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Bots That Can Talk Will Help Us Get More Value from Analytics

Harvard Business Review

Harnessing the power of machine learning and other technologies. The mix of stocks, bonds, and alternative investments is generally the same as this time last year, but you are holding slightly more cash than you expected to be holding at this point in the year. Insight Center. The Next Analytics Age. Sponsored by SAS.

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What Apple Should Do with Its Massive Piles of Money

Harvard Business Review

In 1993, Apple distributed $273 million in buybacks and $56 million in dividends, even as profits plunged from $530 million to $87 million, compelling the company to do a $297 million long-term bond issue in 1994. Yes, Apple already has some sustainability initiatives in its supply chain and other areas. Employee education.