Net neutrality won’t survive a Trump presidency

Net neutrality’s long trip toward (then away from, then toward again, then away, and now once more toward) federal protections against broadband meddling may be entering its final chapter, either to die forever or be enshrined in law — depending, like so many things, on the outcome of the election in November. If Biden wins […]

How to Attract More Local Customers to Your Small Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Want to increase foot traffic and attract local customers to your business? Whether you’re a restaurant owner, hair stylist, lawyer or general contractor, you can benefit from local search marketing. Local search marketing is the practice of using geo-specific advertising strategies to increase your business’s visibility in […]

Fintech funding slows to the lowest level since 2017

When it comes to funding, the fintech sector didn’t have a very good start to the year. Fintech funding slid by 16% quarter-over-quarter during the three-month period, according to CB Insights’ Q1 2024 State of Venture Report. But even more troubling than the double-digit dip was the fact that the $7.3 billion raised globally by […]

GPS disabled as Israel raises alert over Iran threat

By Hugo Bachega in Jerusalem, and Sean Seddon GPS is being blocked across swathes of Israel in order to disrupt missiles and drones, as tensions rise with Iran. Iran has vowed to respond after a strike on its consulate building in Syria on Monday – which Israel was widely believed to be behind – killed […]

Agility Robotics lays off some staff amid commercialization focus

Agility Robotics on Thursday confirmed that it has laid off a “small number” of employees. The well-funded Oregon-based firm says the job loss is part of a company-wide focus on commercialization efforts. “As part of Agility’s ongoing efforts to structure the company for success, we have parted ways with a small number of employees that […]

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: LW, LEVI, W

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Hertz Global — The car rental company shed about 4% after it was downgraded to sell from neutral at Goldman Sachs. Investors have yet to fully price in some near-term pressures, the bank wrote. Block — The financial services stock lost nearly 2% following a downgrade […]