Wall Street pulled another rabbit out of the hat this week, with the S&P and Nasdaq closing at record highs after July inflation numbers came in right on target. Apparently, “not worse” is the new “fantastic.”
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The U.S. is still cranking out new business filings, marking six months of steady growth. Somewhere, another garage just turned into a startup.
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The NFIB optimism index inched upward again, though most owners still list “finding good help” right under “affording health insurance” on their stress charts. It’s a hopeful sigh, not a victory lap.
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Large-company bankruptcies are now topping 2020 levels — even though the broader economy is technically “fine.” Apparently, the free money hangover finally kicked in. Read more →

Small businesses are juggling higher supplier costs and unpredictable tariffs, forcing tough choices between price hikes and slimmer margins. The result? Your favorite local shop owner now knows way too much about international trade.
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The hard-rock veterans celebrated their sixth album with an intimate Philly event that proved Lzzy Hale still belts like she’s trying to shake loose the roof. Raw, loud, and full of fire — Everest lives up to its name.
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The up-and-coming rock trio is dropping their first live album and concert film on August 22 — capturing every sweat-soaked moment of their biggest show yet. It’s loud, it’s messy, and it’s the kind of energy you can’t fake in a studio.
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