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Written by Tatiana Bautzer and Manya Saini(Reuters) – Morgan Stanley’s first-quarter profit beat expectations on Tuesday, boosted by a revival in its investment banking business and growth in its wealth management sector, sending its stock up 3.7%.Investment banking revenue increased 16% compared to the same period last year. Bond underwriting business was strong for the second consecutive quarter due to increased bond issuance. The Wall Street giant’s wealth and investment management divisions also benefited from the surge in client assets.”Overall it was a great quarter,” Oppenheimer analyst Chris Kotowski wrote in a note. Kotowski added that the bank achieved a…

NEW YORK (AP) — A record number of people are starting new businesses, and an increasing number of them are women and minorities, a new study finds.New business applications surged in 2020 when the pandemic began and continue to be filed at a record pace. More than 5 million applications were filed in 2021 and 2022, and a record 5.5 million new business applications were filed in 2023.Payroll company Gusto surveyed 1,300 small business owners who started their own businesses last year to find out their characteristics.Women accounted for 49% of new business owners surveyed. While this number is consistent…

“If we don’t have U.S. support… it means we’re going to step back, step by step, step by step.” This comes as the U.S. Congress continues to delay approval of a $60 billion military aid package. These were harsh words from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Such hesitation is detrimental to Ukraine’s military efforts.”If we do not take steps to prepare for a new counterattack, Russia will strike back,” Zelenskiy said. He was proven right recently when a Russian airstrike destroyed Kiev’s largest power plant. Russia’s success or failure in this war will have serious implications not only for Ukraine but for…

Americans are preparing to spend the holidays this Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27), marking the unofficial start of summer.New data from Priceline shows travelers are already showing more interest in the busy season in late May, with increased searches for flights and hotels. Many travelers are heading to popular warm-weather destinations, but the places travelers are eager to visit this Memorial Day may surprise you.Nationally, Priceline reports that hotel searches have increased by more than 20% in cities such as Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Charleston and Honolulu. Texas is also proving to be very popular this upcoming Memorial Day. Compared to…

This report was conducted to ensure the integrity of the state’s electoral system.April 15, 2024, 10:02 PM ET• 5 minute readThe Nevada Secretary of State’s office announced in a new report Monday that there is “no evidence of large-scale voter fraud in Nevada” in recent years, and that the large number of election fraud reports it has received have no real evidence. said that it did not involve any election violations. Law.The report, produced as part of the state’s new Quarterly Election Survey, details various investigations conducted by the Secretary of State’s Office to ensure the integrity of the state’s…

Now in its fifth year, the Trinity Technology and Leadership Internship for Women empowers students by developing technology skills and providing leadership experience. Spring 2024 Trinity Technology and Leadership Internship for Women students are (from left) Vi Tha Nguyen ’26, Mia Crean ’25, and Hannah Safi ’26.Photo: Nick Kite This initiative is a collaboration between Ewa Seeta, associate professor of computer science and faculty leader of Trinity’s Center for Entrepreneurship, and leadership of Trinity’s Library and Information Technology Services (LITS). Syta said, “This internship will help us leverage Trinity’s resources and the incredible efforts of our staff and faculty to…

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (J.P.M. – Free Report) is one of the most searched stocks on Zacks.com these days. So it’s worth looking at some facts that could shape the stock’s performance in the short term.The company’s stock has returned -5.1% over the past month versus a -0.9% change in the Zacks S&P 500 Composite Index. The Zacks Bank, a regional key industry that includes JPMorgan Chase & Co., has fallen 0.9% over the period. The key question here is where the stock is likely to go in the short term.While media reports and rumors about significant changes in a…

Resources to help you grow More than half of entrepreneurs cited having a network of trusted vendors and partners. (56%) Access to Mentors (53%) These entrepreneurs hope that Black and Latino business owners will gain more visibility in their communities. (55%) Formal mentorship programs with Black and Latino business owners (55%) It’s also important to support the next generation of Black and Latino business owners. While established Black and Latino entrepreneurs undoubtedly bore the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic’s negative economic impacts, those who were more established not only survived, but thrived. ProsperousIn fact, 73% of Black and Latino entrepreneurs…

Strategies for a successful business pivotgetty In the business world, adaptability is the key to longevity. Throughout your entrepreneurial journey, pivot to keep your business afloat and relevant, whether it’s to modernize your business to fit the current business environment or address other external factors impacting sales. There comes a time when it becomes important to do this. I witnessed it firsthand during the pandemic. “We are helping businesses pivot during COVID-19 by helping clinics start seeing patients virtually by implementing telemedicine, which was unused at the time. We also helped a local tanning salon pivot their business by adding…

The Startup State Initiative is part of Gov. Spencer Cox’s efforts to foster and expand an already thriving entrepreneurial community and elevate conversations, networks and resources across the state. As part of this effort, GOEO developed a statewide entrepreneurship brand and business resource portal. Startup Utah Gov. This online resource supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, and entrepreneurs throughout their business journey while inspiring them to start something new in Utah. Startup Utah Gov It features several customized resources specific to a business owner’s location, demographics, and industry through innovative resource filters, step-by-step business journey guides, a business plan generator, and more.…