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Maynilad Water Services Launches Major IPO Despite Philippine Market Challenges

Maynilad Water Services, controlled by Indonesian billionaire Anthoni Salim, is launching a 28.5 billion peso IPO despite challenging market conditions. The water utility faces headwinds from a government corruption scandal that has dampened investor appetite in Philippine markets.

Major Philippine Water Utility Proceeds With Landmark Offering

Maynilad Water Services, a unit of Indonesian billionaire Anthoni Salim’s Metro Pacific Investments, is moving forward with what reportedly would be the Philippines’ largest initial public offering since 2021, according to sources familiar with the matter. The water utility company aims to raise up to 28.5 billion pesos ($490 million) through its maiden share sale after setting the IPO price at 15 pesos per share.

by Ava Winslow
BusinessEconomyTechnology

UK Public Borrowing Surges Beyond Forecasts, Pressuring Chancellor’s Fiscal Plans

UK public sector borrowing has reached its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic during the first half of the tax year. The £99.8 billion figure exceeds official forecasts by £7.2 billion, creating significant challenges for the Chancellor’s fiscal rules.

UK Fiscal Position Worsens as Borrowing Exceeds Forecasts

Government borrowing in the United Kingdom has reportedly reached its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic during the first half of the current tax year, creating significant pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s fiscal headroom. According to the Office for National Statistics, public sector net borrowing totaled £99.8 billion between April and September, representing a substantial increase of £11.5 billion compared to the same period in the previous year.

by Emma Langford
AIBusinessTechnology

AI Trust Deficit Hinders Enterprise Adoption, Alexa Founder’s Startup Aims to Bridge Gap

** Businesses remain wary of AI due to reliability issues, with reports indicating a 95% failure rate for generative AI pilot projects. Unlikely AI, founded by Alexa creator William Tunstall-Pedoe, is developing a platform focused on accuracy and consistency to build enterprise trust and enable widespread adoption. **CONTENT:**

The Trust Barrier in AI Adoption

by Emma Langford
BusinessEconomyFinance

GM Faces Earnings Pressure as EV Strategy Shift Weighs on Quarterly Results

General Motors is set to report quarterly earnings with analysts projecting significant declines in both revenue and adjusted earnings per share. The automaker’s recent $1.6 billion strategic shift in electric vehicle investments adds complexity to its financial outlook amid ongoing industry challenges.

Wall Street’s Earnings Expectations

General Motors is preparing to release its third-quarter financial results amid analyst projections showing substantial year-over-year declines, according to average estimates compiled by LSEG. Sources indicate the Detroit automaker could report a 7.2% decrease in revenue alongside a 22% drop in adjusted earnings per share compared to the same period last year.

by Ava Winslow
AIBusinessTechnology

AI Business Transformation Stalls as Only 13% of Companies Bridge Implementation Gap

A comprehensive global study reveals a significant disconnect between AI ambition and execution in the business world. While nearly 90% of executives anticipate transformative AI impact, only a small fraction have successfully implemented organization-wide strategies.

The AI Readiness Paradox

Business leaders worldwide are grappling with a significant implementation gap in artificial intelligence adoption, according to reports from IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl. The company’s latest Readiness Report, surveying 3,700 senior executives across 21 countries, reveals that while 87% believe AI will completely transform their organizations within the next year, only 13% have successfully bridged the gap between ambition and execution.

by Emma Langford