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Hong Kong Tech Hong Kong expands funding to draw tech startups and build unicorns Science parks widen financial backing for startups Early-stage financing still lags listing strength Stock video by ImbaStock

McKinsey’s 2026 survey found 80% of respondents said AI improved their individual productivity, but only 37% reported AI contributing to their organization’s EBIT, a share essentially unchanged from the prior year. Deloitte’s parallel 2026 research found companies split between surface-level AI use (37%), redesigning key processes (30%), and deeper transformation of products or business models…

A back-to-school campaign with the YouTuber delivered an over 22% jump in traffic to the Gap Inc. brand’s online kids’ assortment.

United States workers’ income share fell to 52.8% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2026, the lowest level recorded since 1947, as corporate profit margins reached a record 14.9% of GDP and AI-driven server net imports hit $450 billion annualized in September 2026, up from roughly $50 billion annually through 2023

Clay Labs Inc., a startup using artificial intelligence to make business-to-business sales teams more productive, today announced that it has raised $115 million in funding.

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Nasdaq, Inc. NDAQ has completed its acquisition of Dasseti, an AI-powered due diligence and monitoring platform serving investment consultants, institutional investors and asset managers. Announced in July 2026 and completed on Sept. 2, the transaction expands Nasdaq’s institutional investment-technology capabilities, although financial terms were not disclosed. Dasseti helps institutional investors automate the evaluation and ongoing…

Artificial intelligence is helping employees become more productive and reducing burnout, but growing reliance on the technology may also be contributing to weaker workplace relationships, according to new research from Workday.

New research tracking Form ADV disclosures finds registered investment advisors embracing artificial intelligence are growing headcount, not cutting it. SEP 04, 2026 By Steve Randall

nCino has reported an 8% year-on-year increase in total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2027, while expanding its share repurchase programme by a further $100m as demand grows for its AI-powered banking technology.