Bullish CEOs Are Betting a Wave of Investment Will Prop up Growth Despite War in Iran

A jittery CEO crowd at Milken looks abroad for growth—and answers

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Bullish CEOs are betting a wave of investment will prop up growth despite war in Iran

Influential investment executives at Milken conference counting on AI and infrastructure to get past turmoil

From 'brutal competitors' to collaborators: Investing giants are cozying up to rivals to fund AI and infrastructure

Apollo President James Zelter spoke at Monday's Milken Conference in Los Angeles.APFISCapital needs of AI and infrastructure are so great that Wall Street giants are fighting less.James Zelter, Apollo's president, said it isn't as "brutal" to compete for deals.PE giants, including Blackstone, came together to form a joint venture with AI darling Anthropic on Monday.Everyone plays nicer on the conference stage than in the boardroom, but it was a …

All eyes on AI as global heavyweights descend on Milken conference

A who’s who of global decision-makers is gathering today at the iconic Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles for this year’s annual Milken Institute Global Conference. Investors, philanthropists and business executives from around the world will hobnob with pro athletes, movie stars and politicians. The four-day convening is billed as a way for global leaders to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. According to event organizers, this ye…

Bahrain EDB participates in Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles

Manama : A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, is participating in the Milken Institute Global Conference, held from May 3 to 6 in Los Angeles, California. The conference brings together global leaders across business, finance, technology, philanthropy, and civil society to discuss issues shaping global market…