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“Evergrande default is highly likely, S&P says”

“BEIJING — Highly indebted property developer China Evergrande will likely default because the company has essentially lost its main business, S&P Global Ratings analysts said in a report Thursday. Evergrande was China’s second-largest developer by sales last year. Like many Chinese developers, the… Continue Reading…

Banking, Business

“JPMorgan is suing Tesla over Elon Musk’s tweets”

“…According to the complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, Tesla in 2014 sold warrants to JPMorgan that would pay off if their “strike price” were below Tesla’s share price upon the warrants’ expiration in June and July 2021. JPMorgan (JPM), which… Continue Reading…

Business

“Home Depot earnings top estimates fueled by 9.8% jump in sales as consumers fix up homes”

“Home Depot on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ forecasts as customers spent more on home improvement projects. Strong demand is carrying over into the next quarter as the retailer readies for the holiday season. The company’s shares… Continue Reading…

Business

“Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International buys Firehouse Subs for $1 billion”

“Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International announced Monday it bought Firehouse Subs for $1 billion. Shares of the restaurant conglomerate rose more than 1% on the news. The stock has fallen 4% this year, giving it a market value of $27.1 billion.… Continue Reading…

Business

Grants and Programs: How Start-Up Owners Can Get Support for Their Businesses

Written By Tina Martin Starting a business or growing a young business takes time, effort, and energy. Cash flow is a serious issue for many business owners, especially in the first couple of years when the company is establishing itself.… Continue Reading…

Business

“J&J plans to split into two companies, separating consumer products and pharmaceutical businesses”

“Health-care conglomerate Johnson & Johnson announced plans Friday to split its consumer products business from its pharmaceutical and medical device operations, creating two publicly traded companies. The news sent shares higher in premarket trading. The separation will sheer off its household products… Continue Reading…

Business

“$283,927,000,000: Federal Tax Collections Set Record in October”

“(CNSNews.com) – The federal government, according to the Monthly Treasury Statement, collected a record $283,927,000,000 in total taxes in October, which was the first month of fiscal 2022. Federal spending hit $448,983,000,000 in October, which was the second highest ever for… Continue Reading…

Business

“Berkshire’s operating earnings pop 18% last quarter with Buffett’s cash pile at record $149 billion”

“Berkshire Hathaway saw another double-digit increase in its operating profit thanks to a continuous rebound in its railroad, utilities and energy businesses from the pandemic, while the company’s cash pile hit a record high as Warren Buffett continued to sit on… Continue Reading…

Business

“BP posts $3.3 billion third-quarter profit, beating estimates as oil prices surge”

“Oil and gas giant BP beat third-quarter earnings expectations on Tuesday, fueled by surging energy prices. The British energy major posted an underlying replacement cost profit, a proxy for net profit, of $3.3 billion for the third quarter, above analyst estimates of… Continue Reading…

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How to Move Past Financial Setbacks and Start a Business

Written By Tina Martin There’s no getting around the fact that suffering financial setbacks is difficult. It’s not fun, and the prospect of overcoming the obstacles set before you can seem daunting if not impossible. But if you have dreams… Continue Reading…