Franchise Magazine USA — page 37

Packhorse Moving, a leading moving company, is expanding to serve the communities around Newark, New Jersey, with a second location in the Garden State.

US banks are vulnerable to a downturn, with credit risk being cycled out of banks only to return once more.

Central banks around the world have been managing an abundance of reserves in recent years, following the global financial crisis.

Researchers found that a new Starbucks opening in a neighborhood without a coffee shop can lead to the creation of between 1.1 and 3.5 new companies each year over the next seven years.

The savings and loan crisis that plagued American banks in the mid-1980s is now rearing its head in China, with over 1,000 small lending institutions collapsing or consolidating.

PuroClean Franchise Owner Charles Atkins recognized with the PuroClean Cares Award for community service and charitable efforts.

San Francisco is abuzz with excitement over artificial intelligence, with tech giants investing billions in AI-related endeavors.

Ukraine's GDP has shrunk significantly since the invasion by Vladimir Putin, with the central bank depleting foreign reserves to combat the impact of war.

Legacy Franchise Concepts appoints Rachel Lee to its Board of Directors, targeting the growth of SweatHouz, a boutique wellness brand.

US stocks have dominated the global market, with America's share of the world's stock market capitalization increasing to 61%.

Thermal coal, the world’s dirtiest fuel, is facing challenges on multiple fronts.

The economics of tennis versus pickleball are compared, with a focus on the growth of young players in the tennis world.

McDonald's is facing competition from other fast-food chains, leading to a price war that could impact inflation.

A Filipino assistant from Happy Cashier helps American businesses with cost-effective solutions, such as operating the till and monitoring security-camera footage.

Europe faces a rare dilemma of dirt-cheap energy, with an excess of power being generated and a need to find efficient ways to utilize the surplus.

The stock market reacted negatively to the news that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would return to power in a diminished state and in a coalition government in India.

The Supreme Court upholds the mandatory repatriation tax, a subject of debate and scrutiny in recent years.

Bodno partners with Seaory Printers for US & Canada distribution, expanding ID card printing solutions.

The practice of tipping in the US has been evolving, with tips growing in size and becoming more common across various industries.

Nvidia stock may rise further in US markets, fueled by investor sentiment and market trends.

France is facing a significant fiscal challenge, with a deficit of 5% of GDP and a debt-to-GDP ratio of 111%, prompting concerns about the country’s economic stability.

In a nod to former French politician Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, who coined the term “exorbitant privilege” in reference to America’s benefits as the issuer of the world’s reserve currency, France is currently grappling with its lack of such a privilege.

House prices are on the rise in many countries around the world, with significant increases in the United States, Australia, and Portugal.

Private credit firms have raised over $1 trillion since 2020, dominating the market in the third wave of leveraged finance.