Sun, May 4, 2025

by: WISH-TV

How AI Technology Helps Small Businesses Stay Secure

As AI technology gets smarter, one local security firm is helping small businesses use the tool to stay safe.

by: Seeking Alpha

BigBear.ai: Trapped By Its Own Financing - Limited Upside (NYSE:BBAI)

BigBear.ai experienced a speculative rise and crash, driven by AI hype and disappointing Q4 2024 results. Read why BBAI stock is a Hold.

by: BBC

Cash has benefits, say Wiltshire small businesses

Firms discuss using cash as a government report stops short of recommending a change in the law.

by: Rhode Island Current

RIPTA's finances are one hot mess. Lawmakers have four different solutions.

A bill by Sen. Sam Zurier offers one way to plug the $32.6 million hole in the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's upcoming budget: increasing the bus agency's share of the gas tax. The Providence Democrat's bill — one of four proposals seeking to solve the cash-strapped bus network's funding woes — would increase RIPTA's […]

by: Channel 3000

Jefferson Middle School hosting "Family Finance Night" to promote financial literacy

JEFFERSON, Wis. -- Jefferson Middle School is set to host "Family Finance Night," an event aimed at teaching middle school students and their families the importance of financial literacy. The

by: Fortune

Trump signals willingness to lower China tariffs 'at some point'

"At some point, I'm going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much."

by: TechRadar

AI is transforming business - except on the balance sheet

by: The Independent

Trump's tariff pause won't help these small businesses that are already hurting

'The end result is real small businesses, mom and pop shops, we're the ones that get put under'

by: wtvr

Richmond business leader feeling impact of new tariffs: 'We raised our prices today'

As the Trump administration continues to implement new tariffs, business owners across the nation report feeling the costly sting. One Richmond-area company has already raised prices.

by: Reuters

S&P Global to separate its mobility division from parent to streamline business

Ratings provider S&P Global said on Tuesday it plans to separate its mobility division, which sells data to vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers, into a separate public company in an attempt to streamline operations.

by: Insider

Citadel founder Ken Griffin says AI isn't going to be a game changer for the investment business

"It saves some time. It's a productivity enhancement tool," Griffin said of AI.

by: The New Zealand Herald

Pandey business starts new hotel brand with $8m refurbishments

The four new Edit Hotels & Resorts are located in Auckland, Picton and Hanmer Springs.

by: Sports Illustrated

Jared Curtis set to commit Monday, how much does finances matter?

The recruiting world is about to ramp up as players in the 2026 class will begin to make decisions more frequently. One of the nation's best recruits is set to

by: The Daily Star

Navigating business case competitions as a non-business student

Case competitions aren't just for business majors - they're for anyone willing to tackle challenges, think critically, and work collaboratively.

by: WIVB

Part of Route 5 closed due to fire at Batavia business

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Part of Route 5 in Batavia is closed due to a significant ongoing fire at a business in Batavia on Friday afternoon, according to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office. The fire started at Hodgins Engraving, located at 3817 West Main Street Rd. in Batavia around 11:30 a.m. All county buildings including […]

by: Impacts

Could This New Crypto Presale Be Set To Become Bigger Than BlockDAG and Rexas Finance?

Remittix's emphasis on solving the inefficiencies with global payments since time immemorial has its presale drawing upwards of $14.7 million.

by: Forbes

Business Tech News: Google Workspace Has New AI Features For Your Business

Google has new AI features for Workspace, Wix and ActiveCampaign announce a new integration, law firms are upgrading their tech and robots are hitting the manufacturing floor and

by: Spotify

Spotify expands concert discovery offerings with new Stager integration - Music Business Worldwide

The partnership will allow venues and festivals to display their events directly on artists' Spotify pages.

by: Patch

Celebrity's Visit Sparks Investigation Of Local Business: CT News

Beloved Father Of 2 Dies, Community Mourns / Legendary Musician Visits / Cop Arrested / Smoke Shops Raided / Man In Captivity Case Update...

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Will businesses mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for workers? | Season 2021

Many businesses are already urging workers to take the shot.

by: KRON

BART extension forces San Jose small business to shut down

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — The long-awaited BART extension between North San Jose and Santa Clara is well under construction. That's good news for commuters, but bad news for businesses in the area. The owner of a sheet rock says he has to vacate his business by Wednesday. Some of these slabs of sheet rock […]

by: CNN

China says it's evaluating possible trade talks with the US | CNN Business

China says it is "currently assessing" proposals by the United States to begin trade talks, in a subtle tone shift that could open the door for negotiations.
Sat, May 3, 2025

by: WIFR

Roscoe businesses unite to modernize downtown

The village of Roscoe looks to breathe new life into the business district with the guidance of stores already there.

by: BBC

Plea to pre-sort waste as tips expect busy weekend

The introduction of seven-day opening at the county's six recycling centres has increased demand.

by: Reuters

Finance Attorneys' Views on Transactional Lending Practice

A look at the shifting landscape of transactional lending and business strategies amid economic uncertainty driven by new tariff policies, as revealed in off-the-record interviews, conducted around the 100-day mark of the new administration,

by: Impacts

Key AI Automation Reshaping Finance Operations in the Middle East

Today, AI is reshaping finance operations across the Middle East region. Artificial intelligence (AI) automation tools and technologies are used to create powerful workflows and enhance decision-making around financial processes. It also allocates additional time for the finance teams, avoids losses by supporting smarter decision making, and fulfils the requirements of banks and other financial […]

by: Fortune

TPG-spinout Greenfield Partners raises $400 million fund to back early growth companies

How Greenfield helps startups manage an "environment of controlled chaos."

by: Patch

New Businesses Recently Registered In Meriden

Here's a list of businesses that were recently formed in Meriden.

by: CNN

Tesla investor thinks this is why Musk was reportedly set to be replaced | CNN Business

Prominent Tesla investor Ross Gerber reacts to a Wall Street Journal report that Tesla's board in March contacted multiple executive placement firms to begin a search process for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk. Tesla's chair of the board of directors has since called the reporting "absolutely false," in a statement posted to X, stating "the CEO of Tesla is Elon Musk and the Board is highly confident in his ability to continue executing on the exciting growth plan ahead."

by: Forbes

Business Tech News: Shopify CEO Says AI First Before Employees

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke says no new hires unless AI can't do the job. What it means for business leaders as AI reshapes hiring and operations.

by: Flightglobal

CustomCells enters insolvency as Lilium's collapse drains battery supplier's finances

Lilium's collapse has claimed another victim, with German battery supplier CustomCells - which had pledged to fund the electric air taxi developer's revival - now itself facing insolvency.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Business Report: Tax incentive program | Season 2022

Report finds EDA addressed problems with tax-incentive program
Fri, May 2, 2025

by: WMUR

Tariffs could lead to higher prices for fireworks ahead of busy summer season

Fireworks are a classic when it comes to celebrating America's birthday, but nearly all fireworks are made outside of the U.S. in China, and recent tariffs on Chinese goods could lead to higher prices.

by: abc7NY

Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs

Sources say a lawsuit calling the tariffs unconstitutional could come this week.

by: CoinTelegraph

Bitcoin ETFs, gov't adoption to drive BTC to $1M by 2029: Finance Redefined

"Structural" ETF inflows and continued governmental adoption may push Bitcoin above $1 million by 2029, as BTC may start mirroring gold's market capitalization.

by: MSNBC

'I want to stay in business': Small business owner pleads with Trump to reconsider tariffs

Co-founder and CEO of Lafayette 148, Deirdre Quinn, joins Morning Joe to discuss how the president's tariffs are impacting her business and why she is asking the president to reconsider them.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Business Report: State revenues rise | Season 2023

NJ's revenue collections rose in January but are expected to moderate in coming months

by: PhoneArena

Dish sells fiber business to help finance its 5G network deployment

Dish has just announced it has reached an agreement with Mereo Network to sell its fiber business for an undisclosed sum.

by: ThePrint

CXO Meet 2025: Pioneering the Future of Finance Through Innovation & Inclusion

VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2: The 3rd CXO Meet, organized by Grameen Foundation for Social Impact (GFSI) in association with the Business Correspondent Federation of India (BCFI) and supported by Gates Foundation, concluded successfully on April 26 at Windflower Resort & Spa, Goa. Held over two action-packed days, the convening brought together leading voices […]

by: WBAY

Green Bay Finance Committee approves funds to repair Joannes Aquatic Center slides

The proposal now moves to the city council, which meets next Tuesday.

by: MarketWatch

I begged my adviser to sell amid the market turmoil. He dragged his feet and I lost $20,000. Do I have any recourse?

Cue the market downturn and I lost $20,000. I called again and begged him to get me out. He told me he would have my money out of the market by the end of the day — and it was. If he had moved my money out of the market weeks ago, much of my loss could have been prevented. I am frustrated and would like to be able to recoup some of my losses.

by: WESH

Finance Friday | Adding the costs of everyday convenience purchases

WESH 2's Jason Guy and Reshell Smith, the founder and CEO of AMES Financial Solutions, discuss the realism behind minimalism, along with potential underlying impacts of day-to-day spending

by: CNN

Elon Musk finally meets the press and compares himself to Buddha | CNN Business

After dodging interviews with outlets he perceived as unfriendly, Musk sat down with about a dozen mainstream news reporters in the West Wing's Roosevelt Room to reflect on his time in the Trump administration — at one point comparing himself to an iconic religious figure.

by: Impacts

The Rise of SolyFrog: A New Era for Meme-Powered Finance

With a capped supply and passive earning model, SolyFrog is poised to leap onto the radar of meme coin investors everywhere. What is SolyFrog? SolyFrog is a memecoin with purpose, created to unify meme lovers and DeFi enthusiasts across chains. By offering automatic staking, a low-friction experience, and a capped supply, SolyFrog positions itself as a […]

by: BBC

Busy week for ice cream sales thanks to sunshine

An ice-cream van owner says sales have rocketed thanks to the sunshine.

by: Forbes

AI In Retail: Should Your Business Harness Personalization?

While AI personalization is something of an expected reality to many users, it also presents an ethical quandary—when does personalization become manipulation?

by: Fortune

A quarter of U.S. consumers are now financing groceries with buy-now, pay-later as economic pressures mount, survey says

More than 40% of buy-now, pay-later users made a late payment in the past year, according to data from Lending Tree.

Business Tech News: Shopify CEO Says AI First Before Employees

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke says no new hires unless AI can't do the job. What it means for business leaders as AI reshapes hiring and operations.

In a recent interview with Forbes, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke emphasized the company's strategic shift towards prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI) over human employees in its operational framework. Lütke highlighted that AI technologies are being integrated at an accelerated pace to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, stating that AI-driven solutions are now the first consideration in Shopify's business processes. This approach, he argues, not only streamlines operations but also allows Shopify to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape. Lütke's comments reflect a broader trend in the tech industry where companies are increasingly relying on AI to drive innovation and operational improvements.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2025/04/13/business-tech-news-shopify-ceo-says-ai-first-before-employees/