Soka Business Review: Oct. 27

IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Market Update
2. Ongoing Housing Market Challenges
3. AI Search Startup Perplexity Seeks $8B Valuation in Latest Funding Round
4. Special from B2B: Impactathon

Market Update
In the month leading up to October 27, U.S. stock …

By Mark Pliushchanskii
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Soka Business Review: Oct 14

IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Banking Sector Shows Resilience, Adds to Market Gains
2. Inflation eased to a three-year low
3. The Future of Transportation is Today: Tesla Unveils the Cybercab and Robovan
4. Special from Bridges to Business: Impactathon

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Soka Business Review: Sep. 29, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:
1. The Fed’s 50-point rate cut drives markets up
2. OpenAI’s transformation into a for-profit business
3. The acquisition of Smartsheet is bound to show a rise in potential exits for tech entrepreneurs

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Importance of networking

Research indicates that approximately 70% of jobs are not publicly advertised, highlighting the importance of personal connections in the job market.

Networking fosters trust, which is essential for hiring decisions, making it vital for students to begin building their networks …

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5 Social Skills to Move From College Life to Business Life

Leaving the comfort of college life and entering into the fast-moving, competitive corporate world can be alluring and at the same time, really unnerving. I remember when I started my first “real job”, like every other recent graduate I had …

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Soka Business Review: Sep. 15, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Market Update
2. Economy
3. Innovation
4. Green Energy

Market Update
The U.S. stock market continued its upward trajectory 3% this past week, with the S&P 500 gaining 3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rising 1.83%, …

By Mark Pliushchanskii
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Soka Business Review: Sep. 8, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Market Updates;
2. Anticipation of the Fed Decision;
3. IPO Pullback;
+ Soka Dictionary Reference and Top Job Applications

Market Updates
Overall, the market has experienced slight declines this past week, fueled by economic data that did …

By Mark Pliushchanskii
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How to negotiate your starting salary without losing a job offer

Navigating the early stages of a new job offer can feel like walking a tightrope, balancing between excitement and the drive to secure the best possible terms for yourself. But negotiating your starting salary is more than just a financial …

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Tips to negotiate your first job offer without fear and anxiety

Job interview with candidate for office employment or negotiation for hiring. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Negotiating is tough at the best of times, but when it’s your first job offer it’s even harder. It’s tempting not to negotiate at all, …

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4 beautiful truths of networking

Networking is an essential skill we must all hone in life. It is a trait that takes practice and patience. Due to the variety of different personality types, networking does come more naturally to some rather than others. So with a …

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