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☆ Citi names 'underappreciated' AI stock as a top pick — giving it 25% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Citi has named Pegasystems one of its new top picks, citing an "underappreciated" artificial intelligence story and attractive valuation. The Wall Street bank has set a target price of $92 for Pegasystems, representing a potential 25% upside from its current trading price of around $73.50. Pegasystems, an enterprise software firm, has seen its stock price surge by over 50% year-to-date, outperforming the broader iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF , which is up nearly 14% this year. Citi analysts view this development as a catalyst for the stock to rise. On a fundamental level, Citi's analysts also believe that Pegasystems' unique approach to artificial intelligence, particularly its "blueprint" strategy, sets it apart from competitors, calling it an "underappreciated gen AI story."

Persons: PEGA, Pegasystems, Appian, Steven Enders, George Kurosawa, JMP, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Citi, Software, Appian Corporation, Virginia, Wall, Revenue Locations: Massachusetts

☆ AI is shaping the fate of software engineers, but there is a new way to succeed
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Rachel Curry | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

So far in the artificial intelligence hype cycle, software engineers are still operating at full force, with demand for skilled engineers expected to grow by 25% in the decade ending in 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But is the hyper-growth of AI as an engineering solution throwing a wrench in that expectation? This is a form of computational thinking, or computer-like thinking — one skill that will remain prevalent amid AI-enabled software engineering, Schuerman said. Talented engineers, Tang said, have a higher level of problem-solving, logic and reasoning skills. David Hsu, CEO and founder of app development platform Retool, believes AI in the software context is a propelling factor.

Persons: Jensen Huang, Don Schuerman, Schuerman, Winston Tang, Tang, David Hsu, Hsu Organizations: Nvidia, World, U.S . Bureau of Labor Statistics, Microsoft, Google Locations: Dubai

☆ Working in the sun creates large skin cancer risk, UN agencies report
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Giri Viswanathan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Working under the sun could be a major cause of skin cancer worldwide, according to new data from the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization. The two United Nations agencies jointly announced new estimates Wednesday that link working outdoors in the sunlight to non-melanoma skin cancer. The researchers examined cases of workplace exposure to solar radiation and instances of non-melanoma skin cancer across nearly 200 countries. Workplace UV radiation exposure caused 18,960 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer in 2019, the majority of whom were men. Previous WHO estimates have found that occupational exposure to UV radiation increases the odds of developing non-melanoma skin cancer by 60%.

Persons: It’s, ”, Frank Pega, “, Pega, it’s, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, World Health Organization, International Labour Organization, United Nations, WHO, US Centers for Disease Control, WHO’s International Agency for Research, Cancer, Employers, CNN Health Locations: Europe, North America, Australia, Africa

☆ How generative A.I. and low-code are speeding up innovation
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Rachel Curry | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty ImagesIndependently, generative artificial intelligence and low-code software are two highly sought-after technologies. While the intersection of low-code and AI feels natural, it's crucial to consider nuances like data integrity and security to ensure a meaningful integration. Additionally, rather than the AI revolution replacing low-code, Varadharajan said, "One doesn't replace the other, but the power of two is going to bring a lot of possibilities." Low-code software increases the accessibility of development across organizations (often to so-called citizen developers) while generative AI increases organizational efficiency and congruence. "Even now, we are still grappling with the possibilities of what generative AI can do," Varadharajan said.

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, Coinbase, Disney & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Deutsche Bank reiterates Apple as buy Deutsche said it's standing by its buy rating on the stock after reviewing Apple's quarterly 10-Q filing. JPMorgan upgrades American to overweight from neutral and downgrades Southwest to neutral from overweight. JPMorgan initiates Alcoa as overweight JPMorgan said in its initiation of Alcoa that it sees a "favorable aluminum metal pricing environment in the coming years." Bank of America upgrades Fortinet to buy from neutral Bank of America said the cybersecurity company has solid fundamentals. JPMorgan upgrades Scotts Miracle-Gro to overweight from neutral JPMorgan said the fertilizer company is a "reasonable investment."

☆ AI stock picks: A portfolio manager overseeing more than $1 billion shares 6 firms he's betting on — and how to spot opportunities without getting caught up in the hype
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Artificial intelligence is here to stay, says Gregg Fisher, the founder and portfolio manager of $1 billion Quent Capital. "I don't even think I can name a business that's not using AI in some capacity. Fisher shared six small-to-mid-cap stocks he invests in that he's put through this analysis and that have exposure to AI. 6 AI stocks to watchThe first firm Fisher named is RanPak (PACK), a $419 million firm that uses AI for packing solutions to reduce cardboard waste. He said they're using AI to predict when customers are set to have problems, and alerts business owners so they can preemptively reach out.

☆ Cyprus MPs launch inquiry into spyware development on the island
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NICOSIA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Cyprus's parliament opened an inquiry on Wednesday into the development of spyware on the island, after a draft European Parliament committee investigation report said it was an important export hub for the surveillance industry. The report cited Cypriot officials as saying 'three to four' companies produce spyware on the island. "Its been confirmed that Cyprus is a greenhouse for companies which produce spyware ... which has political backing," said MP Aristos Damianou of the opposition AKEL party, which sought the parliamentary inquiry. Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades last week said any involvement of Cyprus in spyware surveillance in other countries was 'imaginary'. NSO, which sells its Pegasus spyware to government agencies, says it is a powerful tool in the fight against crime and terrorism.

☆ Greece to ban sale of spyware amid wiretapping scandal
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou said the report that the government was behind the spyware surveillance was "unfounded". He said the Greek state had not used or bought any such spyware and added that judicial authorities would investigate the latest report. Greece, he told reporters, will soon submit a bill to parliament banning the sale of spyware. The Documento report was the latest development in a wiretapping scandal that has sparked political uproar in Greece, as the European Union takes a harder look at the use and sale of spyware. A special European parliamentary committee (PEGA) that is investigating the use of Pegasus and similar surveillance spyware concluded a visit to Greece and Cyprus last week.

☆ IBM salaries revealed: Engineers can earn nearly $200K. See how much analysts, managers, and others at the tech giant make.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Caroline Haskins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

IBM is among the oldest and largest computer companies in the world and has more than 350,000 employees. These offers must be equal to what US employees earn making them a great guide to employee salaries at the company. When Insider analyzed IBM salary data in 2021, the highest offer was to an engineering program director, earning $335,000. A technical team lead, for instance, earned $57,500 in Monroe, LA, and as much as $114,500 in Parsippany, NJ. Insider has also compiled a database of salaries across other big tech companies like Google, Apple, Tesla, Amazon, and more.

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☆ Tech stocks are plummeting but the CEO of a software development company reveals his winning strategy for leading through a crisis
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-07 | by ( Ebony Flake | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Alan Trefler, Pegasystems founder and CEO, shared his formula for resilience in hard times. Many looked to vendors, like software company Pegasystems, to automate and digitize business processes like supply-chain interactions and customer service. "In 2022 and beyond, our goal is to capitalize on this demand," Trefler told Insider. In addition to demand, Pegasystems' formula for resilience includes putting people first, doubling down on innovation, and taking a realistic reset. "We're very energized that this vision we've had will be great, not just for us, but for our clients and their customers," Trefler said.

Într-un prim studiu global privind impactul programului de lucru prelungit, s-a arătat că, din 2016, 745.000 de persoane au murit din cauza accidentului vascular cerebral și a bolilor de inimă asociate cu munca excesivă. Cifra a reprezentat o creștere de aproape 30% față de situația din anul 2000. Studiul realizat de OMS și Organizația Internațională a Muncii a arătat că majoritatea victimelor (72%) erau bărbați, de vârstă mijlocie sau mai în vârstă. „Pandemia accelerează evoluțiile care ar putea alimenta tendința de creștere a timpului de lucru”, a spus OMS, estimând că cel puțin 9% dintre oameni lucrează mai multe ore.Chiar reprezentanții OMS spun că au lucrat multe ore în timpul pandemiei. Limitarea orelor de muncă ar aduce beneficii angajatorilor, deoarece ar crește productivitatea angajaților, a declarat reprezentantul OMS Frank Pega: „Este o decizie inteligentă de a nu crește programul de lucru într-o perioadă de criză economică.”

Persons: Maria, OMS, OMS Frank Pega Organizations: OMS, Mediului, Organizația Internațională a Muncii Locations: Sănătății, Asia de Sud - Est, Pacificului de Vest, China, Japonia, Australia

☆ Studiu: Programul de lucru prelungit ucide sute de mii de oameni pe an
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-17 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Programul de lucru prelungit ucide sute de mii de oameni pe an, iar tendința îngrijorătoare s-ar putea accentua din cauza pandemiei de Covid-19, avertizează, luni, Organizația Mondială a Sănătății, scrie Agerpres. Într-un prim studiu global privind impactul programului de lucru prelungit, s-a arătat că, din 2016, 745.000 de persoane au murit din cauza accidentului vascular cerebral și a bolilor de inimă asociate cu munca excesivă. Cifra a reprezentat o creștere de aproape 30% față de situația din anul 2000. Studiul realizat de OMS și Organizația Internațională a Muncii a arătat că majoritatea victimelor (72%) erau bărbați, de vârstă mijlocie sau mai în vârstă. "Pandemia accelerează evoluțiile care ar putea alimenta tendința de creștere a timpului de lucru", a spus OMS, estimând că cel puțin 9% dintre oameni lucrează mai multe ore.Chiar reprezentanții OMS spun că au lucrat multe ore în timpul pandemiei.

Persons: Maria, OMS, OMS Frank Pega Organizations: Organizația Mondială a Sănătății, OMS, Mediului, Organizația Internațională a Muncii Locations: Sănătății, Asia de Sud - Est, Pacificului de Vest, China, Japonia, Australia

☆ Programul de lucru prelungit ucide sute de mii de oameni pe an // STUDIU
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-17 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: milewalk.comProgramul de lucru prelungit ucide sute de mii de oameni pe an // STUDIUProgramul de lucru prelungit ucide sute de mii de oameni pe an, iar tendința îngrijorătoare s-ar putea accentua din cauza pandemiei de Covid-19, avertizează, luni, Organizația Mondială a Sănătății, scrie Reuters. Într-un prim studiu global privind impactul programului de lucru prelungit, s-a arătat că, din 2016, 745.000 de persoane au murit din cauza accidentului vascular cerebral și a bolilor de inimă asociate cu munca excesivă. Cifra a reprezentat o creștere de aproape 30% față de situația din anul 2000. Vrem să promovăm mai multe acțiuni, să asigurăm mai multă protecție a lucrătorilor”, a spus Maria Neira, directorul Departamentului OMS al Mediului, Schimbărilor Climatice și Sănătății. Studiul realizat de OMS și Organizația Internațională a Muncii a arătat că majoritatea victimelor (72%) erau bărbați, de vârstă mijlocie sau mai în vârstă, scrie Digi24.

Persons: Reuters, Maria, OMS, OMS Frank Pega Organizations: Organizația Mondială a Sănătății, OMS, Mediului, Organizația Internațională a Muncii Locations: Sănătății, Asia de Sud - Est, Pacificului de Vest, China, Japonia, Australia

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