Private companies added 155,000 jobs in March, more than expected, ADP says

Private equity is more stuck than ever — and secondaries will benefit

Investors with cash during a crisis can benefit, but PE-owned companies tend to have a lot of debt

Financial Times - 1h

U.S. Added 228,000 Jobs In March Ahead of Trade War, Doubling Estimates

The Labor Department said the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2 percent, though the job market remains resilient.

Inc. - 5d

Walgreens tops estimates as drugstore chain cuts costs, prepares to go private

The company is in the process of being taken private by Sycamore Partners in a deal that is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.

CNBC - 1d

Universal to build one of Europe's biggest theme parks in UK

The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy.

BBC News - 17h

Shopify CEO says staffers need to prove jobs can't be done by AI before asking for more headcount

Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke told employees in a memo that artificial intelligence is making its way across the company, including when it comes to hiring.

CNBC - 2d

Main Street Employers Still Struggling to Fill Job Openings

A National Federation of Independent Businesses survey found the number of small companies still having trouble finding suitable job candidates increased in March.

Inc. - 5d

Fake job seekers are flooding U.S. companies that are hiring for remote positions, tech CEOs say

Companies have long faced external attacks from hackers. Now, thanks to generative AI, another threat has emerged: Employees who aren't who they say they are.

CNBC - 1d

Fake job seekers are flooding U.S. companies that are hiring remote, tech CEOs say

When voice authentication startup Pindrop Security posted a recent job opening, one candidate stood out from hundreds of others.

NBC News - 1d

Survey: Small-Business Staff Struggling More Than Workers at Large Companies

A new survey from MetLife shows staff at smaller enterprises feel less mentally, physically, and socially well off compared with their counterparts at bigger businesses—half live paycheck to paycheck.

Inc. - 2d

'This is the Trump recession,' CEOs say, with tariff price increases, job losses coming: CNBC survey

CEOs expect a recession, price hikes and job losses as a result of President Trump's tariffs, according to a flash survey of CNBC CEO Council members.

CNBC - 2d

Walmart Says Trump’s Tariffs Have Added Uncertainty to Its Outlook

Executives at the largest retailer in the United States acknowledged the new environment, but told investors that they were confident in the company’s strategy.

The New York Times - 10h

'We did more than enough' - Thorup

Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup says his team did enough in the first half t have beaten Sunderland.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

UK financial watchdog cuts fees for first time in more than a decade

Move by FCA reflects record amount of money it will keep from penalties issued to companies

Financial Times - 1d

Cowboys predicted to draft QB who made more in NIL, $7.4 million, than rookie deal

The Cowboys may not be done adding young QBs after all.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Ukraine says more than 150 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Beijing of doing nothing to stop Moscow enlisting its citizens

Financial Times - 11h

A Minecraft Movie Sequel Could Happen With This Main Character, Director Says

A Minecraft Movie opened in theaters this past weekend and made more than $300 million worldwide, exceeding expectations and even outperforming The Super Mario Bros. Movie in some ways . ...

GameSpot - 1d

Amazon Says Its New Voice AI Model Will Understand a User’s Tone

The company says the voice AI technology, called Amazon Nova Sonic, is cheaper than OpenAI’s version.

Inc. - 1d

Lego opens factory in Vietnam, says will make toys without adding emissions

Lego has opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam that it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy

ABC News - 19h

United Airlines, Microchip Technology lead the stocks posting 20%-plus reversals on Trump tariff pause

More than a dozen companies swung more than 20% from their lows to their highs in Wednesday's furious rally.

CNBC - 8h

Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts

One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.

Inc. - 5d

Jeff Bezos’s Favorite Job Interview Question Is Weird. Psychology Says It’s Also Brilliant

Back in his days at Amazon, Jeff Bezos always asked this odd job interview question. Psychology says it’s surprisingly revealing.

Inc. - 15h

Ford, GM among more than 160k vehicles recalled

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall affects more than 160,000 vehicles.

The Hill - 16h

Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur to ‘Review’ Ange Postecoglou’s Job at the End of the Season – Claims Former Star

Former Spurs Star Expects ‘End-of-Season Review’ on Ange Postecoglou’s Position as Head CoachTo say that Tottenham Hotspur’s 2024-25 campaign has been underwhelming would be a bit of an unders...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Switch 2 Will Sell Fewer Systems Than Previously Thought Due To Tariffs, Analyst Says

One research company has lowered its sales forecast for the Switch 2 , due in part to "pricing" concerns surrounding the impact of tariffs. DFC Intelligence is downgraded its global Switch 2 sales ...

GameSpot - 1d

Conservative group launches ads supporting ACA tax credits

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care FIRST IN THE HILL Conservative group launches ads supporting ACA tax credits A conservative group is launching new ads ...

The Hill - 1d

Peaty says yes to 2028 Olympics after new swim events added

Adam Peaty announced Wednesday he intends to compete at a fourth Olympics after six new swimming events were added to the 2028 Los Angeles Games in what he called "an amazing decision."The IOC also ...

Yahoo Sports - 7m

Jase Richardson enters NBA draft, leaving Michigan State a year or two sooner than father expected

Jase Richardson is entering the NBA draft, a year or two sooner than his father expected. The Michigan State freshman announced his decision on social media Tuesday. “I'm forever grateful to the ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ossoff rakes in more than $11M in first quarter of Georgia Senate race

Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-Ga.) campaign announced it had raked in more than $11 million in the first quarter of fundraising for this year as he gears up for a competitive reelection in Georgia. Ossoff’s ...

The Hill - 2d