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Intel’s Next-Gen CPU Support Advances With Nova Lake GCC Integration And Panther Lake Firmware

Intel’s upcoming processor architectures are gaining crucial software support ahead of their market debut. The GCC 16 compiler now includes Nova Lake support, while firmware for Panther Lake laptops has been upstreamed, signaling continued progress in Intel’s development pipeline.

Compiler Support Advances for Intel’s Future Architecture

Support for Intel’s next-generation Nova Lake processors has been merged into the GCC 16 compiler, according to reports from Phoronix. This significant development in the open-source compiler ecosystem indicates that Intel is progressing with its future CPU architecture, with sources suggesting this represents one of the earliest public software support implementations for the upcoming processors.

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Advent International Weighs $2 Billion Exit for Luxury Fragrance House Parfums de Marly

Advent International is reportedly considering a sale of luxury perfume house Parfums de Marly that could value the business at over $2 billion. The potential divestment follows the firm’s majority stake acquisition in 2023 and comes amid heightened dealmaking in the premium fragrance market.

Potential Luxury Fragrance Sale

Private equity group Advent International is reportedly exploring a potential sale of Parfums de Marly that could value the luxury fragrance business at more than $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Sources indicate the investment firm is in early discussions about divesting the perfume house, which also owns the Initio Parfums Privés brand, with a possible transaction occurring as soon as next year.