WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 16, 2024)—The national average for a gallon of gasoline continues its slow decline, falling four cents since last week to $3.60. The main factors driving this decrease are weak domestic demand and oil costs below $80 a barrel.

Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) has announced a $450 million forward flow agreement to purchase newly issued residential solar loans from Sungage Financial, a leading provider of solar financing. Alongside this, Carlyle has made a strategic investment into Sungage Financial. This partnership is expected to enhance Sungage Financial's origination capacity and drive future growth.

Samsung continues to innovate in the field of mobile AI experiences, and the latest development is Galaxy AI1's support for 16 languages. This allows users to enhance their language skills even while offline, courtesy of on-device translation features such as Live Translate2, Interpreter, Note Assist, and Browsing Assist. But how does AI language development occur? This article delves into the challenges encountered during mobile AI development and how they were surmounted.

Today, we are announcing the introduction of new AI safeguards designed to protect against misuse and new tools that leverage AI to make learning more engaging and accessible. We firmly believe in the transformative power of AI and its potential to improve lives and create a better world when approached with responsibility and boldness. Our research and products are already assisting people globally, aiding them in everyday tasks as well as their most ambitious, productive, and creative endeavors.

GE HealthCare and Medis Medical Imaging have announced a collaboration aimed at advancing precision care in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). The two companies will focus on integrating Medis Quantitative Flow Ratio (Medis QFR), a non-invasive approach to assessing coronary physiology, into GE HealthCare’s interventional cardiology portfolio built around the Allia Platform.

Nationwide research reveals that company drivers are facing escalating distractions and safety risks on the road, a situation worsened by staffing shortages leading to extended hours of driving and diminished focus on safety.

State Farm has unveiled a new website showcasing its patent inventions available for sale and the technological sectors where they can be found. The company, more than just an insurance provider, is demonstrating its commitment to innovation by offering some of its patented technology for licensing, purchase or collaboration opportunities.

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Harvey Schwartz, is scheduled to present at Bernstein’s 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference. The event will take place in New York on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at approximately 9:00 AM EDT.

Morgan Stanley has announced the declaration of regular dividends on the outstanding shares of various preferred stock issues. The declared dividends are as follows:

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, via investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), announced the sale of a portfolio of four fully leased industrial properties. The properties, two in El Paso and two in Laredo, Texas, were sold for $178 million to two distinct institutional investors. The warehouses, totaling over 1.2 million square feet, are located within 10 miles of the United States’ border with Mexico which is currently experiencing a significant increase in manufacturing.

On Friday, May 17, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Senator Bob Casey will visit Kane, Pennsylvania. The visit is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in Rural America Tour. As the head of the SBA and a representative voice for America's over 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, Guzman's tour aims to connect with local small business owners and economic development leaders.

Google's annual developer conference, I/O 2024, is set to commence tomorrow. Those interested in learning about the latest news and updates from the event are encouraged to register for the live stream, which begins on May 14 at 10 a.m. PT. Attendees can also check back for further information regarding the announcements made during the conference.

NRG, a leading gaming and entertainment company, has partnered with Samsung, a global leader in technology, to announce the launch of its first-ever PUBG Mobile team: NRG Galaxy. This move signifies NRG's return to mobile gaming since 2019 and demonstrates the organization's continued growth.

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 14, 2024 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced today that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.92 on each outstanding share of the corporation’s common stock. This dividend will be payable in cash on July 1, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2024.

On Tuesday, May 14, Isabel Casillas Guzman, the SBA Administrator, conducted a roundtable with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) business leaders. The meeting was organized to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and to discuss ways in which the Biden-Harris Administration can further support entrepreneurship within the AANHPI community.

The U.S. property/casualty industry experienced its second consecutive year of underwriting losses in 2023, with a net combined ratio of 101.6. Despite an improvement compared to 2022, personal lines remained the primary contributor to unprofitability in 2023. The latest industry underwriting projections by actuaries at the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and Milliman anticipate that premium growth will further enhance underwriting results in 2024, forecasting a net combined ratio of 100.2 for the P/C industry.

Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) has announced that its Global Credit platform will provide a comprehensive financing package to support the growth of Big Bus Tours, the leading global provider of hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tours. With over 5 million customers annually, Big Bus Tours is the world's largest operator of open-top sightseeing bus tours with operations across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and the Next Gen Basketball Players Union (NBGPU) have announced a collaboration with GE HealthCare and MedStar Health to conduct a pioneering research study on musculoskeletal and joint health. This longitudinal pilot study aims to quantify the impact of playing, training, and rest over a professional basketball season.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming enterprises, driving productivity and fostering broad adoption of generative AI. This trend has seen AI adoption across entire enterprises, with employees finding uses for GenAI in every department. In response to this development, Palo Alto Networks is introducing Precision AITM to help customers combat new threats while leveraging efficient security.

The Amazon Echo Buds (2023) are a versatile tool for those who want to take Alexa on the go. These semi-in-ear devices, designed to deliver rich audio and long-lasting battery life, offer premium features and hands-free access to Alexa for an affordable price of $49.99. They provide the convenience of asking Alexa to cue music, make a call, or set a reminder while on the move. Moreover, Echo Buds come with several features that allow users to personalize their experience and enhance productivity.