Business Daily

Economic Optimism Continues to Drop, According to New IBD/TIPP Poll

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, fell another 7.5% after last months 9.5% drop.

Key Points: 
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, fell another 7.5% after last months 9.5% drop.
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index has established a strong track record of foreshadowing the confidence indicators issued later each month by the University of Michigan and The Conference Board.
  • This is the lowest reading for this component since the Economic Optimism Index began tracking it in February 2001.
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index is based on a survey of about 1,300 adults conducted using a network of online panels.

As Six-Month Outlook Plummets, Latest IBD/TIPP Poll Shows that Economic Optimism is Down

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, dropped 9.5% in May.

Key Points: 
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, dropped 9.5% in May.
  • With the Economic Optimism Index dropping significantly and the Six-Month Economic Outlook at its lowest point in more than a decade, a true economic slowdown likely is nearing, if its not already here.
  • The Six-Month Economic Outlook, a measure of how consumers feel about the economys prospects in the next six months, fell 16.4% this month.
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index is based on a survey of about 1,300 adults conducted using a network of online panels.

NFTs Can Create Tax Headaches

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 27, 2022

ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Artists and investors alike should know that NFTs can complicate their taxes, says Certified Financial Planner™ Thomas Walsh.

Key Points: 
  • In an article for the firm's newsletter (available online at https://www.palisadeshudson.com/2021/11/the-tax-consequences-of-nfts/ ), Walsh suggests that from a tax perspective NFTs have a lot in common with both cryptocurrencies and traditional collectibles.
  • "NFTs are new enough that tax authorities have issued little guidance," Walsh says.
  • "Taxpayers who buy or sell NFTs should take care to handle related tax concerns carefully."
  • Walsh cautions, "The tax considerations for a business enterprise involving NFTs can become highly complex."

Economic Optimism Jumps 11% in April, Buoyed by Six-Month Outlook, in Latest IBD/TIPP Poll

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 12, 2022

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index has established a strong track record of foreshadowing the confidence indicators issued later each month by the University of Michigan and The Conference Board.

Key Points: 
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index has established a strong track record of foreshadowing the confidence indicators issued later each month by the University of Michigan and The Conference Board.
  • The poll was conducted online using TechnoMetricas network of online panels to provide the sample.
  • Additionally, the Favorability component improved by 8.7%, moving the component out of negative territory to neutral 50.0.
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index is based on a survey of about 1,300 adults conducted using a network of online panels.

IBD Releases List of the Best Mutual Funds for 2022

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 21, 2022

The complete list of all award-winning funds can be found at www.investors.com/MutualFundsAwardsList .

Key Points: 
  • The complete list of all award-winning funds can be found at www.investors.com/MutualFundsAwardsList .
  • To find out more about this years winners, read analysis of the respective categories, view the complete list of winning funds, and learn how to invest in mutual funds, please visit www.investors.com/MutualFundsAwards and follow #BestMutualFundsAwards on social media.
  • The 2022 Best Mutual Funds Awards logo and accolade are available for licensing through IBD's partner, The YGS Group, at [email protected] or 800-290-5460.
  • Investor's Business Daily, IBD, Leaderboard and IBD Live are registered trademarks of Investor's Business Daily, LLC.

Latest IBD/TIPP Poll Shows Economic Optimism Continues Downward Spiral, Hitting Its Lowest Mark Since October 2013

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 8, 2022

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, fell 6.8% in March its third consecutive month of decline.

Key Points: 
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, fell 6.8% in March its third consecutive month of decline.
  • Despite the decline on the Economic Optimism Index, the Presidential Leadership Index rose in March, up 2.5% after last months 9.1% decline.
  • All components of the index remained in negative territory, however, as the overall index moved from 44.0 in February to 45.1 this month.
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index is based on a survey of about 1,300 adults conducted using a network of online panels.

Visionary Business Leaders Praise "Growth Igniters® Radio with Pam Harper and Scott Harper" As It Enters 8th Year

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 10, 2022

GLEN ROCK, N.J., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CEOs, C-Suite executives and corporate directors are showering high praise on the popular business podcast series "Growth Igniters Radio with Pam Harper & Scott Harper."

Key Points: 
  • GLEN ROCK, N.J., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CEOs, C-Suite executives and corporate directors are showering high praise on the popular business podcast series "Growth Igniters Radio with Pam Harper & Scott Harper."
  • Adds Scott Harper, "Our listeners tell us they appreciate that we break episodes into fast-paced 8-minute segments: The Premise, Digging Deeper, and Immediately Useful Ideas.
  • Along with Scott, her business partner and husband, she is the host of Growth Igniters Radio.
  • Scott has been published and quoted in prominent business media outlets including Chief Executive Magazine, Pharmaceutical Exec, and FEI Daily.

Northwestern Mutual Named One of FORTUNE Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies for Seventh Consecutive Year

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 2, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Feb.2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual , a leading financial security company, announced today that it has been named one of the World's Most Admired Companies according to FORTUNE magazine's annual survey for the seventh consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, Feb.2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual , a leading financial security company, announced today that it has been named one of the World's Most Admired Companies according to FORTUNE magazine's annual survey for the seventh consecutive year.
  • Northwestern Mutual secured the number one ranking for the financial soundness, quality of products/services and use of corporate assets categories.
  • In 2021, Northwestern Mutual was also recognized as Investor's Business Daily's 2021 Most Trusted Life Insurer.
  • Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries.

Association Between Poor Oral Health and Developing Mental Health Issues Underscores Value of Great Dental Hygiene, says A-Z Dental Care

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 28, 2022

West Covina-based dental center A-Z Dental Care says that the study's findings are hardly surprising considering the growing evidence that oral health is linked to virtually every aspect of a person's health.

Key Points: 
  • West Covina-based dental center A-Z Dental Care says that the study's findings are hardly surprising considering the growing evidence that oral health is linked to virtually every aspect of a person's health.
  • A-Z Dental Care says that previous studies have found a link between poor oral health and physical ailments like cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease, among other illnesses.
  • Moreover, A-Z Dental Care says it's never too late to start a good oral health routine.
  • Readers can learn more about A-Z Dental Care by visiting its website at https://atozdentalcare.com/ or calling (626) 314-6908.

In First IBD/TIPP Poll of the New Year, Economic Optimism Takes a Dive

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, fell 7.6% in January.

Key Points: 
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index , a leading national poll on consumer confidence, fell 7.6% in January.
  • Its also worth noting that the Six-Month Economic Outlook fell by more than 11% over the course of a month.
  • Confidence in Federal Economic Policies, a proprietary IBD/TIPP measure of views on how government economic policies are working, fell 7.6%.
  • The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index is based on a survey of about 1,300 adults conducted using a network of online panels.