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Belgium's Spott raises $21M Series A for AI recruitment platform

Balderton Capital leads the round, with Base10, Y Combinator and Fortino joining, as the Leuven-founded startup pushes into the US and Australia.

Belgium's Spott raises $21M Series A for AI recruitment platform
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“During our work with recruitment businesses, we saw firms under intense pressure to cut costs and make more placements, while their recruiters lost hours moving information between outdated systems. Recruitment succeeds through trust and human judgement. Spott gives agencies control of their data and puts AI to work around their recruiters, freeing them to deepen relationships with candidates and clients”— Spott, Company statement · Press · full quotes →
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McLaren unveils new logo inspired by Bruce McLaren's family service station

The car manufacturer returns to its roots with a rebranded identity drawing from the founder's heritage.

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“McLaren got a rebrand”— @avstorm, X user · X · full quotes →
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BMW CEO opposes tariffs on Chinese cars, backs voluntary pricing deals

Milan Nedeljkovic warns of protectionist risk from low-cost Chinese imports but rejects EU duties.

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“Some Chinese cars are being offered here at prices that are not comprehensible from a business perspective.”— Milan Nedeljkovic · full quotes →
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Bill Pappas named Time Executives of the Year for MetLife AI push

MetLife's CEO receives recognition after leading $3.2B modernization and building AI defense capabilities.

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“AI is not technology-led; it's CEO-led. It's changing the way we look at efficiency, at individual productivity, and our growth.”— Bill Pappas · full quotes →
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TIME names Wayfair CTO Fiona Tan Executive of the Year

Tan earned recognition for deploying generative AI to streamline product discovery across Wayfair's 30-40 million item catalog.

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“Anything and everything that you could possibly want should be there. But at the same time, you don't want to have to look through all of that.”— Fiona Tan, Chief Technology Officer, Wayfair · full quotes →
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Time names Lan Guan Accenture executive among 'Executives of the Year'

The Accenture leader is recognized for shifting the consulting firm toward AI orchestration and cost optimization.

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“Only about 20% of enterprise workflows actually deserve frontier models”— Lan Guan, Accenture leader · full quotes →
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NSE pays 20 banks ₹186 crore for India IPO fees

National Stock Exchange discloses $19.4 million in underwriting fees from its $2.4 billion listing.

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“National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. paid about 1.86 billion rupees ($19.4 million) in fees to the 20 banks that worked on its $2.4 billion initial public…”— Bloomberg Markets · full quotes →
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Saudi Arabia restarts East-West oil pipeline after drone attack shutdown

Nine days after drone strikes forced a shutdown, Saudi Aramco's East-West Pipeline is pumping again and Yanbu exports could resume within…

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“Saudi Arabia has restarted its East-West Pipeline and is set to resume exports from Yanbu, per sources.”— @MarioNawfal · full quotes →
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Viral X thread accuses Timee gig-work app of masking Japan's falling wages

A widely shared thread using a "10 minutes for 500 yen" parking-lot cleaning job argues Japan's spot-work boom reflects poverty dressed up…

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“もしかしたらこれは、貧しくなった日本の現実を、みんなで「便利」だと読み替えて正当化しているだけなんじゃないか。私は、そこがずっと引っかかっている。”— Mariko Kabashima · full quotes →
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Binance invests $100M in Circle, locks in five-year USDC promotion deal

The crypto exchange buys 1.24M shares at a 14% discount and will receive monthly fees tied to stablecoin holdings.

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“Circle issued Binance 1.24 million Class A shares at $80.84 each in a private placement that closed Sept. 17, according to an SEC filing published Tuesday.”— Circle/SEC filing · full quotes →
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Nissan launches 2027 Rogue Hybrid with e-Power in U.S.

Yokohama automaker debuts first U.S. model with its third-generation e-Power hybrid system amid rising hybrid demand.

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“The conventional e-Power system had been seen as unsuitable in the U.S. market because fuel efficiency tends to deteriorate when vehicles equipped with the…”— Japan Times, News report · full quotes →
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Nasdaq hits record as Dow falls 270 points; Trump-Xi summit looms

Tech stocks surge on lower oil prices while financial shares drag the Dow, as markets await Trump-Xi meeting on AI and tariffs.

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“The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) rose 0.3% as of 12:06 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) fell 0.6%.”— Yahoo Finance · full quotes →
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Xbox transfers Rare, Halo to Activision; Ninja Theory closure proposed

Microsoft shifts legendary studios and franchise to Activision as part of broad restructuring, with 268 additional roles eliminated.

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“Undead Labs has now successfully transitioned on similar terms and, with a new publisher, will release State of Decay 3 day one on Game Pass.”— Microsoft · full quotes →
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Nasdaq hits record high on AI rally, oil falls on Middle East hopes

Stock markets surge as chip stocks gain and oil slides amid speculation about US-Iran talks at the UN this week.

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“If there is widespread adoption of Muse, it could add to demand for other AI tools, which could lift the AI sector, after a rough few months”— Kathleen Brooks, research director at trading group XTB · full quotes →
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Canada pushes Philippines, ASEAN trade deals toward November finish

Trade Minister Sidhu says negotiations are 90% complete ahead of PM Carney's Manila visit.

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“There's energy from both sides to get a deal done, and that's the most important part.”— Maninder Sidhu, Canada's Trade Minister · full quotes →
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Nasdaq hits intraday record high as tech stocks regain footing

Tech-heavy index eclipses June peak as chip stocks surge on persistent AI demand and falling oil prices.

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“The Nasdaq Composite touched an intraday record high on Tuesday for the first time since early June as technology stocks clawed back lost ground.”— Reuters · full quotes →
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Xbox shifts Halo to Activision, lays off 268 in studio overhaul

Microsoft consolidates first-party studios and hands flagship franchises to outside developers in continued restructuring.

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“The next Halo title will be developed by Activision. The game will be produced by a new team, but a smaller group of employees at Halo Studios will continue to…”— Matt Booty, Xbox chief content officer · full quotes →
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Novo CEO pledges to fill strategic gaps through outside partnerships

Mike Doustdar tells Bloomberg the drugmaker must look beyond its own portfolio to build investor confidence.

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“We should also have a mindset that we don't have a patent or a monopoly on all the good ideas. When there is a gap, strategically or scientifically, we're…”Mike Doustdar— Mike Doustdar · full quotes →
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No story here: TechRadar publishes workplace stress management advice

A TechRadar Pro article offers five ways for tech leaders to manage employee stress and prevent burnout.

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“Technology is constantly evolving, and with that comes increasing pressure on those working in the sector.”— TechRadar · Press · full quotes →
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Gears of War: E-Day story director Juan Vaca laid off days before launch

Microsoft's latest Xbox layoffs hit The Coalition's Juan Vaca just after he celebrated E-Day going gold, and Halo Studios' Josh Daniels a…

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“Just 4 days after Gears of War E-Day's story director celebrated the game going gold, he's been laid off by #Xbox. While the cinematic director at Halo Studios…”— @nib95_, Social media user · X · full quotes →
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Sensex drops 330 points as IT, financials weigh on Indian markets

India's benchmark indices fell on September 22 despite gains in global markets and easing crude oil prices.

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“Broad-based selling across IT, financials and consumer goods kept the domestic benchmarks under pressure.”— Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money · full quotes →
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Andreessen Horowitz launches two-year college alternative program

The venture capital firm's Horowitz Andreessen Academy will charge tuition comparable to elite private universities, pending regulatory…

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“the Horowitz Andreessen Academy will offer a two-year program with a tuition "equal or more to elite private universities."”— Forbes · full quotes →
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Young people paying thousands to appear employed as entry-level job market fractures

Graduates are purchasing fake job placements and parents spend up to $50,000 on career coaches as hiring barriers mount.

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“Some graduates are paying thousands just to look employed. And parents are spending up to $50,000 on career coaches. Why is the entry level job market so…”— Al Jazeera, News outlet · YouTube · full quotes →
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Apple Music Radio moves London broadcasts to Battersea Power Station studios

Apple expands its U.K. music operations with new radio studios and a 600-seat concert venue at its Battersea headquarters.

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“We're always looking for new opportunities to connect the artists and the fans because we are fans. Great music and memories will be made at Apple Music Hall.”— Zane Lowe · full quotes →
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NSE's $2.4 Billion IPO Nearly 6x Oversubscribed Ahead of Sept 24 Debut

India's largest stock exchange closes its long-delayed mega share sale with heavy institutional demand.

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“investors delivered their verdict on the long-awaited deal”— Bloomberg, news outlet · Bloomberg Markets · full quotes →
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UK borrowing jumps to £18.3bn in August, straining chancellor's budget space

Debt interest costs drive August borrowing 24% above forecast, complicating pre-budget fiscal planning.

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“The UK's borrowing bill rose more than expected to £18.3 billion in August, underlining the fiscal squeeze facing the new chancellor ahead of his maiden budget…”— Times and Sunday Times / BBC · BBC / The Times · full quotes →
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China's Gold Imports Hit Record 1,141 Tonnes in First 8 Months of 2026

Chinese bullion purchases surge past full-year 2025 levels as weak prices and currency strength drive investment demand.

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“At this pace, China's annual gold imports will surpass 1,700 tonnes”— @KobeissiLetter · full quotes →
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Mark Carney charts EU path as Canada faces Trump tariffs on exports

Canadian PM pursues EU associate membership while businesses struggle to pivot from U.S. markets disrupted by 50% tariffs.

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“Trying to work with the EU is more of a long-term plan.”— Business owner (HockeyStickMan) · full quotes →
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs pull in $999M on Monday, 9th largest daily inflow ever

Institutional money is flowing back into U.S. bitcoin ETFs as the cryptocurrency rallies to its highest level since January.

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“Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted +$999 million in inflows on Monday, their largest daily intake since October 2025.”— @KobeissiLetter · X · full quotes →
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Meta's Muse AI Agent Sparks Chip Stock Rally: Arm, Intel, AMD Surge

Arm, Intel and AMD shares jump double digits as investors bet Meta's Muse AI agent signals a coming CPU demand wave, even as the broader…

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“The early success of Meta's AI agent Muse leading to strong gains today for Arm (+16%), Intel (+13%) and AMD (+10%).”— @bearlyai · full quotes →
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European shares flat as investors await US-Iran talks at UN

Energy stocks gain on oil price rise amid expectations for diplomatic developments on Iranian supplies.

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“European shares were subdued at open on Tuesday, as investors awaited developments on potential US-Iran talks, while oil prices gained for the first time in…”— Reuters · Investing.com News · full quotes →
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Chicago hotel workers vote to authorize strike

Unite Here Local 1 members authorized a walkout; their contract expired Aug. 31.

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“Tourism in Chicago is booming, all while inflation is increasing, and it's affecting our hotel workers across the industry.”— Karen Kent, president of Unite Here Local 1 · full quotes →
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Sony quietly tests PlayStation Store loyalty program with wallet credits

Players in select regions report receiving $10 store credits when buying certain games, but Sony hasn't officially announced the initiative.

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“Hopefully this means that PlayStation's new rewards and loyalty program—assuming this is indeed the start of one—will fix the biggest issue with the old Stars…”— Kotaku · full quotes →
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