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New Target CEO, a former CFO, ‘must prove he’s not just another insider,’ executive recruiter says
Good morning. There’s more executive turnover in the Fortune 500.
Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down, and Michael Fiddelke, chief operating officer (COO), will...
Sen. John Cornyn, AG Ken Paxton gear up for tight race in GOP Primary
AUSTIN, Texas - Incumbent Senator John Cornyn is gearing up for a tight race against Attorney General Ken Paxton in...
Home Depot’s pricing strategy to balance margins and customer loyalty, says analyst
Good morning. Home Depot, the home improvement retail giant, is showing signs of agility amid economic uncertainty—but selective price adjustments loom.
For the quarter that...
Horizon3.ai taps veteran CFO as cybersecurity startup bridging military intelligence and Silicon Valley scales up
Good morning. Warding off cyberattacks and digital conflict has become central to economic and business strategy.
Horizon3.ai, a cybersecurity startup that includes talent that...
MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing
Good morning. Companies are betting on AI—yet nearly all enterprise pilots are stuck at the starting line.
The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business...
Beto O’Rourke says his political org. donated more than $1M during first special session
article HUMBLE, TEXAS - AUGUST 24: Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks to supporters during a campaign rally on August 24, 2022...
Can employees learn to trust an AI boss?
Good morning. AI agents are promoted as the future of work, but while employees adapt to the idea, most aren’t comfortable reporting to a...
New Cisco CFO takes helm amid $2 billion in AI orders
Good morning. Cisco Systems, long anchored in its networking hardware business—selling routers, switches, and other infrastructure products—has repositioned itself to meet surging enterprise demand...
Cava CFO: Automation to ‘enhance the human experience, not replace it’
Good morning. As automation gains momentum in the food service industry, Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava—known for fan favorites like pita chips—is making its first...
What’s keeping CFOs on alert? It’s a combination of three key factors
Good morning. In times of uncertainty, CFOs prioritize resilience.
That’s what Stephen Philipson, vice chair and head of wealth, corporate, commercial, and institutional banking at...