US layoffs reached their highest May level since 2020, with AI cited in 40% of cases. The trend raises questions about AI's true impact on the labour market.

Research shows that private equity portfolios skew toward smaller, lower-quality companies, increasing downside risk. Ben Inker and John Pease explain how to hedge the resulting bias more effectively.

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