Wall Street stocks have leap-frogged over a host of concerns, including a stall in corporate earnings and political controversy in Washington, on their way to record highs this month.
Archives for 2019
Gold eases on prospect of U.S.-China trade war truce
Gold fell to a two-week low on Tuesday as talks between top negotiators from the United States and China boosted prospects that an interim trade deal could be reached soon, denting demand for the safe-haven metal.
Final regs. eliminate estate and gift tax clawback
In T.D. 9884, the IRS finalized proposed regulations issued in November 2018 (REG-106706-18), amending Regs. Sec. 20.2010-1 to conform with the temporary increase in the basic exclusion amount for estate and gift tax enacted by the legislation known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97. For gifts made and estates of decedents […]
The smart factory pipe dream
In early 2019, the UK’s first smart factory was created, using the newly launched 5G communications network to facilitate quick data transfer speeds. This might be a successful step forward for industry, but George Walker, managing director of industrial automation provider Novotek UK and Ireland, believes it doesn’t reflect the state of smart manufacturing for […]
Smart security: How to protect your smart home devices from hackers
The Global Smart Home Devices Market was valued at US$14.55 billion (€13.2 billion) in 2018 and is expected to reach $40.23 billion (€36.5 billion) by 2023, according to the 2019 Smart Home Device Market Report. It’s no secret that smart home technology is advancing at breathtaking speeds, with all sorts of devices now available from internet-connected […]
China and U.S. ‘very close’ to phase one trade deal – Global Times
China and the United States are ‘very close’ to a phase one trade deal, the Global Times, a tabloid run by the ruling Communist Party’s official People’s Daily, said on Monday, discounting “negative” media reports.
China and U.S. ‘very close’ to phase one trade deal – Global Times
China and the United States are ‘very close’ to a phase one trade deal, the Global Times, a tabloid run by the ruling Communist Party’s official People’s Daily, said on Monday, discounting “negative” media reports.
Sensex, Nifty track broader Asia higher; metal stocks gain
Indian shares rose on Monday, led by metals and real estate stocks, while gains in broader Asia on hopes of progress in the U.S.-China trade talks also boosted sentiment.
Would the Flat Rate VAT scheme suit your business?
The VAT Flat Rate scheme is available to businesses with turnover of £150,000 or less per annum. It is advantageous to small businesses as the VAT payable to HMRC is calculated as a percentage of gross sales rather than 20% of net sales. If you choose the Flat Rate Scheme you cannot claim back VAT […]
Directing employees to take annual leave over Christmas
It’s that time of year again – the decorations are out, school’s nearly over, we’re planning Christmas parties, buying presents, preparing for holidays… If your business is shutting down over the Christmas / New Year break, you need to consider how your staff will be paid during that time. This is depend on the Award […]