Private Payrolls Growth Picks Up in January

• Private payrolls expanded by 183,000 in January, topping expectations, ADP says

  Though the headline ADP number topped expectations, the internals showed an unbalanced picture.
  
  CNBC - 9h

• ADP says 183,000 private-sector jobs created in January. Labor market in pretty good shape.

  Hiring off to good start in 2025
  
  MarketWatch - 10h

• PayPal reports fourth-quarter earnings beat as growth picks up at Venmo

  PayPal reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue in its quarterly report on Tuesday.
  
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  Private Space Industry Needs a Clear Orbit for Career Growth

  The booming commercial space industry is helping even small firms win big government contracts. To sustain this growth, experts say the industry needs to support the careers of its talented workforce.
  
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• China's January factory growth misses expectations as exports decline ahead of U.S. tariffs, Caixin PMI shows

  The tariffs came as China's economy has already been battling a grinding slowdown.
  
  CNBC - 2d
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  Pension shake-up plan aims to boost growth

  Restrictions on surplus cash in pension schemes could be eased to get more money into the economy.
  
  BBC News - Jan. 28
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  Thursday, January 23 forecast: Thaw resumes Friday, picks up steam next week

  Yahoo News - Jan. 24

• Trump to announce up to $500 billion in private sector AI infrastructure investment

  President Trump is announcing billions in private sector investment by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle to build AI infrastructure in the U.S.
  
  CBS News - Jan. 21

• Slipped up during Dry January? Expert tips for getting back on track

  In Dry January​, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.
  
  CBS News - Jan. 9

More from Inc.

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  Elon Musk Is Targeted in New Bill Aimed at DOGE and ‘Unethical State Kleptocracy’

  A new House bill dubbed ELON MUSK is the latest attempt to keep Tesla’s CEO out of government payment systems.
  
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  Waffle House Tacks on 50 Cent Surcharge as Egg Prices Climb Sharply

  Diners at the chain known for its cheap breakfasts will have to shell out a little extra as bird flu ravages U.S. flocks of laying hens.
  
  Inc. - 2h
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  Google’s Cheap New AI Model Could Save Your Business Money

  With the Gemini family, Google is expanding its lineup of AI models to include an inexpensive option.
  
  Inc. - 3h
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  Scale AI’s CEO Grabbed a Meeting With House Speaker Mike Johnson. The Tech Leader Remains Intently Focused on the ‘AI War’ With China

  Alexandr Wang is courting lawmakers after repeatedly sounding the alarm about China’s progress on AI.
  
  Inc. - 3h
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  House Dems Raise Alarm Over DOGE’s Access to SBA Systems, Fearing Musk Could Target Entrepreneurs

  The Small Business Administration is the latest agency to be targeted. But the Democrats are pushing back. Could key business programs be at stake?
  
  Inc. - 3h

More in Business

• U.S. ran the biggest trade deficits with China and Mexico in 2024. What about Canada?

  The U.S. ended 2024 with the second-largest trade deficit on record — and China and Mexico were the countries that benefited most from sending goods to America. Canada? Not so much.
  
  MarketWatch - 8m

• Is Trump already paving the way for a new breed of crypto ETFs? Here’s what to watch.

  A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.
  
  MarketWatch - 8m

• Here’s what junk bonds are saying now about the value of Treasury bonds

  High-yield bond holders aren’t asking for much of a premium above ultra-safe U.S. Treasurys. Time to own quality.
  
  MarketWatch - 13m

• Qualcomm tops estimates for earnings and revenue on strong smartphone demand

  Qualcomm reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday that beat consensus expectations on both the top and bottom line.
  
  CNBC - 19m

• Trump to help spark a nuclear energy ‘renaissance,’ investor says

  Yuri Khodjamirian, chief investment officer at Tema ETFs, said the Trump administration will help spark a nuclear energy "renaissance."
  
  CNBC - 24m