The auto finance industry could address historical challenges using agents powered by gen AI. Specialized AI agents could not only streamline processes but also unlock new sources of value. Source: McKinsey Agentic AI: A new path to value in the auto finance industry

Demand for more global infrastructure investment creates opportunities for real estate players. McKinsey’s Adrian Kwok explores how the two industries can work together in a more dynamic environment. Source: McKinsey The outlook for real estate and infrastructure in a changing world

India, the world’s largest producer of generic medicines, faces major technological and geopolitical disruptions. Eight priorities can help the nation’s pharma industry build on its past successes. Source: McKinsey Shaping the future of India’s pharmaceutical operations

As geopolitical shifts redefine global trade in auto components, India’s industry emerges as a key player, projected to reach $200 billion by 2030. A two-pronged approach could unlock this potential. Source: McKinsey Shaping the future of India’s auto component industry amid global trade shifts

This year’s Wharton-Jacobs Levy Prize for Quantitative Financial Innovation went to emeritus finance professor Sanford (Sandy) J. Grossman for his groundbreaking paper on how stock-price formation occurs. …Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Lasting Impact of a 1976 Paper on Stock Information and Prices

Wharton’s Angela Duckworth shares early findings from a national survey on cell phone use in American public schools.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Do School Cell Phone Bans Help Students Do Better?

Most small businesses got pitched AI like it was some magic “do everything for you” button. Reality looked different: a few free trials, some half-finished experiments, and then everyone went back to email, spreadsheets, and sticky notes. You do not need a giant “AI transformation.” You need a small, boring […] The post Best Read more about Best AI Stack for Small Businesses: The Minimum Set of Tools That Actually Save Time[…]

Professor Barbara Kahn explains how the “fear of missing out” impacts business.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Business Side of FOMO | Barbara Kahn

Leadership takes daring and steadfastness even in the best of times. In eras of shaky political, economic, and social stability, researcher and author Brené Brown argues it is more important than ever to stay true to your values, make thoughtful decisions, and avoid succumbing to external pressures. The podcast host and University of Houston Read more about Brené Brown on Being a Steady Leader in Tumultuous Times[…]

Union Square Hospitality Group CEO Chip Wade and president of full-service restaurants John Ragan explain why, in the future, chefs in its dining rooms are an asset and robots in its kitchens are not. Source: McKinsey ‘How many new memories did we create?’ Rethinking restaurant success