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The Star
05-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
'Terminal phase': Couples hit point of no return two years before actual breakup
The researchers say couples who eventually separated had a relationship satisfaction level that declined gradually over several years before a significant drop. — CHRISTIN KLOSE/dpa New research into relationships has shown that couples who break up reach a point of no return as much as two years before their relationship formally ends. In these couples, relationship satisfaction gradually declines, and then, about one to two years before the breakup, there is a sharp drop, after which there is no coming back for the relationship, explains Janina Buhler, one of two authors of the study. Couples are already well aware that relationship satisfaction typically decreases over the course of a romantic relationship, but the two researchers at Swiss and German universities were keen to understand why decline is particularly common in the early years of being together. For people seeking to stay in their relationships despite turbulence, the research underscores the importance of seeking couples therapy early, before reaching the so-called 'terminal phase' that leads to an ultimate breakup. The study – published in March in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology – found that many couples face a particular low point after 10 years. Buhler, together with Ulrich Orth from the University of Bern in Switzerland, examined partnerships and their dissolution from the perspective of the end of the relationship. The research duo analysed results from four earlier studies conducted in Germany, Australia, Britain and the Netherlands. During these long-term studies, participants were regularly asked about their relationships and their lives. 'This means the statements were not made retrospectively, but we can precisely track how the breakup occurred,' explains Buhler from the University of Mainz in Germany. The researchers found that couples who eventually separated had a relationship satisfaction level that declined gradually over several years before a significant drop. After this point, these couples separated within seven to 28 months – all of them, the study noted. 'Once this phase is reached, a breakup is inevitable,' Buhler says. However, couples often seek professional help only at the breaking point – when it is usually too late. 'If partners are in the pre-terminal phase, before the steep decline begins, efforts to improve the relationship can be more effective, and a breakup might be prevented,' the psychologist added. – dpa
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ExlService Holdings, Inc. (EXLS) Unveils EXLerate.AI to Enhance Enterprise AI Integration
We recently compiled a list of the . In this article, we are going to take a look at where ExlService Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXLS) stands against the other AI stocks. Are we in an artificial intelligence hype cycle, and will the cycle ever turn into meaningful value for enterprises? That's the big question as investors question whether revolutionary technology has been hyped out of proportion. Amid the concerns, Silicon Valley investors and tech giants remain optimistic that the technology at the heart of the fourth industrial revolution will one day deliver trillions of dollars in business value. 'We are definitely in a hype cycle, especially for generative AI,' said Konstantine Buhler, a partner at Sequoia Capital, speaking on a panel at The Wall Street Journal's CIO Network Summit on Monday. Some corporate technology leaders claim they cannot wait for AI to improve or demonstrate its long-term worth despite the technology's return on investment taking longer. Customer service and code writing are currently the first fields where AI is promising, but the revolutionary developments that will yield those trillions may still be some time off. If there is something history has shown is that generating returns from new technology investments is a high-pressure game that takes some time. According to Buhler, it took many years to generate significant returns from AI's first and second eras despite trillions of dollars in market capitalization being created in the 2000s. Despite the growing concerns about how long it will take to generate returns from AI investments, companies and businesses are increasingly integrating the revolutionary technology to enhance operations and efficiency. While American banks have been using AI for years to spot frauds, it's only now that most are betting big on the technology. In the past year, banks led by JPMorgan have rolled out large language models for more employees. Additionally, the banks use generative artificial intelligence in call centers for agents. At JPMorgan, over 200,000 people have an AI tool at their desks. According to Teresa Heitsenrether, JPMorgan's chief data and analytics officer, it is still early to start seeing productivity gains across the bank in integrating AI. 'It's very early innings. First we want to put the tool in people's hands, and let them be able to ask questions and get answers. That already starts to spawn ideas, innovation, some productivity,' Heitsenrether said. While the focus has been on AI's monetary value, the International Monetary Fund notes that AI will affect 40% of jobs worldwide. While technology is expected to complement most jobs, it will replace some. 'In advanced economies, about 60 percent of jobs may be impacted by AI. Roughly half the exposed jobs may benefit from AI integration, enhancing productivity. For the other half, AI applications may execute key tasks currently performed by humans, which could lower labor demand, leading to lower wages and reduced hiring,' IMF said in a blog post. AI stands out for its capacity to influence highly skilled occupations. As a result, compared to emerging markets and developing economies, advanced economies face more risks from AI but also have more opportunities to take advantage of its advantages. For this article, we selected AI news updates by going through news articles, stock analyses, and press releases. These stocks are also popular among hedge funds as of Q4 2024. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (). A cross section of a data analyst overviewing code on several Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXLS) is an information technology services company that offers digital operations and solutions and analytics-driven services. The company also helps businesses leverage data and artificial intelligence to become more efficient and profitable. On February 25, the company unveiled an advanced agentic AI platform. The AI powered platform seeks to help enterprises integrate AI solutions into their business operations. The platform comes with 10 industry specific AI agents designed to enhance efficiency, customer experience and scalability across business operations in various sectors from insurance to healthcare retail and financial services. 'We invested in with three core principles in mind: a strong data and domain foundation, flexibility for rapid innovation and the ability to integrate AI seamlessly into enterprise operations,' said Anand 'Andy' Logani, EXL's chief digital and AI officer. Overall EXLS ranks 8th on our list of the AI stocks analysts are monitoring. While we acknowledge the potential of EXLS as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than EXLS but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the . READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and Complete List of 59 AI Companies Under $2 Billion in Market Cap. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) Advances AI-Driven ADAS Amid Strong Q4 Profitability
We recently compiled a list of the . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) stands against the other AI stocks. Are we in an artificial intelligence hype cycle, and will the cycle ever turn into meaningful value for enterprises? That's the big question as investors question whether revolutionary technology has been hyped out of proportion. Amid the concerns, Silicon Valley investors and tech giants remain optimistic that the technology at the heart of the fourth industrial revolution will one day deliver trillions of dollars in business value. 'We are definitely in a hype cycle, especially for generative AI,' said Konstantine Buhler, a partner at Sequoia Capital, speaking on a panel at The Wall Street Journal's CIO Network Summit on Monday. Some corporate technology leaders claim they cannot wait for AI to improve or demonstrate its long-term worth despite the technology's return on investment taking longer. Customer service and code writing are currently the first fields where AI is promising, but the revolutionary developments that will yield those trillions may still be some time off. If there is something history has shown is that generating returns from new technology investments is a high-pressure game that takes some time. According to Buhler, it took many years to generate significant returns from AI's first and second eras despite trillions of dollars in market capitalization being created in the 2000s. Despite the growing concerns about how long it will take to generate returns from AI investments, companies and businesses are increasingly integrating the revolutionary technology to enhance operations and efficiency. While American banks have been using AI for years to spot frauds, it's only now that most are betting big on the technology. In the past year, banks led by JPMorgan have rolled out large language models for more employees. Additionally, the banks use generative artificial intelligence in call centers for agents. At JPMorgan, over 200,000 people have an AI tool at their desks. According to Teresa Heitsenrether, JPMorgan's chief data and analytics officer, it is still early to start seeing productivity gains across the bank in integrating AI. 'It's very early innings. First we want to put the tool in people's hands, and let them be able to ask questions and get answers. That already starts to spawn ideas, innovation, some productivity,' Heitsenrether said. While the focus has been on AI's monetary value, the International Monetary Fund notes that AI will affect 40% of jobs worldwide. While technology is expected to complement most jobs, it will replace some. 'In advanced economies, about 60 percent of jobs may be impacted by AI. Roughly half the exposed jobs may benefit from AI integration, enhancing productivity. For the other half, AI applications may execute key tasks currently performed by humans, which could lower labor demand, leading to lower wages and reduced hiring,' IMF said in a blog post. AI stands out for its capacity to influence highly skilled occupations. As a result, compared to emerging markets and developing economies, advanced economies face more risks from AI but also have more opportunities to take advantage of its advantages. For this article, we selected AI news updates by going through news articles, stock analyses, and press releases. These stocks are also popular among hedge funds as of Q4 2024. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (). A state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging at a station at a suburban Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles and accessories. The company also utilizes artificial intelligence to develop advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) within its electric vehicles. Research firm Guggenheim reiterated its Buy rating on the stock on February 24 but cut the price target to $16 from $18. The research firm reiterated a buy rating in Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN), buoyed by its fourth-quarter financial results that showed success in achieving a gross profit of $170 million on improvements in variable costs. The California carmaker is quickly enhancing driver-assist features on the R1T pickup and R1S crossover by utilizing its second-generation vehicle platform and software advancements from artificial intelligence. Overall RIVN ranks 6th on our list of the AI stocks analysts are monitoring. While we acknowledge the potential of RIVN as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than RIVN but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the . READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and Complete List of 59 AI Companies Under $2 Billion in Market Cap. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Keystone VP Claims Unionized Ski Patrollers Are Lying
Shannon Buhler, Vice President and General Manager of Keystone Resort, Colorado, has accused a group of unionized ski patrollers of sharing inaccurate information about ongoing contract negotiations. Earlier this ski season, Vail Resorts—the parent company of Keystone Resort—and the recently formed Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSPU) began negotiating to determine a new contract. Similar to the patrollers at Park City Mountain Resort that garnered international attention for their strike over the New Years 2025 Holiday, The KSPU is seeking higher wages and better benefits that could make living in the expensive Summit County, Colorado—where Keystone Resort is located—more week, on Wednesday, the two parties met. Following their discussion, the KSPU shared a press release with POWDER, stating that during the negotiations, Vail Resorts 'signaled to the union that they do not want their patrollers to prioritize medical care for injured guests, and instead simply transport them off the mountain.'The KSPU also wrote that Vail Resorts 'questioned the importance of patrollers with higher medical certifications, such as nurses and paramedics who can perform advanced lifesaving procedures in the field.' The KSPU called this stance 'deeply problematic' for ski patrollers and public safety. However, in an email sent to Keystone Resort employees on Sunday, January 26, Keystone VP/GM Buhler wrote that the KPSU's description of the negotiations was false. 'I recognize that there may be different perspectives and opinions when it comes to the topic of unions, and I respect our employees' right to voice their opinion,' she wrote. 'And it is important to be sure there is no misinformation about this process.'Buhler claimed that Keystone Resort is not questioning the value of patrollers with advanced medical care skills, reducing wages for patrollers with higher medical certifications, or removing specialty team skills-based pay and individualized skills-based pay for Monday, the KSPU bargaining team sent an internal email to Keystone Resort ski patrollers, addressing Buhler's rebuttal. In the email, the KSPU bargaining team wrote that one of Buhler's points—that Keystone Resort is not reducing wages for patrollers with higher medical certifications—was somewhat true, and perhaps addressed a poorly phrased worded Instagram post the unionized patrollers published (the KSPU has since updated the Instagram post). 'We will take ownership of ways we could have communicated this better,' the KSPU email reads. 'Reducing wages is probably not the most accurate, and the sentiment we tried to convey is that the company is fighting to keep [Advanced Life Support] pay down.'Other portions of Buhler's letter, though, according to the KSPU email, contained incorrect information. In one anecdote presented in the email, the KSPU claimed that Vail Resorts' lawyer present during the negotiations profusely questioned the bargaining team about the need for Advanced Life Support treatment, like providing IVs to injured skiers and snowboarders on the Randall, a member of the KSPU bargaining team, told POWDER regarding Buhler's email, 'We believe that they are intentionally spreading this misinformation to try to divide the patrol right now.'In response to Buhler's email, the KSPU filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board Sunday night against Vail Resorts for bargaining in bad faith, according to Resorts remains steadfast. 'We stand behind the facts shared in Shannon Buhler's letter to employees yesterday,' Sara Lococo, the Senior Communications Manager for Breckenridge Ski Resort and Keystone Resort told POWDER, via email.'When our team met with the union last week to share our proposal on wages and benefits, it was productive and positive, and we left that room feeling like we were very close to an agreement,' she to Lococo, the KSPU and Vail Resorts have another meeting scheduled for the evening of January the first to read breaking ski news with POWDER. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected with the latest happenings in the world of skiing. From ski resort news to profiles of the world's best skiers, we are committed to keeping you informed.
