2026 IPO Check-in
As we are now halfway through 2026, it is time to check in on the status of the 2026 IPO Outlook and see which companies have...
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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.
Retirement savers may own SpaceX — or soon will — and not even know it
Investors who missed the SpaceX IPO may already have exposure to the stock through mutual funds, ETFs or retirement accounts.
Struggling to find a job? Try looking in Nevada
The sparsely populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry climate has been a hiring hot spot.
How Macroeconomic Conditions Shape Startup Valuations: What Founders and Investors Should Know
Startup valuations are driven by more than company performance alone. Interest rates, inflation, capital availability, and even public market sentiment can all influence how investors value...
EP #553 THIS Kickstarter Strategy Raised $198,239 for OnePedal
You have an idea. You build it. But will anyone buy it? In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman speaks with Max Engle, founder of...
EP #552 The Kickstarter Strategy That Raised $171,155 | Thaan Grill
You’ve got an idea. Now what? Most people stop there. But what if you could turn that idea into a fully funded Kickstarter campaign? In this...
Trump's 'big beautiful bill' turned 529 plans into 'lifelong education' accounts, expert says: How to take advantage
New rules allow 529 plan funds to pay for eligible career training, certifications, licensing fees and continuing education costs.
Millions of people with disabilities may be missing out on this little-known savings tool
Millions of Americans with disabilities may qualify for ABLE accounts, which allow up to $100,000 in savings without losing benefits.
'I never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before this': How one medical supply CEO is navigating the oil price shock
Medical supply company Gentell sources raw materials from around the world, and the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is causing volatility for its business.
EP #551 The Crowdfunding Tactics Behind This $1.06 Million Kickstarter | Brick Boy
Want to launch a successful Kickstarter campaign? Wondering how to turn it into a crowdfunding hit? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified Podcast, host Salvador...
The rise of 'income stacking': Why Gen Z is juggling multiple jobs
The percentage of the workforce holding multiple jobs has been rising since 2020, reaching an all-time high last fall. “Income stacking” is popular with Gen Z.
EP #550 How Fathom Turned AI Meetings Into a Startup Growth Engine
Want to work faster without hiring more people? Wondering how AI can actually improve productivity inside a startup? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified Podcast,...
K-shaped economy is 'alive and well,' expert says — what new research shows
The so-called K-shaped economy is becoming more clearly defined, new reports show.
How Tariffs and Trade Policy Impact Startup Investing
Global trade policy has rarely felt more relevant to startup investors than it does right now. Over the past year, the U.S. has navigated one of...
Datavault AI Targets Canadian CyberCatch In $136.8M Deal
May 1, 2026 NCFA Fintech Market Activity Risk Compliance And Regtech, Artificial Intelligence And Data AI Driven Compliance And Cyber Risk Platform On May 1, 2026,...