CFRA director, equity research Kenneth Leon and New Street Research managing partner Jonathan Chaplin debate whether Disney or rival Comcast is the better stock for investors to hold on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Walt Disney Co. will begin laying off employees this week in the first of three rounds of job …
Read More »Nationwide Building Society launches ISA account with four percent savings interest rate | Personal Finance | Finance
The building society’s One Year Fixed Rate ISA has an interest rate of 3.75 percent AER/tax-free. Conversely, Nationwide’s Two Year Fixed Rate ISA pays avers a “competitive” four percent AER/tax-free. Each of the building society’s Fixed Rate ISA products accepts transfers into the account from savers. These accounts from Nationwide …
Read More »Banking crisis threatens to ignite credit crunch for US households: What to know
Strategic Intelligence editor Jim Rickards discusses the Fed’s decision to raise rates by 25 basis points, arguing that policymakers are “determined” to get inflation under control. The worst banking crisis since the Great Recession could severely tighten credit for U.S. households and businesses, taking a toll on economic growth. The …
Read More »State pension: ‘Scrapped’ plan to hike age may cost taxpayers £250 each per year | Personal Finance | Finance
However, one expert has said if the state pension age increase were to be brought forward in this way, some seven million people would be affected, waiting longer to receive the sum. Catherine Foot, director of Phoenix Insights, added: “A strategy to raise the state pension age in line with …
Read More »First Citizens reportedly nearing deal to acquire Silicon Valley Bank
Shark Tank star Kevin OLeary explains the success behind North Dakotas public banks and the impact of the SVB collapse on regional banks. Silicon Valley Bank could soon be acquired through an auction by First Citizens Bank with a deal being announced as early as Sunday, according to reports. First Citizens, …
Read More »Brexit Britain WIN as world’s second-biggest fund manager snubs EU to open next UK office | City & Business | Finance
Brexit Britain has scored a huge win with Vanguard, the world’s second largest fund manager, reportedly snubbing the European Union with plans to open its second UK office – a move that will create 100 jobs. The US fund manager, which manages £6trillion globally, will announce plans to open a …
Read More »AOC TikTok defense ripped after Chinese parent company gave 6-figure donations to Hispanic caucus nonprofits
Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., discusses the ‘strong’ likelihood there will be bipartisan support to ban TikTok on ‘The Bottom Line.’ Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was criticized for defending TikTok after it was revealed the app’s Chinese-owned parent company gave six-figure donations to the Black and Hispanic caucus non-profits. Fox News …
Read More »Refill and help save the planet with eco cleaner Homethings | City & Business | Finance
New product launches and supermarket listings are putting a spring in the step of green UK manufacturer Homethings as it pursues its mission to change the way the world cleans by making tap water refills mainstream. “We are tackling both waste and emissions – you won’t find any greenwashing here,” …
Read More »‘Shark Tank’s’ Daymond John shares ‘most exciting’ investment: ‘No book like this in schools’
The Shark Group CEO Daymond John discusses the SVB collapse and the launch of his new children’s book on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ After finding self-made success at a young age with his clothing and lifestyle brand, then building influence as an entrepreneur and mentor, “Shark Tank” investor and FUBU founder …
Read More »State pension age can’t keep rising if we’re all dying earlier | Personal Finance | Finance
In 2014, the Office for National Statistics predicted that by 2028 average life expectancy for a 67-year-old man would be 88.1 years rising to 90.1 years for women. Now it has cut those numbers to 85.7 years for men and 87.8 years for women. That’s a drop of more than …
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