Sow Good Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split
Freeze‑dried candy maker Sow Good Inc. announced a 15‑to‑1 reverse stock split, consolidating roughly 301 million shares into about 20 million. The split, approved by shareholders and the board, becomes effective at 5 p.m. ET on April 23, 2026, with trading on a split‑adjusted basis beginning April 24. The action is intended to bring the company back into compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires a minimum $1 bid price. Existing shareholders will automatically receive the new shares, with any fractional shares rounded up to the nearest whole share.
My Meetings Now Populate Todoist Automatically (And How I Set It Up)
A productivity writer created an automation that pushes meeting action items directly into Todoist. Using a transcription service, Lindy AI parses the call, extracts the speaker’s commitments, and creates tasks with appropriate due dates and draft follow‑up emails. The workflow...
Shuttered Startups Are Selling Old Slack Chats and Emails to AI Companies
Defunct startups are monetizing their digital footprints by selling Slack messages, internal emails, and Jira tickets to AI firms. Companies like SimpleClosure have facilitated over 100 such transactions in the past year, with payouts ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per...
AGC's Data DIGest: April 6-10, 2026
Input prices for new non‑residential construction rose 1.7% in March and 4.4% year‑over‑year, driven by a 37.8% monthly jump in diesel‑fuel PPI and sharp metal price gains. Diesel fuel surged 51.2% y/y, while aluminum, copper and steel saw year‑over‑year increases...
Enterprise Holdings, Inc.: Credit Rating Report
DBRS released a credit rating report on Enterprise Holdings on April 14, 2026. The agency confirmed an A long‑term issuer rating and an A rating on senior debt, both marked stable. Short‑term issuer and commercial paper ratings were assigned R‑1...
Rocket Pro’s Fisher: Glass Ceiling Is Shifting, but the Glass Cliff Remains for Women in Mortgage
Katie Fisher, EVP of broker strategy at Rocket Pro, says the mortgage industry’s glass ceiling is moving as women achieve parity in brokerage roles, but many still occupy figurehead executive positions. She warns that the "glass cliff"—assigning women to struggling...
How to Prepare Your Company for the Era of Agentic ITops
Traditional rules‑based IT operations cost enterprises hundreds of billions annually, relying on manual work to bridge automation gaps. Agentic AI promises to automate incident detection and response, but it requires unified, contextual data to be effective. BigPanda’s IT Knowledge Graph...
Epicor Partner Community
Epicor has unveiled its Partner Community as a strategic, long‑term growth engine rather than a simple reseller network. The program highlights partners that have evolved from startups into multi‑million‑dollar enterprises, underscoring the depth of the ecosystem. Epicor emphasizes that partners...
Dow Jones Futures, Oil Prices In Focus As Iran, Hormuz News Turns
Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now under strict military control, prompting U.S. plans to board Iran‑linked tankers and sending crude oil futures down 13.2% to about $83.85 a barrel. Dow futures opened modestly lower, while U.S. equities...
Fogs Lift a Bit, Animal Spirits a Lot (E258)
Risk assets surged the week ending April 17, pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to all‑time highs. Fixed‑income markets rallied across the curve, with emerging‑market bonds leading the gains, while the belly of the yield curve saw the most pronounced rise....
REPAY Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited, Non-Binding Proposal From Forager Capital Management
Repay Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: RPAY) disclosed that it has received an unsolicited, non‑binding cash offer from shareholder Forager Capital Management to acquire all outstanding shares at $4.80 per share. The board will review the proposal with financial and legal advisors,...
Scoop: Inside the Historic U.S.-Cuba Negotiations in Havana
U.S. State Department officials traveled to Havana for the first U.S. government flight since President Obama’s 2016 visit, meeting with Cuban officials including Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, the grandson of Raul Castro. The delegation offered to restore internet access via...
Strait of Hormuz Deal Sees Munis Firmer, USTs Rally
Municipal bonds rose on Friday as U.S. Treasuries rallied following the announcement that commercial vehicles can now transit the Strait of Hormuz. Bank of America analysts said the cease‑fire optimism creates a liquidity‑driven, risk‑on environment that is neutral for duration...
Beltway Buzz, April 17, 2026
President Trump nominated James Macy to the National Labor Relations Board, securing a Republican majority that will last through December 2027, and re‑nominated David Prouty for a full term. OSHA refreshed its National Emphasis Program to sharpen heat‑hazard enforcement in...
SCHB: SCHB: A Hold Amid Premium Valuations And Higher Risk-Free Rates
Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) is maintained at a Hold as valuation multiples climb to roughly 27× P/E and a CAPE of 36, signaling premium pricing. A compressed equity risk premium and rising risk‑free rates have pushed the fund's...
Anthropic Mocks up Claude Design to Draft Fancy New Pink Slips for Marketing Teams
Anthropic unveiled Claude Design, a research‑preview AI service that generates visual assets from text prompts, extending its Claude Opus 4.7 model to Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise users. The announcement sent Figma’s stock down about 7%, signaling competitive pressure on existing design...
CHRO Caught on Tape Admitting to Culture that ‘Protected’ Harassers, Workers Claim
A lawsuit filed April 10 alleges the CHRO of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) admitted on multiple audio recordings that the agency’s culture shielded harassers and violated federal labor laws. The recordings capture the CHRO acknowledging a hostile work environment,...
PepsiCo Settles EEOC Lawsuit Alleging It Failed to Accommodate and Fired Blind Employee
PepsiCo has settled an EEOC disability‑discrimination lawsuit by paying $270,000 to a blind former customer‑service employee and agreeing to work with an accessibility consultant. The two‑year consent decree requires the company to develop screen‑reading‑compatible software for its Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, call...
Tire Company Settles Allegations It Discriminated Against Workers with Opioid Prescriptions
The Carlstar Group, a specialty tire and wheel maker in Franklin, Tennessee, agreed to pay $300,000 to settle EEOC charges that it discriminated against employees taking prescribed opioid medications. The discrimination occurred despite medical clearance, prompting a five‑year consent decree...
Does HR Have a 'Lack of Imagination' When It Comes to Hiring?
Indeed Hiring Lab’s latest analysis shows HR‑related skills are now core requirements in U.S. job ads, appearing in 27.3% of postings and over 70% of listings that list business‑operations capabilities. The trend spans sectors from retail to hospitality, reflecting a...
Indeed CEO Says This—Not AI—Is the Biggest Threat to the Workforce
Indeed CEO Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba told Semafor’s World Economy Summit that an aging labor force poses a far greater risk to the U.S. job market than artificial intelligence. Indeed’s research projects a loss of roughly 20 million workers—about 5% of the...
Molly Sims Says the Secret to YSE Beauty’s Success Isn’t the Product—It’s This Lesson in Extreme Patience
YSE Beauty, the premium skincare line founded by model‑turned‑entrepreneur Molly Sims, raised $3 million in seed capital and closed a $15 million Series A round before securing shelf space at Sephora in June 2025. The brand, which targets women over 35, has earned...
Edmonton Businesses Get Federal Funding to Automate Homebuilding, Manufacturing
The Government of Canada announced an $8.4 million CAD (≈$6.2 million USD) grant through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to seven Edmonton‑area firms, targeting automation and AI to offset U.S. tariff pressures. Akash Homes will receive $1 million CAD (≈$0.74 million USD) to embed artificial intelligence...
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Amrize Ltd announced a special cash dividend of $0.44 per ordinary share, pending shareholder approval on April 21, 2026. The record date is set for April 24, with payment scheduled for May 4, 2026. To reflect the dividend, the Options Clearing Corporation will adjust AMRZ...
Making Tax Sense Out of March Madness
Starting in 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) limits the amount of gambling losses that individual taxpayers can deduct to 90% of their total losses, while the traditional cap that losses cannot exceed winnings remains. The change means...
The US May Already Have a Negative Immigration Rate. That’s Bad for Construction.
Immigrants made up a record 26.3% of the U.S. construction workforce in 2024, with about one‑third of tradespeople foreign‑born. The share is especially high in residential trades such as drywall and roofing, where immigrants exceed 50% of workers. Recent U.S....
Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund Scraps Cerity Partners over Private Equity Concerns
The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF), which oversees a $13.8 billion portfolio, halted its selection of Verus Investments after Cerity Partners acquired Verus in February. Trustees voted to reject Cerity because its private‑equity owners—Genstar Capital, Warburg Pincus and Lightyear Capital—pose reputational and...
SCHO: Still A Bit Wary Of Duration
The Schwab Short‑Term US Treasury ETF (SCHO) carries a 1.9‑year duration, making it more sensitive to 2‑year Treasury yields than its name suggests. A recent cease‑fire in the Middle East has eased energy‑price pressures, lowering inflation risk and reviving expectations...
Dow Rises 868 Points Amid Gulf Ceasefire: Stock Market Today
Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz was fully open following a Lebanon‑Israel cease‑fire, sending West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude down 8.8% to $83 and $91 per barrel. The oil shock sparked a broad equity rally, with the Dow Jones...
The Skilled Trades Shortage Is Becoming A Facilities Management Risk
Facilities managers are confronting a growing shortage of electricians, HVAC technicians, and other skilled tradespeople, turning hiring challenges into a direct operational risk. The rise of smart building systems demands technicians who blend traditional trade expertise with digital fluency, further...
Siemens Plans Shareholder Vote on Siemens Healthineers Spinoff
Siemens announced it will ask shareholders to vote on a plan to spin off Siemens Healthineers at the February annual meeting. The proposal would transfer 30% of Healthineers shares to Siemens investors, reducing the parent’s stake from 67% to roughly...
Why Allbirds Failed as a Shoe Company—And Why Crocs and On Are Winning
Allbirds stumbled by prioritizing eco‑friendly materials over performance, leaving it vulnerable in a market that rewards speed and durability. In contrast, On’s engineering‑focused cushioning, born from a garden‑hose prototype, has captured elite endurance athletes, while Crocs capitalized on comfort, broad...
MarineTraffic Shows Hormuz Strait Vessel Activity After Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Deal
MarineTraffic data released on April 17 shows a surge in tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz following the Israel‑Lebanon ceasefire agreement. The platform recorded an average of 45 vessels per day, a 30% increase from the previous week and...
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Completely Open’
Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" following the Israel‑Hezbollah cease‑fire, but Washington reiterated its naval blockade, citing unfinished transactions with Tehran. The U.S. Central Command reported 19 ships intercepted since the blockade began, underscoring lingering tension. Oil...
Shuffle Board: Spring Cleaning Comes to the C Suite
Southern California activewear brand Vuori named Heather Archibald its first chief product officer, overseeing the entire product lifecycle. Queer‑owned innerwear label Tomboyx saw co‑founder Fran Dunaway restructure ownership and return as president. Kendra Scott appointed Adrienne Gernand as chief business officer...
‘Reasonably Knowable’ in EO 14398: What Prime Contractors Need to Know About Subcontractor Oversight
Executive Order 14398, issued March 26, 2026, obligates prime federal contractors to report any subcontractor conduct that is "racially discriminatory" DEI activity that is known or reasonably knowable. The order’s language ties the reporting duty to conduct "in connection with...
CoreWeave Announces Date of First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call
CoreWeave, the AI‑focused cloud provider that went public on Nasdaq in March 2025, announced its first‑quarter 2026 earnings call for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The live webcast will be streamed on the company’s investor‑relations site, with a replay posted afterward....
GoodRx Announces Date for First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
GoodRx Holdings announced it will publish its first‑quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with a follow‑up conference call and webcast on Thursday, May 7 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific (8:00 a.m. Eastern). The company, which powers prescription‑price savings...
Apple’s Wearables Shakeup And AI Security Push Shape Long Term Story
Apple is swapping its long‑time head of Wearables, Home and Accessories, Stan Ng, after more than three decades, ushering in new leadership for the Apple Watch, AirPods and smart‑home line. Simultaneously, Apple joined Project Glasswing, an industry alliance that leverages the Mythos AI...
Hingham Savings Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Hingham Institution for Savings reported Q1 2026 GAAP net income of $2.85 million, a 60% decline year‑over‑year, while core net income surged 72% to $10.58 million. Total assets rose modestly to $4.55 billion and retail/commercial deposits jumped 9.3% to $2.104 billion, offset by a...
Hc1® CEO, Bradley Bostic Recognized as a 2026 Notable Leader in Health Care for Driving AI-Powered Health System Transformation
hc1® founder, chairman and CEO Bradley Bostic has been added to Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leaders in Health Care 2026. The honor spotlights his work using AI‑driven lab data intelligence to lower costs, eliminate waste, and boost efficiency in large...
Soft-Top Surfboard Splits for Travel and Stowage
Newave, a French surf‑tech startup, has launched the WRocket – the world’s first splittable soft‑top surfboard – via Kickstarter. The board breaks into three sections that pack into an 85 × 55 × 25 cm bag and weighs 6.4 kg, yet assembles in under a minute...
US Section 301 Probe: India Textile Body TEXPROCIL Pushes Back on USTR Excess Capacity Allegations
TEXPROCIL submitted a formal representation to the U.S. Trade Representative contesting Section 301 allegations that India’s cotton textile sector suffers from structural excess capacity and forced‑labour violations. The Indian Ministry of Commerce echoed the industry’s stance, emphasizing that over 80% of...
WGA West Staff Votes To Stay On Strike As Standoff With Management Hits 2-Month Mark
The Writers Guild of America West staff union voted overwhelmingly—over 85 %—to continue its strike, extending a two‑month labor standoff with guild management. The vote follows a rejected “strike‑ending” proposal on March 26 and a lack of substantive dialogue since the broader...
OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company
Kevin Weil, OpenAI’s former chief product officer who launched the Prism AI workspace for scientists, is leaving the company after two years. OpenAI is also sunsetting Prism, folding its ten‑person team into the Codex product line to create an integrated...
How CIOs Can Tackle AI Ownership
AI adoption is accelerating, pushing CIOs, CTOs and chief AI officers into the spotlight as owners of both deployment and governance. Executives now must craft enterprise‑wide roadmaps, assess data and infrastructure readiness, and integrate AI initiatives with finance to track...
US Oil Shipments Via Panama Canal Near 4-Year High
U.S. crude shipments through the Panama Canal have surged to roughly 200,000 barrels per day, the highest level since July 2022. The spike is driven by Asian refiners seeking an alternative to Middle‑East oil after a week‑long disruption in the...
Acura Is Reportedly Considering Dropping Its IMSA GTP Program
Acura’s factory-backed IMSA GTP effort, launched in 2023 with the ARX‑06 hybrid, has secured marquee wins including the 24 Hours of Daytona. Recent reports from Sportscar365 and Racer suggest the brand may discontinue its direct partnership with Meyer Shank Racing after the...
Liberty Stars Are Taking Major Pay Cuts to Chase a WNBA Title
Top New York Liberty stars—including Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally—agreed to contracts below the league's new super‑max levels to keep the team under the 2026 $7 million salary cap. Stewart and Ionescu signed three‑year deals worth $1.19 million...
Iran, Magyar, Mythos and the Pope
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open, ending a nearly seven‑week de‑facto blockade. In response, President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and warned of attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure as a pending deal expires...