2024 is looking bigger and brighter than ever for sports eyewear brand Panda Optics as its new goggle opens up the slopes for the snow crowd and more cyclists come on board thanks to its sunglasses. A shining example of what a small business can achieve in a market long …
Read More »FedEx dives after quarterly profit miss, annual revenue forecast cut
Citi Global Wealth Chief Economist Steven Wieting joins ‘Making Money’ to discuss investing in the market’s big reset. Shares of FedEx fell about 10% in trading before the bell on Wednesday, a day after the parcel delivery firm missed expectations for quarterly profit and trimmed its revenue forecast for the …
Read More »House prices plunge by average of £8,000 in 12 months to October | Personal Finance | Finance
Average UK house prices fell by 1.2 percent in the 12 months to October 2023, according to new figures. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this marked a steeper decline than a decrease of 0.6 percent recorded in the 12 months to September 2023. The average UK house price in …
Read More »Disney World dad says young daughters ‘traumatized’ after stuck on steep Expedition Everest roller coaster
Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica reveals Hollywood’s biggest winner and loser in 2023 on ‘Varney & Co.’ A family has been left disenchanted with “The Most Magical Place on Earth” after their young daughters got stuck on Disney World’s tallest roller coaster, with the parents saying that the …
Read More »New 45% income tax band announced in Scotland for those earning over £75,000 | Personal Finance | Finance
The Scottish government is reportedly considering introducing a new tax level in a bid to plug a gap in its budget. The new tax band will impact those earning more than £75,000 a year The Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) said the funding shortfall was around £1.5billion, between day-to-day spending …
Read More »Michigan city bans gas leaf blowers, report says
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com A city in Michigan has banned gasoline-powered leaf blowers due to noise and health issues. The decision was made unanimously by Ann Arbor’s city council on Monday, according to Mlive.com. The new law, sponsored by council members Jenn Cornell, Dharma Akmon and Jen Eyer …
Read More »New Scottish tax bands explained as high earners face 45 percent rate | Personal Finance | Finance
New Scottish tax bands have been released, which will see high earners north of the border charged on 45 percent of their income, The new 45 percent band is set to be introduced in Scotland for those earning between £75,000 and £125,140. This will mean they will pay more tax …
Read More »Housing starts unexpectedly surge in November as mortgage rates fall
Macro Trends Advisors founding partner Mitch Roschelle joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss the housing market under the Biden administration as monthly mortgage payments continue to soar. New U.S. home construction roared back to life in November as falling mortgage rates helped to draw consumers back into the housing market. …
Read More »Sir Grayson Perry ‘freaked out’ as EDF energy bill jumped from £300 a month to £39,000 | Personal Finance | Finance
Artist and broadcaster Sir Grayson Perry has described being “freaked out” by his electricity bill from energy firm EDF after having £2,500 taken from his bank account. The 63-year-old suggested the lack of phone signal at his studio may have affected the smart meter readings that had created the bill. …
Read More »Some companies revise diversity policies after conservatives’ lawsuit threat
Wrong Speak Publishing founder Adam Coleman explains how diversity, equity and inclusion workplace initiatives have fueled a rapid loss of jobs. Several major U.S. companies have modified their internal diversity policies that aim to increase racial and ethnic representation after conservative groups threatened to file lawsuits, according to a Reuters …
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