The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, announced its 2025 awardees today. The awards celebrate 18 social entrepreneurs and innovators from 15 organizations across 13 countries. These individuals are addressing urgent global issues and driving positive change through their groundbreaking solutions. The award winners are making a difference in ... Read more ›
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The S&P 500 ended its three-day winning streak on Thursday, slipping 0.21% to settle at 5,937.34. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.89% to 19,338.29, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 68.42 points, or 0.16%, to 43,153.13. Apple shares were down 3.7%, posting their worst day since August 5. Other major tech firms also faced ... Read more ›
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President Trump announced on Tuesday his intention to impose a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports starting February 1. The decision aims to pressure China to address the export of fentanyl and is expected to escalate trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Speaking at the White House, Mr. Trump justified the new tariffs as ... Read more ›
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Advarra, a clinical research tech firm based in Maryland, has introduced a new digital solution aimed at speeding up study startups and improving collaboration between trial sponsors and research sites. The solution combines Advarra’s study startup delivery program with single sign-on capabilities. The new offering features two main products: Advarra Study Startup and Advarra Enroll. ... Read more ›
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The stock market ended the week on a high note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging over 300 points and the S&P 500 posting its best week since the period following Donald Trump’s election victory in 2020. The Dow added 334.70 points, or 0.78%, to end at 34,487.83, while the S&P 500 gained 1% ... Read more ›
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The path to building a successful, sellable business isn’t about working harder, it’s about working smarter. After watching Simon Squibb’s video, I learned that success comes from strategic planning, not endless grinding. Simon shared his experience of founding and selling an influencer marketing agency for eight figures at age 25, and it really emphasized how ... Read more ›
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Qomodo, an Italian fintech startup, has secured €13.5 million in a Series A funding round co-led by RTP Global and LMDV Capital. Proximity Capital, Primo Capital, and notable investors, including the founders of FACEIT, Fiscozen, and Freetrade through Lumen Ventures, also participated in the round. This latest investment brings Qomodo’s total funding to €48 million ... Read more ›
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Southeast Asia’s startup funding dropped for the third consecutive year in 2024, falling to $4.56 billion, a 42% decrease from the previous year. The number of fundraising deals also fell by 10% to 633. Singapore accounted for 68% of the region’s startup funding proceeds in 2024. Despite this, only one unicorn was minted as late-stage ... Read more ›
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Startup India initiative on its ninth anniversary. He said the program has empowered young people and turned their ideas into successful startups. The government has focused on making it easier to do business and supporting entrepreneurs. As we complete 9 years of #StartUpIndia, much has been accomplished, yet we ... Read more ›
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Google has announced a significant update to its Google Home app, which now includes support for Nest Protect smoke and CO alarms. This update is part of the Public Preview program and marks a major step forward in integrating Google’s ecosystem of smart home devices. Before this update, Nest Protect devices were among the last ... Read more ›
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The traditional path of working a 9-to-5 job isn’t for everyone. With 62% of people feeling trapped in jobs they dislike, there’s never been a better time to consider starting your own service-based business. After exploring various business models introduced by Codie Sanchez, I’ve identified eight low-cost service businesses including gutter cleaning and dog walking ... Read more ›
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India’s startup ecosystem has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. The number of recognized startups has increased from around 400 in 2015-16 to over 130,000 today. During this period, startup funding grew 15 times, the number of investors increased nine-fold, and the number of incubators rose seven-fold. India’s robust digital public infrastructure has played a ... Read more ›
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Detailed budgets, revenue goals, and mapped-out expenses are the everyday tasks you must face as an entrepreneur. However, don’t you find it frustrating when all your projected numbers don’t match reality? Crafting the plan is challenging, but mismatched numbers make it more difficult. And that’s where tracking your planned cash flow and the actual numbers ... Read more ›
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Anthropic, an AI startup, is close to securing a $2 billion funding round at a valuation of $60 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. The deal, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, is expected to close soon, although the terms are not yet finalized. This latest funding round will bring Anthropic’s total raised capital ... Read more ›
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Blaize, a startup founded by former Intel engineers, is set to become the first AI chip company to go public in 2025. The company announced on Monday that it will list on the Nasdaq through a SPAC deal on Tuesday. Blaize has raised $335 million from investors such as Samsung and Mercedes-Benz since its launch ... Read more ›
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Google’s Android 16 Beta is still on track for release, with some key dates emerging thanks to a comment from a Google employee on the Android Gerrit. The discussion was about an upcoming bug fix or feature and when it should be tested. The employee suggested that the change should ideally be a standard feature ... Read more ›
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Wednesday showed progress on inflation, causing US stocks to surge. The closely watched core CPI, which excludes volatile categories like food and energy, slowed for the first time in months. Economists had expected the CPI to increase to 2.8% annually. While the overall CPI did jump to ... Read more ›
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The U.S. labor market ended 2024 with a bang, as employers added 256,000 jobs in December. This strong showing highlights the resilience of the job market despite economic uncertainties. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.1% from 4.2% in November. This drop reflects fewer permanent job losers and a reduction in the duration of unemployment. ... Read more ›
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Dylan Ayrey, a security researcher and co-founder of Truffle Security, has discovered a significant vulnerability in Google’s “Sign in with Google” authentication system. This flaw puts the personal data of employees at failed startups at risk of being stolen. When a startup shuts down, its domain often goes up for sale. If the company fails ... Read more ›
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The stock market experienced a downturn on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at key levels. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 0.2%, ending a three-day win streak, while the S&P 500 eased 0.2%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 0.9%. Several leading growth stocks showcased promising breakouts, indicating robust market activity ... Read more ›
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