Business and Economy

Census Bureau Releases Demographic Characteristics of Nonemployer Business Owners

This release also includes business owners’ urban and rural classification, receipt size of firm, legal form of organization (e.g., sole…

4 weeks ago

If Grants for Black-Owned Businesses Are Eliminated, Your Favorite Beauty Brands Could Be Too

According to BrainTrust Founders Studio’s 2024 Economic Advancement Report, American residents of all races and ethnicities purchased new beauty and…

4 weeks ago

Black-Owned Beauty Businesses In Elk Grove Shine, Defy Odds

Yolanda Barber-Billie, Hair Emporium PlusYolanda Barber-Billie, owner of Hair Emporium Plus, a beauty supply store in Elk Grove. Roberta Alvarado,…

4 weeks ago

Black-owned brands warn Target boycott over DEI could hurt their businesses

Left-wing activists are calling for a boycott on Target stores after the retailer slashed its diversity, equity and inclusion policies…

4 weeks ago

Mercedes’ mixed bag: Upbeat Q2 results come as German automaker could face US sales ban

Mercedes-Benz (MBG.DE) reported decent results on Tuesday, highlighting strength in its core business, but continuing weakness in China. The report…

4 weeks ago

Black-owned Production Companies Shaping Film & TV

The entertainment industry has always been shaped by Black creators—storytellers, visionaries, and entrepreneurs who bring new voices to the screen.…

4 weeks ago

Best Black-Owned Businesses 2026 – Forbes Vetted

Many Black business owners are still working to get back to pre-2020 levels of operation. Whether you’re on the hunt…

4 weeks ago

US extends pause in Iran strikes as peace talks continue

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1 month ago

New US tariff to affect $6.25B in exports – DTI

ABOUT a third of Philippine exports to the United States will likely be subjected to a 12.5-percent tariff imposed last…

1 month ago

What Big Bank Earnings Just Revealed About the Health of the U.S. Consumer

Key PointsOil prices are high, inflation is running hot, and Wall Street is tentatively watching consumers.Bank earnings from the industry…

1 month ago