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WSJ's Take On the Week

What the New Year Holds for Small Businesses and Big Banks

Jan 7, 2024
Arlan Hamilton, venture capital firm leader investing in small businesses, discusses the current state and future predictions for small businesses and big banks. Topics include entrepreneurship, the challenges faced by small businesses, purposeful delusion in entrepreneurship, fiscal responsibility, boom and bust cycles in venture space, and upcoming bank earnings reports.
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Quick takeaways

  • Small businesses are facing challenges due to higher interest rates and inflation, while large companies are experiencing significant growth.
  • Arlen Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital, emphasizes the need for multiple income streams and remains optimistic about increased autonomy and entrepreneurship in 2024.

Deep dives

The Stock Market and Economic Outlook

The stock market had a nine-week winning streak, but it was interrupted last week. Key economic indicators such as U.S. consumer credit, small business optimism, and inflation numbers will be released this week. Earnings season will begin with Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase reporting their results. While large public companies experienced significant growth, small businesses have been struggling due to higher interest rates and inflation.

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