Thousands of Brits could be forced to delay their retirement because of Donald Trump’s import taxes. The US President announced the tariffs during his so-called liberation day on April 2, sparking market turmoil across the world. The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) said people’s workplace pensions could be hit by …
Read More »Microsoft scores win in FTC challenge to company’s Activision Blizzard acquisition
Simpler Trading VP of Options Danielle Shay gives investors the best three ways to trade Big Tech earnings on ‘Making Money.’ A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected a legal challenge by the Federal Trade Commission to Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard. The San …
Read More »First-time homebuyers face £30k in unexpected costs after moving into their new home
First-time homeowners could face nearly £30,000 in expenses within the first three months of receiving their keys, as they spend thousands on furniture, decoration, and essential appliances. A survey of 1,000 adults who purchased their first property in the last five years revealed that those furnishing their homes spent an …
Read More »Government agency slashes more consultant contracts it says will save taxpayers billions
The General Services Administration is taking a longer-term approach with its government overhaul and is looking to cap certain indirect spending.
Read More »Rachel Reeves urged to force ISA savers to invest in UK shares | Personal Finance | Finance
Reeves is already considering a radical plan to slash the annual Cash ISA allowance. Next, she may target the Stocks and Shares ISA too. Reports that she may cut the annual Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to just £4,000 have sparked fury among savers, who value them as a safe, …
Read More »Crafts retailer Joann offers big discounts on products ahead of store closures
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Crafts retailer Joann is offering hefty discounts on its products ahead of its stores shutting their doors for good by the end of the month. The company’s website said its “going out of business” sales at its stores offered 50-80% off, though “limited exclusions …
Read More »Lloyds Bank to close 8 branches next week across UK – full list | Personal Finance | Finance
A major high street bank has announced plans to close dozens of branches this month – including eight next week – in a further blow to the high street.Lloyds Bank confirmed it will close 27 branches in May as a result of declining face-to-face transactions. Lloyds Bank and Halifax are …
Read More »Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate unchanged amid economic uncertainty
‘Kudlow’ panelists David Bahnsen and EJ Antoni discuss the possibility of removing Fed Chair Jerome Powell from office. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced that it will leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged as policymakers continue to monitor inflation and the labor market amid elevated levels of economic uncertainty. The …
Read More »DWP offering £295 a month boost to those with pain in their joints | Personal Finance | Finance
Government support may be on offer to those with pain in their joints – and could be worth at least £295 a month. Figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) showed nearly 500,000 people across the country receive Attendance Allowance support for arthritis. This type of support is …
Read More »Invenergy will invest $1.7B to strengthen US electrical infrastucture
Invenergy founder and CEO Michael Polsky joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to announce a $1.7 billion investment in a new energy transmission line, aimed at strengthening America’s electricity infrastructure. Invenergy said Wednesday it had awarded a combined $1.7 billion to a pair of companies as part of its project to construct …
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