Alaska optics win for Putin
Politics

Alaska optics win for Putin

IF the Gaza genocide does not serve as a strong enough daily reminder of how bereft of principles Western politics is, images of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump beamed live from Alaska this weekend reinforced the point quite unequivocally. President Trump makes no bones about how he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. In his no-holds barred quest for being acknowledged as a peacemaker, not only did he bring in from the cold the Russian leader who has been a pariah in the eyes of the West, since his invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but also gifted his guest a great optics win. From the arrival at an airbase near Anchorage where the two landed within minutes of each other and then alighted from their respective planes and walked on their respective red...
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How Adding More Offers and Services Can Actually Harm Your Business — and What to Focus on Instead
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How Adding More Offers and Services Can Actually Harm Your Business — and What to Focus on Instead

Business Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you've ever thought, "Maybe I just need another offer," you're not alone. Many entrepreneurs, especially in service-based businesses, get stuck in the cycle of adding more services and more packages to try to capture different types of clients or boost cash flow quickly. Unfortunately, more offers is rarely the answer. Related: 5 Ways to Tell If Your Company Should Start Offering a New Product Business The allure of adding moreIt makes sense in theory to add a new offering if you add another offer, surely that widens your net, right? You figure you'll meet more people where they are, increase chances of conversion and maybe bring in more recurring revenue. But instead, if...
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Meet the 76-Year-Old ‘C-Suite Whisperer’ Who Transforms Top Companies Like SpaceX and Chick-fil-A. Here’s Her Best Advice From More Than 50 Years in Business.
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Meet the 76-Year-Old ‘C-Suite Whisperer’ Who Transforms Top Companies Like SpaceX and Chick-fil-A. Here’s Her Best Advice From More Than 50 Years in Business.

Business You could call Rose Fass, 76, the "C-Suite whisperer" — because she knows exactly what it takes to transform some of the world's most powerful companies. Image Credit: Courtesy of fassforward. Rose Fass. In 2001, following her role as chief transformation officer at Xerox and her establishment of the Center for Business Transformation at Gartner Group, Fass started her own firm: fassforward Consulting Group. Fass co-founded the company with Gavin McMahon. McMahon didn't have a background in transformation work, but he was "very smart" and seemed like the right person for the job, especially at a time when a woman co-founder could gain more credibility by partnering with a man, Fass tells Entrepreneur. Related: I've Interviewed Over 100 Entrepreneurs Who Started Businesses Worth $1 Million...
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US stock futures today: Dow futures surge on UnitedHealth boost, S&P ticks higher; Nasdaq slides after Applied Materials chip warning
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US stock futures today: Dow futures surge on UnitedHealth boost, S&P ticks higher; Nasdaq slides after Applied Materials chip warning

U.S. stock futures edge higher as Dow leads on health-care surge, tech lags behind- U.S. stock futures were mixed early Friday, signaling a cautious but upward-tilted open for Wall Street after a week that tested investor nerves with hotter-than-expected inflation data and a flurry of corporate earnings surprises. By 8:45 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up +0.66% (≈+297 points) at 45,294, led by strong pre-market gains in health-care stocks, particularly UnitedHealth, which surged after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a sizable new stake. The morning’s moves reflect a market in rotation: investors are shifting toward defensive plays like health care and industrials while easing out of overextended tech positions. With consumer sentiment data due later in the morning, traders are bracing for fresh clues on whether the day’s cautious optimism will...
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