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McDonald’s Ex-CEO fined for allegedly misleading investors about his firing
Disgraced former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook will pay US$400,000 ($578,000) to settle charges that he allegedly misled investors about the circumstances of his 2019 firing following a relationship with an employee. According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, McDonald’s fired Easterbrook for “engaging in an inappropriate personal relationship with a McDonald’s employee in violation…
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AI software company Complexica secures additional $1.4m from Perennial Partners
An Adelaide-based AI software company whose platform is used by the likes of Kellogg’s, Pfizer and Endeavour Group (ASX: EDV) to optimise sales and supply chain decisions has secured an additional $1.4 million investment from Perennial Partners. The news comes two months after Complexica received $3 million from the Melbourne-based investment firm, which has also…
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The Best Sydney Plumbers In 2023
Having a reliable, friendly and experienced plumber is crucial because you never know when you’ll need their services in your home! From fixing pipes and drains to detecting leaks, there are a whole range of services that plumbers are best equipped and skilled in to service your home. But the best plumbers don’t just complete…
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Microsoft Reportedly Planning A $10 Billion Investment In OpenAI
Microsoft is reportedly making a big step to gain an advantage over its competitors by investing $10 billion in OpenAI, the developers of ChatGPT. OpenAI specializes in creating software that can learn and adapt to various tasks. The company is gaining the attention of casual users and industry experts with its popular app ChatGPT, which…
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Building approvals and home values falling at a record pace, with more to come
Australian building approvals fell for a third straight month at the end of 2022, with Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data revealing the number of houses and apartments planned in November were almost half the record achieved in March 2021 at the height of the pandemic. The data release coincides with the latest Corelogic research…
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The story of an old pool on “unusable” Mosman land that was transformed into Australia’s most spectacular home.
A controversial Mosman home, 15 years in the making, has defied all odds to win a prestigious international property award. Its proud owners, Robert and Leonie Klaric, invited Anna Usher around for a private tour of their very own utopia. It’s one of those perfect Sydney mornings, when I step barefoot, onto the golden sands…
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David Jones returns to Australian ownership in $250m deal
After eight years in the hands of South Africa’s Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) which purchased the then-listed company in 2014 for $2.1 billion, iconic department store retailer David Jones is set to return to Australian ownership. Sydney-based Anchorage Capital Partners, which has previously achieved turnarounds with brands such as Burger King NZ and Golden Circle,…
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What is ChatGPT And How Can You Use It?
OpenAI introduced a long-form question-answering AI called ChatGPT that answers complex questions conversationally. It’s a revolutionary technology because it’s trained to learn what humans mean when they ask a question. Many users are awed at its ability to provide human-quality responses, inspiring the feeling that it may eventually have the power to disrupt how humans…
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Winners in the 19th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business Announced
14 November 2022 – Fairfax, VA USA: Shining a spotlight on women executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations run by women, winners in the 2022 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business were announced on Friday, November 11. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition produced by the creators of the prestigious International Business Awards® and American…
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Casio to Release Flare Red Models for G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary Kickoff
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of two new additions to the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. In the runup to the G-SHOCK 40th anniversary in April 2023, Casio is looking to connect with each and every G-SHOCK fan through various activities, including releasing commemorative models and holding special events in various places…
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