Minority entrepreneurs face discrimination
When seeking a business loan, minority entrepreneurs face discrimination in the US, a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research reports. Small-business...
April Eurozone Leading Economic Index down, The Conference Board
The April Eurozone Leading Economic Index declined slightly (0.1%) compared to March, driven mainly by the falls in the Economic Sentiment Index and Markit...
Apple Beats acquisition confirmed
Apple confirms it will buy Beats Music and Beats Electronics, the music streaming service provider and headphone maker. This is the largest takeover by...
French tax income 14 billion euros short
President François Hollande assured everybody when he came into power two years ago that French tax income would increase if he dramatically raised income,...
US Consumer Confidence improves but housing mixed
The US Consumer Confidence Index improved moderately in May after falling in April, says The Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index edged up from...
TSB flotation announced
Lloyds Banking Group has announced a 25% TSB flotation (IPO) set for the end of June, with small investors receiving one free share for...
Tax crackdown nets £23.9 billion in extra revenue, UK
The tax crackdown by the UK government has resulted in a record £23.9 billion in additional tax revenue compared to last year, says HM...
Conference on Inclusive Capitalism, making it fairer
Political and business leaders have gathered in London for the Conference on Inclusive Capitalism, which seeks to find practical ways to turn the capitalist...
Very low inflation may delay spending, Draghi warns
Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), warned that expectations of extremely low inflation, or even deflation could encourage Eurozone businesses and...
Manchester United’s brand value down 98 million dollars
After a very bad football season, Manchester United’s brand value slid $98 million, from $837 million in 2013 to $739 in 2014, says consultancy...