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IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
4 days ago
Data science

WIPO Report Highlights Importance of Patenting to Improve Tech Capabilities

China significantly increased its technological capabilities from 16% to 94% between 2001-2004 and 2017-2020. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Data science

Gold price future: Rise and global market challenges

Gold hits near all-time high at $2265 amid expectations of Fed rate cuts.
US bond yields rise slightly amidst strong expectations of Federal rate cuts. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Bootstrapping

Urgent call for more accessible finance options with 34% of SMEs at risk of closure

Enhanced and adaptable financing solutions are crucial for SME survival, with 34% at risk of closure and 50% not seeking financial assistance. [ more ]
SFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 2-Month High: Are High Rates the New Normal for Homebuyers?

Mortgage rates rose to 6.94% for the week, potentially impacting spring homebuying season.
Fed's wait-and-see approach contributed to the recent rise in mortgage rates. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
US politics

The Confusion About the U.S. Economy Reveals Everything About Politics Today

Presidential approval no longer correlates with the economy
Partisan realities influence public perception of presidential performance [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Will More Biglaw Firms Cut Jobs Now That Fenwick Has Opened The Floodgates On Layoffs?

Tech-centric firm Fenwick & West slashes 10% of attorneys and staff
Layoffs in industries that are lagging in the current economy may become more common [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Business

Big Four Accounting Firms Overhired. Now They're Starting to Lay Off Partners.

Higher interest rates and weaker economic conditions are impacting demand for professional services.
Ernst & Young is taking cost-cutting measures due to slowed growth and excess capacity. [ more ]
Digiday
5 months ago
Marketing

Agencies weigh positives and negatives to 2024 spending in an uncertain economy

2024 is expected to be a big year for ad spending due to the presidential election.
Uncertainty remains due to economic conditions and the move towards cookie deprecation. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
5 months ago
Business intelligence

The Current State of Business Lending - and 5 Trends to Watch | Entrepreneur

Access to capital is crucial for business owners.
The current economic environment has made it more difficult for small businesses to access funding. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
5 months ago
Business intelligence

Business Predictions for 2024 | Entrepreneur

Business owners face uncertainty due to economic conditions, climate change, and advancements in artificial intelligence.
Seek advice from women leaders for insights into the future and how to navigate these challenges. [ more ]
Toronto
5 months ago
Business intelligence

Bad Boy Furniture aiming to restructure business as it faces 'challenging' economy

Bad Boy Furniture Warehouse Ltd. is filing for bankruptcy and restructuring its business due to challenging economic conditions.
High interest rates, falling home sales, and a tight retail climate are impacting the company.
The company is considering a liquidation sale to wind down inefficient portions of its business. [ more ]
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