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Strengthening Resilience and Leading Through Uncertainty

Leadership | April 14, 2025 Why Embracing Uncertainty Can Help Founders Gain Insight (During Chaos) In an economic climate where geopolitical tensions are high and markets volatile with inflation spikes and policy u-turns, founders and innovators that embrace uncertainty can gain an edge.  Uncertainty isn't a side effect of innovation, it's the starting line.  Inspired


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How a trade war could impact the price of clothing: 'Ultimately no one wins,' expert says

Few consumer goods are immune from the effects of new tariffs on imported goods, but apparel may be among the hardest hit.

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There's another surprise tax deadline on April 15. Here's how to avoid penalties, experts say

The first-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2025 is April 15, which is also the federal tax due date for most filers. Here's how to avoid penalties.

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Plaid Raises $575M to Scale Fintech Infrastructure

Financing | April 14, 2025 Plaid’s $575 Million Series D Signals a Deeper Strategy in Fintech Data and Embedded AI Financial infrastructure provider, Plaid, announced on April 3 2025, that they raised $575 million Series D at a valuation of $6.1 billion valuation led by Frank Templeton, BlackRock, Fidelity, and others including existing investors such


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Top Wall Street analysts find these 3 stocks attractive in these challenging times

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three stocks favored by the Street's top pros, including Affirm Holdings and TJX Companies.

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Third Point, D.E. Shaw obtain agreements with CoStar. How the activists can build value

Third Point and D.E. Shaw are like-minded investors obtaining separate agreements with CoStar.

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How tuition-free college programs can backfire: More generous aid 'can actually increase inequity,' expert says

More generous financial aid packages also attract more students, which can make it harder for lower-income students to benefit.

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Trump tariffs on China will soon bring 'irreversible' damage to many American businesses

Apple's iPhone and other tech got a reprieve from Trump's China tariffs policy, but most businesses will soon face 'irreversible' damage from the trade war.

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OneVest Closes $20M Series B to Lead Wealthtech

Financing | April 11, 2025 OneVest Secures $20M in Series B to Build the Future of WealthTech in North America On January 29, 2025, Calgary and Toronto-based fintech firm OneVest announced the close of a $20 million Series B round, led by Salesforce Ventures and joined by Allianz Life Ventures, TIAA Ventures, and returning backers


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Op-ed: Regulated finance needs to build trust with Gen Z

They may be boring, but regulated institutions are the best resource for young people to get basic, free money information, writes former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair.

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Risk and Reward: Building Your Ideal Portfolio

Private market investing can present an opportunity for investors seeking to invest in startups. Unlike public markets, where stocks are traded daily, private investments involve longer holding periods and higher risk—but also the potential for growth. For investors, constructing a … Continue reading


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6 months ago

Is now a good time to buy gold? Here’s what you need to know

Experts recommend getting investment exposure to gold through an exchange-traded fund. However, demand for gold bars, coins and even gold jewelry, is also up.

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Can't pay your taxes by April 15? You have options, IRS says

You have options if you can't pay your taxes by April 15, according to the IRS. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

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Here’s the inflation breakdown for March 2025 — in one chart

The consumer price index fell in March, but President Donald Trump's tariff agenda and the specter of a global trade war threaten to reverse progress.

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3 likely student loan changes as Trump looks to overhaul $1.6 trillion system

The Trump administration recently announced that it would begin a process to overhaul the country's $1.6 trillion student loan system. Here's what to know.

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