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Small businesses boost growth optimism, AI use, and skip banks for financing in 2026

Market News
01 May 2026
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In 2026, small businesses show strong growth confidence with 93% expecting growth and 32% significant growth, a record high. Cash flow is now their top concern, surpassing inflation. Over 76% bypass traditional banks for capital, favoring flexible financing options. AI adoption rises to 58%, with most users seeing positive impacts. These trends highlight small businesses' adaptability and focus on efficient growth strategies amid changing financial landscapes.

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Over 200 companies advancing 220+ glioblastoma drugs in clinical trials, signaling progress in brain cancer treatment.

Over 200 companies advancing 220+ glioblastoma drugs in clinical trials, signaling progress in brain cancer treatment.

More than 200 companies are actively developing over 220 drugs for glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain cancer, with 16+ drugs in late-stage trials. Key therapies include targeted treatments, immunotherapies, and metabolic modulators, reflecting a...

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MLCommons releases MLPerf Training v6.0 with new AI benchmarks reflecting sparse computation trends.

MLCommons releases MLPerf Training v6.0 with new AI benchmarks reflecting sparse computation trends.

MLCommons announced the MLPerf Training v6.0 benchmark results, introducing two new benchmarks—DeepSeek V3 and GPT-OSS 20B—that highlight the industry's shift toward sparse computation using Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architectures. These benchmarks te...

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RootsFi integrates Cap's stcUSD on Tempo to enable native yield on payment balances.

RootsFi integrates Cap's stcUSD on Tempo to enable native yield on payment balances.

RootsFi has integrated Cap's stcUSD as a primary yield source on the Tempo payment network, allowing users' balances to earn native yield backed by financial guarantees. This integration combines Tempo's fast Layer 1 payment infrastructure, RootsFi's...

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2 hours ago
AppFolio expands AI-powered platform to automate leasing, accounting, and resident services in real estate.

AppFolio expands AI-powered platform to automate leasing, accounting, and resident services in real estate.

AppFolio has enhanced its Performance Platform with new AI-driven features across leasing, accounting, and resident operations, integrating Anthropic’s Claude AI to automate complex workflows. These updates include automated invoice processing, multi...

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Bullish
2 hours ago
Metallium completes successful multi-unit Flash Joule Heating operations, boosting tech scalability confidence.

Metallium completes successful multi-unit Flash Joule Heating operations, boosting tech scalability confidence.

Metallium Limited has successfully operated three Flash Joule Heating units simultaneously at its Texas facility, marking a key milestone in scaling its proprietary technology. The operation achieved 83% availability and nearly 100% utilization, exce...

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3 hours ago
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