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Volvo Shares Plunge as China Ambitions Fade for Western Carmakers

The Swedish automaker plans to cut another 2,500 jobs, joining competitors in offering a gloomy view of the world’s biggest car market.

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Volvo’s chief executive, Hakan Samuelsson, last April. “Nobody will be successful with the old recipe” for selling cars in China, he said Friday. “Those times are gone.”

Fearing Mass A.I. Layoffs, Some in Congress Eye Ways to Aid Workers

A bill to bolster the nation’s unemployment insurance program reflects the concern — and the risks — in Washington.

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A proposal by Senator Ron Wyden, Democrat of Oregon, would greatly expand the nation’s unemployment insurance program.

Barclays to Cut 5,000 Jobs in A.I.-Driven Push to Lower Costs

The move is the latest illustration of a company saying it believes it can be more efficient with fewer workers because of artificial intelligence.

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Barclays is cutting 5 percent of its work force as banks turn to A.I., amid growing pressure to prove the technology can bolster productivity and profits.

Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.

The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.

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Despite being the most-watched paid streaming service in the world, Netflix is not growing fast enough for its top executives or its shareholders.

Netflix, Facing Slowing Growth, Cuts 6% of Its Work Force

The streamer’s share price is down more than 40 percent over the last year as the company has struggled with stalling engagement.

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This is the company’s widest round of job cuts since 2022, when Netflix experienced a rare dip in subscriber figures.
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