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YBI launches EmpowerUS awards

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Business Incubator hosted its inaugural EmpowerUS Awards on Thursday to honor minority-owned businesses and community leaders for their contributions to the region’s economy. The event, held in recognition of Black History Month, drew entrepreneurs, corporate ...

Individual investors’ impact on Wall Street grows

LOS ANGELES — For years, individual investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.” That typically referred to those prone to trading on hype, or chasing trends rather than company or industry fundamentals, or responding late to big market moves. That’s no longer ...

5 smart ways to diversify your portfolio

Portfolio diversification might sound like a chore, but it’s worth the effort in 2026, given how dominant the artificial intelligence trade was last year. Without some smart diversification, your “just fine” investment portfolio from 2025 may be vulnerable in 2026. “Investors don’t ...

Business briefs

LEWIS APPOINTED: Marcus Thomas, a Cleveland-based integrated marketing communications agency, recently announced the appointment of Youngstown-native Jill Lewis to chief client officer. With more than two decades of experience guiding large-scale, integrated marketing efforts at the agency, ...

Edmunds Top Rated vehicle awards for 2026

Each year, the Edmunds Top Rated Awards are bestowed on the best new cars, trucks and SUVs on sale. To win, a vehicle must rank at the top of its class based on Edmunds’ rigorous, independent testing and evaluation process. That means each winner has been tested at the Edmunds test track and ...