Sara Blakely and Spanx: How a $5,000 Idea Became a Billion-Dollar Business
This is not a startup fairy tale. It’s a case study in thinking differently when you don’t have money, power, or permiss...
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European Business Returns to China, Ignoring Politics
In public, Europe and China appear to be drifting further apart. Political speeches stress “de-risking,” strategic autonomy, and reduced dependence. Headlines focus on trade disput...
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Who Wins From High Interest Rates — And Who Loses
High interest rates were supposed to be temporary. Instead, they have become a defining feature of the current business ...
Why AI Salaries Are Rising—and What That Means for Business Profitability
Compensation for AI specialists has been rising faster than almost any other category of corporate labor. In many market...
Europe’s Stocks Are Rising As Corporate Earnings Weaken
A growing disconnect between markets and corporate performanceEuropean stock markets are entering 2026 near record highs...
Top 10 High-Impact Areas for New Businesses in 2026
As 2026 begins, the entrepreneurial landscape is defined by a clear pivot: from hype-driven experiments to structural so...
Asia Stocks Rally as Nikkei Hits Record Highs
Asia Stocks Surge as Nikkei Hits Record Highs: How AI and Fiscal Stimuli Are Shaping the MarketAsian stock markets climb...
Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Fed Chair Powell | Market Impacts 2026
Global financial markets turned their attention to the United States, where former President Donald Trump’s administrati...
Walmart Joins Nasdaq‑100: Growth Meets Retail Innovation
On January 20, 2026, Walmart Inc. will officially enter the Nasdaq‑100 Index, replacing AstraZeneca Plc. The move follow...
The 2026 Blue-Chip Renaissance: How Established Giants Are Leading Market Transformation
COVELGRAMFor decades, blue-chip stocks have been considered the bedrock of stability in global markets. Companies like I...