Business and Economy

Robert J. Makheja, the quiet architect of a business enterprise

In a city where titles are often treated as currency, and where Indian American executives have steadily expanded their footprint…

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Black-owned Porsche dealership opens in Northlake

Mills Automotive Group has opened a Porsche dealership in a new 46,000-square-foot facility in Charlotte's Northlake area.Why it matters: According…

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201+ Black-Owned Brands to Shop in 2026 and Beyond

There are roughly 4.6 million Black-owned businesses in the U.S. today, according to data from The Brookings Institution, many of…

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10 Black Fortune 500 CEOs leading companies worth $412 billion

Thasunda Brown Duckett says she learned everything she needed to know about being a CEO at a young age.  The…

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43 Small-Business Grants for Women: Free Funding in 2026

Business grants for women can help you grow your business for free, as opposed to small-business loans or other types…

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Asian stocks today: Markets rise on hopes of US-Iran breakthrough; oil, inflation worries persist

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded higher on Friday as investor sentiment improved on hopes of progress in…

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Mortgage rates climb to highest level in 9 months

Turmoil in the bond market, fueled by the war with Iran, is sending US mortgage rates higher and threatening to…

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US-Iran Conflict: A Blow to Both Nations and Global Economy, Expert Says

U.S.-Iran Conflict Fuels Economic Strain on Both Sides, Threatens Global Instability The escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran is…

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Black-Owned Businesses Halt Operations in Statewide Protest Against ICE Raids

Minnesota Businesses Stand in Solidarity: Black-Owned Businesses Join Strike Against ICE Minneapolis, MN – A wave of economic resistance swept…

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18 Black-Owned Hair Care Brands for Natural Textures

Discover Black-Owned Hair-Care Brands That Deliver Tracee Ellis Ross has always been known for her voluminous curls, so it made…

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