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Some businesses are better equipped to handle the rollercoaster of shifting tariffs—specifically, the ones that prioritize innovation. These companies seem to have the agility and adaptability to navigate unpredictable trade policies without missing a beat.

Editor’s Note: Tariffs can throw a wrench into supply chains and costs, but this isn't doom and gloom for everyone. If you're invested in or running a business, it's a reminder that fostering innovation isn't just about shiny new products—it's about survival in a messy, ever-changing global market.

Israel has launched air strikes targeting Iranian military commanders and nuclear facilities, escalating tensions in the region. Meanwhile, global markets are reacting sharply—oil prices are spiking due to supply concerns, while U.S. stock futures are dropping as investors brace for potential fallout.

Oil prices shot up after Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, sparking fears of escalating tensions in the Middle East. Markets are wobbling as analysts warn this could hit the global economy at an already fragile moment.

Texas-based private equity firm Lone Star has struck a deal to sell Portugal’s Novo Banco to France’s BPCE banking group for a hefty €7.39 billion. This marks a major shift in European banking, with BPCE—France’s second-largest bank—expanding its footprint into Portugal. The sale wraps up Lone Star’s rocky seven-year ownership of Novo Banco, which it took over after the bank’s collapse during Portugal’s financial crisis.

Jefferson Capital, a financial services firm backed by private equity giant J.C. Flowers, is gearing up for a U.S. IPO that could value the company at around $1.1 billion. The move signals confidence in the firm’s growth prospects and marks another big-ticket public debut in the financial sector.