Businesses Learn about loans, grants, venture capital, crowdfunding, and expert advice to grow your business smartly. Informational & Resource Guide Introduction: Why Funding Is Key for Small Business Growth In 2025, small businesses are powering over 45% of the U.S. economy, yet many still struggle to access capital. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling…
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Fintech platform Wealthfront Corporation confidentially files to go public in US
Automated digital wealth management firm Wealthfront Corporation said on Monday it had confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, as investors show increasing interest in new listings. The Palo Alto, California-based firm, which did not disclose the terms of the offering, was valued at $1.4 billion in 2022 when its planned acquisition by Swiss bank UBS…
Trump’s big bill shrinks America’s energy future
One fact dominates the U.S. economy: it needs more power. After a long period in which demand for electrons flatlined, it is now rising again. Beyond gigantic data centers essential to artificial intelligence, the rise of battery technology, factory robots and more means that everything from transportation to industrial production will increasingly be electrified. This…
Japan must reduce reliance on US trade, opposition head says
TOKYO, July 7 (Reuters) – Japan must diversify trade ties beyond the U.S. market to mitigate risks and focus on partnerships with countries favouring free trade, Hirofumi Yoshimura, co-representative of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, said on Monday. Tokyo should seek a “win-win” situation in trade negotiations, however, tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump show how the…
Plans to restart construction of VC Summer reactors gain traction
South Carolina’s state-owned utility and project owner Santee Cooper has selected “fewer than five” proposals from 14 received in a request for interest (RFI) to potentially acquire and finish building the reactors, which sit next to Dominion Energy’s Summer 1, an active reactor, a Santee Cooper spokesperson told Reuters Events. The selected entities will now…
Trump tax bill averts one debt crisis but makes future financial woes worse
NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill, which passed Congress on Thursday, averts the near-term prospect of a U.S. government default but makes America’s long-term debt problems even worse. Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved the bill that will extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, authorize more spending on border security…
Morning Bid: Trump-Musk bust-up smolders
Donald Trump’s hotly anticipated meetings with the leaders of the world’s two other biggest economies ended up being sideshows compared to his online bust-up with billionaire backer Elon Musk. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. It’s Friday, so today I’ll provide a quick overview of what’s happening…
US job growth expected to slow in June, unemployment rate forecast to rise
WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) – The U.S. labor market likely slowed further in June, with the unemployment rate expected to have edged up to more than a 3-1/2-year high of 4.3%, as economic uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration’s policies curbed hiring. The anticipated moderation in job growth will probably be insufficient to spur the…
Fintech for Good: U.S. Platforms Driving Financial Inclusion
Financial inclusion isn’t just a social good—it’s a powerful economic lever. In the U.S., a new generation of fintech companies is making basic financial services accessible to underserved segments: low-income families, gig workers, immigrants, individuals with disabilities, and others traditionally left behind. These platforms are reshaping the financial landscape by offering microloans, mobile banking, early…
Remote Work Trends: How U.S. Businesses Are Adapting Post‑Pandemic
Nearly five years after COVID-19 ushered in a remote work revolution, U.S. companies continue reshaping their operating models. What began as a stopgap strategy has evolved into a nuanced, data-driven approach combining flexibility, technology investment, and strategic policy. Here’s how the landscape is changing: 1. Remote and Hybrid Models: The New Work Norm Remote work…