Business and Economy

Fayetteville Black businesses thrive despite DEI shifts

March 3, 2025, 5:13 a.m. ET Fayetteville, North Carolina, is recognized as a success story for Black-owned businesses, with a…

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Black-Owned Businesses See Over 50% Growth

After the COVID-19 pandemic’s initial shocks to business owners, entrepreneurship rebounded, with the number of new business applications booming since…

2 months ago

AI’s Impact on Jobs: Current Trends and Analysis

The launch of ChatGPT occurred just over three years ago, followed by recurring concerns about potential job losses in white-collar…

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Carolyn Kilpatrick Former Congresswoman and CBC Chair Dies

Carolyn Jean Cheeks Kilpatrick, a long-time advocate for Detroit and Black-owned businesses, has died in Atlanta. She was 80 years…

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Atlanta Leads Nation in Black-Owned Business Share

February is Black History Month, which raises awareness of the contributions of Black Americans and the inequalities they face. These…

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Stock futures climb as jobs data impacts Fed rate expectations

US stock futures increased Thursday as investors anticipated upcoming earnings reports and an inflation update. This follows a stronger-than-expected January…

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Tina Knowles Receives Recognition at Pledge Gala

The Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala took place Feb. 7 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, celebrating Black excellence and community…

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January 2026 jobs report expected soon

The January jobs report is scheduled for release Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. ET and is anticipated to reveal a potentially…

2 months ago

Euro holds near $1.19 ahead of delayed US jobs report

The dollar weakened against other currencies early Tuesday, with both the euro and the British pound extending gains from earlier…

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Green Card Holders Face Loan Restrictions Under New US Rule

A new policy from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) will restrict green card holders from receiving business loans backed…

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