The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose again in July, with the headline Personal Consumption Expenditures index increasing 0.2% for the month and 3.7% from a year earlier. Economists expected the annual rate to decline to 3.6%, yet it remained unchanged from June, while core PCE excluding food and energy increased 0.2% monthly and 3.3% annually. The political class has spent years promising that inflation was retreating, but prices are still rising at nearly twice the Federal Reserve’s official target after households already endured the largest cumulative increase in the cost of living in decades. This is what they…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a blockbuster settlement, Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion and overhaul how Instagram and Facebook work. The settlement resolves claims from 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories that Meta’s platforms were designed to be addictive and harmful to children, reports the New York Times. The company will pay about $12 billion upfront, with the total rising to $17.1 billion if Snap, TikTok and YouTube also settle and agree to similar penalties and changes. It’s one of the largest settlements ever paid by a tech company.…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways While vibe coding is exceptional for building a minimum viable product or handling repetitive tasks, you can’t rely on it completely. Having a foundational understanding of code matters, even in an era when you don’t always need to write it yourself. The best vibe coding, in my experience, happens when someone who understands the underlying logic is directing the AI — not just accepting whatever it produces. I’ve been a software developer for so long it’s practically in my bones. Computers have fascinated me since I was a kid, and…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Entrepreneurs often neglect their personal plan long before their exit. An overwhelming number of business owners regret their exit because they aren’t fulfilled. Personal planning starts now, not when an exit is imminent. Our most treasured family activity is traveling in our RV. Each year, I turn off my computer, put my phone on do-not-disturb, and we hit the open road. After days of interstate travel, my favorite part is coasting up or down an off-ramp. Whether my children are sleeping, playing video games or simply bothering each other, the deceleration changes the mood in the RV. Faces press…
In the early days of building a company, being at the center of everything feels like the job. You make the calls, you solve the problems and you create the relationships. That level of involvement often drives the early wins, which is exactly what makes it so hard to give up. But after launching more than 22 companies through DRC Ventures, I have learned that the same instinct that gets a business off the ground can quietly become the thing that caps its growth. The hardest transition any founder makes is the shift from being the person who does everything…
Key Takeaways Collins co-founded automated pizza parlor Zume Pizza, which hit unicorn status in 2018. She left the company to focus on Planet FWD, a sustainability platform for brands. Collins has raised more than $500 million in venture capital and extols authentic leadership. “ I’ve always been deeply interested in how businesses come to life,” says Julia Collins, a serial entrepreneur based in San Francisco, California. “This is something that was taught to me through my family. My grandparents and parents were entrepreneurs. So I didn’t even think there was anything special or different, let alone strange, about wanting to be…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Original ideas emerge from asking unconventional questions and making unexpected connections. AI can provide answers quickly, but humans remain essential for creativity and imagination. Entrepreneurs need quiet thinking time to explore possibilities beyond existing business boundaries. Entrepreneurs spend countless hours searching for the next strategy that will help their business grow. They read case studies, attend conferences, hire consultants and analyze competitors. Those methods have their place, but they all share one limitation. They often begin with someone else’s answer.Real innovation begins with a question no one else has asked.That…
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 increased 405.73 points or 0.62% to 66,262.16 • Shanghai increased 23.079 points or 0.59% to 3,912.524 • Hang Seng increased 141.87 points or 0.56% to 25,652.97 • ASX 200 decreased 36.80 points or -0.40% to 9,127.80 • SENSEX decreased 183.15 points or -0.24% to 77,472.94 • Nifty50 decreased 126.80 points or -0.52% to 24,207.75 The major Asian currency markets had a mixed day today: • AUDUSD increased 0.00106 or 0.15% to 0.71735 • NZDUSD decreased 0.00343 or -0.57% to 0.59427 • USDJPY increased 0.175 or…
KM Capital is taking over 44 Papa Johns locations in Mexico, with plans to grow from there. By Jon Small | edited by Dan Bova | Aug 26, 2026 Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Papa Johns is looking south of the border for a fresh slice of growth. The chain named KM Capital, a Mexico-based investment firm founded in 1986, as its new franchise partner there. KM Capital is taking over 44 existing Papa Johns restaurants and plans to keep investing in operations, branding and growth across the country, according to NRN. “Mexicans have a strong passion…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Evaluate AI based on operational impact, not on the sheer number of capabilities they advertise. The real value of AI is expanding the capacity of lean teams. Prioritize providers that combine technology with human expertise. Providers are increasingly introducing managed payroll services, HR advisory offerings and support models that supplement teams rather than replace them. Choose a provider built for where the business is headed. Leaders should evaluate providers through the lens of future needs rather than current headcount. For years, choosing an HR and payroll system was largely a…