
How new lending technologies can address shifting economic crosswinds
The financial services business model is perpetually at a crossroads and too often faces crosswinds….
The financial services business model is perpetually at a crossroads and too often faces crosswinds. An uncertain economy like we see today often breeds hesitation; financial institutions may be tempted to slow down or pause technology investments not geared toward tightening balance sheets or finding greater efficiencies. However, those institutions that will come out of…
Prowers Economic Prosperity’s Business Expansion, Attraction, and Retention Committee has embarked on tours of industrial businesses in Prowers County. The goal of these tours is to better understand the needs of the local business community and determine how PEP and others in our region can provide assistance. According to business owners in Prowers County, the…
Saving money is a critical aspect of achieving financial security and achieving your long-term goals. But it can be tough to meet your savings goals in a normal economic climate, as everyday expenses can cut into what you’d planned to put away. And, it can be even more difficult in an inflationary economy, like the…
Whereas the U.S. continues to grapple with elevated prices, China is dealing with the opposite problem. In July, the world’s second largest economy slipped into deflationary territory, with consumer prices declining 0.3% from a year earlier. Click here to view original web page at www.cbsnews.com The decline in consumer prices sets China apart in more…
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Wednesday, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and other state and local officials gathered at the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and formally welcomed Dollar General’s new distribution center in North Little Rock. Among the speakers were Congressmen French Hill and Rick Crawford, Mayors Frank Scott Jr. and Terry Hartwick of Little…
(Reuters) – In recent weeks, U.S. bond markets have bought into the prospect of a “soft landing,” prompting some investors to question whether they are ignoring the risk that companies will run into trouble in a higher-for-longer interest rate environment. Corporate credit spreads, which indicate the premium investors require to hold companies’ bonds over safer…
Buying the right house can be a tough decision. Unless you’re paying with cash upfront, a mortgage will be a long-term expense. While some debt is to be expected in life, you don’t want to bite off more than you can chew. “Good debt” can easily become “bad debt” if you can’t make your payments….
Investment briefing The equity stock of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEC) has caught a 20% bid since my January publication. The stock rallied 12 months from July FY’22—’23 and then sold off quickly. This isn’t uncommon in smaller names, whereby distribution occurs at the 12-month mark within an upside leg given those long of the stock…
With electricity bills consistently higher than the national average, and only expected to continue to rise, West Virginia is at a crossroads in its energy pathway. Consequently, the state’s regulatory commission has opened a task force to ensure an affordable electricity supply for West Virginia’s ratepayers, representing a real opportunity for commissioners to assess options…
Just about every economic data point says South Florida is booming. Blue-chip companies are moving in, unemployment is low, job growth is solid and demand for office space is robust. The list continues: Home prices have soared, bank deposits have ballooned and apartment rents keep rising. But one key indicator — population growth — tells…