Bipartisan Group Calls on Congress to Support Antitrust Legislation that Helps Small Businesses Compete with Big Tech
A group of skeptics from both the left and right of the political spectrum is urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance a bill aimed at preventing large platforms from promoting their own products over those of third-party sellers. This coalition has reached out to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member […]
Surge in Small Business Hiring Elevates Private Payrolls Beyond Projections
Private Employers See Job Growth in March In March, private employers created 62,000 jobs, surpassing the anticipated increase of 40,000, as revealed in the ADP National Employment Report released on Wednesday. Interestingly, the smallest businesses outperformed expectations. Companies with fewer than 20 employees contributed 112,000 jobs, marking two months of consistent growth for small businesses. […]
BlackRock-Owned Company Acquires Essential Stores for Small Businesses
Food Conglomerate Acquires Popular Supply Source for Small Restaurants A large food company, partly backed by the asset management firm BlackRock, has purchased a privately owned supplier that many small restaurant owners have relied on. Cisco announced on Monday that it has expanded its operations to include 166 stores across 35 states. This acquisition of […]
JPMorgan Chase starts American Dream Initiative to support small businesses
JPMorgan Chase Launches American Dream Initiative to Boost Small Businesses Suzanne Clark, the CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recently discussed the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs during an appearance on “Claman Countdown.” She highlighted the Chamber’s plans to regulate the president’s tariff powers. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Chase announced its new American Dream Initiative […]
Treasury Secretary visits Long Island to promote small business
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made a visit to Nassau County on Monday evening, where he engaged with local small business owners who shared their experiences navigating the current economic landscape under President Trump. “Wall Street has its achievements, and now it’s time for Main Street to thrive,” Bessent remarked to a gathering that included real […]
A small Asian country is among the top bitcoin (BTC) sellers this year.
Bhutan Accelerates Bitcoin Sales Bhutan is increasing its pace of Bitcoin sales. Recently, the Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 519.707 BTC, equivalent to around $36.75 million, to external addresses. This surge in capital outflows, which has intensified over the past two weeks, has brought the total for 2026 to about $152 million. Prior to this […]
Meta introduces AI solutions for small businesses
Meta’s New Initiative for Small Business Support Meta is shifting its focus to support local businesses. The tech company has launched Meta Small Business, aiming to provide a range of new AI tools to the estimated 250 million small and medium-sized enterprises using its platform. This move is, perhaps, seen as essential as Meta’s core […]
Small businesses, the 75 Hard challenge, tax deductions: A recap of today’s stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The 75 Hard Challenge comes with a strict regimen: five tasks each day for seventy-five days, no breaks, no leeway. While this might sound motivating, experts caution that the potential downsides could be significant. Here are some other stories to catch up on during your busy day. American shoppers […]
Mayor Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji’s small effort to separate herself from harmful posts falls short.
You Can’t Erase Evil New York City’s First Lady, Rama Dhwaj Mamdani, seems to be trying to distance herself from her past. Just a few clicks, and she’s gone—deleted her accounts on X and Tumblr after old posts resurfaced. In those posts, she defended the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, even criticizing the U.S. […]
Five individuals, including four teachers and one police officer, have been arrested in a small Alabama town for child pornography, according to authorities.
Shocking Arrests in Small Alabama Town Residents in a quiet Alabama town were left reeling after the unsettling news broke. Four educators and a law enforcement officer from the Pickens County School District in Aliceville—home to about 2,000 residents—were arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material. The group included four teachers, a police […]