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Small business optimism falls at fastest pace in 5 years: NFIB
Small business optimism is faltering as stock markets are dropping and a range of macroeconomic and policy uncertainties are weighing on the business outlook. The National Federation of Independent ...The Hill - 1d -
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The Sims 4 Businesses And Hobbies: How To Start A Business And Make Money Fast
The latest expansion for The Sims 4 , Businesses and Hobbies, has introduced a major wrinkle to the 11-year-old game in the form of a system that allows players to design and customize their own ...GameSpot - 1d -
What a government shutdown could mean for you — and the odds it could happen
Optimism for avoiding a shutdown is on the rise — but the clock is ticking.MarketWatch - 2d -
The left needs its own version of techno-optimism | Amana Fontanella-Khan
We live in dark, depressing and – frankly – terrifying times. Will technology push us over the edge or help us exit our many crises?. Today we live in an era defined by crisis. Indeed, we are ...The Guardian - 2d -
3 Hard Business Lessons I Learned in 2024
Businesses must adapt, watch spending, and be cognizant of the projects’ value.Inc. - 1d -
Trump means business for corporate America — but not 'business as usual'
If anyone other than the president himself claims to know what antitrust policy will be under Trump 2.0, be wary.The Hill - 2d -
Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2025: Optimal sleepers from model that called Willy Adames' big year
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball sleepersCBS Sports - 3h -
$70,000 more a year for eggs: How price hikes are hurting small businesses
As egg prices continue to skyrocket, small businesses grapple with how to avoid passing on the increase to their customers.ABC News - 4d -
How One Oyster Business is Navigating Trump’s Tariff Limbo
The on and off 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada are giving some businesses headaches.Inc. - 2d -
White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity
The Trump administration contends that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.CNBC - 1d -
Monopoly Go maker Scopely to acquire Niantic’s games business for $3.5B
Scopely has agreed to acquire Niantic's games business, which includes Pokémon Go, in a deal valued at $3.5 billion.VentureBeat - 7h -
Trump meets with CEOs at Business Roundtable as market sell-off continues
Trump, a major proponent of tariffs, told the room full of business leaders that the duties he has already imposed are having a "tremendously positive impact."CNBC - 21h -
Young Professionals Are Increasingly Turning to Boring Small-Business Niches
Younger would-be chief executives are increasingly seeking profits — and freedom from the 9-to-5 — by pivoting from corporate jobs into often unglamorous small-business niches.The New York Times - 15h -
These 5 Problems at Elon Musk’s Businesses Are Rooted in His DOGE Work
The time and focus Musk has dedicated to slashing federal jobs has sent investors and customers bolting from Tesla stock and cars, adding to other business for the divisive CEO.Inc. - 1d -
Elon Musk’s White House role weighs on business empire
Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration is complicating his business ventures, as the tech billionaire pushes forward with efforts to slash the federal government and budget in the face of ...The Hill - 9h -
Lagos business etiquette: the dos and don’ts
How to navigate everything from greetings to meetings to dress code in the Nigerian megacityFinancial Times - 14h -
Watch live: Trump addresses business leaders amid economic uncertainty
President Trump will give remarks to a room of business leaders Tuesday evening, as concerns around a possible trade war and the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy mount. Trump's 25 percent ...The Hill - 1d -
Lila Sciences Uses A.I. to Turbocharge Scientific Discovery
An ambitious start-up embodies new optimism that artificial intelligence can turbocharge scientific discovery.The New York Times - 2d -
Many in small business were jubilant over Trump’s victory. They’ve since grown very uncertain about the U.S. economy.
Small-business owners — a group that emphatically cheered the election of President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress — now have nearly historic levels of uncertainty about the future.MarketWatch - 1d -
Noem aware Mexican, Canadian leaders have own 'political environments,' but Trump 'means business' on tariffs
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday that she knows Mexican and Canadian leaders have their own “political environments” but that President Trump “means business” on ...The Hill - 3d -
Inside Broadcom’s data simplification strategy that enables 26 business units to use the same data analytics platform
Broadcom’s CIO explains how his organization has consolidated the data analytics needs of 26 different business units, including VMware onto a single platform and what other organizations can learn ...VentureBeat - 2d -
Musk having ‘great difficulty’ running businesses amid DOGE obligations, Tesla stock slide
Tech billionaire Elon Musk admitted he is having “great difficulty” running his various businesses as he juggles an advisory role in the Trump administration and leads the Department of Government ...The Hill - 1d -
Brian Cashman on Gerrit Cole’s elbow: Yankees 'prepared for the worst'
There was no news to report on Gerrit Cole's elbow injury on Sunday, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman did not offer much in the form of optimism, either.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
China bond yields jump to three-month highs as investors pare rate cut expectations
Chinese government bond yields moved further away from January's historic lows amid optimism in the faltering economy and a stock market rally.CNBC - 2d -
NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Wednesday, March 12 include LaMelo Ball
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Wednesday, March 12CBS Sports - 55m -
Businesses bemoan Indian ‘tax terrorism’ and red tape
Officials vow to cut bureaucracy and fiscal burden amid fears they could hurt investmentFinancial Times - 3d -
Paris Fashion Week gets down to business
Corporate cosplay at Comme des Garçons, Balenciaga and Valentino . . . and investment pieces at HermèsFinancial Times - 2d -
Busy Giants add Holland to defense, sources say
The Giants agreed with safety Jevon Holland on a three-year deal worth $45 million, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
RTO Mandates: Business Imperative or Costly Mistake?
Research shows that flexible workplaces correlate with higher company growth.Inc. - 1h -
Where has the left’s technological audacity gone? | Leigh Phillips
The belief that technology will usher in a golden age for humanity is in vogue once more with billionaires. But can the left offer its own vision for the future?. Techno-optimism – the belief that ...The Guardian - 1d -
Customer Service Could Help Grow Your Business. Here’s How
Quality customer service not only retains customers, but also turns them into an exceptional marketing ally through word-of-mouth, loyalty, and trust.Inc. - 5d -
WATCH: How social media helped fuel a female mechanic's business
ABC News' Will Ganss is here with the story about Desiree Hill who found a massive online community when switching from nursing to auto work.ABC News - 4d -
Why a Both/And Mindset Can Unlock Your Business Growth
The both/and mindset shift helps founders see opportunities where others see obstaclesInc. - 3d -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs
President Donald Trump has dismissed the growing chorus of CEOs, investors and policymakers who are pleading with the White House for greater clarity about his sweeping tariff agenda.NBC News - 2d -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'
Trump and his aides warned amid the tariff controversy that Americans could be in store for some temporary economic strain — including higher prices.CNBC - 2d -
‘Shark Tank’ and Clover Are Launching a Summit for Small Business Owners
Mark Cuban and other entrepreneurs announced the Clover x Shark Tank Summit, set to take place in Las Vegas in September.Inc. - 1d -
What Is Change Fatigue? And How Can It Damage Your Business?
Most organizations push too much change, too fast.Inc. - 1d -
Trump defends tariffs in speech to business leaders amid market turmoil
Trump to speak with corporate leaders after stocks plummetNBC News - 1d -
Best-in-Class Business Advice From Famed Female Founders
This year’s Female Founders board of advisers share their top hard-won tips, from failing up to following your north star.Inc. - 1d