Small business optimism falls at fastest pace in 5 years: NFIB
With the stock market falling and business outlook, the optimism of small and medium-sized businesses is shaking as the stock market falls. The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Optimism Index, which measures the sentiment of small business owners, fell 2.1 points in February. The group's uncertainty index registered the second highest reading ever. 12% […]
Ways and Means chair: 'Repeat verification for people who are on Medicaid would save almost $200B' – Fox Business
Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) said, “I'll join in the morning with Maria to discuss the House budget vote, which aims to avoid closures and government cuts in Doge. Chairman of the Methods and Means Committee Jason Smithr-mo. told Maria Bartilomo on Monday “morning morning” that she would be saved by requiring the state to repeat […]
Trump means business for corporate America — but not 'business as usual'
If anyone other than President Trump claims he knows what antitrust policies are under Trump 2.0, be vigilant. It ignores many of the traditional wisdom that has dominated corporate mergers so far, focusing instead on one new principle. Under Trump, indicators for approval of merger transactions are liquid. The Doge process is currently in progress. […]
China’s retaliatory tariffs on US farm goods kick in, as trade war escalates – business live | Business
As the trade war escalates, China's retaliatory tariffs on US agricultural products begin Another front of Donald Trump's trade war opened this morning. This has led to retaliation charges for China's US imports. The tariffs announced last week aim to approximately $21 billion in agricultural imports from the United States, in response to an additional […]
Noem aware Mexican, Canadian leaders have own ‘political environments,' but Trump ‘means business’ on tariffs
Homeland Security Department Christa Noem said on Sunday that Mexican and Canadian leaders have their own “political environment,” but President Trump knows that it means “business” on tariffs. “We all recognize that each of these leaders has a political environment in their home country, but President Trump means business, and when he ran again to […]
TV tonight: exciting times as the Dope Girls nightclub opens for business | Television & radio
Dope Girls 9.15pm, BBC One It's an exciting time for Kate (Julian Nicholson) and Billy (Umi Myers) as they prepare to open the club. But they are trying to learn memorable lessons about the consequences of upsetting Italian criminal families. Meanwhile, Violet (the great Livewire Eliza Scanlen) becomes even deeper mask. It's not more than […]
Fox Business host on 'shocking decline' in consumer spending: 'The boom times are over'
Fox Business Network host Charles Payne said the clear decline in consumer spending was “shocking” on Friday, claiming that a return to the “Boom Times” was not on the horizon. “A few days ago, Bank of America announced its credit card data, which was scary. That means a shocking decline in restaurants, airlines and accommodation,” […]
Amex GBT-CWT deal approved by CMA – Business Travel News Europe
The UK's Competitive and Markets Bureau today cleared the $570 million acquisition of CWT's CWT, but the merged still faces regulatory hurdles in the US following the antitrust law raised by the Department of Justice (DOJ). According to a statement issued by the CMA, “The group concludes that CWT is a significantly weaker competitor than […]
Pound rises above $1.29 as Trump fears hit dollar; Poundland chain up for sale – business live | Business
Important Events Shows key events only Please turn on JavaScript and use this feature Beijing has also adopted a rebellious attitude in the face of new US tariffs. China's Foreign Ministry has promised that China will “fight to the end” the US in “customs, trade wars, or other wars,” marking China's strongest rhetoric against President […]
Business | NEW: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI Posts $115M Loss, Announces Layoffs – GoLocalProv
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 GolocalProv Business Team Show big + Image: Bcbsri Rhode Island's Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBSRI) reported a net loss of $115 million in 2024 after a nearly 20% increase in healthcare costs over the past 18 months, the company announced Wednesday night. The company also announced a 3% cut in […]