Small business optimism soars in anticipation of Trump 2.0

The anticipation of Donald Trump returning to the White House sparked a surge of optimism on Main Street, according to multiple post-election surveys. The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) latest Small Business Optimism Index jumped 8 points to 101.7 in November, with the election results indicating a significant shift…

Small business optimism soars in anticipation of Trump 2.0

America’s small business owners are feeling better about the economy than they have in six years, in anticipation of President-elect Trump returning to the White House. The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) latest Small Business Optimism Index jumped 3.4 points to 105.1 in December, the highest reading since October…

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Century-old American Hat Company rides wave of strong demand

Business has reportedly been booming for American Hat Company – a Texas-based cowboy hat manufacturer – since the 2018 launch of the hit Western TV series “Yellowstone.” Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Bowie, Texas, the company specializes in handmade felt and straw cowboy hats offered in a range of…

Small Business Saturday encourages shoppers to support local

After many Americans go big for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the Saturday that follows has become the moment to shop small. Observed annually during the first weekend after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to redirect some of their holiday spending toward small businesses — the backbone of the U.S.…

Small business owners remain ‘cautiously optimistic’ heading into 2026

Many small business owners are betting on growth in the year ahead, even as inflation, labor shortages and economic uncertainty continue to pressure operations, a new survey finds. About 80% of small business owners say they are confident in their outlook, and about 79% expect revenue growth in 2026, according…

‘Silver tsunami’ of retiring owners threatens US small businesses: expert

A looming “silver tsunami” of retiring baby boomer business owners could dramatically reshape America’s small-business landscape. Nearly half of U.S. small-business owners are 55 or older, yet just 54% have a succession plan in place — setting the stage for a potential retirement shock that could leave many companies vulnerable…

Jobs report shows wage gains outpace inflation in February data

The Labor Department’s latest jobs report showed that American workers’ wage gains are continuing to outpace stubbornly high inflation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its jobs report for February Friday, which showed that workers’ average hourly earnings rose faster than expected last month.Employees on private nonfarm payrolls saw their average hourly…

February jobs report: CEO warns AI invisible layoff is locking out workers

The February jobs report revealed a loss of 92,000 jobs, but according to RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes, the real economic rot isn’t just in the numbers — it’s in the technology. Crapuchettes warns that an invisible layoff is occurring as artificial intelligence algorithms effectively delete qualified American workers from the…

February 2026 jobs report: US economy shed 92K jobs, well below expectations

This story about the February 2026 jobs report is developing and will be updated with more details. The U.S. economy shed jobs unexpectedly in February as employers pulled back to start 2026 amid economic uncertainty.What are the key findings of the February 2026 jobs report? The Labor Department on Wednesday…

Target to open 2,000th store, with 30 new locations expected this year

Target announced on Thursday it will open its 2,000th store this month in North Carolina as part of an expansion that will include dozens more stores opening this year. The milestone 2,000th location will open in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, on March 15. It will be Target’s 55th store in North…

Record number of Americans tap 401(k) for hardship withdrawals in 2025

A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows. Vanguard Group reported that 6% of participants in 401(k) plans administered by the firm took hardship withdrawals in 2025, up from 4.8% in 2024.That figure is also well above…

Layoff announcements decline in February despite tech sector cuts

Layoffs eased in February as new data showed that U.S. employers announced fewer job cuts last month after they were elevated to start the year, new data shows. U.S. employers announced 48,307 job cuts in February, according to a report by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.…