• Dec 24, 2024

Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election

A recent survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in November to 98, following October’s pre-election record high of 110. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said small business owners became more certain about future business conditions following the presidential election, breaking a nearly three-year streak of record high uncertainty.

  • Dec 24, 2024

Comtech Telecommunications Faces Nasdaq Compliance Challenge

The latest announcement is out from Comtech Telecommunications ( (CMTL) ). Comtech Telecommunications Corp. received a notification from Nasdaq indicating non-compliance with periodic filing requirements due to the delayed submission of its Quarterly Report for the period ended October 31, 2024. Although this does not immediately affect the company’s listing or trading status, Comtech has until February 17, 2025, to submit a corrective plan to Nasdaq. If accepted, an extension until June 16, 202

  • Dec 24, 2024

US bank, business groups sue Fed over stress test framework

In a statement, groups including the American Bankers Association and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said the lawsuit "seeks to resolve longstanding legal violations by subjecting the stress test process to public input as required by federal law."

  • Dec 24, 2024

MicroStrategy acquired 5,262 bitcoins for about $561M from Dec. 16-22

In a regulatory filing, MicroStrategy (MSTR) disclosed that on December 23, the company announced that, during the period between December 16 and December 22, the company acquired approximately 5,262 bitcoins for approximately $561M in cash, at an average price of approximately $106,662 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. The bitcoin purchases were made using proceeds from the issuance and sale of shares under the company’s previously announced sales agreement. As of December 22, the co