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U.S. oil and gas hiring remains disciplined, with firms prioritizing margin protection over headcount expansion, according to Birmingham Group CEO Brian Binke. Companies focus on optimization, maintenance and targeted buildouts, adding talent only where it directly improves efficiency or reduces risk. The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) reports a net loss of 8,368 direct jobs in 2025, though total industry payroll rose to $173 billion. Texas alone accounts for 23% of all U.S. oil and gas employment, underscoring its pivotal role in the sector.
9 million businesses changing hands this decade the acquirer in your market is already calling owners already signing NDAs already in due diligence the sellers they close with this year were always going to sell to someone the only question was whether that someone was you
RemoFirst, an Employer of Record platform operating in over 185 countries, announced a new integration with BambooHR. The connector syncs employee records from BambooHR directly into RemoFirst, cutting manual data entry and speeding up onboarding. The self‑serve integration activates in...
Gumloop announced a $50 million Series B round led by Benchmark to scale its no‑code AI agent builder for enterprises. The platform enables non‑technical employees at firms such as Shopify, Ramp and Instacart to create autonomous agents that automate multistep workflows without...
In the inaugural Gundlach Unlocked webcast, DoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach warned that inflation is likely to stay above the Fed’s 2 % target, long‑term rates remain elevated despite recent cuts, and the U.S. dollar may enter a weaker phase. He outlined...
Renewables are the only exit strategy: Day 12 (updated) impact of the Israel and US attack, tracking Force Majeure, surcharges, and the explosive inflation behind the headlines FORCE MAJEURE IMPLICATIONS >Shell: FM on all LNG cargoes from Qatar >QatarEnergy: Pretty much totally down,...
Edison Research reports that moving just 5 percent of a TV‑heavy media budget into podcasts can dramatically boost audience reach. In a case study, a pharmaceutical brand shifted a small portion of its broadcast‑and‑cable spend to podcast ads, raising reach among...
The latest loan note highlights a surge in retail investor redemptions, putting pressure on capital providers to manage liquidity. Growing capital inflows are raising concerns about underwriting standards across private‑debt markets. British International Investment announced backing for an emerging‑market impact...
The federal government introduced a 3.8% special pay increase for law‑enforcement personnel, while most other GS employees receive only a 1% raise. Retirees who left on December 31 may see their annual‑leave lump‑sum paid at the prior year’s salary, with a...
The Trump administration casts the United States as a global defender of liberty while domestic democratic norms crumble. It justifies a hard line on Iran with rhetoric about security and democracy, echoing decades‑old foreign policy scripts. Meanwhile, attacks on elections,...
Biotech startups are increasingly opting to extend existing financing rounds instead of launching fresh fundraising campaigns. By adding capital to current rounds, companies can secure needed cash while avoiding the dilution and valuation pressure of a full round. This approach...
The ongoing Middle East conflict is driving a sharp rise in fuel prices, forcing companies like Southwest Airlines and UBS to brace for higher operating costs. Traditional IT operating models, built for gradual stress, are buckling under the rapid, continuous...
Build‑A‑Bear Workshop announced a planned CEO transition, with Chief Operations and Experience Officer Chris Hurt succeeding Sharon Price John on June 11. The change follows a multiyear succession plan and positions Hurt, a decade‑long retail veteran, on the board. Fiscal 2025 revenues reached...
Investors are struggling to price artificial‑intelligence companies because revenue models are still evolving and traditional valuation metrics lag behind rapid adoption. The article argues that AI’s impact is broader than past tech waves, but the market lacks reliable data on...
Retail training traditionally protects associates from failure, resulting in low on‑floor competence despite high completion rates from video and microlearning modules. The article argues that real skill development requires repeated attempts, specific feedback, and a non‑moving performance standard. SalesRX+ introduced...
Precision BioSciences reported GAAP diluted EPS of $1.05 for Q4 2025, a sharp turnaround from a $2.22 loss a year earlier. Net income rose to $20.1 million while revenue held steady at $34.2 million. The profit swing marks a potential inflection...
My conversation with Eric Wiklendt of Michigan based Speyside Equity. We discuss his journey and how the private equity firm has built a reputation as a highly operational lower-middle-market investor with close to $1B AUM, 38 total investments across 20 platforms,...
The article uncovers that successful founders feel overwhelmed primarily because they hoard strategic decision‑making, creating a hidden cognitive load that eclipses operational tasks. Survey data shows 68% of founders admit to daily mental fatigue, despite strong revenue growth. The piece...
Serial entrepreneur Burak Büyukdemir expands his viral LinkedIn checklist into a full Product‑Market Fit (PMF) diagnostic scorecard. The framework uses five independent tests—Pull, Referral, “Very Disappointed,” Sales, and Sleep—each scored 0‑4 for a composite out‑of‑20 rating that maps to four fit...
Here's what nobody's saying out loud: Microsoft, Google, Amazon built the AI highways Startups are just driving on them Private valuations exploding while public tech multiples compress The infrastructure subsidy from Big Tech to private markets might be the largest wealth transfer in startup...
Ireland hosts over 4,000 social enterprises employing 25,000 people, part of a EU sector representing 6% of jobs. Despite policy pushes to diversify revenue, most organisations remain grant‑dependent and lack the commercial architecture needed for scaling. Persistent gaps in strategy,...
Korean Air announced it will acquire the remaining 80% stake in Korean Air C&D Service from Hahn & Company for an estimated KRW 750 billion, bringing the in‑flight catering and duty‑free business back under full ownership. The board approved the purchase...
On 18 February 2026 an employment tribunal dismissed a former Google engineer’s claim that the company operated a “boys’ club” that disadvantaged women. The ex‑employee alleged gender bias, unequal pay and blocked promotions, but the tribunal concluded the evidence did...
Industry experts highlight three intersecting forces reshaping emerging biotech: the persistent funding and regulatory hurdles faced by early‑stage startups, the rapid migration of AI from a supportive tool to an operational backbone, and breakthrough computational methods—including quantum chemistry—that are redefining...
Hotels traditionally rely on Google Ads for paid search, but the article argues that adding Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) can broaden reach and drive incremental direct bookings. Bing’s network, which includes Bing, Yahoo, and partner sites, captures a sizable share...
CRISIL assigned WeWork India Management Ltd an A+/Stable long‑term rating and an A1 short‑term rating covering ₹800 crore of bank facilities. The rating agency projects operating income to rise 15‑20% over the medium term as the coworking provider adds 20,000‑30,000 desks...
Freightos announced that its CFO and interim chief executive, Pablo Pinillos, will become permanent CEO and join the board on March 16, succeeding founder Zvi Schreiber. Pinillos, who joined as CFO in March 2025, pledges to steer the digital freight...
CareCloud, Inc. posted GAAP earnings of $0.04 per share for Q4 FY25, marking a modest profit after flat performance a year earlier. Revenue surged to $34.4 million, a 21.8% year‑over‑year increase and the strongest quarterly top‑line in recent history. The company...
UAE‑based Shorooq joined a $1.03 billion seed round for AMI Labs, the AI startup founded by Turing Award winner Yann LeCun, valuing the company at $3.5 billion pre‑money. The round was co‑led by Cathay Innovation, Greycroft, Hiro Capital, HV Capital and Bezos...
Vue Creator Management, a Toledo‑based agency founded in 2025 by Cailyn Medley, offers a hybrid service that combines affiliate strategy consulting with full‑time execution. The firm helps creators optimize revenue on platforms such as ShopMy, LTK and Amazon, handling link...
AI-driven capital expenditures are currently contributing just over one percentage point to U.S. GDP growth, buoyed by a stock‑market rally that has turned consumption into a bubble‑like surge. Much of this spending is financed through vulnerable credit structures, raising concerns...
African startups are shifting focus from raw user acquisition to retention, especially among women in West Africa. Research of 500 women across eight countries shows rising digital adoption driven by income‑seeking activities, yet sustained engagement remains fragile. High data costs,...
I secretly started a software company. And I told absolutely no one. Why? Because I was convinced I'd fail. Better to fail privately than publicly—that was my thinking. It all started in May of 2023. I was listening to the book 10X is Easier Than...
L2 Brands has been awarded Fair Labor Accreditation by the Fair Labor Association after a multi‑year review of its social‑compliance systems. The accreditation recognizes the company’s efforts to improve worker wellbeing across its supply chain, which includes 18 contract factories...
I'm excited to annouce that @ximealeman is joining us at Camp Hustle this year. Her company, Prometeo, built open banking infrastructure across Latin America. Now they're scaling north. 🧵 https://t.co/FuTF4Xr1CS
Microsoft’s head of experiences and devices is retiring, triggering a shakeup. Rajesh Jha has been at Microsoft for 35 years, and his departure sees the leaders of Windows and Office promoted to report directly to Satya Nadella. Full details 👇...
I built a health app for brands. 😎 It checks the pulse of your positioning, diagnoses what’s weak, and helps turn fuzzy messaging into strategic authority. https://t.co/QHpWHn43Ov
Acast’s Podcast Pulse Singapore Edition, based on a survey of 250 consumers, shows podcast ads enjoy the lightest ad load and highest engagement compared with video, social and TV formats. Only 20% of listeners need more than five exposures before...
Today's Opening Bell We covered a lot today- asset chapters provided US Dollar Testing Yearly High as Iran War Escalates https://t.co/7jdA7902Rt
Most B2B video strategies stop at demos buried on a website. That’s the problem. Buyers learn on YouTube months before they hit your homepage. If you’re not ranking for their questions, you’re already a quarter behind. https://t.co/tCBEXd7L4I
Inaccurate time tracking is costing U.S. professional‑services firms billions, with an average loss of $63,807 per employee each year. Missed or misrecorded minutes translate into under‑billing, payroll errors, project overruns, and compliance risks that erode margins and credibility. AI‑powered platforms...
“Although I caution anyone from doing unsecured loans, I have done some... To minimize risk [I make] sure that the money will be invested in a manner that will increase sales and profits at the business and also that the...
Rational arguments are made as to why the Iran war won't be over soon, even as it "should" be over to prevent an economic calamity. Yet the market prices this as a temporary shock. What gives? What's the market seeing that...
Atlancis Technologies and EverseTech have launched Servernah Cloud, Kenya’s first sovereign AI cloud, hosted in iXAfrica’s Nairobi data centre. The platform merges Atlancis’ Servernah infrastructure with EverseTech’s AI‑as‑a‑Service, allowing Kenyan enterprises and government agencies to run AI workloads within national...
"Indian Source Says Iran to Allow India-Flagged Tankers Through Hormuz as First Tanker Arrives" Looks like the Strait of Hormuz will be the new Bab el-Mandeb 🍻 https://t.co/370QXTDJC2
London’s capital markets have been dominated by overseas firms snapping up UK businesses. Simon Peckham is pushing in the other direction. https://t.co/8UIULznzFQ
A new Express Employment Professionals‑Harris Poll shows 82% of Canadian job seekers and 86% of hiring managers view networking as critical for landing roles, with 45% saying its importance has risen over the past decade. Respondents rely on a mix...
When the financial crisis was heating up, geniuses at Deutsche Bank opted to buy more "highly rated" tranches of mortgage backed securities. With that in mind, when I see that DB says they are expanding their private credit exposure, I...
In the March 12 2026 RIA Edge Podcast, Creative Planning CEO Peter Mallouk outlines how he scaled the firm from a boutique operation with 30 clients to a $40 billion AUM powerhouse and set the stage for a $700 billion independent‑advisor market. He credits...
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s latest data shows women now comprise 55% of UK lawyers but only 35% of equity partners, with parity at salaried partner level (49%). Representation of disabled solicitors has risen to 8%, still well below the 17%...
