In recent years, small business financing has evolved dramatically, with more businesses opting for alternative options over traditional bank loans. The growing complexities and denial rates faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have led to the rise of online lenders, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending networks, and other non-traditional financing platforms. For startups and small businesses seeking quicker and more flexible ...
High street retailers are preparing for a difficult Christmas trading period, as higher taxes and mounting costs raise concerns over the viability of many businesses in town and city centres. A recent report from advisory firm BDO revealed that in-store sales in October grew by only 1.7% compared to the previous year, highlighting the struggles facing retailers even before last ...
JERUSALEM—The devastating wars launched by Russia’s authoritarian leader Vladimir Putin against Ukraine and the Hamas terrorist movement against Israel are raising uncomfortable questions for President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris about their alleged lack of resolve toward an Israeli victory over the Islamic Republic of Iran-backed proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah. Fox News Digital turned to experts on the Mideast and Russia ...
Election nights occur in an atmosphere of exhaustion and relief as our presidential campaign cycles have grown longer. Ask people how they feel on election eve, and you’re likely to hear, ‘I just want it to be over.’ We don’t know if a winner will be announced on November 5, or later. But eventually, there will be a winner, and ...
A year ago, many Democrats believed a Trump nomination would depress Republican turnout, energize the Democratic base, and lead to an easy win on Election Day. But Democrats woke up this morning to a very different race, and they have only themselves to question. 10: Who pushed President Joe Biden to do such an early presidential debate? Were senior Democratic ...
There is only one way to trade in a long-term uptrend: long. Forget about picking tops and breaks below short-term moving averages. Leaning bearish within a long-term uptrend is not a profitable strategy. Instead, we should lean bullish and use oversold conditions to our advantage. In a long-term uptrend, I am only interested in oversold conditions because these provide setups ...
The Unite union has issued a stark warning to the UK government over its controversial decision to cut the winter fuel payment for millions of pensioners, threatening to pursue a judicial review if the policy isn’t reversed. Initially announced in July and confirmed in the latest budget, this policy aims to address a £22 billion gap in public finances. However, ...
At a time when we’re all deluged with conflicting polls and statistical ties, Donald Trump’s campaign is unusually confident. The Kamala Harris operation also sees reason for optimism, with news that late deciders are breaking her way by more than 10%. But she still casts herself as the underdog. Her ‘SNL’ appearance doesn’t change that; nor does Trump saying that ...
Seventeen UK businesses, including Crate Brewery in Hackney and the British Society for Immunology, are launching a six-month trial of the four-day working week with over 1,000 employees participating. Organised by the 4 Day Week Campaign, this trial lets workers maintain full pay while working only four days each week. This follows a successful trial in 2022, where 56 out ...
Protectionist trade policies, such as those proposed by Donald Trump, may inadvertently harm U.S. manufacturing firms by increasing input costs, leading to reduced investment, according to a study from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. With tariffs central to Trump’s economic vision, manufacturers may face higher costs on imported goods if he is re-elected, a move that researchers suggest ...