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HSBC Dismisses 'SaaSpocalypse' Fears Amid $1 Trillion Sell-Off, Says 'Software Is Already Eating AI'
benzinga44d ago

HSBC Dismisses 'SaaSpocalypse' Fears Amid $1 Trillion Sell-Off, Says 'Software Is Already Eating AI'

HSBC has downplayed concerns about AI replacing the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector or an impending “SaaSpocalypse,” predicting instead that software will benefit from AI’s development.The bank’s analysts believe that AI will not overthrow software, but rather be a significant beneficiary of its evolution. They argue that consumer AI platform developers, such as Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG), OpenAI, and Anthropic, lack experience in creating enterprise-class software and would face challenges in developing from scratch in complex areas, CNBC reported on Thursday, citing the HSBC note. HSBC also highlighted that it would be neither practical nor cost-effective for companies to rely on AI to build their own in-house software. Even if AI-driven "vibe-coding" produced superior or free software, replacing the established vendors that run the daily operations of global firms would be highly challenging."Software is already eating AI" and would continue to do so, said HSBC. The bank’s research team sees strong demand momentum for the ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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iPadOS 26.4 Beta 2: The Game-Changing Features You Can’t Miss
geeky_gadgets44d ago

iPadOS 26.4 Beta 2: The Game-Changing Features You Can’t Miss

Apple has introduced iPadOS 26.4 Beta 2, a comprehensive update designed to enhance usability, security, and performance. This release brings a range of improvements, including advanced messaging security, refined interface visuals, and targeted app updates. These changes aim to provide a more seamless and efficient experience for iPad users. The video below from 9to5Mac gives [...]The post iPadOS 26.4 Beta 2: The Game-Changing Features You Can’t Miss appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

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Msheireb Properties Wins US‐Based SEAL Business Sustainability Award
marhaba44d ago

Msheireb Properties Wins US‐Based SEAL Business Sustainability Award

Msheireb Properties has been recognised as a winner in the 2026 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards, securing the Environmental Initiatives Award. This marks the organisation’s first major international accolade of the [...]The post Msheireb Properties Wins US‐Based SEAL Business Sustainability Award appeared first on Marhaba Qatar.

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Here Are Thursday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Alcon, First Solar, Five Below, Joby Aviation, Spotify, Trade Desk, U.S. Bancorp, and More
wallst_24744d ago

Here Are Thursday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Alcon, First Solar, Five Below, Joby Aviation, Spotify, Trade Desk, U.S. Bancorp, and More

Pre-Market Stock Futures: The futures are trading flat after a big follow-through rally on Wednesday, which fed off the big gains generated on Tuesday. The big news after the closing bell was the Nvidia earnings release. While they once again blew out the numbers, Wall Street initially didn’t take it as a sign for a ... Here Are Thursday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Alcon, First Solar, Five Below, Joby Aviation, Spotify, Trade Desk, U.S. Bancorp, and MoreThe post Here Are Thursday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Alcon, First Solar, Five Below, Joby Aviation, Spotify, Trade Desk, U.S. Bancorp, and More appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..

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finextra44d ago

STS Digital raises $30m for crypto options trading platform

STS Digital closed its strategic round led by CMT Digital, with participation from Payward, Strobe Ventures, Arrington Capital, F-Prime and BitRock Capital, to accelerate the growth of its crypto options trading platform.

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Do What You Do Best: Partnerships as a Strategy for Future Resilience
finextra44d ago

Do What You Do Best: Partnerships as a Strategy for Future Resilience

In this FinextraTV Predict 2026 interview, Emily Turner, Head of Strategic Alliances, ClearBank and Daria Dubinina, CEO and Co-Founder, Crassula highlight the evolving role of strategic partnerships in the financial services industry. They explore how collaborations have shifted from one-off engagements to longer-term strategic ecosystems. They highlight the importance of understanding each partner’s strengths, and how infrastructure, compliance, product, and market knowledge work hand-in-hand in this current digital-first world. They equally reflect on how major developments in AI and Digital Assets are reshaping the industry and making more intentional partnerships obligatory, not optional. Offering advice for how banks and growing fintech firms can align their strategies and goals, Turner and Dubinina paint a picture of a future of a successful and mutually beneficial co-existence.

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