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Lofty Releases Industry’s First AI Index to Measure the Impact of AI on Real Estate
Data reveals Lofty AI completed 1.13 million tasks and saved agents more than 130,000 hours in October Lofty Releases Industry’s First AI Index to Measure the Impact of AI on Real Estate Lofty's AI Index for Real Estate offers a clear view of quantifiable AI results PHOENIX, Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lofty , an award-winning AI innovator for the real estate industry, today released the Lofty AI Index for Real Estate , the industry’s first AI tracker designed to quantify the amount of tim
Only One in Six Enterprises Treats Indirect Tax as a Standing Board Item
The 2026 Vertex CompOps™ Index finds that enterprises where indirect tax reaches the board regularly, are four times less likely to say errors are most often identified externally and nearly twice as likely to answer tax-authority notices within five business days KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Nov. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vertex, Inc. (NASDAQ:VERX) (“Vertex” or the “Company”), the Decision-to-Defense™ global indirect tax and compliance company, today released the 2026 Vertex CompOps™ Index, a globa
GLOBAL MANUFACTURERS ACCELERATE STOCKPILING TO MITIGATE FUTURE INFLATION AND SHORTAGES: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
North American and European manufacturers sharply increase stockpiling to protect against rising costs and potential supply disruptions, despite slowing global purchasing growth. U.S. and German factory expansions continue, while demand for production inputs across Asia remains strong, signaling resilience in global manufacturing despite mounting cost pressures. Global transportation costs rise for the second consecutive month, adding to inflationary pressures on manufacturers. CLARK, N.J. , Nov. 11, 2026 -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index , a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs, based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses, showed that manufacturers accelerated precautionary stockpiling in October, reflecting growing concerns about future inflation and supply disruptions.
IBM Digital Sovereignty Index: In the AI Era, Control Is No Longer Enough. Enterprises Must Prove it.
Proof of sovereignty is now expected: Most enterprises surveyed (94%) faced at least one sovereignty challenge in the last three years, and 81% of those had to provide formal evidence of control. AI is the sovereignty stress test: AI-related issues such as provider or governance failures were the most common sovereignty challenge (44%) among respondents, ahead of data-access issues, government restrictions, or formal audits. Confidence runs ahead of proof: An average of 82% of respondents are very or extremely confident they can provide evidence of sovereign control, but only 26% of enterprises reached the Index s Leading Digital Sovereignty tier, while just 33% regularly test their capabilities.
ICICI Life BSE 500 Momentum Quality 50 Index Fund launched to offer customers quality companies with steady share-price growth
Invests in 50 companies from the BSE 500 universe Selects companies with strong financial health and steady share-price momentum Portfolio is reviewed periodically to respond to evolving market opportunities MUMBAI, India , Nov. 11, 2026 -- ICICI Life Insurance has launched the ICICI Life BSE 500 Momentum Quality 50 Index Fund, a new equity investment option available with most of their unit-linked insurance plans ( ULIPs ). The fund offers investors an opportunity to invest in companies with strong financials and positive share price trends.
Backed by $80 Million, Alta is Building the Infrastructure to Bring Global Banking Onchain
New funding will advance institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure built for privacy, compliance, and global connectivity SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alta, a financial infrastructure company building the foundation for the next generation of global finance, today announced it has raised $80 million in total funding, including a $47.5 million Series A round and $32.5 million in previous seed financing. The Series A was led by Index Ventures, with participation from GV (Go
Only One in Six Enterprises Treats Indirect Tax as a Standing Board Item
The 2026 Vertex CompOps™ Index finds that enterprises where indirect tax reaches the board regularly, are four times less likely to say errors are most often identified externally and nearly twice as likely to answer tax-authority notices within five business days KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vertex, Inc. (NASDAQ:VERX) (“Vertex” or the “Company”), the Decision-to-Defense™ global indirect tax and compliance company, today released the 2026 Vertex CompOps™ Index, a globa
2026 State Opportunity Index by Strada Education Foundation Highlights States’ Progress on College Affordability, Offers Roadmap to Stronger College-to-Career Pathways
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- States are making important progress on key markers of college affordability and value, from creating lower-cost and accelerated pathways to bachelor’s degrees to strengthening paid internships, according to new findings released today in the annual State Opportunity Index prepared by Strada Education Foundation. Now in its third year, the Index uses a research-based framework to measure how effectively all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., are
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 6.07 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $14.3 Billion
Bitmine owns 4.97% of the total ETH coin supply of 122.2 million Vitalik Buterin, founder of Ethereum, states I ve finally made up my mind, ETH is a store of value, ETH is money Bitmine is 99% of the way to the Alchemy of 5% in just 15 months Bitmine released Chairman s Message on October 7 titled Crypto Bull Underway This Cycle Likely the Largest Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index on June 26, 2026 Bitmine s Series A Preferred Stock is trading on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP
AI boom risks widening divide between rich and poor nations as major study from Ayre Think Tank reveals $360 billion divide
ST JOHN S, Antigua and Barbuda , Nov. 5, 2026 -- Artificial intelligence risks deepening the gap between rich and poorer nations, with a new study calculating a 360 billion difference in potential economic gains between the Commonwealth countries best prepared for the technology and those lagging behind. The Ayre Index, unveiled at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, examined conditions facing 732 million people aged 15 to 29 across all 56 member states.
Industrial Employment Drives Shifts in Commercial Real Estate Demand, According to NAR Report
San Antonio, Seattle and Nashville see significant gains in NAR's Q3 2026 Commercial Real Estate Demand Index as industrial employment growth drives stronger demand signals in select markets Washington, D.C., Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today released its third-quarter Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Demand Index , revealing that industrial employment growth emerged as a key driver of commercial real estate demand in select markets. While industrial
October 2026 WOW Supply Chain Activity Index Holds at 43.4 as Warehouse Space Tightens Heading Into Peak Season
September data dropped 0.6 points as warehouses filled back up and available warehouse space contracted at its fastest rate in over four years CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky., Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warehouse on Wheels (WOW), the largest independent storage trailer rental network in North America, today announced the October 2026 WOW Supply Chain Activity Index , a monthly composite indicator of U.S. supply chain activity. The October index recorded a September 2026 data reading of 43.4, down 0.
Sensolus Supply Chain Velocity Index: 1 in 3 Industrial Assets Sat Still for an Entire Month
-- New Sensolus index tracks how industrial assets move between suppliers and factories, finding more movement in the U.S. and a growing share of idle assets in Europe -- A measure of how much assets travel through the supply chain, from more than 100,000 tracked assets across Europe and the U.S. ATLANTA, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sensolus , a provider of industrial-grade asset-tracking solutions, found that about 1 in 3 tracked industrial assets in aerospace, automotive and equipment ma
New Industry Report Highlights "Web of Proof" Gap in Chiropractic Digital Marketing as AI Search Adoption Grows
The AI Visibility Index by Chirovant identifies the Web of Proof: the structured content framework AI engines use to recommend local healthcare providers. ChatGPT Picked the Same Chiropractor 5 Out of 5 Times: The AI Visibility Index by Chirovant The AI Visibility Index by Chirovant: asked 5 times for the best chiropractor for sciatica in Plano, Texas, ChatGPT named the same clinic each time and never named a 5.0-star clinic with 45 Google reviews. The Plano Test: 5 ChatGPT Answers, 1 Winner Pla
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 6.06 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $14.5 Billion
Bitmine owns 4.9% of the total ETH coin supply of 122.2 million Bitmine sees 6 reasons this recent Binance theft is a sign of crypto industry strength Bitmine is 99% of the way to the Alchemy of 5% in just 15 months Bitmine released Chairman s Message on October 7 titled Crypto Bull Underway This Cycle Likely the Largest Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index on June 26, 2026 Bitmine s Series A Preferred Stock is trading on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP Bitmine has 5,227,037 staked ETH, representing 11.8 billion at 2,261 per ETH. MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) is a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR and institutional investors
SPJIMR ranks No. 42 in The Case Centre Impact Index 2026
Strengthens its global presence in case-based management education MUMBAI, India , Nov. 2, 2026 -- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan s S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) has been ranked No. 42 globally in The Case Centre Impact Index 2026, moving up six places from its 2025 ranking. The recognition reflects the growing international reach and classroom adoption of SPJIMR-authored cases, reinforcing the institute s contribution to case-based management education worldwide.
Pixalate Releases Q3 2026 Mobile Seller Trust Index 2.0: 16.4% of Global Authorized Mobile App Inventory Is Resold Through Arbitrage, Up From 15.2% in Q2; Google AdExchange Top-Ranked 'Direct' Seller in the US, Canada, Singapore; Mintegral No. 1 in Germany
Pixalate’s Mobile STI 2.0 rates sellers by arbitrage risk and invalid traffic (ad fraud) risk across 130+ markets, including USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Singapore, China, and Brazil; Google AdExchange, AppLovin, Liftoff, Mintegral among leaders LONDON, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , an ad fraud and privacy compliance platform, today released the Q3 2026 Mobile Seller Trust Index (STI) 2.0 rankings. Mobile STI 2.0 ranks 275+ open programmatic mobile app sellers across 1
Komprise and Spectra Logic Partner to Help Enterprises Reduce Storage Costs Through Intelligent AI-Ready Data Tiering to Tape
Surging demand for AI and ongoing memory crisis is creating an enterprise IT mandate to keep data searchable for AI while controlling global storage costs CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Komprise , the leader in analytics-driven unstructured data management, today announces a new partnership with Spectra Logic, a global data management and storage solutions provider, to marry intelligent data management with economical tape storage. In the joint solution, Komprise indexes and
ProHance Launches AI Adoption Index to Measure AI ROI
A scorecard to help organizations confirm that AI use is approved, applied to real work and producing results BENGALURU, India , Oct. 29, 2026 -- ProHance, an AI-led Productivity Orchestration platform, today launched the AI Adoption Index, an AI realization scorecard that helps enterprises measure AI usage and confirm that it is on approved tools, applied to real work and turning into delivered value. The launch comes as unmanaged AI use draws closer scrutiny from security and risk teams. A 2026 industry study of data breaches found that incidents involving shadow AI (AI tools, browser extensions and agents used by employees without IT approval) accounted for 43% of all breaches, up from 20% in 2025. Among organizations that reported an AI-related security incident, 92% lacked adequate AI access controls.
FinSight Ventures Launches $100 Million Physical AI Index Fund
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FinSight Ventures Launches $100 Million Physical AI Index Fund, Targeting the Third Wave of Artificial Intelligence FinSight Ventures , a global technology investment fund with $1B+ AUM and a portfolio of 13 unicorns, announced the formation of the FinSight Physical AI Index Fund — its second thematic index fund and the first institutional vehicle dedicated exclusively to the Physical AI segment that interacts with the physical world. The Fund tar
Ivans Index Q3 2026 Results Released
Renewal rates decreased quarter over quarter for five of six major commercial lines, and all except Workers' Compensation remain up year over year Chicago, IL, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ivans ® today announced the results for Q3 2026 Ivans Index ™ , the insurance industry's premium renewal rate index. The third quarter results of 2026 showed premium renewal rate change for all major commercial lines of business, except Workers' Compensation, are up year over year. Compared to Q2 2026, al
CapEx Finance Index September 2026: New Deal Volumes Headed for Record Year
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), showed that equipment demand remained strong in September. New business volume was essentially unchanged from August, making September the third-strongest month in the survey's history, and the full-year forecast held steady at an all-time high. Financial conditions remained healthy, with the delinquency rate falling to its lowest level since A
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 6.05 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $15 Billion
Bitmine repurchased 2.04 million shares in the past week Bitmine has repurchased a cumulative 22.9 million shares so far in 2026, the largest ever crypto treasury company equity buyback executed Bitmine owns 4.95% of the total ETH coin supply of 122.2 million Bitmine is 99% of the way to the Alchemy of 5% in just 15 months Bitmine released Chairman s Message on October 7 titled Crypto Bull Underway This Cycle Likely the Largest Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index on June 26, 2026
World Famous Liquor Brands Sustainability Index Report (2026) Released
ZUNYI, China, Oct. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The World Famous Liquor Brands Sustainability Index Report (2026) (hereinafter referred to as the “Report”), compiled by the Xinhua Index Research Institute, was officially released at the 2026 Chishui River Forum on October 17. The Report finds that the 30 representative liquor and wine brands worldwide demonstrate a development profile characterized by “solid foundations in quality and brand visibility, alongside divergent business momentum.” Qua
PNB MetLife Launches Momentum Quality Index Fund for Long-Term Financial Goals
NEW DELHI , Oct. 23, 2026 -- PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India s leading life insurers, has launched the PNB MetLife Momentum Quality Index Fund , under its Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) [1] . The fund combines equity market participation with life cover and is designed for Indian customers seeking long-term capital growth through disciplined investing. The fund has been introduced under PNB MetLife s Smart GEM (ULIF 04519/10/26MOMENTUMQL117) and SIPP Pro (ULIF04619/10/26PEMOMENTQL117) products. For Smart GEM, the New Fund Offer (NFO) period will run from October 19 29, 2026, at an initial Net Asset Value (NAV) of 10 per unit. For SIPP Pro, the New Fund Offer (NFO) period will remain open from October 19-November 4, 2026, at an initial Net Asset Value (NAV) of 10 per unit [2] .
KuCoin TradFi Expands 24/7 Trading to Over 170 Assets Referencing Global Equities, Metals and Other Commodities
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands , Oct. 21, 2026 -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced an expansion of KuCoin TradFi to offer eligible users access to contracts referencing U.S., Hong Kong and South Korean equities, metals and other commodities. KuCoin TradFi now offers more than 170 perpetual contract pairs across eight categories. Building on the introduction of Stock Index Perpetual Contracts in March 2026, KuCoin has continued expanding its range of traditional asset-linked derivatives for eligible users. The lineup includes contracts referencing technology and semiconductor companies, such as Tesla, NVIDIA, Micron and SanDisk, alongside index- and ETF-linked contracts and contracts referencing commodities including crude oil, natural gas, copper and silver.
New Cangrade Research Reveals Growing Divide Between Individual Performance and Leadership Skills Among Gen Z and Millennials
Analysis of more than 71,000 assessments finds results-oriented skills are rising while leadership, collaboration, and critical thinking capabilities decline WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cangrade , the AI candidate screening platform, released its Workforce Capability Index , new research revealing a growing workforce gap. While Gen Z and Millennial employees excel as individual contributors, key leadership, collaboration, and critical thinking skills are declining. Based
Higher Grades, More Ounces, Longer Life: The Playbook Taking Shape in Argentina’s Gold Belt
News Provided by Canada News Group on behalf of Cerrado Gold Inc. TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada News Group News Commentary - Gold makes up 89.7% of mining exports from Argentina’s Santa Cruz province, and the province’s mining chamber has warned that five of its six gold and silver mines have three to four years of life left unless new discoveries are made, Argentine outlet LM Neuquén reported on October 13. National data points the same way: Argentina’s INDEC index for gold,
SL Green Refinances 245 Park Avenue for $2.0 Billion
Company’s $7.0 Billion Financing Plan Nears Completion NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG), Manhattan’s largest office landlord, and its partner, a U.S. affiliate of Mori Trust Co., Ltd, today announced a $2.0 billion refinancing of 245 Park Avenue. The five-year, fixed rate financing was priced at a spread of 147 basis points above the US treasury index, resulting in an interest rate of 6.52%. SL Green hedged its share of the financing to an effective i
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 6.04 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $15.1 Billion
Bitmine owns 4.9% of the total ETH coin supply of 122.1 million Bitmine is 99% of the way to the Alchemy of 5% in just 15 months Bitmine released Chairman s Message on October 7 titled Crypto Bull Underway This Cycle Likely the Largest Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index on June 26, 2026 Bitmine s Series A Preferred Stock is trading on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP Bitmine has 5,067,309 staked ETH, representing 12 billion at 2,365 per ETH. MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) is a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR and institutional investors
Fleet Advantage Releases Latest Truck Life Cycle Data Index (TLDI) As Diesel Reaches $6.40 Per Gallon, Showing Q4 2026 Is The Optimal Window To Order New Class-8 Trucks
Data Shows Fleets of 100 Trucks Running 2022 Model Year Equipment Could Save $1.27 Million in the First Year by Upgrading to 2028 MY Trucks; Waiting Until 2027 Could Erase More Than $410,000 of That Savings FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fleet Advantage , a leading innovator in specialty financing, fleet data analytics, asset performance services, and life cycle cost management, today released updated findings from its Truck Life Cycle Data Index (TLDI), which compares
DAT: Truckload rates rise in September as diesel tops $6 a gallon
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Record diesel prices helped push truckload rates higher in September despite lower volumes for dry van and refrigerated (“reefer”) freight compared with August, according to DAT Freight & Analytics. Spot and contract rates including fuel rose for all three equipment types as the monthly national average on-highway diesel price surpassed $6 for the first time. Excluding fuel, van and flatbed rates declined in both markets while reefer rates increa
Five Big Banks, Two Days, One Question: Can Record Trading Offset the Pressure From Rising Yields?
News Provided by Market Updates VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market Updates News Commentary - Third-quarter earnings season opens Tuesday with four of the largest U.S. banks reporting before the bell and a fifth following on Wednesday. They report after a demanding stretch for bank shares: over the past month the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index has fallen 9.7% while the S&P 500 gained about 1.5%, according to The Motley Fool, as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its h
Moon Equity Holdings announced the strategic acquisition of Shieldcom
Company Acquires Shieldcom to Expand Sovereign AI Infrastructure and Tactical Edge Computing for Defense Agencies AVENTURA, Fla., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moon Equity Holdings Corp. (OTC: MONI), an Aventura, Florida-based next-generation cloud architecture integrator focused on delivering private, sovereign AI infrastructure, today announced the strategic acquisition of Shieldcom , a specialized defense contractor. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Shieldcom will become a who
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 6.03 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $16.2 Billion
Bitmine owns 4.9% of the total ETH coin supply of 122.1 million Bitmine is 99% of the way to the Alchemy of 5% in just 15 months Bitmine released Chairman s Message on October 7 titled Crypto Bull Underway This Cycle Likely the Largest Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index on June 26, 2026 Bitmine s Series A Preferred Stock is trading on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP Bitmine has 5,067,309 staked ETH, representing 12.9 billion at 2,544 per ETH. MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) is a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR and institutional investors
MANUFACTURERS RAMP UP PURCHASING IN SEPTEMBER AS GLOBAL DEMAND STRENGTHENS: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
Global purchasing activity growth climbed close to its 2026 high, pointing to firmer manufacturing output in Q4 All three major regions register stronger purchasing, with the US, Germany, Taiwan and South Korea seeing accelerated factory buying in particular Supply shortages increase for the first time since May as intensified energy crisis hits oil and oil-based products CLARK, N.J. , Oct. 12, 2026 -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs, based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses showed global manufacturers ramping up purchases of raw materials and components in September as underlying demand strengthened.
Oratomic Raises $775 Million in Total Funding to Build Utility-Scale Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers
PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oratomic, whose mission is to build the first fault-tolerant quantum computers, announced today that it has raised a total of $775 million since its launch in March 2026. The company will use the funds to accelerate the development of utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers. ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, Khosla Ventures, Index Ventures, General Catalyst, and Bezos Expeditions led the financing. Oratomic is building quantum compu
Banks Think They're Ready for Tomorrow's Fraud. Feedzai's Survey Suggests Otherwise
Feedzai s new Fraud Readiness Index finds financial institutions are spending heavily on AI, but disconnected data and manual work are holding fraud teams back. NEW YORK and LISBON, Portugal , Oct. 8, 2026 -- Banks and fintechs are confident they re ready for the next wave of fraud, but the evidence suggests they re overestimating themselves. In Feedzai s latest research report, Confidence & Capability: The Feedzai Fraud Readiness Index 2026 which surveyed more than 1,000 senior fraud leaders across 12 countries financial institutions rated their own fraud readiness at an average score of 80.2 out of 100. But when measured against their actual capabilities across data, AI, intelligence sharing, and fraud team operations, the average dropped to 66.9.
Sourcelift Releases AI Shelf Index Showing Traditional Search Rankings Do Not Guarantee AI Answer Citations
Founded by a senior professional from a major Silicon Valley technology company, Sourcelift gets brands named and cited in the answers of major AI assistants and AI search overviews, and has analyzed how those engines treat more than 200 brands. New York, NY, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sourcelift, a generative engine optimization firm that helps brands get named, cited and linked in AI-generated answers, today released its Sourcelift AI Shelf Index (Holiday 2026), analyzing how an AI assi
Report: AI Overspending Ignored by C-Suite while Political Uncertainty Threatens Q3 Forecasts
83% of organizations say consumption-based AI costs have exceeded expectations, yet finance leaders remain unbothered as the technology reshapes roles and increases executive reporting time PARIS , October 7, 2026 -- New findings from Pigment s Q3 CFO Index reveal a widening disconnect between business performance and confidence as political uncertainty rises and AI introduces new, unpredictable costs. Among 2,000 CFOs and finance executives surveyed across the US, UK, France, and Germany, just 4% report falling revenue, yet confidence in their organization s direction declined for the third consecutive quarter as uncertainty increased.