The Powell Perspective

A new proposal to soften bank capital rules is drawing fire from experts who warn it weakens post-crisis safeguards and resurrects systemic risks.

Perion's new 'Ask Perion' AI aims to automate ad campaigns. But does this self-serve model truly empower marketers or just boost Perion's bottom line?

With a fresh $50M, Enhanced Group is selling a future of medically-guided peak performance. But can its controversial Games and peptide platform survive regulatory scrutiny?

Airwheel's new rideable AI Suitcase promises a revolution in airport mobility, but its advanced tech faces a harsh reality of strict airline rules and bans.

As America nears its 250th birthday, Paris Baguette's new campaign reveals a masterclass in brand localization, data-driven marketing, and the lucrative business of celebration.

Forbes lauds the nation's oldest community bank for the 8th year. But what does this award truly signal about trust, service, and the hidden costs of leadership?

Terreno Realty's Landover purchase highlights the enduring value of last-mile logistics, revealing a calculated move in a complex, post-boom market.

Majestic Steel is expanding into decking, a strategic move to become a one-stop shop for the data centers and warehouses defining our digital future.

A small construction firm is merging with an AI defense robotics leader. The Powell Perspective unpacks the risky, ambitious plan to build a new tech titan on NYSE.

As federal support for science wanes, the National Cancer Center adds top minds from Stanford and Harvard to identify and fund the next wave of cancer cures.

As AI spending soars, a Forrester report anoints a new leader in IT Financial Management. We dissect why unifying tech economics is now a strategic imperative.

A new partnership aims to eliminate thousands of hidden vulnerabilities in battlefield AI, hardening the software supply chain to make AI truly battle-ready.

A unique 'double feature' in Rocky Mount pairs local artists with a prison art program, revealing art's power for community building and rehabilitation.

Reitmans defies retail gloom with Q1 growth, proving strategic cost-cutting and revitalized brick-and-mortar stores can forge a path to resilience.

KPMG is betting big on AI to fix audit quality in Hong Kong. But as the firm champions a 'Trusted AI' future, can it overcome the hidden perils of the technology it promotes?

A new coffee shop in a tiny South Dakota town seems minor, but it reveals Dunn Brothers' ambitious plan to rival giants by targeting underserved markets.

A new alliance between Meritus Capital and Republic Business Credit aims to solve a critical cash flow problem for the temporary staffing industry.

A new docuseries frames Arctic drilling as a 'treasure hunt.' We examine the hidden costs of this high-stakes PR campaign in a fragile ecosystem.

A new partnership embeds PitchBook's data into Samaya AI, promising auditable insights for finance. Is this the answer to the AI 'black box' problem?

PFU America's new RICOH SP-2240N scanner aims to disrupt the small business market with high-speed, PC-less scanning at an affordable price point.