Fund manager Cathie Wood highlighted a handful of innovative and disruptive stocks that she says are set to displace the old guard in leading equity benchmarks. What Happened: On Wednesday, the CEO of Ark Invest took to X to reaffirm her conviction in several of the firm’s most prominent holdings, describing them as being at the “tip of the spear” as technology-driven innovation disrupts legacy industries and “displaces the old world in equity benchmarks.” The companies she spotlighted include Tesla Inc. TSLA, Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR, Coinbase Global Inc. COIN and Shopify Inc. SHOP, which represent core positions worth over…

Key Takeaways Main Street Opportunities: Main Street provides a unique backdrop for launching small businesses, allowing for community engagement and personal customer connections. Diverse Business Ideas: Consider various business models, including retail shops (gift, clothing, antique, stationery), cafés, bakeries, and service-based businesses (cleaning, landscaping, fitness centers). Essential Market Research: Conduct comprehensive market research to understand local demographics and optimize your business model, ensuring alignment with community needs. Effective Marketing Strategies: Leverage local advertising, social media, and SEO to enhance visibility, attract customers, and build a solid online presence. Considerations for Success: Pay attention to location, foot traffic, and legal requirements…

by Stacy Jackson May 14, 2025 Watkins will lead Capitol Records Nashville as it signs the next generation of country artists and develops its christian and gospel talent. Candice Watkins has been appointed president of Capitol Records Nashville and executive vice president of Capitol Christian Music Group, two labels under the Capitol Music Group Nashville umbrella. “It’s a true honor to step into the role of President of Capitol Records Nashville and EVP of Capitol Christian,” Watkins told Billboard. “These labels have a rich legacy in partnering with some of the most brilliant artists of our industry, and I look…

Longtime “Shark Tank” investor Barbara Corcoran, 76, announced last week that she was putting her beloved New York City penthouse on the market for $12 million — and the apartment almost immediately found a buyer. According to the latest Olshan Luxury Market Report, Corcoran’s duplex penthouse at 1158 Fifth had multiple bidders and sold for over the asking price within 24 hours of being listed. The final price paid for the unit and the identity of the new owner are still unknown, but will be disclosed as soon as the deal closes. The property was one of 36 contracts signed…

UnitedHealth Group, Inc. UNH has fallen nearly 50% over the past month, fueled by a series of negative catalysts.  Several analysts have slashed price targets on the stock, but one analyst has seen enough and downgraded UnitedHealth on Wednesday.  What To Know: BofA Securities analyst Kevin Fischbeck downgraded UnitedHealth Group from Buy to Neutral and slashed the price target from $560 to $350 after the company pulled its 2025 outlook and announced a CEO transition on Tuesday.  Read Next: Trump Again Promises Lower Drug Prices By ‘Cutting Out Middlemen’ Like UnitedHealth, CVS: Will It Work This Time? UnitedHealth pulled its…

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 14, 2025 The presidential search has sparked controversy over the integrity of its process As Florida A&M University closes in on selecting its next president, its National Alumni Association has voiced its preferred choice. The results of its “Presidential Preference Survey” concluded that Donald Palm, FAMU’s chief operating officer, was the most popular candidate among alumni to lead the HBCU. The presidential search finalists appeared on campus this week to meet faculty and students and participate in interviews. Palm, the university’s executive vice president, received an overwhelming 81.75% of the vote by active alumni members. The…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many business leaders still see a pivot as a sign of failure. That mindset is not only outdated — it’s dangerous. In fast-moving markets driven by rapid technological change, staying the course can be riskier than changing direction. Persistence is admirable, but inflexibility is costly. Think of the industry giants that missed their moment to adapt: Kodak, Blockbuster, Xerox, Tower Records. All were dominant in their time. All ignored shifts in consumer behavior and emerging competition. The result? Obsolescence. Contrast that with companies like Toyota, which began as a loom manufacturer before…

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The payment services provider looks well-positioned to benefit from China’s consumption-boosting policies as it seeks to list Key Takeaways: Hong Kong IPO candidate Fuiou could get a lift from China’s efforts to boost domestic consumption to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on overseas demand The payment services provider’s revenue grew at an average rate of nearly 20% over the last two years, and it is also profitable Boosting domestic consumption has become a critical focus for Beijing lately as Donald Trump’s tariff bombs make export-reliant economies, like China’s, more vulnerable than ever to big swings in external demand. That could…