Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We day traders are an impatient lot. After all, most investors and fund managers would pump their fists in ecstasy if their stock gained 50% in a year. Day traders are accustomed to seeing stocks move 50% in minutes. The problem is that the impatience for action and results is fully present in most day traders before they have even left the starting blocks as beginners, long before they’ve built up any knowledge, skills or discipline. That imbalance between expectations and experience is a great way to go broke in a hurry.…

As a marketing professional, I am best friends with data.  If we zoom in to the absolute core of my job nature, you will find visual customer data.

On Monday, April 21, U.S. markets closed lower as President Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising fresh concerns over the central bank’s independence. Tech stocks led the sell-off, pulling all major indexes into negative territory. Ongoing trade tensions with China weighed on investor sentiment while anticipation built around upcoming corporate earnings reports. All 11 sectors in the S&P 500 ended the day in the red, with energy, consumer discretionary, and information technology stocks posting the largest losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.48% to 38,170.41, the S&P 500 declined 2.36% to 5,158.20, and the…

Finding reliable funding can be one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding your team, or investing in new technology, securing a grant can offer the boost you need—without taking on debt. That’s why we’re here every week with the latest verified small business grant opportunities from across the country. From local government initiatives to national programs and private sector funding, our goal is to connect you with real, actionable funding that fits your needs. Here’s this week’s roundup of small business grants you can apply for right now: Gran Coramino…

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 21, 2025 The slain mother sent a one-word text that led to the arrest of a suspect. A Black mother in Alabama died alongside her five-year-old son in a triple homicide, but not before texting her alleged killer’s name. Arkia “Kia” Berry died with her young son and boyfriend in their car as a gunman shot them down in July 2024. When police investigated the scene, they found the 28-year-old’s phone with a single text message sent to a friend containing the word “Jaco.” The ominous text provided crucial insight into who could have shot the…

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “junk fees” ruling, which was passed in December 2024, goes into effect on May 12. The new law requires businesses selling tickets and short-term lodging to “clearly” show all fees (like service and cleaning fees) at the time of purchase. On Monday, Airbnb announced in a statement that it is getting started early. All Airbnb guests globally will now automatically see the complete cost of their proposed stay, including all fees (before taxes), when looking at search result listings. Related: ‘I Can’t Get Everyone to Move Here’: Why Airbnb’s CEO Is Sticking With a Once-a-Month…

Adobe Illustrator was created in 1987, originally launched for Microsoft Windows personal computers. The tool has been improving and optimizing for decades to become the go-to software for complex design needs. 

Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN has paused some of its data center leasing talks, following a similar move by Microsoft Corporation MSFT. What Happened: Amazon has temporarily halted certain data center lease negotiations for its cloud division, especially in international markets, said Wells Fargo analysts on Monday. “This is routine capacity management, and there haven’t been any recent fundamental changes in our expansion plans,” said Kevin Miller, vice president of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Data Centers, in a LinkedIn post, first noted on Reuters. Source: LinkedIn This development signals that growing economic uncertainty may be prompting firms to reassess their multi-billion-dollar…

Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) has announced the release of Zoom Workplace for Frontline, a mobile-first solution designed to enhance communication and work management for frontline workers. The product is now available to all frontline employees and managers with paid Zoom accounts, targeting industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and emergency services. The company stated that the new platform aims to help workers “get more done, do better work, and strengthen relationships” by integrating intelligent tools and streamlining daily operational tasks. “Our mission of delivering an AI-first open work platform isn’t just limited to knowledge workers; we’re also thinking about…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 21, 2025 Gen Z is reshaping the American dining scene by ordering less and prioritizing budget-friendly options when eating out. Gen Z is reshaping the American dining experience as we know it. From opting to split entrées to ordering appetizers or kids’ menu items, the younger generation is all about saving their hard-earned coins. A recent survey by Eater and Vox Media looked into how dining differs across generations and found that more Gen Zers are opting to share plates or order less food to cut costs while dining out amid rising inflation and tariffs. “We…