Anthony Casimano

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Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underway

A Justice Department lawyer has told a New York jury at the start of an antitrust trial that the concert ticket industry is broken because T

A New York jury has ruled that Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster operated an illegal monopoly over large concert venues—potentially costing fans higher ticket prices. While changes won’t happen overnight, the decision could lead to hefty financial penalties and even force the sale of venues, with the goal of creating more competition and fairer pricing for concertgoers.

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Bitcoin is surging past $71,000 after Donald Trump announced a 5-day delay on potential U.S. strikes against Iran, citing very good and productive talks aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East.

The news sparked a broad market reaction, with cryptocurrencies jumping around 5%, oil prices plunging, and the U.S. dollar weakening.

It’s been a rollercoaster!

Bitcoin price news: BTC surges 5% to $71,000 as Trump postpones Iran escalation

Trump said that the two countries held "very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities

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The decision by the Supreme Court to invalidate many of President Trump’s tariffs brought a wave of relief to small-business owners who had been grappling with rising costs. Still, uncertainty remains as the administration continues to pursue other tariff measures and businesses wait to see whether refunds will materialize.

Richard Trent, executive director of Main Street Alliance said the impact on members was anything but stabilizing. “These policies were described as a show of strength,” he said. “But for small businesses, it meant sudden rate increases, no transition period, and no clear path forward.”

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Ai Adoption

A new LinkedIn study shows small-company owners and employees are adopting AI at high rates, while many aspiring entrepreneurs use the tech to launch new businesses. https://www.inc.com/bruce-crumley/heres-how-ai-is-fueling-small-business-creation-and-driving-growth/91273692

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Small-Business Optimism Rises Despite Inflation Worries

© Illustration: Inc; Photo: Getty Images Despite ongoing cost pressures, small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the second half of the year. The Small Business Optimism Index rose by 2.2 points in July, reaching its highest level since February 2022. This increase was largely driven by an 18-point improvement in the share of business owners expecting better conditions in the…

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Will Small Business Recover From Its “Depression”?

Small business owners’ optimism has been significantly low since 2020, according to the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism, with current levels being some of the lowest in the past 50 years, only seen during major recessions. Despite predictions of an impending recession, the economy has not yet entered one. However, small business owners remain pessimistic, with only 8% expecting better…

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Economic Growth Doubled in Quarter

Hopefully this continues! The U.S. economy demonstrated unexpected resilience in the second quarter of 2024, with the gross domestic product (GDP) growing at an annualized rate of 2.8%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth rate, which significantly outpaced the 1.9% forecast by economists and doubled the first quarter’s 1.4% expansion, highlights the robust nature of the…

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The Resilient Rise of Small Business Births

Adobe Images Small businesses, those with fewer than 500 employees, are the backbone of the U.S. economy. They make up almost all U.S. businesses and employ nearly half of the private sector workforce. The pandemic sparked a surprising surge in new business formations, thanks to increased household savings, government stimulus checks, and more time spent at home. This boom led to 5.5 million new…

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It's happened.

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A 2022 Northwestern Mutual study found that 62% of U.S. adults admit their financial planning needs improvement. However, only 35% of Americans work with a financial advisor.

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Standout Online Savings Accounts - NerdWallet

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I understand that the stock market, over time, will make a better investment. But you don't want to put ALL your money in stocks. With the Online Savings Account rates so high across the net, these banks really want your money!

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Online Savings Accounts

Are you people seeing these online savings accounts percentages? I understand that the stock market, over time, will make a better investment. But you don’t want to put ALL your money in stocks in case of a crash. With the rates so high, these banks really want your money! https://www.nerdwallet.com/m/banking/standout-online-savings-accounts-8

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This AI Revolution is Starting to get Exciting!

In a cool new study, an AI chatbot showed up human doctors when it came to answering patient questions online. It outperformed them! The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine, found that the chatbot’s responses to patient queries on a social media platform were rated way higher in terms of quality and empathy. Is it time for robot…

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2024 Small Business Marketing Challenges Despite a growing economy and increased consumer spending, small businesses are struggling with effective marketing, according to a report from Constant Contact. The report highlights that 73% of small business owners lack confidence in their current marketing strategies, feeling overwhelmed by the myriad methods and lacking the time to execute campaigns. This marketing anxiety is…

A 2024 Report Reveals Small Business Marketing Challenges

A new report shows that small business owners are overwhelmed by marketing tasks and aren't confident that their current strategy is moving

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Debt Ceiling Debacle Could Double Unemployment

According to a study, the financial consequences might harm the economy so severely that unemployment could increase to 7% if Republicans and Democrats are unable to come to an agreement on the nation’s debt ceiling. According to research released this week by Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi, a rise of that scale would result in the loss of employment for 6 million people. His…

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