Cisco Systems to lay off more than 4,000 workers in latest sign of tighter times in tech

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet networking pioneer Cisco Systems is jettisoning more than 4,000 employees, joining the parade of technology companies in a trend that has helped boost their profits and stock prices while providing a sobering reminder of the job insecurity hanging over an industry increasingly embracing artificial intelligence. The mass layoffs announced…

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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street rebounds led by tech stocks

[ad_1] TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Friday, helped by optimism about technology shares following a Wall Street rally led by big tech stocks. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.8% to 36,283.49. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.3% to 7,688.10. South Korea’s Kospi surged 2.2% to 2,596.79. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 0.8% to 15,685.21,…

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