Operating profit after tax was up 20 per cent to US$298 million with positive contributions from all four reportable segments: Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR; Thailand & Cambodia; Japan; and Expansion Markets. Net profit after tax of US$172 million was a three-fold increase on the first half of 2025 and represents another record result. - Shareholder value creation indicators continued to trend positively, with comprehensive tangible equity up five per cent to US$8.83 billion and Group embedded value up five per cent to US$6.95 billion compared to 31 December 2025. FWD Group retained a solvency ratio[2] of 203 per cent, after the adoption of economic value-based solvency regulation in Japan. - Announced a key hire in May for the high-net-worth (HNW) business, which serves the global HNW insurance market with diversified asset allocation, wealth management, and legacy planning. - Received globally recognised certification in July for the development, procurement, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, reflecting the growing maturity and responsible use of AI at FWD Group with the ISO/IEC 42001 standard achieved from the International Organisation for Standardisation/International Electrotechnical Commission. Huynh Thanh Phong, Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of FWD Group, said, “FWD Group had a very strong start to our first full year as a listed company. Once again, we’ve demonstrated our ability to sustain growth, and to convert that growth into rising bottom-line profitability, while expanding margins. This was driven by the diversification built into our geographic footprint and multi-channel distribution model over the past 13 years, as well as a capital structure that positions FWD Group well for the future.” In the company’s home market of Hong Kong SAR, momentum continued despite record prior-year growth, supported by resilient domestic demand and the city’s role as one of the world’s largest cross-border wealth hubs. Excellent growth in Japan was driven by the company’s expansion into the savings and retirement needs segment in July 2025, complementing its existing protection business as a rapidly ageing society continues to fuel the longevity economy. In Thailand, the focus on profitable new business continued in the company’s market-leading exclusive bancassurance partnership with Siam Commercial Bank and agency distribution channels. The transition to a new Chief Executive Officer for Thailand was completed in May when Khun Knattapisit Krutkrongchai (KK) joined the company. Strong growth in Expansion Markets – comprised of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam – was achieved despite the macroeconomic uncertainty in some countries in this segment. “These results are the latest example of the strong track record we’re building as a listed company serving more than 40 million customers across 10 markets in Asia. At FWD Group, we remain heavily focused on anchoring around the customer – aided by the golden age of transformational technological innovation that we’re living in,” added Huynh Thanh Phong. Across the region, 21 new products were introduced in the first half of 2026 in response to emerging customer needs. The FWD Group consumer outlook survey released in February 2026, prior to the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East and the associated global energy economic shocks, showed that most of Asia’s middle-class feel financially anxious and underprepared for retirement. About FWD Group FWD Group (1828.HK) is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves over 40 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and tech-enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD Group is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1828. For more information, please visit www.fwd.com For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] Source: FWD Group Holdings Limited [1] The results are for the six months ended 30 June 2026 and are compared to the same period in 2025. Growth rates are represented on a constant exchange rate (CER) basis. The results are based on the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and embedded value supplementary report for the first half of 2026, unless otherwise stated. Operating profit after tax and net profit after tax represent the amounts attributable to equity holders of the company and are presented net of non-controlling interests. New business sales are calculated on an annualised premium equivalent (APE) basis, based on 100 per cent annualised first year premiums and 10 per cent single premiums. Group LCSM cover ratio, group embedded value and comprehensive tangible equity 2025 values are December 2025 balances/ratios and growth rates are shown accordingly. [2] Prescribed capital requirement (PCR) basis
- SamsungThe New Galaxy Z Series Earns Strong Early Reviews From European ConsumersCompanies: Samsung ElectronicsSamsung Electronics’ new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 have received strong early reviews from European consumers, following record-breaking pre-orders for the lineup in the region. The new Galaxy Z series has earned an average consumer review score of 4.8 out of 5 stars, with users highlighting its innovative design, […]
- FWD Group reports record profit amid continued growthFWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) today announced interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026[1]. - New business sales were up seven per cent on the prior corresponding period to US$1.35 billion on an annualised premium equivalent (APE) basis. New business contractual service margin was US$996 million, with year-on-year growth of 25 per cent. - Operating profit after tax was up 20 per cent to US$298 million with positive contributions from all four reportable segments: Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR; Thailand & Cambodia; Japan; and Expansion Markets. Net profit after tax of US$172 million was a three-fold increase on the first half of 2025 and represents another record result. - Shareholder value creation indicators continued to trend positively, with comprehensive tangible equity up five per cent to US$8.83 billion and Group embedded value up five per cent to US$6.95 billion compared to 31 December 2025. FWD Group retained a solvency ratio[2] of 203 per cent, after the adoption of economic value-based solvency regulation in Japan. - Announced a key hire in May for the high-net-worth (HNW) business, which serves the global HNW insurance market with diversified asset allocation, wealth management, and legacy planning. - Received globally recognised certification in July for the development, procurement, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, reflecting the growing maturity and responsible use of AI at FWD Group with the ISO/IEC 42001 standard achieved from the International Organisation for Standardisation/International Electrotechnical Commission. Huynh Thanh Phong, Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of FWD Group, said, “FWD Group had a very strong start to our first full year as a listed company. Once again, we’ve demonstrated our ability to sustain growth, and to convert that growth into rising bottom-line profitability, while expanding margins. This was driven by the diversification built into our geographic footprint and multi-channel distribution model over the past 13 years, as well as a capital structure that positions FWD Group well for the future.” In the company’s home market of Hong Kong SAR, momentum continued despite record prior-year growth, supported by resilient domestic demand and the city’s role as one of the world’s largest cross-border wealth hubs. Excellent growth in Japan was driven by the company’s expansion into the savings and retirement needs segment in July 2025, complementing its existing protection business as a rapidly ageing society continues to fuel the longevity economy. In Thailand, the focus on profitable new business continued in the company’s market-leading exclusive bancassurance partnership with Siam Commercial Bank and agency distribution channels. The transition to a new Chief Executive Officer for Thailand was completed in May when Khun Knattapisit Krutkrongchai (KK) joined the company. Strong growth in Expansion Markets – comprised of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam – was achieved despite the macroeconomic uncertainty in some countries in this segment. “These results are the latest example of the strong track record we’re building as a listed company serving more than 40 million customers across 10 markets in Asia. At FWD Group, we remain heavily focused on anchoring around the customer – aided by the golden age of transformational technological innovation that we’re living in,” added Huynh Thanh Phong. Across the region, 21 new products were introduced in the first half of 2026 in response to emerging customer needs. The FWD Group consumer outlook survey released in February 2026, prior to the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East and the associated global energy economic shocks, showed that most of Asia’s middle-class feel financially anxious and underprepared for retirement. About FWD Group FWD Group (1828.HK) is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves over 40 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and tech-enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD Group is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1828. For more information, please visit www.fwd.com For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] Source: FWD Group Holdings Limited [1] The results are for the six months ended 30 June 2026 and are compared to the same period in 2025. Growth rates are represented on a constant exchange rate (CER) basis. The results are based on the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and embedded value supplementary report for the first half of 2026, unless otherwise stated. Operating profit after tax and net profit after tax represent the amounts attributable to equity holders of the company and are presented net of non-controlling interests. New business sales are calculated on an annualised premium equivalent (APE) basis, based on 100 per cent annualised first year premiums and 10 per cent single premiums. Group LCSM cover ratio, group embedded value and comprehensive tangible equity 2025 values are December 2025 balances/ratios and growth rates are shown accordingly. [2] Prescribed capital requirement (PCR) basis
- MFour Data ResearchMFour Data Research Names Nikhil Nair Senior Vice President of Data Science & GovernanceFormer Amazon, Uber and Adobe analytics leader joins MFour to advance its connected first-party data and AI strategy — MFour Data Research today announced that Nikhil Nair has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Data Science &...
- C-Suite Stack NashvilleSectors Representing a Third of the S&P 500's Value Produced Just 7 Percent of LinkedIn's 2026 Top Voices, C-Suite Stack Analysis FindsAnalysis of all 150 honorees in LinkedIn's two 2026 US Top Voices cohorts finds executive visibility lags market value in industrials, energy, and consumer sectors, while LinkedIn's showcased posts favor short-form posts over long-form articles 97 percent of the time
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc.BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. to Participate at the 19th Annual Barclays Global Consumer Staples ConferenceBJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) announced today that management will be participating at the 19th Annual Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The Company will participate in a fireside discussion, which will be held at the Intercontinental hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.
- GoogleYou can officially buy the Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5.Companies: Alphabet Inc.Our new Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5 are now on shelves at the Google Store and through our retail partners.