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The U.S. Justice Department announced it would dismiss a case against Elon Musk's SpaceX for allegedly discriminating against individuals based on citizenship status. The Justice Department filed the case in August 2023, accusing SpaceX of violating federal law in its hiring practices by not fairly considering job applications from refugees and asylees. Mr. Musk claimed SpaceX was restricted from hiring non-citizens due to export control laws, a position the Justice Department refuted. Full Article

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. reported a dip in fourth-quarter sales, which still exceeded expectations, with Ticketmaster parent anticipating larger gains this year due to an increase in concerts at larger venues. The company remains optimistic about future growth despite the decline in sales, pointing to the positive outlook for upcoming events and performances. Live Nation Entertainment Inc. aims to capitalize on the trend of more concerts at bigger venues to drive revenue and boost profits...

Citigroup is scaling back diversity initiatives, no longer setting representation goals or requiring diverse candidate slates. The bank's move follows a trend of companies retracting diversity, equity, and inclusion targets in response to Donald Trump's return to the White House. Citi's changes come just months after emphasizing the importance of DEI, with the bank now renaming its team and adjusting its approach amid evolving diversity initiatives across US institutions. Full Article

Frontier markets are a diverse group of countries that don't fit the traditional definition of emerging markets. They offer unique investment opportunities with favorable demographics and low levels of debt. While performance has been moderate compared to global benchmarks, frontier markets are less volatile and offer cheap valuations. Investors can access frontier markets through indexes or funds like the BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust. London-listed stocks like Georgia Capital also provide exposure to frontier markets, despite...

Entrepreneur contributors emphasize the importance of innovation through process improvement, highlighting the significance of process maps in enhancing business operations. Implementing ISO 56001 for innovation management enables organizations to respond to market changes effectively. By following a systematic approach, businesses can drive continual improvement, manage risks, and deploy innovative process maps to optimize their practices and maintain a competitive edge. Full Article

Grant Lee, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, leads the profitable A.I. start-up Gamma, which has achieved significant revenue and user growth with only 28 employees. Gamma, along with other A.I. start-ups, is leveraging A.I. tools to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and eliminate unnecessary roles, challenging the traditional venture capital model. Despite interest from investors, some start-ups like Scribe are prioritizing profitability and efficiency over rapid expansion, reshaping the landscape of start-up funding and growth strategies in...