Posts Tagged ‘Technology’
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2022
https://player.vimeo.com/video/674563774 At a glance: The markets continue to give us a lesson on what volatility looks like with Nasdaq up 3.4% on Monday and down 3.7% on Thursday In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year treasury rose to 1.9%, lowering the values of government and investment grade bonds. Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) disappoints…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Jan 24 – Jan 28, 2022
At a glance: The markets can’t catch a break with stocks, bonds and cryptocurrency continuing to decline. Oil remains the outlier up 15% in January, however, not the greatest news for us. The declining path of liquidity is heavily impacting the market’s performance. Investors speculate the Fed will respond more aggressively to combat inflation. The…
Read MoreDentists: Are You Considering Your Patient’s Risk Tolerance?
At a glance: Partner with a dental CPA that will take as much care with your practice as you do with your patients. Contact us today to learn more. The full story: We’ve talked about risk as it relates to practice management, but it’s time to think about risk from a new perspective: the patient. Part of…
Read MorePart I: Are Your Business’s Intellectual Property Rights Protected?
At a glance The main takeaway: Business owners need to be more vigilant about protecting their intellectual property (IP) in today’s digitally driven world, in which infringement can be harder to detect. Impact on your business: In part one of our two-part series on IP infringement, we provide a baseline introduction to some of the most common…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Jan 17 – Jan 21, 2022
At a glance: The markets had another rough week as stocks declined 4% globally, and investors favor lower-risk assets. Investors continue to worry about inflation and how quickly the Fed will respond. The video game industry takes a giant leap towards the Metaverse as Take Two Interactive and Microsoft announce huge merger and acquisition deals.…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Jan 10 – Jan 14, 2022
At a glance: The markets switched things up last week as U.S. stocks declined and international stocks rebounded. In contrast, emerging markets held strong despite the decline in the U.S. dollar and increase in commodity costs. The consumer price index (CPI) reached its highest reading in more than 30 years. Markets are expecting the Federal…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: January 3–7, 2022
At a glance: Markets started the year on a low note, as stocks and bonds both declined amid news about the Federal Reserve’s aggressive position on interest rates. Technology and long-term bonds took a hit, while the rate on the 10-year bond jumped 0.25% after the Fed released its most recent minutes. On the mergers…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Businesses Set to Receive a New Wave of COVID-19 Financial Relief
At a glance: The full story: North Carolina-based businesses are receiving a life preserver to help weather the devastating impact of COVID-19: the Business Recovery Grant Program (BRGP). The BRGP was launched by the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) to help owners recoup some of the financial losses they have endured as a result…
Read More4 Steps to Navigate COVID-19 Debt
At a glance The full story: Restaurants are among the many businesses navigating the road to financial recovery under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, as cases continue to rise due to the highly contagious Omicron strain, pandemic-induced debt likely will continue to be a challenge for the industry going forward. The silver lining…
Read MoreNew HITRUST Reporting Options Aim to Fill Major Gaps in the Market
At a glance Schedule a consultation today with one of Aprio’s Information Assurance specialists. The full story: The Health Information Trust (HITRUST) Alliance will release new reporting options on January 1, 2022, to address issues within the market revolving around the complexity of obtaining a full HITRUST certification. The HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) and the…
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