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Colombia's government and companies seek to incorporate artificial intelligence into the country's production processes with the support of Sena. The plan starts by identifying the skills companies need before defining the training.
Read the flashPortafolioAmazon is using a US$80 billion loan program to finance its artificial intelligence projects, according to La República. Many of those deals have focused on Nvidia Corp. chips, which power most artificial intelligence work.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaNutresa's net profit fell 60.9% in the first nine months of 2026, according to Portafolio. In contrast, the company's operating result grew 22.5% in the same period. The reported ebitda margin stood at 18.4%, while consolidated revenue rose just 0.4%.
Read the flashPortafolioThe transaction that would allow the hamburger chain Presto to join Nutresa's portfolio was approved. According to the published information, the move was the last hope to prevent Presto's disappearance.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaNet profit at Grupo Nutresa, a food conglomerate linked to Gilinski, fell 60% through September of this year due to non-recurring expenses. The company highlighted that its profit adjusted for non-recurring expenses and unrealized foreign exchange differences stood at COP 730,594 million.
Read the flashValora AnalitikIntel shares fell after the chip maker issued earnings guidance below expectations. The move in Intel came on a trading day that also featured moves in stocks including Amazon, Nvidia, ExxonMobil, Sandisk and FedEx Freight, according to a Barron's roundup of the stocks explaining the session.
Read the flashBarron'sThe so-called Rescue Law of the De la Espriella government proposes new health contributions calculated according to salary. According to the published information, an estimate calculates how much workers' monthly income could fall as a result of those contributions.
Read the flashValora AnalitikIntel shares plunged nearly 30% on Wall Street, according to Portafolio, even though the company raised its revenue 21% in the third quarter of 2026. The market reaction responds to lower sales and profitability outlook for the close of the year.
Read the flashPortafolioThe Government proposed raising health contributions and payroll levies for workers earning more than two minimum wages. The proposed reorganization also includes employer contributions to the health system, whose standard rate is 8.5% and is paid by the employer, according to the report.
Read the flashValora AnalitikChicken chain Frisby obtained B Corp certification, a recognition of its commitment to sustainability, social management and corporate governance, according to Portafolio. The company, with nearly 50 years of history, adds this business distinction.
Read the flashPortafolioThe usury rate will stand at 28.34% in November, according to La República. This indicator sets the maximum interest rate a bank can charge on a loan, such as card purchases, so those purchases will be cheaper that month.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaBanco de la República will buy US$2 billion from the national government before the end of 2026. According to the report, the purchase will be made directly with the National Treasury and will be settled at the exchange rate in force on the date of the operation.
Read the flashPortafolio54% of companies have difficulty detecting the real skills of the people they hire because of profiles enhanced with artificial intelligence, according to data published by Portafolio. The report also notes that only 5% of companies have reached the "transformative AI" stage, in which the technology redefines talent strategy.
Read the flashPortafolioThe dollar in Colombia rose COP$25 and closed the week above COP$3,190, in a session marked by the filing of the tax reform. The market was also awaiting the Banco de la República's decision, which kept interest rates unchanged at 12.25%.
Read the flashValora AnalitikWall Street suffered its worst drop since June after a bruising selloff in technology shares fueled doubts over whether the artificial-intelligence frenzy that powered the equity bull market is overblown. Disappointing tech results drove the decline: the Nasdaq 100 fell 3.5% and briefly crossed the threshold of a technical correction. Intel slid the most in over four decades as its outlook missed estimates, while Amazon slipped 1.4% on greater capital spending. The S&P 500 dropped 1.8%, breaching its 100-day moving average.
Read the flashBloomberg.comBanco de la República governor Leonardo Villar said the central bank views the fiscal rescue bill presented by the De La Espriella government favorably, according to Portafolio.
Read the flashPortafolioThe Banco de la República board kept the interest rate unchanged at 12.25%. Governor Leonardo Villar also announced the purchase of US$2 billion from the Government as a complement to the reserve accumulation program.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaBanco de la República decided to keep its interest rate unchanged at 12.25%. The decision came with four board members voting in favor and three backing a 25 basis point (bps) increase.
Read the flashPortafolioBanco de la República governor Leonardo Villar said the central bank will buy US$2 billion from the government over the remainder of 2026. According to Villar, the operation will be carried out at the exchange rate in effect on the day of the purchase.
Read the flashValora AnalitikAmerican International Group (AIG) completed its acquisition of Everest Compañía de Seguros. Everest also announced an agreement to sell its insurance operations in Chile to AIG, according to La República.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaBanco de la República governor Leonardo Villar confirmed on Friday that interest rates in Colombia will remain unchanged at 12.25%, according to Valora Analitik.
Read the flashValora AnalitikBanco de la República kept its monetary policy interest rate at 12.25% after a split decision by its board: four directors voted to leave it unchanged and three proposed a 25-basis-point hike that would have taken it to 12.50%. The announcement was presented on Friday, October 30, by the central bank's general manager, Leonardo Villar. The decision came amid a rise in annual inflation, signs of economic slowdown and debate over public finances.
Read the flashLa FMFecoljuegos asked for a review of the tax adjustments set out in the Rescue Law for the gambling sector. The guild is carrying out a technical review of the initiative and is preparing a tax proposal to present to the Ministry of Finance and the Congress of the Republic.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaFecoljuegos asked for a review of the tax adjustments affecting gambling. The trade group is carrying out a technical review of the initiative and is preparing a tax proposal to present to the Ministry of Finance and the Congress of the Republic.
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