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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

Will Procter & Gamble's Q4 Earnings Meet Expectations?

Procter & Gamble is set to release its fourth quarter earnings results, and investors are eagerly waiting to see if the company will meet its full-year guidance. The consensus EPS estimate is $1.37, flat year-over-year, while the consensus revenue estimate is $20.74 billion, a 0.7% increase from las

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Economy Cure and the VP Pick: A Critical Look

As President Biden returned from his Texas trip, he shared his vision for his legacy with reporters. In a surprising claim, he hopes to be remembered as the leader who "cured the economy." However, this statement raises more questions than answers. What does he mean by "cured the economy"? Has he ta

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Election 2023: BC Businesses Demand a Clear Economic Vision

A province where the cost of doing business is so high that it's become a major obstacle to growth. Where government deficits are so large that they're causing uncertainty and making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Where public safety is a concern, and acute labour shortages are

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Economy on the Mend, But Inflation Stuck in Neutral

Imagine you're on a road trip, and your GPS tells you that you've finally reached your destination. But as you're celebrating, you realize that the GPS has been reading the wrong coordinates. That's roughly the situation with the US economy. The inflation rate has slowed down, but the underlying fac

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

2023: A Mixed Bag for US Households, Economy, and Health Insurance

Buckle up, America! The 2023 statistics are in, and it's a tale of two realities. Household incomes rose by 4% on an inflation-adjusted basis – a much-needed glimmer of hope after years of stagnation. But, the glass is half-empty for others. What does this 4% rise really mean? Is it enough to make

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Boston's Restaurants: Summer Slump or a Sign of Deeper Trouble?

Boston's beloved restaurants are struggling. This summer, typically a slower period anyway, was especially tough. Diners are spending less, coming out less often, and industry experts are asking: is this just a summer blip, or a sign of deeper trouble? We hear from restaurant owners about rising c

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Rent vs. Buy: Is Renting Everything Really the New Black?

Is renting everything really the new normal? A recent survey by Intuit Credit Karma suggests it might be, with 28% of adults routinely renting goods and services, and a whopping 47% when it comes to housing. But is this shift driven solely by affordability, or is there more to the story? The survey

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Billionaire Tax Blues: Is the IRS Finally Catching Up?

The IRS is celebrating a major win: collecting $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall. But is this just a drop in the bucket? Consider this: in 2019, the top one percent owed more than one-fifth of all unpaid taxes. That means ordinary Americans were picking up the slack. The

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Small Business Boost:Harris' Plan Sparks Debate and Raises Questions

Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled a plan aimed at giving small businesses a much-needed boost. The plan includes increasing the tax deduction for startup expenses, easing the process for certifications, and creating a fund to help small businesses access capital. But before we get too

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Accounting Scandal: Round-Tripping & Other Fraudulent Schemes Exposed

Round-tripping! Channel stuffing! Back-dated contracts - what do these fancy accounting terms really mean? Let's dive into the shady world of fraudulent practices used by Sushovan Hussain, the former CFO of Autonomy who recently got 5 years in prison and a ban on accounting until 2038. According to

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