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CEO's Third‑person RNS Sparks Mystery Author Speculation
SocialApr 17, 2026

CEO's Third‑person RNS Sparks Mystery Author Speculation

#VP. in line ….but apparently we have a mystery RNS author …or the CEO habitually refers to herself in the the third person https://t.co/keETuuCLqP

By rhomboid1MF
Master Change Management to Unlock Post‑Go‑Live Value
SocialApr 17, 2026

Master Change Management to Unlock Post‑Go‑Live Value

Projects often fail due to poor change management, but successful organizations master it. Go-live won't be perfect; expect turbulence and a productivity dip. True value emerges weeks or months post-go-live through optimization. #ChangeManagement #ProjectSuccess https://t.co/gwaAKgeMbQ

By Eric Kimberling
Weekly System Review Fuels MYRESET’s Patient Care
SocialApr 17, 2026

Weekly System Review Fuels MYRESET’s Patient Care

Founder Diaries Day 5? — Weekly regroup of our systems, targets & goals for MYRESET at our favorite lounge 💉💚⏰ (We’re also “on call” for our patients booked in for consults all the time. We make sure our doctors are...

By Marissa Dinar, MD
Rupee Weakness Drops India to Sixth in Global GDP Rankings
SocialApr 17, 2026

Rupee Weakness Drops India to Sixth in Global GDP Rankings

#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: When measured in dollar terms, India falls from 4th to 6th in global GDP rankings.  This slip can be laid at the rupee's doorstep. With the rupee down ~11% in FY26, India’s GDP is smaller in dollar terms. India...

By Steve Hanke
Canada's G7 Membership Defies Its Smaller GDP
SocialApr 17, 2026

Canada's G7 Membership Defies Its Smaller GDP

And yet, for some strange reason Canada, which has half the UK’s GDP, remains in the G7.

By John Konrad
Q1 GDP Hits 5.3% Despite Sector Slowdown
SocialApr 17, 2026

Q1 GDP Hits 5.3% Despite Sector Slowdown

1Q GDP (advanced estimate) 5.3% as projected. Slowdown seen across all sectors. By sectors (vs 4Q25): •Services 5.4% (4Q25: 6.3%), •Manufacturing 5.8% (6.1%), •Construction 7.8% (11.0%), •Agriculture 2.8% (5.4%) •Mining & quarrying -1.1% (+2.0%) Sumber DOSM Still good growth nonetheless. BNM full year...

By Azharuddin | Azha Investing
Russian Oil Revenues Plunge 22% in April Despite Price Rise
SocialApr 17, 2026

Russian Oil Revenues Plunge 22% in April Despite Price Rise

MOSCOW, April 16 (Reuters) - Russian state oil and gas revenues, which account for about a quarter of budget income, are set to fall around 22% year on year in April, hit by a jump in subsidies to refineries despite...

By Guy Faulconbridge
Sistema, Kismet Launch Three IPOs to Revive Russian Market
SocialApr 17, 2026

Sistema, Kismet Launch Three IPOs to Revive Russian Market

MOSCOW, April 16 - Russia's leading private equity fund Sistema and smaller rival Kismet Capital announced three major initial public offerings on Thursday, including one for local e-commerce giant Avito, in a bid to provide fresh impetus to the country's...

By Guy Faulconbridge
Emerging Markets Set for Strong Post‑Conflict Surge
SocialApr 17, 2026

Emerging Markets Set for Strong Post‑Conflict Surge

The coming wave for emerging markets will get stronger in the post-conflict era - #emergingmarkets #EM #dollar #capital #liquidity https://t.co/7DuKFyjwOx

By Rohit Srivastava
Oil Dips on Trump's Israel‑Lebanon Ceasefire Optimism
SocialApr 17, 2026

Oil Dips on Trump's Israel‑Lebanon Ceasefire Optimism

Oil prices fall as Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire Oil prices retreated on Thursday after President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the prospect of ending the war with Iran, even as the broader energy market remained on edge over continued disruptions...

By Sobhit Kandari
Turkey Ranks Third in Misery Due to Soaring Borrowing Costs
SocialApr 17, 2026

Turkey Ranks Third in Misery Due to Soaring Borrowing Costs

In Hanke’s 2025 Annual Misery Index, Turkey ranks as the THIRD MOST MISERABLE country in the world. SKY-HIGH BORROWING COSTS = ECONOMIC MISERY. https://t.co/w0bnKkmBqM

By Steve Hanke
CFOs Must Cut Costs While Funding New Tech
SocialApr 17, 2026

CFOs Must Cut Costs While Funding New Tech

CFOs facing the big squeeze: Cut costs, ramp investment, says @Deloitte https://t.co/FXI8mK7j2H It's not easy being a chief financial officer and they're being squeezed again as they need to cut costs yet continue to invest in new technologies such as…...

By Holger Müller
Disney's Infinity Could End IMAX Showdown, Aid Smaller Chains
SocialApr 17, 2026

Disney's Infinity Could End IMAX Showdown, Aid Smaller Chains

I’m not yet a fan of Disney’s Infinity standard. But the knee jerk response to it is short sighted. This is not just about opening weekend. They had to fight last year for any IMAX screens for Zootopia 2 vs...

By David Poland
AI Self‑checks Iterate Outputs for Higher Quality Thumbnails and Titles
SocialApr 17, 2026

AI Self‑checks Iterate Outputs for Higher Quality Thumbnails and Titles

When I build skills now I always ask AI to spin up a separate eval agent to do yes/no checks to grade the first agent's output. And if the output isn't "yes" across the board it asks the first agent to...

By Peter Yang
US‑Israeli Iran Conflict Could Rival COVID’s Economic Fallout
SocialApr 17, 2026

US‑Israeli Iran Conflict Could Rival COVID’s Economic Fallout

Bloomberg reports that Indian officials say that the US-Israeli war on Iran could be as DISRUPTIVE as the COVID pandemic, and the damage to the global economy will LAST FOR YEARS. I agree. https://t.co/czPLAmZmrb

By Steve Hanke
Timing, Not Content, Drives Distribution Success
SocialApr 17, 2026

Timing, Not Content, Drives Distribution Success

Most people think distribution is a content problem. Wrong channel. Bad hook. Weak copy. It's not. Distribution is a timing problem. Ran the same cold email sequence to the same list twice. Two weeks apart. Zero changes. First send — silence. Second send — three calls...

By Vinay Katiyar
Apple’s Longtime Watch, AirPods Marketing Chief Stan Ng Retires
SocialApr 17, 2026

Apple’s Longtime Watch, AirPods Marketing Chief Stan Ng Retires

NEW: Apple’s marketing chief for the Apple Watch, AirPods, Home and Health — Stan Ng — is retiring, the latest changing of the guard at the company. He’s been at Apple for 31 years and was a mainstay under both...

By Mark Gurman
The Right Coach Transforms Leaders and Their Organizations
SocialApr 17, 2026

The Right Coach Transforms Leaders and Their Organizations

I understand why people hesitate about investing in coaching. There are a lot of snake oil salesmen and unqualified folks out here. But when you find the right coach, it can completely change your career and your life. That’s why I...

By Julia Rock
AI Brand Crisis: Choose a Stance or Lose
SocialApr 17, 2026

AI Brand Crisis: Choose a Stance or Lose

Pick a Side or Get Left Behind: The Looming AI Brand Crisis by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/Ab8RLnV6pu @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #Leadership #Marketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingSuccess #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ContentMarketing #MarketingTips #MarketingEthics

By Tim Hughes
Universal Basic Income Offsets AI Unemployment Without Causing Inflation
SocialApr 17, 2026

Universal Basic Income Offsets AI Unemployment Without Causing Inflation

Universal HIGH INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way to deal with unemployment caused by AI. AI/robotics will produce goods & services far in excess of the increase in the money supply, so there will...

By Elon Musk
China Triples Export Controls, Turns Supply Chains Into Leverage
SocialApr 17, 2026

China Triples Export Controls, Turns Supply Chains Into Leverage

In a counterattack to America’s aggressive protectionist measures, China has nearly TRIPLED its use of export controls in the last 5 years. Beijing is turning its supply-chain dominance into geopolitical leverage. CHINA'S MESSAGE = IF YOU ATTACK US, WE WILL COUNTERATTACK....

By Steve Hanke
Canva's Future: Orchestral Harmony, Wedding Creativity, Lagos Vision
SocialApr 17, 2026

Canva's Future: Orchestral Harmony, Wedding Creativity, Lagos Vision

Canva Create 2026: What an Orchestra, a Wedding, and a Lagos Wish Taught Me About Where This Platform Is Going https://t.co/GCMOcWexad

By Shashi Bellamkonda
Congrats to Willob and UlyssesInc_—Maybe Fund Atlantis Hunt
SocialApr 17, 2026

Congrats to Willob and UlyssesInc_—Maybe Fund Atlantis Hunt

Congrats @Willob and @UlyssesInc_! Hope you use some of this money to finally find Atlantis. https://t.co/Lui5edcikk

By Turner Novak
Job Sites Force You to Retype Your Entire Resume
SocialApr 17, 2026

Job Sites Force You to Retype Your Entire Resume

when you upload your resume and the application asks you to retype your entire work history https://t.co/mDG2n5Otoz

By Adam Karpiak
Cisco Bets on AI Waste to Fuel 70% AI Code
SocialApr 17, 2026

Cisco Bets on AI Waste to Fuel 70% AI Code

Something I'm hearing more often: AI wastage is necessary, at least for a while. Cisco's @jpatel41 says you gotta let people burn through tokens to build the instinct. Now has its first product with zero lines of human code and...

By Deirdre Bosa
Top CEOs Prioritize Strategic Investors Over Speedy Funding
SocialApr 17, 2026

Top CEOs Prioritize Strategic Investors Over Speedy Funding

Best CEOs use investment process to find the best investors for the business not the fastest checks in.

By Alex Iskold
US Sanctions Backfire, China Gains One‑Third of Iran Trade
SocialApr 17, 2026

US Sanctions Backfire, China Gains One‑Third of Iran Trade

In 1995, China accounted for virtually ZERO of Iran's trade. Today, it accounts for 1/3. Ill-advised US sanctions on Iran have BACKFIRED. They’ve allowed China to increase its sphere of influence. https://t.co/JUoFF3ACJR

By Steve Hanke
Middle East Conflict Triggers First LNG Export Decline in Decade
SocialApr 17, 2026

Middle East Conflict Triggers First LNG Export Decline in Decade

Global LNG exports are forecast to DROP this year for the first time in over a decade 🚢⚠️ This is a big turnaround. Analysts expected supply to rise by more than 7% in 2026. But now the Middle East conflict is...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Use Fake Job Postings to Outsource Problem Solving
SocialApr 17, 2026

Use Fake Job Postings to Outsource Problem Solving

The plan? Create a fake job posting to attract qualified candidates and design an interview process with meetings, projects, and presentations so they can solve all of our company’s problems without us hiring anyone or paying a consultant.

By Adam Karpiak
McPaper Leadership Repeats Past Discriminatory Practices
SocialApr 17, 2026

McPaper Leadership Repeats Past Discriminatory Practices

So @ByChrisThomas and @jamiestockwell, this is what you call leadership at McPaper in 2026? This crap reminds of when I worked at @usatodaysports and was told via a company email attending gay pride could lead to termination. @crissy_froyd did...

By A.J. Perez
Riyadh Patrons May Invoke Force Majeure to Halt Golf Funding
SocialApr 17, 2026

Riyadh Patrons May Invoke Force Majeure to Halt Golf Funding

Sounding a lot like @EchoStar, @livgolf_league patrons in Riyadh are considering invoking a force majeure clause (Iran War) to cut off funding to the @PGATOUR rival.

By Ted Hearn
US Assets Attract Foreign Capital Despite Geopolitical Tensions
SocialApr 17, 2026

US Assets Attract Foreign Capital Despite Geopolitical Tensions

Markets at all-time highs while investors brace for Middle East escalation. Foreign capital keeps flooding into US assets despite the geopolitical noise. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/6dtFQpMPMO

By Ed Yardeni
Venezuela Still Holds World's Highest Inflation at 547%
SocialApr 17, 2026

Venezuela Still Holds World's Highest Inflation at 547%

#VNZWatch🇻🇪: Today, I measure Venezuela's inflation AS THE WORLD'S HIGHEST at a CRUSHING 547.4%/yr. That's down from a peak of 828.6%/yr on February 4th. YOU WON’T FIND THIS IMPORTANT STORY IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA. https://t.co/AcOxOkkl80

By Steve Hanke
Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Could Trigger 10M B/D Oil Shortfall
SocialApr 17, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Could Trigger 10M B/D Oil Shortfall

Due to the logistical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Wood Mackenzie estimates global markets could be short ~10M b/d. That’s roughly the scale of the demand collapse during the first year of the Covid pandemic. THE WORLD IS FACING A...

By Steve Hanke
Truist Park Didn't Add $577M for Bond Payments
SocialApr 17, 2026

Truist Park Didn't Add $577M for Bond Payments

This statement from @romano_tbtimes is factually incorrect. Truist Park absolutely has NOT added $577 million in property taxes and other revenues to cover bond payments. I have no idea where such an asinine assertion even comes from. https://t.co/9nqLnNMJPy

By J.C. Bradbury
Sports Media Turmoil: Layoffs, Deals
SocialApr 17, 2026

Sports Media Turmoil: Layoffs, Deals

The Varsity * Ilan Ben-Hanan (@IBH) —an SVP of programming & content strategy, is the most senior ESPN executive to be laid off this week. * Will regulators get behind YouTube's pending deal with the NFL? * Casey Wasserman is on Capitol Hill...

By John Ourand
US Indices Rise as Indian Volatility Eases
SocialApr 17, 2026

US Indices Rise as Indian Volatility Eases

Global Market Update: Gift Nifty -12.00 (-0.05%) 24,159.00 DowJones +114.88 (+0.24%) 48,578.60 Nasdaq +86.69 (+0.36%) 24,102.70 India Vix -0.5025 (-2.69%) 18.1650 S&P 500 +18.14 (+0.26%) 7,041.09

By stock_n_trade
Founders Might Still Pitch Even After Data Sale
SocialApr 17, 2026

Founders Might Still Pitch Even After Data Sale

do you think founders would still pitch me, if like… i sold our call data to ai labs 👉👈

By Yohei Nakajima
HCI Cuts Infrastructure Setup From Months to Minutes
SocialApr 17, 2026

HCI Cuts Infrastructure Setup From Months to Minutes

My friends in infrastructure and operations geek out over HCI, and for good reasons. Months to configure infrastructure for new applications were reduced to minutes. #ITOps #Cloud https://t.co/v3MPhHTyuw

By Isaac Sacolick
Loyalty Delays Pay; Market Reset Happens on Exit
SocialApr 17, 2026

Loyalty Delays Pay; Market Reset Happens on Exit

Salary bands at companies where you've been loyal for years almost never keep pace with what the market would pay you fresh. The reset happens when you leave, not when you ask.

By “The Job Father” (Jermaine)
HubSpot Introduces AI‑Powered Answer Engine Optimization Features
SocialApr 17, 2026

HubSpot Introduces AI‑Powered Answer Engine Optimization Features

.@HubSpot adds Answer Engine Optimization, contextual updates to platform https://t.co/c0cINkMnAW HubSpot launched features for AI visibility, progressing deals and a bevy of AI agents. https://t.co/z3W1Hu7Up7

By Holger Müller
Federal Hiring Overhaul Ends Candidate‑Loss From Bureaucracy
SocialApr 17, 2026

Federal Hiring Overhaul Ends Candidate‑Loss From Bureaucracy

This is a bigger deal than it may sound. We’ve lost candidates because of this Kafkaesque process. Anyone who’s worked in federal hiring knows how much unnecessary friction it created. Glad to see it changed 💪

By Sam Corcos
Your Email List Outlasts Fickle Platform Algorithms
SocialApr 17, 2026

Your Email List Outlasts Fickle Platform Algorithms

Every platform changes its algorithm. Every app can disappear overnight. Why your email list is still one of the most valuable things you own as an artist: https://t.co/xPTc9zM3q8

By Eric Alper
Recovery First, Then Work: Schedule for Success
SocialApr 17, 2026

Recovery First, Then Work: Schedule for Success

If you want to work harder, schedule in time to recover first, then schedule in time to work.

By Dickie Bush
US Inflation Just Begun: The Genie Won’t Return
SocialApr 17, 2026

US Inflation Just Begun: The Genie Won’t Return

My view in @FortuneMagazine on how US inflation is JUST GETTING STARTED: “It’s at the point now where the inflation genie is clearly out of the bottle and won’t be put back in anytime soon.” https://t.co/40tVOVEUt1

By Steve Hanke
From Bookkeeper to Business Strategist: My Evolution
SocialApr 17, 2026

From Bookkeeper to Business Strategist: My Evolution

I stopped calling myself a bookkeeper last year. Here's why. Bookkeeping is the input. Data entry and reconciliation. It matters, but it's maybe 10% of what actually moves a business forward. The other 90% is what I get excited about. Looking at...

By Samantha (Strategic Bookkeeper & Fractional CFO for Creatives)
Team Threatens 20‑year Exodus without New Stadium
SocialApr 16, 2026

Team Threatens 20‑year Exodus without New Stadium

"Build us a stadium or we'll continue to threaten to leave for another 20 years." https://t.co/QmsMSY7Oww

By J.C. Bradbury
Messy Authenticity Beats Polished Brand Storytelling
SocialApr 16, 2026

Messy Authenticity Beats Polished Brand Storytelling

Brand content does not have to be perfect stories. Share opinions. Share the real experiences. Share the messy ones. That's what earns attention because everyone else is polishing.

By “The Job Father” (Jermaine)
Leaders, Not Gemba Walks, Cause Failure
SocialApr 16, 2026

Leaders, Not Gemba Walks, Cause Failure

Gemba Walks Don’t Fail. Leaders Do. https://t.co/wR0P5l0YCN #Gemba walks don’t fail because the practice is flawed; they fail because leaders misunderstand what they are, misuse how they’re done, and underestimate the culture required to make them effective. #leadership https://t.co/vWyuBD8lp3

By Annette Franz