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Jun 2024
39m 31s

The Deal Room: Apple Intelligence & J.P....

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About this episode

In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of corporate strategy, examining four prominent stories that made headlines last week:


  • Apple is enhancing its Siri voice assistant and operating systems with OpenAI's ChatGPT, aiming to catch up in the AI race.


  • Amazon has outperformed sales and profit forecasts, thanks to adverts shown during Prime shows and films.


  • Nvidia has emerged as a leading investor in AI start-ups this year, leveraging its dominance in AI processors.


  • J.P. Morgan anticipates a 25-30% surge in dealmaking fees for Q2, indicating a rebound in investment banking revenue after a challenging period for the industry.


Tune in now to sharpen your understanding of corporate finance!


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