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Jeb Bush to Present at NobleCon16 Investor Conference

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Presidents Day 2020, Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida (1999-2007) will provide the opening address at Noble Capital Markets annual investor conference, NobleCon16. Bush’s keynote address on Monday, February 17, should offer a unique perspective on the upcoming election, along with current business and economic topics.

During his eight years as Governor, Bush became known for his pro-business, low-tax position. He reduced taxes by $19 million, cut the size of Florida’s state government by 6.6% and vetoed $2 billion in new spending. During that time the state’s reserves grew from $1 billion to $10 billion, resulting in Florida being the only state from 1999-2007 to be upgraded to AAA by analysts at S&P. “NobleCon offers family offices, self-directed investors, investment advisors and institutional investors direct access to America’s most important asset: emerging growth companies,” said Bush. “These are the companies that represent breakthroughs in technology, science and medicine. I’m looking forward to being a small part of this important conference.”

The conference is open to investors, including, institutions family offices, investment advisors, hedge funds, equity analysts, private equity & venture capital firms, independent brokers, wealth managers, and self-directed investors. Information for those wishing to attend can be found on the NobleCon conference
website.

His keynote address is one of many important announcements Noble has been making concerning NobleCon16. Additional “in-the-know” presenters and the details of six different panel presentations with topics such as; Oncology, Inflammasomes Immunotherapy Agents, Type 1 Diabetes, Precious Metals Exploration, International Transportation & Logistics, and others.

Should you attend NobleCon16?

If you’re a Channelchek user, you already have an interest in discovering more about the types of companies that will be represented at NobleCon16.  NobleCon conferences experience 70% repeat attendance by investors who want to build on their understanding of opportunities and perhaps meet privately with company management to best understand potential.  If you’re a money manager, family office, financial services provider, self-directed investor, or equity analyst, you are likely to learn of companies, products, and breakthroughs you could easily miss in a world where larger household name companies get the majority of the spotlight. Some of tomorrow’s household names are companies that benefit from more light being shed on them today. That’s what NobleCon and ChannelChek are about, shedding more light on small and microcap opportunities — unearthing actionable ideas.

More Information:

www.NobleConference.com

https://noblecapitalmarkets.com/news/jeb-bush-noblecon

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OnDeck Survey: Economy is Top Concern for Small Businesses Ahead of 2020 Election

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — OnDeck® (NYSE: ONDK), the leader in online lending to small business, today announced the results of a national survey of U.S. small business owners that finds economic issues are the most important factors in determining their choice for president in 2020.  The survey is the first in a series that OnDeck plans in order to gauge small business sentiment during the 2020 election season.

Among the economic issues driving presidential election decision making for many small business owners were the health of the U.S. economy, the climate for small business growth and tax policy. The OnDeck survey included small business owners from all 50 states and a diverse set of industries. Respondents were roughly split evenly between male and female business owners.

Key Findings from the
OnDeck Small Business Survey:

• Economic concerns arise in several dimensions, including tax policy, job growth, support for small businesses, government spending and the overall economic climate. These issues were cited as the top concerns of more than 33% of those surveyed;
• Immigration was an issue of interest for 11.3% of small business owners surveyed, ranking second behind the economy as a concern.
• 57% of small businesses surveyed said they were either “Very Optimistic” or “Somewhat Optimistic” about the economic outlook for their businesses;
• 93% of those surveyed said they plan to vote in the 2020 election.
• 60% of small business owners surveyed said they already know who they plan to vote for in the 2020 presidential election.

Presidential Candidate
Preference of U.S. Small Business Owners:

President Donald Trump was the choice of 37% of small businesses surveyed, followed by Joe Biden at 18%.  When combined, the top five Democratic candidates were the preference of 44% of respondents.   

Republican Candidates

• President Donald Trump – 37%

Democratic Candidates –
Top 5

• Joe Biden – 18%
• Bernie Sanders – 8%
• Elizabeth Warren – 8%
• Kamala Harris – 6%
• Pete Buttigieg – 4%

“The survey results make it clear that U.S. small business owners will have a significant voice in determining the outcome of the 2020 presidential election,” said Andrea Gellert, Chief Revenue Officer, OnDeck. “Most notably, their focus on ‘Main Street’ issues like taxes and business growth reminds all candidates that they should address the concerns of the men and women who make our economy run.”

Survey Methodology
The OnDeck survey of 700 small business owners was conducted from August 5 to August 9, 2019 and included small businesses in all 50 states and from a diverse set of industries. The margin of error was 3.1 percent.

About OnDeck
OnDeck (NYSE: ONDK) is the proven leader in transparent and responsible online lending to small business. Founded in 2006, the company pioneered the use of data analytics and digital technology to make real-time lending decisions and deliver capital rapidly to small businesses online.  Today, OnDeck offers a wide range of term loans and lines of credit customized for the needs of small business owners.  The company also offers bank clients a comprehensive technology and services platform that facilitates online lending to small business customers through ODX, a wholly-owned subsidiary. OnDeck has provided over $12 billion in loans to customers in 700 different industries across the United States, Canada and Australia. The company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is rated 5 stars by Trustpilot. For more information, visit www.ondeck.com.

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OnDeck

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OnDeck

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Will Iran Continue to Grow Their Nuclear Program?

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In 2015, Iran agreed to a long-term nuclear accord with six other world powers, called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. It came after years of tension over Iran’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons, even though they insisted the program was entirely peaceful, the international community was not convinced. The other side of the deal consisted of lifting sanctions that were crippling Iran’s economy. It was set to last 15 years after the “implementation day” which took place January of 2016. In May 2018, President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement, stating it failed to address Iran’s ballistic missile program. He reimpose sanctions and is now moving to diminish Iran’s oil exports. Resulting from this, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced they will no longer adhere to certain limits as they have not seen the deal’s envisioned economic benefits.

Can Hong Kong Retain Its Autonomy?

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Hong Kong protests started when opposition arose against the now-suspended bill which would have granted Beijing the ability to extradite suspects to mainland China. Activists are fighting against the erosion of constitutional freedoms and democratic processes which have been instated in Hong Kong’s Basic Law. Article 45 of the Basic Law, instated in 1990, states that the chief executive, Hong Kong’s highest-ranking political member, is selected through “universal suffrage upon nomination by a broadly representative nominating committee in accordance with democratic procedures.” In the Basic Law, Beijing will need to approve all voter decisions made by the people in Hong Kong. The National People’s Congress Standing Committee ruled that in order for a candidate to appear on the Hong Kong voting ballot, they would have to receive more than half of the votes from the nominating committee. This would make it, so that the ballot is identical to the picked chief executives of the election committee and guarantees the candidates would be selected by Beijing. The new amendments to Basic Law legislation have led to increasingly violent street protests by activists who are understandably concerned about retaining their rights.