The Powell Perspective

The AI firm has fully deployed an AI agent to assist recruiters in live interviews, a move that promises efficiency but raises critical ethical questions.

Humana is rolling out 'Agent Assist,' an AI tool for 20,000 advocates, aiming to enhance empathy and efficiency, not replace its human workforce.

A new AI system from Securian Financial delivers instant decisions and payments for health claims, a move set to transform the industry and ease financial stress.

Thoughtworks hires Karthik Srinivasan to scale its AI/works™ platform, betting big on autonomous AI to reshape enterprise software and drive growth.

A new giant enters the ring. Akralos Animal Nutrition, an ADM-Alltech venture, launches with 40+ mills, aiming to reshape the North American market.

The U.S. mortgage insurer completes its $1.67 billion acquisition of a Lloyd's specialist, reshaping its future by betting big on diversification.

North Carolina residents are invited to shape policy by sharing their daily life experiences in a statewide survey open through February.

Over 1,100 groups are fighting to save federal funding for walking and biking, warning of dire safety and economic consequences if key programs are cut.

The oil & gas operator is one step from a NYSE listing, promising a 13.5% dividend yield and a major consolidation play in the mature assets market.

In a new landmark study, GE Appliances outshines competitors in reliability and service, setting a new standard for the home appliance industry.

A new community survey names 2026's top privacy apps, from browsers to messaging, while revealing deep user anxiety over AI's impact on personal data.

Ferguson Wellman projects a fourth year of market growth, defying skeptic fears, while navigating major wealth planning changes from the ‘Tax Act of 2025’.

PPG and JAFZA partner to plant 500 trees in Dubai's industrial zone, setting a new precedent for corporate environmental action in the region.

HTX reports massive gains on new listings like RIVER, but do these surges reflect a true market recovery or high-risk bets in a fearful market?

Everest Group recognizes Neutrinos, signaling a shift in insurance toward AI-native platforms that orchestrate entire operations, not just single tasks.

Canada's top bank and real estate site have launched a landmark partnership, integrating financial advice and future AI tools to simplify the home search.

As logistics failures mount, Warp expands its urgent freight service, offering a lifeline to shippers facing late-day crises and costly disruptions.

Grainger's latest dividend highlights its 55-year streak of increases, signaling robust financial health and a positive outlook for the MRO sector.

As healthcare's AI boom is stalled by a talent shortage, Fractional AI Health launches with elite engineers to build custom, real-world solutions.

A new report reveals a 45% surge in ransomware, with SMBs and manufacturers hit hardest. Learn why they're targets and how to build your digital defenses.