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Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

Warning: "Existential Risk" as Mega IPOs Could Trigger $100 Billion Stock Selloff

Pending IPOs of OpenAI and SpaceX pose significant risks to passive fund mechanics and market stability.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

This Wall Street Veteran Says the Market Has Bottomed - Here's What He Thinks Comes Next

Timing the stock market is difficult, but focusing on long-term bullish trends can be beneficial, especially after recent market corrections.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
23 hours ago

The Deals You Didn't Make Are Teaching You How to Win Next Time - Use This Framework to Make It Happen

Missed opportunities can provide valuable lessons if analyzed correctly.
#openai
Startup companies
fromEngadget
6 hours ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a startup providing AI financial planning tools, signaling a potential shift in personalized financial guidance.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro | TechCrunch

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a personal finance startup, to enhance its financial planning capabilities and bring in new talent.
more#openai
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
6 hours ago

Why Entrepreneurs Start to Feel Lost After 40

Midlife disorientation in entrepreneurs signals a misalignment between identity, values, and business direction, necessitating recalibration for clarity and alignment.
#kraken
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
36 minutes ago

Kraken Reportedly Confirms Confidential IPO Filing As Valuation Falls To $13.3B

Kraken has confidentially filed for an IPO, aiming to enhance retail access to institutional-grade trading tools amid changing market conditions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
16 minutes ago

Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi Confirms Confidential IPO Filing at Semafor World Economy Summit

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi confirmed a confidential IPO filing with the SEC, despite a previous reported pause in plans.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
36 minutes ago

Kraken Reportedly Confirms Confidential IPO Filing As Valuation Falls To $13.3B

Kraken has confidentially filed for an IPO, aiming to enhance retail access to institutional-grade trading tools amid changing market conditions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
16 minutes ago

Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi Confirms Confidential IPO Filing at Semafor World Economy Summit

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi confirmed a confidential IPO filing with the SEC, despite a previous reported pause in plans.
more#kraken
#citi
Marketing tech
fromInvesting.com
6 hours ago

Citi is bullish on Google stock in near term ahead of several catalysts By Investing.com

Citi places Alphabet on a 90-day upside Catalyst Watch due to favorable upcoming product and event catalysts.
Marketing tech
fromInvesting.com
6 hours ago

Citi is bullish on Google stock in near term ahead of several catalysts By Investing.com

Citi places Alphabet on a 90-day upside Catalyst Watch due to favorable upcoming product and event catalysts.
more#citi
#tech-stocks
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Peter Oppenheimer identifies a buying opportunity in U.S. tech stocks amid current market conditions.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry lays out why he thinks high-flying tech stocks are even pricier than you think

Tech stocks are overvalued due to unaccounted stock-based compensation costs, leading to inflated earnings reports and misleading valuations.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Peter Oppenheimer identifies a buying opportunity in U.S. tech stocks amid current market conditions.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry lays out why he thinks high-flying tech stocks are even pricier than you think

Tech stocks are overvalued due to unaccounted stock-based compensation costs, leading to inflated earnings reports and misleading valuations.
more#tech-stocks
Toronto startup
fromTNW | Ecosystems
1 hour ago

AppDirect acquires PartnerStack in sixth deal in 12 months

AppDirect has acquired PartnerStack, enhancing its B2B technology distribution platform and solidifying its position in the partner management market.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Commercialization Isn't the Same as Sales Growth - Here's How

Sales are a function, while commercialization is a system of decisions that defines sustainable business growth.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
10 hours ago

Jim Cramer Says Market Has It All Wrong on Cybersecurity and AI

Cybersecurity stocks are misclassified with traditional software, which undermines their true value and growth potential, especially in the context of AI advancements.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
9 hours ago

Ultra-wealthy line up major portfolio shifts as Iran shock drives global reset - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"This is a system shock," says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. "You have a material energy supply disruption and a structural shift toward fragmentation."
World news
#business-strategy
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Why 'Boring' Businesses Can Be the Smartest Investments

A business can be profitable by solving common problems for large audiences rather than being flashy or novel.
more#business-strategy
fromFortune
21 hours ago

Wall Street is the biggest winner of the Iran war - and the S&P 500 just turned positive for the year | Fortune

At 7:46 a.m. Monday, Doornbos had posted on X that Iranian officials were still considering a U.S. proposal to end the war, 'centering around uranium enrichment.'
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The cofounder of this $2.9 billion company takes a 4 p.m. nap every day

"When I'm irritated, tired, stressed, or anxious, a nap literally cures everything. It really changed my life."
Mindfulness
Chelsea
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
15 hours ago

Chelsea financial accounts reveal why Blues must become a selling club immediately

Chelsea's financial strategy involves selling assets to its parent company for immediate profits, raising concerns about compliance and operational losses.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

Bull vs. Bear: Is Meta Platforms a Buy or Sell? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms is experiencing a divergence between operational performance and stock performance, leading to mixed investor sentiment.
#family-business
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Sister and I Started a Business Together. Now I Want Out. But I Also Want What's Mine.

A face-to-face conversation with your sister is essential before deciding on buyout terms for your shared business.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
2 days ago

I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Here's what I had to unlearn to build a $1 billion business | Fortune

Family-business instincts can hinder global growth despite their strengths in resilience and financial discipline.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Sister and I Started a Business Together. Now I Want Out. But I Also Want What's Mine.

A face-to-face conversation with your sister is essential before deciding on buyout terms for your shared business.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
2 days ago

I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Here's what I had to unlearn to build a $1 billion business | Fortune

Family-business instincts can hinder global growth despite their strengths in resilience and financial discipline.
more#family-business
London startup
fromFortune
1 day ago

China went from uninvestable to unavoidable-and Hong Kong is cashing in with a slew of AI-centric IPOs | Fortune

Hong Kong's IPO market surged in Q1 2026, driven by AI companies, raising nearly $14 billion, a 490% increase year-on-year.
#ai
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

Blazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for 'token': Here's what's happening in the world of Chinese AI | Fortune

China is rapidly advancing in AI and token economy, processing 140 trillion tokens daily and surpassing U.S. models.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Anthropic's Just Triggered Another SaaS Sell-Off: Are Software Stocks Uninvestable?

Anthropic's Claude Managed Agents threaten SaaS stocks, causing significant market losses and raising concerns about the future of the sector.
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

Blazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for 'token': Here's what's happening in the world of Chinese AI | Fortune

China is rapidly advancing in AI and token economy, processing 140 trillion tokens daily and surpassing U.S. models.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Anthropic's Just Triggered Another SaaS Sell-Off: Are Software Stocks Uninvestable?

Anthropic's Claude Managed Agents threaten SaaS stocks, causing significant market losses and raising concerns about the future of the sector.
more#ai
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

At-risk traders anxious despite court reprieve

Traders at Brixton Plaza are fighting eviction to make way for a supermarket, but a High Court injunction has temporarily halted the process.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How to Prove Your Worth to Cost-Conscious Customers

Businesses must clearly demonstrate their value to consumers facing economic pressure to maintain sales and customer loyalty.
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

2 HedgeFund Favorites That Just Got Too Cheap to Ignore

Hedge funds may indicate potential buying opportunities in a volatile market, particularly with stocks like UnitedHealth Group showing promise.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z | TechCrunch

Pillar raised $20 million to automate hedging for commodity-driven businesses using AI to manage financial risk.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why venture lenders are paying monthly dividends while banks retreat

Trinity Capital Inc. provides loans to growth-stage companies and pays a monthly dividend of $0.17 per share, yielding approximately 13.5%.
#entrepreneurship
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Before You Sell Your Business, Consider These 3 Things First

Entrepreneurs face emotional challenges and loss of purpose during business transitions, especially when selling their businesses.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Before You Sell Your Business, Consider These 3 Things First

Entrepreneurs face emotional challenges and loss of purpose during business transitions, especially when selling their businesses.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.
more#entrepreneurship
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
6 hours ago

Betterment's 'AntiMarketing' Machine | AdExchanger

Betterment's marketing strategy focuses on long-term investment and customer retention rather than short-term trading engagement.
Growth hacking
fromeLearning Industry
7 hours ago

What Start-Up Marketing Teaches L&D Teams About Measuring Training ROI

L&D teams must adopt marketing-style measurement metrics to effectively assess training impact on behavior and performance.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Founders push for 'repeat entrepreneur relief' to keep exit capital flowing back into UK start-ups

A proposed 'repeat entrepreneur relief' aims to encourage reinvestment of capital gains into new ventures by deferring capital gains tax indefinitely.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

Buy This 1 Stock for Triple-Digit Gains as It Recovers From the "Saaspocalypse"

Snowflake's stock has faced volatility, but its growth potential and market cap suggest it may be a strong investment opportunity.
#business-growth
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Your Business Won't Scale Unless You Accept This Hard Truth

Leaders must delegate tasks to ensure business scalability and avoid being overqualified for daily operations.
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Growth hacking

5 lessons from hypergrowth companies like Tesla and Lululemon

The fastest teams achieve growth by questioning, cutting, and simplifying processes rather than adding more requirements.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Your Business Won't Scale Unless You Accept This Hard Truth

Leaders must delegate tasks to ensure business scalability and avoid being overqualified for daily operations.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
3 days ago

5 lessons from hypergrowth companies like Tesla and Lululemon

The fastest teams achieve growth by questioning, cutting, and simplifying processes rather than adding more requirements.
more#business-growth
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 hours ago

Bitcoin, Ethereum approach two-month highs as markets grow optimistic over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations | Fortune

Crypto markets are optimistic about peace between the U.S. and Iran, driving Bitcoin and Ethereum prices higher.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Innovation Looks Like Hype Before It Really Works - Here's Why

Innovation progresses slower than public perception, leading to overhyped technology trends and narratives that can be difficult to change.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
10 hours ago

Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment

Y Combinator's $500,000 investment in Totalis marks its first all-stablecoin deal, highlighting a shift towards onchain capital formation.
#sp-500
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 hours ago

Software Stocks Quietly Sold Off - Snap Up This Undervalued Tech ETF

The S&P 500 Software Index is down 30% but shows signs of recovery, making software stocks a potential buy opportunity.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 hours ago

Software Stocks Quietly Sold Off - Snap Up This Undervalued Tech ETF

The S&P 500 Software Index is down 30% but shows signs of recovery, making software stocks a potential buy opportunity.
more#sp-500
#spacex
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

SpaceX woos the small investor as Musk eyes the biggest flotation in stock market history

SpaceX plans to offer 30% of its shares to retail investors, targeting a $2 trillion valuation in its upcoming IPO.
Venture
fromThe Atlantic
2 hours ago

Elon Musk Is Banking on Fanboys

SpaceX's upcoming IPO may achieve a $2 trillion valuation, making it the largest in history despite its current financial losses.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

SpaceX woos the small investor as Musk eyes the biggest flotation in stock market history

SpaceX plans to offer 30% of its shares to retail investors, targeting a $2 trillion valuation in its upcoming IPO.
Venture
fromThe Atlantic
2 hours ago

Elon Musk Is Banking on Fanboys

SpaceX's upcoming IPO may achieve a $2 trillion valuation, making it the largest in history despite its current financial losses.
more#spacex
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
2 hours ago

Elon Musk grilled by senator over X Money plans

Sen. Elizabeth Warren raises concerns about consumer safety regarding Elon Musk's upcoming payments platform, X Money, due to his track record with X.
Bootstrapping
fromForbes
8 hours ago

3 Ways To Future-Proof Your Small Business In Times Of Uncertainty

Resilience and consistent marketing are crucial for small businesses during economic uncertainty.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Why marketing is now the operating system for growth

Artificial intelligence is transforming marketing into a central growth engine, influencing brand perception for both humans and automated systems.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromAlleywatch
4 hours ago

The 10 Most Active NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026

New York City venture capital firms are actively investing in local startups, focusing on quantity of investments in various tech sectors.
Venture
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
4 hours ago

The 10 Most Active NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026

New York City venture capital firms are actively investing in local startups, focusing on quantity of investments in various tech sectors.
Venture
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
more#venture-capital
Business
fromThe Motley Fool
7 hours ago

3 Beginner-Friendly Growth Stocks to Beat the Market by 2030 | The Motley Fool

Investing in companies like Netflix and Take-Two Interactive can yield better returns than index funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Money market funds: 3 things you should know about using them in your portfolio

Money market funds invest in short-term, high-quality debt instruments, aiming for a stable $1.00 net asset value while offering higher yields than savings accounts.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The Startup Bet Lawyers Keep Misunderstanding - Above the Law

Lawyers must embrace uncertainty in startups, viewing their careers as investments rather than relying solely on traditional risk-averse training.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

Small-Cap Stocks May Be About to Pull Ahead, and IJR Will Win Big

Small-cap stocks may be gaining attention as large-cap valuations decline, presenting potential investment opportunities.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
15 hours ago

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Nearly $1 Billion in Weekly Inflows

Bitcoin and ether ETFs saw significant inflows, totaling $973 million, indicating a rebound in investor confidence after recent volatility.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 days ago

Intuit was an AI pioneer. Why its stock became a SaaSpocalypse casualty | Fortune

Being an early adopter of AI does not guarantee protection against market panic, as shown by Intuit's stock performance during the SaaSpocalypse.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Retail investors are no longer following the market

Retail investors have transformed from background noise to influential market players, reshaping market dynamics and leading investment trends.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Rebound, Oil Slips in Pivot Toward Tech Deals

Markets are recovering as focus shifts to the economy and earnings, with oil prices retreating and major stock averages rising.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 hours ago

Citi is betting its costly hiring spree will pay off

Citigroup's operating expenses rose 20% as the firm invests heavily in talent to enhance its competitive position in investment banking.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

Why retirees are buying this closed-end fund yielding 8% on venture-stage tech

BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust offers an 8.3% yield through a venture-stage technology portfolio and covered call writing strategy.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

'Unfavorable Market Conditions' Ether Machine Terminates SPAC Merger With Dynamix Corporation

The Ether Machine and Dynamix Corporation announced the termination of their Business Combination Agreement, originally signed on July 21, 2025, through a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC.
Cryptocurrency
#startup-funding
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/13/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US reached $1.5B, featuring key investments in AI, Deep Tech, and other sectors.
more#startup-funding
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Bitgo Prime Expands Liquidity Network With New Regulated European Provider

tradias joined Bitgo Prime's liquidity network, enhancing institutional access to global crypto execution.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

BIZD's 25 BDC holdings mask growing weakness in its top income sources

BIZD offers diversification among Business Development Companies, but current dividend safety varies significantly among its top holdings.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

Ares Capital and Three Others Drive PBDC's 12% Dividend; Is It Sustainable?

PBDC offers high yields by investing in BDCs, but understanding income sources and sustainability is crucial.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

PayPal Jumps 5%, Affirm Rockets 6%, SoFi Rises 4% in a Broad Payments and Fintech Rebound

Fintech stocks PayPal, Affirm, and SoFi are experiencing gains after significant declines in 2026, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why Visa Is One of the Safest Dividend Growth Stocks to Own

Visa's business model generates strong cash flow and consistent dividend growth, with a low payout ratio providing a margin of safety.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

This Will be PepsiCo's Stock Price Next Year

PepsiCo shares are up 10.41% year-to-date through April 10, 2026, recovering from a 52-week low of $122.83. Over the trailing 12 months, the stock has gained 13.32%.
Business
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

The Hidden Stock Riding Energy's Coattails to a 1,640% Gain Still Has Room to Run

The U.S. energy sector's growth, driven by AI and LNG exports, significantly boosts Powell Industries' revenue and stock performance.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

This ETF Might Double Again This Year After SpaceX's IPO

UFO outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, raising questions about its future performance and investor understanding ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

Cloudflare Named a Top Q1 Pick by Mizuho Despite Price Target Cut: Is Now the Time to Buy?

Mizuho maintains an Outperform rating on Cloudflare while lowering its price target to $235, reflecting sector recalibration, not a loss of confidence.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

This Former Dividend King Just Agreed to Be Bought Out.

Dividend Kings face challenges as inflation and demand pressures lead to dividend cuts, exemplified by Leggett & Platt's significant reduction.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

From Growth Stock to Blue Chip: Is CrowdStrike Ready for the Dow?

CrowdStrike is being considered for inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average due to its strong financial profile and lack of cybersecurity representation.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why Millions of Investors Are Buying the Wrong NASDAQ ETF

Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF (ONEQ) offers broader exposure than QQQ by tracking over 600 securities instead of just 100.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Here Are Monday's Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Adobe, Best Buy, Bilibili, Constellation Brands, CoreWeave, Nike, Starbucks, T-Mobile, and More

Futures are lower after failed Iran negotiations and U.S. plans to block the Strait of Hormuz, as earnings season begins.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

The Russell 2000 Is Crushing All the Major Indices: 5 Passive Income Dividend Winners

The Russell 2000 index tracks 2,000 small-cap companies and is currently outperforming other indices with a 5.8% increase this year.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Oppenheimer Upgrades Blackstone to Outperform, Calling It the Premier Franchise at a Bargain Price

Blackstone stock rose 2% after Oppenheimer upgraded it to Outperform, citing attractive valuation despite a 25% year-to-date decline.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

"I'm in favor of not having any rules against insider trading. I would like all the information out there as soon as it's available. Because look, as a society, we are better off knowing as soon as possible anything that is knowable."
Business
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Sees 43% Upside in Uber (UBER) Despite Recent Growth-Stock Selloff

Uber's stock shows a 43% upside potential despite recent earnings miss and market selloff.
Business
fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago

Preparing for the Next Market Crash? This Is One Stock You'll Want On Your Watchlist. | The Motley Fool

Market downturns highlight resilient companies like Alphabet, which benefits from a strong business model and diverse revenue streams.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Down 50%, Is PYPY a Lost Cause or a Hidden Opportunity?

PYPY generates income through a synthetic covered call strategy on PayPal, but it does not protect against principal loss.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Down 50%, Analysts Thinks IREN (IREN) Doubles from Here

IREN Ltd shows significant upside potential despite recent revenue miss, transitioning from Bitcoin mining to AI cloud infrastructure.
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