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Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget
Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spendingBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Harvard Business School professor says this is the No. 1 'misconception about failing'
Failure is often a catalyst to success, but only if you're failing the right way, says the author of "Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well."Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
The presidential election could put $250bn at stake for US businesses
Also in today’s newsletter, how Arizona’s proof of citizenship law complicates voting in the swing stateWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October
Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy
When it comes to the long-term value of speaking out, we in America should learn from the experiences of other countries, including Turkey and Hungary, which have slid toward autocracy in recent ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Can These Fly-Fishing Businesses Recover From Hurricane Helene?
Fishing guides in North Carolina’s High Country face an uncertain future as they work together to clean up the area’s waters.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Businesses Ready Price Hikes on Imports to Offset Trump Tariff Costs
Many manufacturers and retailer relying on imports are already planning to pass on the added expenses from proposed protectionist duties to customers.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
At 97, Black Business Leader George Johnson Has Written His Memoir
The founder of Johnson Products Company, the first black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange, will release ‘Afro Sheen’ on Feb. 4.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
PlayStation Executive Defends Layoffs, Says They Were Necessary To Run A Business
It's been tough times of late at Sony Interactive Entertainment, as the PlayStation company began the year by cutting 900+ jobs and cancelling games. In July, Sony axed a number of positions ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
Inheritance tax changes sound ‘death knell’ for family businesses, say owners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget has caused alarmWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Barclays’ chief defends Reeves as business criticises Budget tax rises
Retail and hospitality bosses warn UK chancellor that national insurance changes will lead to job lossesBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
What Buddhist Thought Taught Me About Running a Business
Find business wisdom in life’s unexpected challenges.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Amazon beats Wall Street expectations with strong cloud business growth
Shares rise as company reports quarterly revenue of $158.9bn – more than analysts had forecast. Amazon became the latest of the “magnificent seven” tech giants to report quarterly earnings on ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Apple Sales Hit Quarterly Record as iPhone Business Rebounds
Apple reported revenue reached an all-time high for the September quarter, propelled by a modest rebound in iPhone sales that came ahead of its release of new artificial-intelligence tools.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
AI demand drives growth and higher spending at Amazon’s cloud business
Ecommerce company’s shares rise as it also gives an upbeat forecast for the holiday quarterBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
After six years of tariffs, small-business owners aren’t eager for more
Donald Trump wants to greatly expand import duties. Entrepreneurs who weathered his first round, which Biden largely left intact, say they’d have to raise prices to survive.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Labour needs to make good on its pro-business promise
The government must understand what it means to risk your own capital in a venture or how confidence is generatedWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
First minister's support for Harris is 'insult' says Trump business
John Swinney called on US voters to back Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the US election.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
New Disney Business Unit to Explore AI, Augmented Reality
The Office of Technology Enablement will look at ways to implement emerging technology across Disney’s business segments.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Keir Starmer: Reform is needed to make Britain a great place to do business
If we want the country to grow again, then we need to get it working and building againBusiness - Financial Times - November 2 -
The New York City Marathon Puts the Growing Business of Run Clubs in the Spotlight
As runners gear up for one of the world’s biggest marathons, run clubs are booming as a way for people and businesses to connect to the community.Business - Inc. - November 2 -
Businesses offer discounts to turn out voters on Election Day
Companies are capitalizing on a tight election by offering treats and promotions to voters and enthusiasts alike. Although businesses cannot reward citizens for voting, they can provide discounts ...Politics - The Hill - November 2