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Goldman Sachs Loses Veteran Credit Strategist Karoui in Senior Research Departure

Goldman Sachs’s chief credit strategist Lotfi Karoui has exited the firm after nearly two decades, sources confirm. The departure comes alongside other senior research changes at the investment banking giant, including the planned retirement of chief US equity strategist David Kostin.

Senior Leadership Shift at Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs’s chief credit strategist Lotfi Karoui has departed the firm after 18 years, according to reports confirmed by the bank. Karoui, who also served as head of credit, mortgages and structured product research, was named to the chief credit strategist position in 2017 and was among 95 executives promoted to partnership in November.

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CoreWeave’s $5 Billion Core Scientific Acquisition Faces Mounting Shareholder Opposition

CoreWeave’s ambitious $5 billion acquisition of Core Scientific faces growing shareholder opposition ahead of a critical October 30 vote. Major investors are rejecting the deal, citing valuation concerns and unfavorable terms in what was initially one of the data center sector’s largest mergers this year.

Major Shareholder Joins Opposition to CoreWeave’s Acquisition Plan

A significant shareholder in Core Scientific has publicly declared opposition to CoreWeave’s proposed $5 billion acquisition, casting uncertainty over one of the data center industry’s most substantial potential mergers this year. According to reports, Trip Miller, founder of Gullane Capital, stated he would vote against the transaction in the upcoming shareholder decision, joining other investors who have expressed concerns about the deal’s valuation and structure.

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JPMorgan’s $3 Billion Headquarters Opens as Banking Industry Faces Multiple Challenges

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon marked the opening of the bank’s $3 billion headquarters at 270 Park Avenue with a symbolic toast. The monumental building opens as the banking industry confronts remote work challenges, political uncertainty, and increasing competition from technology firms.

Massive New Headquarters Opens Amid Industry Crossroads

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon celebrated the opening of the bank’s new $3 billion headquarters at 270 Park Avenue with a morning Guinness toast, according to reports. The monumental skyscraper opening comes as JPMorgan Chase and the broader banking industry face significant challenges, including workforce resistance to full-time office attendance and increasing competition from Silicon Valley.

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AI Time Savings Fail to Translate into Productivity Gains, New Workforce Study Reveals

** While artificial intelligence is saving workers an average of two hours per day, a major disconnect exists between perceived efficiency and actual productivity gains. According to a new global study, organizations are struggling to turn individual time savings into broader business impact, underscoring the need for strategic human-centric implementation. **CONTENT:**

The AI Efficiency Paradox

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HPE Revises Revenue Forecast After Juniper Acquisition, Shares Drop 9%

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has amended its financial forecast following a 9% stock drop, clarifying that its Fiscal Year 2026 revenue growth will reach 17-22% rather than the initially reported 5-10%. CEO Antonio Neri attributed the confusion to a “scrivener’s error” in how Juniper Networks results were incorporated.

HPE Clarifies Financial Outlook After Stock Decline

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has moved to clarify its revenue growth projections for Fiscal Year 2026 after company shares dropped approximately 9 percent to $22.75, according to reports from financial analysts. The technology firm filed an amended 8K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday to correct what it described as a “scrivener’s error” in its initial forecast.