Secrets Unveiled: The Hidden Forces Shaping Business Trends - Page 4
June 7, 2026 - 23:31
I banned smartphones for my kids. They became obsessed with Walkmans.Ali Hynek thought she had solved the screen time problem. When she banned smartphones for her children, she expected them to push back or find other digital distractions. Instead, they discovered a...
June 7, 2026 - 02:42
William H. Macy talks new Hulu show, distillery business and plays some tunesWilliam H. Macy made a stop in Chicago this week, juggling a few different hats. The veteran actor is in town to promote his latest project, a Hulu series titled `The Land.` While details on the...
June 6, 2026 - 00:59
Byrider back in gear after pandemic era strugglesSince a group of Byrider franchisees bought the company in September 2024, the used car and financing chain has been working to turn things around. The new owners have installed a fresh senior...
June 5, 2026 - 00:02
Mastercard is a great business to look at outside of the AI space: Argent Capital's Jed EllerbroekJed Ellerbroek, a portfolio manager at Argent Capital Management, recently appeared on `Power Lunch` to steer investors toward opportunities outside the artificial intelligence and tech frenzy....
June 4, 2026 - 02:49
Woman accused of trying to steal $52K through fraudulent refunds at Northwest Freeway businessA woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she tried to steal more than fifty-two thousand dollars from her employer by processing fraudulent refunds. April Timberlake was taken into...
June 3, 2026 - 17:39
Biggest diesel shock since 2022 deals another blow to farmersIllinois farmers are facing a brutal new cost squeeze as diesel prices surge to their highest level in nearly two years. In the nation`s top soybean-producing state, the average price for farm...
June 3, 2026 - 01:31
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of June 2A fresh wave of business filings has been recorded in Santa Cruz County for the week starting June 2. Under local regulations, all businesses operating within the county are required to register...
June 2, 2026 - 07:54
The Autism-Therapy Business Is Booming—and So Is the Billing AbuseA rapidly growing industry built around autism therapy is drawing scrutiny from insurers who say fraud and inflated charges are becoming rampant. As demand for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)...
June 1, 2026 - 21:23
New laws extend tax credits for business expansion, childcare contributions | The Sum and SubstanceTwo new pieces of legislation in Colorado aim to boost the state`s economy and support working families through targeted tax incentives. The first bill provides tax credits for businesses that...
June 1, 2026 - 07:16
Playbook 2026: How Chattanooga’s business leaders are preparing for what comes nextChattanooga is changing. Some of that change is visible in the new buildings and busy construction sites. Other shifts are harder to see, happening in boardrooms and on digital networks. A new...
May 31, 2026 - 23:06
Burning Question: Are Lions Players Buying Into New Serious Approach?The Detroit Lions have spent decades as the NFL`s punchline, a team where hope usually dies by October. But this season feels different, and not just because of the wins. The real question hanging...
May 31, 2026 - 01:30
Major Portland companies collaborate to eliminate single-use cupsThree Portland-area companies have joined forces to tackle the waste problem at live events. McMenamins, Bold Reuse, and Straightaway Cocktails have launched a new reusable cup program at Edgefield...
May 30, 2026 - 20:39
Community is Better and StrongerMarch 24, 2023 is a date the people of Rolling Fork and Sharkey County will never forget. That evening, a powerful EF-4 tornado tore through the heart of the community, leaving behind a level of...
May 30, 2026 - 07:11
34,000 Small Businesses Said AI Is Working. The Data Says OtherwiseA new study from QuickBooks tracking 34,000 small businesses has revealed a surprising disconnect. While a majority of owners say artificial intelligence is helping their operations, the hard data...
May 29, 2026 - 19:13
FDA sees potential in new AI software for monitoring heart failure patientsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has indicated it sees promise in a new artificial intelligence platform designed to monitor heart failure patients outside of the hospital. The software-only...
May 29, 2026 - 09:38
Drawing in the Analog Generation: How Gen Z's Hobbies Became Profitable BusinessesA wave of creative entrepreneurs is cashing in on Gen Z`s growing fascination with all things analog. These right-brained individuals are transforming their artistic passions into thriving side...
May 28, 2026 - 23:23
New York Targets Billionaires with Tax on Second HomesGovernor Kathy Hochul and state lawmaker Zohran Mamdani have advanced a plan to tax billionaires who own second homes in New York City. The measure specifically targets ultrawealthy individuals who...
May 28, 2026 - 12:09
Small business owners impacted by East LA oil spillSmall business owners in East Los Angeles are facing an uphill battle as they try to recover from the financial losses caused by a recent oil spill in the area. The spill, which occurred several...
May 27, 2026 - 02:15
Evacuations lifted after gas leak discovered at business in northwest Denver metro areaPolice and emergency crews responded to a gas leak at a business in the northwest Denver metro area on Tuesday, prompting a temporary evacuation of nearby businesses and residences. The leak was...
May 26, 2026 - 04:27
Self-Storage Business Powers U-Haul Holding Company’s (UHAL) ValuationYachtman Asset Management has published its investor letter for the first quarter of 2026, covering the performance of its AMG Yacktman Focused Fund. The fund posted a return of 10.37% for the...
May 25, 2026 - 11:11
Oceanfront businesses feel affects of rain-filled weekendThe Memorial Day holiday weekend, typically a kickoff to the summer season and a major moneymaker for coastal businesses, was instead a soggy struggle for shops and restaurants along the Virginia...
May 24, 2026 - 23:06
Monkey business: artist chimps paint in their own style, study showsPARIS -- It is no secret that chimpanzees in captivity enjoy smearing paint on canvas, but a new study suggests their artistic choices go beyond random scribbles. Researchers from France and Japan...
May 24, 2026 - 00:16
Review: Best hot dog brand for a Memorial Day cookoutWhen it comes to grilling season, the hot dog is a staple that can make or break a cookout. For this year`s Memorial Day spread, I put several brands to the test, and one clear winner emerged....
May 23, 2026 - 09:41
St. Paul Business Owner Accused of Stealing $4 Million from Minnesota MedicaidA St. Paul business owner has been charged in federal court for allegedly running a $4 million Medicaid fraud scheme, according to court documents filed this week. Prosecutors say the woman...
May 22, 2026 - 20:25
How Congress can unleash Main Street’s growthSmall business owners across the country are calling on Congress to take action on a trio of priorities: tax relief, regulatory reform, and lower healthcare costs. They argue that these changes are...
May 22, 2026 - 09:29
SpaceX's Cosmic Dreams Depend on Selling You Internet AccessElon Musk`s grand vision of colonizing Mars and building a multiplanetary civilization has always captured the public imagination. But behind those intergalactic ambitions lies a much more...
May 21, 2026 - 22:32
UK Business Activity Hits 13-Month Low Due to Middle East WarBusiness activity across the United Kingdom has dropped to its weakest point in 13 months, driven largely by the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to new economic data. Chris Williamson,...
May 21, 2026 - 03:54
Drake's 'Iceman' Proves Big Business as Corporate America Uses Album in AdsBurger King and Buffalo Wild Wings are among the major companies now using Drake`s latest album, `Iceman,` to sell their products. The trend marks a new chapter in how corporate America is tapping...
May 20, 2026 - 21:47
How Philadelphia-area small businesses are adapting to rising costs and economic uncertaintyNew survey data from a regional bank reveals a nuanced mood among Philadelphia-area small business owners and decision makers. While the pressure of higher operating expenses and economic...
May 20, 2026 - 04:11
Senate Small Business Hearing Suggests Some Tariff Wariness - Coalition For A Prosperous AmericaA Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing last week featured only one manufacturer as a witness, and his testimony offered a mixed view on the current tariff policy. The...