German companies invested €4.3 billion in the United States in the first half of 2026, the lowest first-half total since 2023. The steep decline from 2025 points to a more cautious investment environment, while separate 2025 data show established U.S. operations continued receiving capital through reinvested earnings and direct-investment loans. Key Takeaways German companies invested €4.3
German companies invested €4.3 billion in the United States in the first half of 2026, the lowest first-half total since 2023. The steep decline from 2025 points to a more cautious investment environment, while separate 2025
NextAfto is rebuilding automotive lead generation around verification and intent, giving franchise dealers fewer, higher-quality opportunities to close. Every franchise dealership knows the feeling. A lead comes in, a salesperson follows up, and the
For decades, one of the quiet advantages of being a large organization had very little to do with size itself. It was access. Large companies could afford to commission market research before entering a
Sustainability Rules in the European Union are becoming more targeted in 2026, but U.S. companies with European operations, customers or supply chains may still face reporting and data requirements. Changes to corporate reporting, due
By Gracie Jane Artificial intelligence is giving organizations access to capabilities that would have seemed extraordinary only a few years ago. Yet, as those tools become more powerful and widely available, Carol Grojean, PhD,
The former Fortune 500 executive introduced Beyond Success™, a 12-week program for leaders who have met their goals and still feel unsettled, to attendees on August 8. BALTIMORE, Md., Aug. 11, 2026. When Lisa
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Organizations often invest heavily in strategy, technology, and talent to improve performance. Yet companies with experienced leaders, skilled employees, and ambitious goals can still struggle to execute effectively. In many cases, the difference is
There is a specific tax strategy available to real estate investors that most property owners have never run, and most never will, despite being structurally entitled to the deductions it produces. The strategy is
Bank of America has launched an 18-month initiative to mobilize and deploy $250 billion for U.S. infrastructure development through July 4, 2027. The bank said the effort will support digital, energy and power, and
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By: Steven Kay A restaurant owner in Austin told me something that stuck with me. She said her business didn’t have one cash flow problem, it had twelve of them a year, each one
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One of the quieter reasons artificial intelligence stalls inside companies has nothing to do with the technology itself. It has to do with time. Long development cycles, complicated integrations, and drawn-out planning phases can
Opportunity doesn’t wait for a small business to be ready. The ideal location opens up across town, a supplier offers a steep discount on a bulk order, or peak season arrives weeks ahead of
Modern business books often function as long-form credibility tools rather than standalone publishing projects. Entrepreneurs and professionals are increasingly using books for more than just personal achievement. A well-developed book can support reputation, clarify
By Audrey Denise B. Cachuela “And pencils down.” The room goes quiet for three seconds. Then someone yells, “What did you get for number four?” and the whole hall breaks into arguments about method,
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