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#business-strategy

Seven Things Angel Investors Want To See In A Startup Before Investing | HackerNoon

Startup funding is increasingly challenging due to economic conditions, requiring strong business strategies to attract angel investors.

How to Avoid the Small Business Growth 'Death Spiral' | Entrepreneur

Small businesses must adapt swiftly to market demand to avoid stagnation and economic setback.

Seven Things Angel Investors Want To See In A Startup Before Investing | HackerNoon

Startup funding is increasingly challenging due to economic conditions, requiring strong business strategies to attract angel investors.

How to Avoid the Small Business Growth 'Death Spiral' | Entrepreneur

Small businesses must adapt swiftly to market demand to avoid stagnation and economic setback.
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#electric-vehicles

Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030

Volvo has changed its strategy, now including hybrid vehicles in its EV plans due to market conditions.

Did Ford's EV Failure Trigger Drop In Lucid Stock?

The EV market is struggling, affecting both established and emerging companies like Lucid.
Ford's cancellation of the F-150 Lightning signals difficulties in the EV sector.
Lucid's financial resources are dwindling compared to Ford's extensive backing.

Volvo scales back its EV goals, will no longer be fully electric by 2030

Volvo has revised its electric vehicle goals due to changing market conditions, aiming for up to 100% electrified cars by 2030.

Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030

Volvo has changed its strategy, now including hybrid vehicles in its EV plans due to market conditions.

Did Ford's EV Failure Trigger Drop In Lucid Stock?

The EV market is struggling, affecting both established and emerging companies like Lucid.
Ford's cancellation of the F-150 Lightning signals difficulties in the EV sector.
Lucid's financial resources are dwindling compared to Ford's extensive backing.

Volvo scales back its EV goals, will no longer be fully electric by 2030

Volvo has revised its electric vehicle goals due to changing market conditions, aiming for up to 100% electrified cars by 2030.
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Samsung puts ASML on hold

Samsung's halt in ASML machine deliveries signifies challenges in the semiconductor market.
#venture-capital

Initialized Capital's recent layoffs are part of a much larger (and longer) cycle

Initialized Capital's layoffs signal a broader trend of restructuring in the VC industry due to changing market conditions.

VC fund performance is down sharply - but it may have already hit its lowest point | TechCrunch

The SFERS venture portfolio had a negative IRR in 2023, showing a decrease in overall fund performance and the struggle to overcome losses.

LACERA decreases venture capital allocation range, cites market conditions

LACERA decreased VC allocation range despite successful performance.
Analysts view the move as a one-off rather than indicating a trend.

Initialized Capital's recent layoffs are part of a much larger (and longer) cycle

Initialized Capital's layoffs signal a broader trend of restructuring in the VC industry due to changing market conditions.

VC fund performance is down sharply - but it may have already hit its lowest point | TechCrunch

The SFERS venture portfolio had a negative IRR in 2023, showing a decrease in overall fund performance and the struggle to overcome losses.

LACERA decreases venture capital allocation range, cites market conditions

LACERA decreased VC allocation range despite successful performance.
Analysts view the move as a one-off rather than indicating a trend.
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#real-estate

Hey, home buyers. Why are you waiting? 'The perfect scenario never comes.'

Buyers should focus on affordability and a supportive agent before entering the market.
Delaying buying due to interest rates may lead to higher competition later.

Home Sellers Are Becoming 'More Realistic' During the Best Time of the Year To List

Home sellers are entering the spring market with more realistic expectations, anticipating less bidding wars and more balanced conditions.

Hey, home buyers. Why are you waiting? 'The perfect scenario never comes.'

Buyers should focus on affordability and a supportive agent before entering the market.
Delaying buying due to interest rates may lead to higher competition later.

Home Sellers Are Becoming 'More Realistic' During the Best Time of the Year To List

Home sellers are entering the spring market with more realistic expectations, anticipating less bidding wars and more balanced conditions.
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Octopus AIM VCTs launch 30 million fundraise - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Octopus AIM VCTs are offering up to £30 million despite challenging market conditions and aim to attract investment in profitable companies.
Low AIM valuations present opportunities for recovery amidst a lacklustre performance and potential for new listings.
#ipo

When will ServiceTitan finally go public? Now, executives are waiting until after the election, sources say.

ServiceTitan is delaying its IPO plans until after the elections, possibly moving the offering to 2025.

Animoca's Timeline to Go Public Would Depend on The Market's Status: Yat Siu

Animoca Brands' IPO plans hinge on market conditions and ongoing audits.

When will ServiceTitan finally go public? Now, executives are waiting until after the election, sources say.

ServiceTitan is delaying its IPO plans until after the elections, possibly moving the offering to 2025.

Animoca's Timeline to Go Public Would Depend on The Market's Status: Yat Siu

Animoca Brands' IPO plans hinge on market conditions and ongoing audits.
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#bitcoin-mining

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Record 92 Trillion

Bitcoin mining difficulty has surged, reflecting intense competition and rising demand for block rewards, contributing to network security and decentralization.

Bitcoin Miner GRIID Shares Extend Drop After Nasdaq Listing

Shares of GRIID Infrastructure (GRDI) continued to drop after its listing on Nasdaq following a merger with a SPAC
GRIID's shares fell 43% on its first day of trading and continued to decline on the second day

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Record 92 Trillion

Bitcoin mining difficulty has surged, reflecting intense competition and rising demand for block rewards, contributing to network security and decentralization.

Bitcoin Miner GRIID Shares Extend Drop After Nasdaq Listing

Shares of GRIID Infrastructure (GRDI) continued to drop after its listing on Nasdaq following a merger with a SPAC
GRIID's shares fell 43% on its first day of trading and continued to decline on the second day
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Why Kennedy Wilson CEO Bill McMorrow likes construction lending now

Current market distress in real estate presents unique lending opportunities for selective investors like Kennedy Wilson.

WOO X Now Lets Traders Bet on Upcoming Tokens

WOO X launched pre-launch perpetual futures market for upcoming tokens, enabling price discovery and hedging strategies.
#consumer-spending

To Avoid a Recession, Consumer Spending Is Key

Consumer spending drives economic resurgence post-pandemic, but concerns arise over its sustainability amidst changing market conditions.

Retail sales slump in July - can labour's victory reverse the trend?

Poor weather and consumer savings priorities lead to significant retail sales decline.

To Avoid a Recession, Consumer Spending Is Key

Consumer spending drives economic resurgence post-pandemic, but concerns arise over its sustainability amidst changing market conditions.

Retail sales slump in July - can labour's victory reverse the trend?

Poor weather and consumer savings priorities lead to significant retail sales decline.
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You Can Own This Luxury Italian Sports Car for Just $88,505

Luxury vehicles are becoming more affordable due to changing market conditions, offering a wide variety of features for consumers.
Consumers can now purchase luxury vehicles like Alfa Romeo at a more accessible price range, including upcoming electric vehicle models.
Average American drivers spend a considerable amount of time in their cars annually, making driving in a stylish and comfortable luxury vehicle more appealing.

5 ChatGPT Prompts To Sell Your Business (By Founders Who Have Done It)

Sell before peaking to leave room for growth and get a better deal.

GameStop, AMC plunge as 'Roaring Kitty'-led meme stock rally cools off

Meme stock rally loses steam amidst Roaring Kitty's return

AvalonBay and Abode Lack Funding for West LA Civic Center

Market conditions may impact funding for a proposed retail village development in West Los Angeles, raising concerns about project feasibility.

Bitcoin 'Call Writing' Back in Vogue as Cash And Carry Strategy Loses Shine

Traders are again selling out-of-the-money bitcoin call options to generate yield, favoring this strategy over cash and carry arbitrage.

Top Biglaw Firm Plans To Break Away From Its 170-Lawyer Offices In Greater China

Biglaw firms are reducing their presence in China due to market conditions, data security risks, and US-China relations.

CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index sees inflation dip below 10% for the first time in two years

Inflation in foodservice sector falls below 10% for the first time in two years, signaling a positive shift in market conditions.

SunPower details Bay Area job cuts, will slash more than 100 jobs in region

SunPower cutting over 100 jobs in the Bay Area due to reduced costs in the solar energy market.

L.A. sees a surge of billboards for personal injury lawyers. You'll never guess why

A surge in billboards and bus ads for personal injury law firms has occurred in Los Angeles due to pandemic-induced market conditions.

Maintaining Hold on Alphabet Amid Innovation and Market Headwinds - TipRanks.com

Brian White maintains a neutral stance on Alphabet Class A stock with a Hold rating.
Factors influencing the Hold rating include regulatory uncertainty, competitive market, and expected economic challenges.
#startup-funding

5 Steps For Startups To Overcome the Difficult Funding Market | Entrepreneur

Take actions to ensure business survival during tough venture capital markets.
Venture capital markets saw a significant decline in 2023, making it challenging for startups to raise capital.

The startup fundraising squeeze could persist as VCs struggle to refill their own coffers | TechCrunch

Startups may still face challenges in fundraising despite IPO window opening and potential interest rate cuts.
VC fundraising is facing hurdles due to challenges in attracting new capital from limited partners, impacting investment in startups.

5 Steps For Startups To Overcome the Difficult Funding Market | Entrepreneur

Take actions to ensure business survival during tough venture capital markets.
Venture capital markets saw a significant decline in 2023, making it challenging for startups to raise capital.

The startup fundraising squeeze could persist as VCs struggle to refill their own coffers | TechCrunch

Startups may still face challenges in fundraising despite IPO window opening and potential interest rate cuts.
VC fundraising is facing hurdles due to challenges in attracting new capital from limited partners, impacting investment in startups.
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Adobe Sell Rating Affirmed Amid Slowing Growth and Competitive Challenges - TipRanks.com

Phillip Securities analyst Paul Chew maintained a Sell rating on Adobe with a price target of $465.00.
Paul Chew cited factors like Adobe's decelerating revenue growth, competition, and delayed revenue potential from AI tools for his Sell rating.

VCs will get liquidity in 2024 from the secondary market, not IPOs

Investors expected IPO market to open in 2024, but few major IPOs have materialized. Market conditions and company decisions play a role in this delay.

Life Is Strange Studio Cuts 20% Of Staff

Deck Nine Games announced layoffs due to the worsening market conditions in the games industry.
The studio's leadership took pay cuts to minimize the impact on employees.

Bank to offer 95% mortgages but only on certain homes

Santander offers 5% deposit mortgages on new-build homes, reducing previous deposit requirements significantly.
Housing market faces challenges as mortgage rates are impacted by wider market conditions such as swap rates.

LA Home Brokers Mull Fed's Pledge for Steady Rates Ahead

Mixed opinions among L.A. real estate professionals on the Federal Reserve Bank's interest rate announcement.
Some agents relieved that the market will hold steady, while others expect increased transactions.
#mortgage-rates

Mortgage refinance demand jumps to a 2-year high, as interest rates drop

Mortgage rates hit lowest since March, boosting refinance demands but not spurring homebuyers.

Inventory growth is slowing. Are sellers backing off?

Inventory growth was slightly lower than predicted, but still significant, with signs of further increases in the U.S. housing market.

Buying a House in 2024: How to Overcome the Challenges

Despite high prices and low inventory, the long-term benefit of buying a house outweighs the current challenges in the real estate market.
Mortgage rates have been on the rise, but economic signals suggest a potential decline in rates in 2024.

Mortgage refinance demand jumps to a 2-year high, as interest rates drop

Mortgage rates hit lowest since March, boosting refinance demands but not spurring homebuyers.

Inventory growth is slowing. Are sellers backing off?

Inventory growth was slightly lower than predicted, but still significant, with signs of further increases in the U.S. housing market.

Buying a House in 2024: How to Overcome the Challenges

Despite high prices and low inventory, the long-term benefit of buying a house outweighs the current challenges in the real estate market.
Mortgage rates have been on the rise, but economic signals suggest a potential decline in rates in 2024.
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Fundraising in Europe During a Downturn: 3 Hidden Benefits for Bold Founders | Entrepreneur

Times of economic turbulence can actually benefit new ideas and fledgling companies.
Less competition in fundraising during economic downturns can be an advantage for startups.

See Ya Next Year, IPOs! Biglaw Partner Gives Insights On The 'Challenged' IPO Market

The IPO market has been challenging with unfavorable market conditions.
Valuation expectations are being reset, leading to more discussions about moving forward with deals.
Boards and management teams are opting to focus on their businesses for the rest of the year.
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CEO pay at S&P 500 companies jumped nearly 13% last year-widening the gap with workers

CEOs' median pay increased to $16.3 million, 12.6% rise, while workers' pay rose 4.1%. Disparity persists with CEOs earning significantly more.

Unexpected trends in real estate agent dynamics

Unexpected increase in active agents and continued rise in agent mobility in the real estate industry signaling potential market revitalization.

The financial strength of US homeowners is a cushion against a downturn

A significant national home-price decline might occur due to factors like prolonged unemployment, weak market conditions, and rising home inventory leading to potential foreclosures.

Dominion Financial launches third-party origination program for investment properties

Dominion Financial Services is expanding its reach by launching a third-party origination program for mortgage brokers, offering various loan options for real estate investments.

Building supplies firm SIG cuts profit outlook amid lull in construction work

SIG downgrades profit expectations due to weak demand for construction work in Europe.

Former G-Rate employees allege toxic work environment: Chicago Tribune

Accusations of mistreatment at Guarantee Rate are denied, highlighting positive workplace environment and high satisfaction rates, despite a decline in workforce due to market conditions.
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