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AmEx Business Savings: 2.95% APY to Fuel Deposit Growth
American Express has launched Business Savings with a 2.95% APY, aiming to deepen small-business relationships and expand its $157B deposit franchise. The move's impact hinges on deposit durability and cost.
UK Budget Review Threatens Holiday-Let Business Rates Relief
The UK Treasury is reviewing holiday-let tax rules, with potential reclassification to second homes threatening business rates relief ahead of the October 28 Budget.
JPMorgan's $80B Play on the Coming Small-Business Ownership Wave
JPMorgan Chase is ramping up small-business lending to $80 billion as a wave of retirements looms, with only 8% of owners fully prepared for succession.
GameStop Raises EBITDA Outlook as Collectibles Reshape Business
GameStop raised its adjusted EBITDA forecast to $650M, powered by a surge in collectibles sales and lower costs, even as total revenue declined sharply.
Apple Watch Redesign Rumors Spotlight $7.9B Wearables Business
Apple is exploring a major Apple Watch redesign, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Wearables revenue reached $7.88B in Q3, up 6.5%, but growth lags overall company performance.
Small Business Optimism Hits 11-Month High, Labor Shortages Persist
U.S. small business optimism climbed to an 11-month high in July, but labor shortages and rising borrowing costs could temper growth prospects.
Intel's 160% Rally Faces Profitability Test in Foundry Business
Intel's stock has surged over 160% in 2026 ahead of earnings, but profitability in its foundry segment remains a challenge with declining margins and EPS.
NAB's Resilient Business Banking Drives Gain Amid Broader Market Slip
NAB advanced 0.23% to A$39.85 on Friday, the only Big Four gainer, as cooling inflation supports its business banking segment, which contributed 51.6% of group cash earnings.
Xero's $500 Ultra Plan: A Strategic Move Beyond Small Business Accounting
Xero's new Ultra plan at $500/month targets companies with 20-200 staff, bridging to ERP. At 5,000 subs, it could generate ~1% of FY26 revenue.
Ohio Tops CNBC Business Rankings; Power and Infrastructure Key
Ohio leads CNBC's 2026 state business list, with infrastructure and energy access at the forefront. Data-center expansion and manufacturing projects signal growth but also spark tax and power-price concerns.
SoFi Stock Slips as Small-Business Loan Launch Fails to Sustain Rally Ahead of Holiday
SoFi shares slipped 1.1% to $18.24 on Thursday after hitting an intraday high of $19.19, as the small-business loan announcement failed to sustain momentum ahead of the holiday.
SoFi Stock Surges 3% on Small-Business Loan Launch, Outpacing QQQ
SoFi shares gained 3.3% Wednesday, outpacing QQQ and XLF, following its small-business loan launch. KBW kept its Underperform rating and $16 target.
SoFi Stock Slips on Small-Business Loan Launch Amid Volume Hurdles
SoFi shares fell 1.8% after launching small-business loans, with analysts questioning the volume needed to match Q1 originations.
Uber Gains $7.9B in Market Cap as Core Business Drives Confidence
Uber shares jumped 5.2% on Friday, adding $7.9 billion in market cap, as investors focused on the company's robust Q2 EBITDA outlook and core business fundamentals.
Ford Stock Dips on Sales Slump, Battery Business Fuels Optimism
Ford shares fell 2.7% after May U.S. sales plunged 13.6% and new recalls hit, but premarket gains reflect investor focus on Ford Energy's battery storage deal with EDF.
Meta Stock Soars 4% on AI Business Agent Launch for WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram
Meta shares jumped 4.2% to $622.80 after launching an AI business agent across its messaging apps, signaling new paid products as 2026 capex rises to $145 billion.
Ford Stock Rallies as Battery Storage Business Lands Major Deal
Ford shares closed up 4.74% as Ford Energy signed a landmark deal to supply up to 20 GWh of battery storage to EDF, highlighting a pivot toward power infrastructure.
Ford Surges as Energy Storage Business Gains Traction
Ford shares surged 4.74% to a 52-week high as analysts boosted targets on its energy storage business, while new trade talks pose risks.
Amazon Opens Logistics Network to All Businesses, FedEx Shares Slide 9%
Amazon's new supply chain service, opening its logistics network to all businesses, sent FedEx shares down 9% and UPS down nearly 10%.
JPMorgan Commits $80 Billion to Small Business, Expands Private Capital Unit
JPMorgan Chase unveiled a decade-long $80 billion lending program aimed at small businesses and is expanding its private capital team to serve companies staying private longer.
Xero Data Reveals U.S. Small Business Sales Slowdown, Canadian Contraction
Xero's latest data shows U.S. small business sales growth decelerated sharply to 0.9% year-over-year in the December quarter, with Canadian sales contracting 4.1%. The company cited tariff impacts and policy uncertainty.
ImmunityBio Shares Dip Ahead of Key Business Update Call
ImmunityBio shares edged lower in premarket activity Tuesday, giving back some of the prior session's gains ahead of a scheduled business update and full-year results call later in the day.
Singapore Airlines Shares Dip Ahead of Quarterly Business Report
Singapore Airlines shares declined 0.3% to S$6.78 amid moderate trading volume, with investors awaiting the carrier's third-quarter business update on February 24 for insights on demand and Air India performance.
Visa Eyes Key Economic Data After Mixed Week, Launches Small-Business Initiative
Visa shares edged higher Friday, closing at $331.58, as traders await a deluge of delayed U.S. economic reports next week that could sway consumer spending and rate expectations.
Visa Gains on $100M Small Business Initiative; Focus Shifts to Economic Data
Visa shares rose 0.74% to $331.58 Friday following the launch of a new small-business platform with a $100 million capital facility. Investor attention now turns to upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation reports.