How crowdfunding is supporting Black livelihoods and communities
Sherwood Neiss Crowdfund Capital Advisors Jun 13, 2020 The financial challenges facing black entrepreneurs are far reaching. The majority lack the relationships that would get them...
Market wire
Latest news on private equity markets
Headlines on the small cap U.S. and Canadian companies we follow, pulled from the wires as they publish. Every story opens at its original source.
Systemic racism slows economic growth: Dallas Fed chief Kaplan
Systemic racism and high unemployment levels among black and Hispanic Americans create a drag on the U.S. economy, Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan said on...
Oil prices drop as rising U.S. coronavirus cases stoke fears of weak fuel demand
Oil prices fell on Monday, with U.S. oil dropping more than 2%, as a spike in new coronavirus cases in the United States raised concerns over...
Pro traders scramble for protection in 'warp speed' market, spur quadrupling of S&P 500 hedge cost
As fears of a drastic pullback intensified, it has gotten four times more expensive to hedge against more losses in the S&P 500 than before the...
'There's so much unknown' — In small towns that host big events, timing is crucial for the recovery
For small businesses that rely on large gatherings of people, restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus could hurt key weeks for sales.
Amazon's business practices examined by two U.S. states
State investigators in both California and Washington are examining Amazon's business practices, two newspapers reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
American Express JV gets final approval to launch operations in China
China's central bank has given the final nod to a network clearing license for an American Express joint venture, allowing it to be the first foreign...
Full benefits, $50,000 in starting pay and no degrees needed — here's why now might be the time to start trucking
New truckers can make $50,000 with full benefits after about seven weeks of training. Here's an inside look at the lives of people who drive for...
A closed highway and a 'mad dash' to e-commerce: Here's how one New Jersey Main St. is preparing to reopen
Here's how business owners and local officials in Somerville, New Jersey are preparing to reopen as the state's coronavirus restrictions ease.
China central bank bank approves American Express for bank card clearance business
China's central bank said on Saturday it has given American Express approval to set up a bank card clearance business in the country.
$600 unemployment benefits are 'life-saving' for this waiter: 'I'm right at the edge'
Lawmakers are sparring over enhanced unemployment benefits, scheduled to end after July absent intervention, which could be catastrophic for some recipients.
Jeff Ubben's ValueAct increases its bet on an unusual environmental play
Enviva manufacturers wood pellet plants in the southeastern part of the U.S. from tree farm scraps and pulp mill waste.
Amazon's business practices examined by two U.S. states: reports
State investigators in both California and Washington are examining Amazon's business practices, two newspapers reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Special Report: How China got shipments of Venezuelan oil despite U.S. sanctions
Last year, China replaced the United States as the No. 1 importer of oil from Venezuela, yet another front in the heated rivalry between Washington and...
Innovate Finance: Spotlight on Innovation: Canada Fintech Podcast
The Global City Jun 4, 2020 Welcome to part two of Spotlight on Innovation, a series of discussions that look in detail at fintech in global...