RBC Capital says these software companies are the most likely to be acquired as AI eats the world

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Michael Douglas starring as leveraged buyout dealmaker Gordon Gekko in the 1987 movie "Wall Street."

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  • AI disruption has made software companies prime targets for takeovers, according to RBC Capital.
  • Software M&A activity has surged as private equity firms seek bargains amid AI-driven uncertainty.
  • RBC analysts identify a long list of software companies that could be
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I went to Scotland for the first time. There are 6 items I'm glad I packed and 4 I wish I had brought.

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My rain boots were one of my favorite things I brought on my Scotland trip.

Amanda Shammas

  • While visiting Scotland for the first time, I learned which essentials I actually needed to pack.
  • Layers, rain gear, and warm socks kept me ready for the unpredictable weather.
  • However, I wish I had brought more comfortable clothing and a small crossbody bag with me.

During a recent trip to Scotland, I learned

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A Coast Guard contractor says the government had him fired over Facebook posts about Charlie Kirk. He's suing.

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The US Department of Homeland Security sign on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Building in Washington D.C., United States on January 5, 2023.

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  • A Coast Guard contractor is suing the government over his firing, allegedly tied to his Facebook posts.
  • The contractor, Peter Souders, claims his posts about Charlie Kirk were protected political speech.
  • The
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The real cost of caring for aging parents — and the lessons behind it

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Caring for aging parents can be one of the most emotional and financially challenging experiences in adult life — but it can also be immensely rewarding. Four Americans share how they became caregivers to their elderly parents, and the lessons learned along the way.

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Sonder employees describe chaos after Marriott breakup: Confusion, crying guests, and no severance

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Sonder's brand new Maisonneuve building.

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  • Sonder employees say they faced chaos and confusion after the Marriott partnership ended abruptly.
  • The staff said they learned of the Marriott-Sonder split from the news or from guests.
  • They told Business Insider they had to deal with panicked customers while their jobs hung in the balance.

Lianna Frausto, who worked as a sales coordinator for

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2 dermatologists helped us create the easiest anti-aging skincare routine for men

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Board-certified dermatologists Dr. Peter Bittar and Dr. Corey L. Hartman shared the best skincare routine for men.

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  • While more men are open to getting Botox and fillers, skincare routines can still feel intimidating.
  • 2 dermatologists said skincare products are still not marketed or normalized as much around men.
  • They shared the best routine and products for men who
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