When Russia invaded Ukraine early in 2022, it sparked not only war between the two nations but also turmoil across the globe.
To punish Russia for the invasion, many Western states, including Germany, the U.K., and Europe imposed economic sanctions. This led Russia, Europe’s largest energy supplier, to cut the main supply of gas to many European nations, sending Europe into a massive energy crisis. Russia’s goal was to pressure Europe to lift the economic measures imposed on them.
With its main supply of energy out of the picture, Europe put the pedal to the metal on renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar.
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When it comes to investing in a brand, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. In a Forbes interview, private equity titan David Rubenstein highlights how markets are getting more sophisticated and more people are putting their money at risk, which means stakes are also getting higher. In an era where new names are emerging left and right, here are 5 important criteria investors should look into when looking for a brand to invest in.
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With new business, money is an important factor. Earning it, investing it, raising it – money is the fuel. The JOBS Act is the spark, and the flame of entrepreneurship is the result. New Ways to Raise $$ Read More...
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Twitter has been officially taken over by Elon Musk, head of Tesla and SpaceX. After he bid to buy the company for $44 billion (via a tweet) in April of 2022, the board of directors at Twitter tried to incite a bidding war with no success. Elon officially became the sole owner of Twitter, taking it private, on October 28, 2022.
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The annual meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund took place this October in Washington, D.C. This year, the world’s finance ministers and central bankers discussed the shaky economic standings of most of the globe, and how to progress in policy to hopefully rectify and not worsen the situation.
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Imagine trying to sell your car, but rules prevent you from placing an online ad, putting a sign in the window, or otherwise spreading the word to potential buyers. You’d have a tough time finding a buyer, which would slow down your plan to buy that brand new model. Into that bottleneck, add all the other Americans who are also hampered in their desire to upgrade their vehicles. New vehicle sales would stagnate, leading to excess inventory. Car manufacturers would slow production and lay off workers. Not a recipe for a healthy motor vehicle sector, and a drag on the overall economy.
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Just about anyone who can spare $100 can now become a venture capitalist, thanks to new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules in effect. This is a game changer: both for the doors that have opened allowing everyday citizens to become investors in startups, and for the entrepreneurs who, until just a few years ago, had very few options when it came to raising much-needed capital.
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The stock market has been trending downward in 2022, and despite brief rallies here and there, it looks like the trend will continue.
While almost everyone is anticipating a recession in the near term, not everyone is as pessimistic about the very-near term. Some analysts suggest the S&P 500, which is down 20% year-to-date, will make somewhat of a comeback in the next six months as inflation begins to cool.
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It wasn't long ago that private businesses, especially small businesses, had limited options when it came to raising capital. Hit up family and friends, or bootstrap and use personal credit. It's no secret that the banking sector hasn't been particularly friendly to small business when it comes to supporting the industry with access to loans. And on the other end of the scale, relatively few small businesses have leveraged the critical mass needed to go public and launch an IPO.
Since the Jumpstart Our Business Startups or JOBS Act was signed into law in April 2012 much has changed for small business job creators, and for the better. Read More...
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It feels as though everyone has been on pins and needles, wondering when the U.S. will enter a recession but are we already in it? We set out to answer that question below and, perhaps more importantly, where the economy is headed.
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