Wairoa has welcomed The Baskete Supermarket, a new independent grocery store that introduces local competition to the market long dominated by major chains.
A coastal Maine boatyard has received $1.5 million to expand operations and explore new marine technologies, blending traditional boatbuilding with modern innovation.
Alexandria has launched a new startup accelerator to support early-stage technology companies with mentorship, training, and investor connections as the city expands its innovation ecosystem.
Do Greater Charlotte is rebranding its existing entrepreneurship hub as Sparkhouse West while preparing to open a new innovation center, Sparkhouse Uptown, to support local founders.
After losing a major funding round in early 2020 with only weeks of cash left, Tovala rebounded during the pandemic and grew into a nine-figure smart-oven and meal-service company.
AI startup City Detect raised $13 million in Series A funding to expand technology that helps cities detect hazards like potholes, graffiti, and damaged infrastructure using computer vision.
Federal layoffs in Maryland have prompted a new entrepreneurship program aimed at helping displaced government workers launch businesses and strengthen the state’s economic resilience.
China's exports in the first two months of the year far exceeded expectations, driving a trade surplus to a historic high. This surge reflects strong global demand and resilience in China's manufacturing sector.
Goldman Sachs is pitching a financial product to hedge funds that allows them to bet against corporate loan portfolios, reflecting rising caution about credit markets.
Gasoline prices in California have risen above $5 per gallon as global oil markets react to the U.S. conflict with Iran and concerns about supply disruptions.
The U.S. Justice Department has settled its antitrust case with Live Nation and Ticketmaster, introducing new rules aimed at protecting competition in the ticketing and live entertainment industry.
Oil markets experienced dramatic volatility within 24 hours, surging toward $120 per barrel before falling below $90 as geopolitical fears eased and traders reassessed supply risks.
U.S. stocks rebounded after early losses as oil prices swung from nearly $120 per barrel to below $90, easing investor fears about inflation and economic pressure.
Japan’s finance minister says the International Energy Agency has urged G7 countries to consider releasing strategic oil stockpiles as markets react to supply risks.
Four Iranian supertankers carrying about eight million barrels of crude have arrived near Singapore after departing Iran before February 28, according to ship-tracking data.
EU official Valdis Dombrovskis says releasing strategic oil reserves is among the options being considered to stabilize markets amid energy supply concerns.
Oil flows from Iraq’s Kirkuk fields to Turkey’s Ceyhan port were halted on March 9, interrupting a key export route that connects northern Iraqi crude to global markets.
Rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions may lift inflation expectations in the short term, but sustained increases could weaken demand and slow global economic growth.
Swiss has extended its suspension of flights to Dubai until March 15 and to Tel Aviv until April 2, reflecting continued caution as airlines assess regional conditions and travel safety.
Oil prices have climbed above $110 per barrel, the highest level since the pandemic era, as geopolitical tensions and supply concerns drive volatility in global energy markets.
Apple is reportedly developing an ultra-premium device lineup above its Pro models, including a foldable iPhone Ultra, a MacBook Ultra with OLED display, and AirPods with computer-vision capabilities.
Novo Nordisk has partnered with telehealth provider Hims & Hers to distribute its weight-loss medications through online consultations, expanding patient access to popular obesity treatments.
U.S. stocks fell as oil prices surged above $100 per barrel amid Middle East tensions, raising fears of inflation and economic slowdown and pushing the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq lower.
Global stock markets fell as oil surged above $110 per barrel amid escalating tensions involving Iran, raising fears of supply disruptions and increasing uncertainty across financial markets.