• Mon, December 2, 2024

by: Bill Williamson

Stock market today: Nasdaq pops as Dow, S&P 500 hold near records to kick off final month of banner 2024

The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) edged up roughly 0.1%, coming off a record close, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) slipped 0.4% from its recent all-time closing high. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC) popped 0.8%.

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B2B supply chain financing platform Mintifi raises $80 million from Prosus

The investment firm acquired a 10.65 per cent effective interest in the Mumbai-based fintech with the latest round of fund infusion

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Why Keir Starmer's botched honeymoon with business is firmly in the bin

The Labour Party attempted to woo Britain's businesses, but they were having absolutely none of it and now we know precisely why.

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Trump's second coming: What it means for the global economy and India's next move

The return of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US has put the global economy on edge. India, too, is unlikely to remain unaffected. How will policymakers meet this latest challenge? - Issue Date: Dec 08,

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Intel CEO Gelsinger retires; Zinsner and Johnston Holthaus named interim co-CEOs

Intel CEO CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, with David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus named as interim Co-CEOs. Gelsinger, whose career has spanned more than 40 years, also stepped down from

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Truth about viral prediction that work as we know it will be 'extinct' within a decade

A series of posts on social media purporting to contain stark predictions from a tech guru about the future of work, including that the 9-to-5 model will be dead in a decade, have gone viral.

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Govt to proceed with plan to set up revenue body, Hashim signals

Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Prabowo's top adviser and biological brother, said on Sunday that the Third Deputy Finance Minister Anggito Abimanyu is set to take helm of the planned body once it is established.

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Hero Future Energies to invest $1.3bn in India's Karnataka

Hero Future Energies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of the Indian state of Karnataka.

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Business cycle funds: Ideal for seasoned investors with macro-driven goals

Business cycle funds aim to optimise returns by aligning their portfolios with different phases of the economic cycle

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Taurus Daily Horoscope Today (April 20- May 20), December 2, 2024: Keep a broad perspective!

Taurus Money Horoscope Today There will be growth in various business matters. Follow rules and regulations, as income sources are likely to expand. Taurus Career Horoscope Today Work performance will improve,

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Why ATM solutions company CMS Info Systems is looking for a queen

Once upon a time, the parent of CMS Info Systems provided traffic management services. Today, the lion's share of its revenue comes from cash management, a business that is under pressure from the rise in digital transactions.

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India removes windfall profit tax on domestically-produced crude oil and fuel exports

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Ripple's XRP Becomes One of World's Biggest Cryptocurrencies After Trump Election Surge

Ripple Labs' XRP Token has come up trumps post-election to become one of the world's biggest cryptocurrencies. The currency leapfrogged Solana's SOL and is now fourth behind only Tether's USDT, Ether token and of course Bitcoin.

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Swiss corruption case involving Trafigura and former executive opens

Trafigura and three other defendants including a former board member go on trial over the alleged payment of bribes to an Angolan oil official for oil deals in a landmark case that opens on Monday.

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Sebi issues attachment order for Anil Ambani's Reliance Big Entertainment

In its order, Sebi directed the attachment of all accounts, lockers, and proceeds due, along with freezing any debits from the accounts

by: Bill Williamson

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 hold near record highs to kick off final month of banner 2024

S&P 500 futures ( ES=F) slipped 0.1%, coming off a record close, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ( YM=F) were little changed on the heels of the index's own all-time high. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 ( NQ=F) were also down 0.1%.

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The good and the bad for South Africa heading into 2025

Momentum Investments unpacks how recent developments have created a more favourable environment for South Africa, but major risks remain.

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Costco's Buffalo plan: cost, timeline and more

Costco wants "the site fully built out before they start building construction," Matt Oates, Benderson director of engineering, said in the May 16 email.

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Avoid bad financial decisions: Spend wisely this festive season

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Money blog: The one supplement experts agree is worth every penny

A reader's dispute with Karpet Kingdom, a look at whether vitamin D pills are worth it, and a story about Lifetime ISA rules leaving some Britons out of pocket are among the posts in today's Money blog - Sky News' hub for personal finance and consumer news.

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Comment: Women are custodians of nature - and key to improving the integrity of carbon markets

As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture in the evolution of carbon markets.

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Top Dividend Stocks To Watch In December 2024

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Explainer: What's next in France's political and budget crises?

France's minority government is in a precarious position, with the far-right National Rally party promising to force the collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's cabinet unless it yields to its demands on next year's budget.

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The Closing: Dayssi Kanavos

Flag Luxury hotel developer and hospitality expert answers questions about getting into real estate, working with family and building in Miami

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I'm in my 50s and am planning for early retirement abroad - how do I reduce my taxes on the $9 million in my retirement accounts?

F.I.R.E. strategy followers without a tax plan can face early withdrawal penalties, and tax issues that can be exacerbated if they become expats.

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Business Council of Australia declares South Australia the winner for 2024

South Australia beats out every other state and territory as the best place in the country for business, the Business Council of Australia says.

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Finance in the Age of AI: BFSI CFOs explore operational excellence, enhanced security and future readiness

Get the latest Business News, Live Share & Stock Market Updates, Top News from India and across world. Read Top Business News and updates on financial, economic and banking news on CNBCTV18.

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Lord's Mark Industries Ltd. Strengthens Financial Governance with the Appointment of Sanjeev S Gupta & Associates as Peer Auditor

Lord's Mark Industries Ltd., a diversified business group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sanjeev S Gupta & Associates. They are among top 25 audit firms in our country as per sources.

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Maxed out? Try these five Stealth Elf moves to take control of your credit card debt

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Kazakh & Chinese Officials, Business Leaders Intend to Enhance Interregional Cooperation

ASTANA - Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Sichuan Communist Party Committee Secretary Wang Xiaohui reviewed the opportunities for Kazakhstan and China's interregional cooperation during a Nov. 30 meeting in Chengdu.

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FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks lower as UK house prices grow at fastest annual pace for two years

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FinBox launches Industry's first Account Aggregation based data platform

FinBox, One of India's leading credit infrastructure and risk intelligence companies - has recently announced the launch of an Account Aggregator based Customer Data Platform (CDP) This unified platform will enable banks and NBFCs to access extensive customer data points and get actionable insights real-time.

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Active fund managers hiked exposure to these sub-sectors. Are you invested in any of these?

Active fund managers have either increased their exposure to or taken fresh positions in equities in these sub-sectors.

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Brian Anderson, driver of Akron polymer cluster, takes a break

People around town who've been following the development of a polymer club hang that moniker on Brian Anderson because more than probably any other single person he's been responsible for the cluster's successful development — and its ability to attract about $100 million in funding from the federal and state governments,

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Canadian banks to show mixed Q4 earnings as mortgage renewals, rate cuts loom

Four out of Canada's six largest banks are expected to show a rise in earnings for the fourth quarter as Bay Street turns its focus to the lenders' forecasts for the new year amid interest rate cuts,

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How to get a PAN card digitally on your email? A step-by-step guide

A nominal fee is required for a physical PAN card. It is important to note that existing PAN cards will remain valid even without the QR code

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SBI to Open 500 New Branches in FY25 | Latest News

State Bank of India (SBI) plans to open 500 new branches across India in FY25. The bank has already opened 135 new branches till October 31, 2024.

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Prosus' potential India IPOs: Meesho, BlueStone, PayU and Urban Company

Prosus is also looking at Captain Fresh, Mintifi, Vastu Housing Finance, Mensa Brands and Eruditus as future IPO candidates to capitalise on India's startup ecosystem

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'Cost of health, life insurance...': Nirmala Sitharaman shares crucial update on GST in Parliament

In a written response in the Lok Sabha on December 2, Sitharaman mentioned that during its meeting on September 9, the GST Council had proposed forming a Group of Ministers (GoM) to comprehensively address the issues related to GST on life and health insurance.

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Stupid Good BBQ opens in Springfield this week (why it's called that)

Stupid Good BBQ, the latest concept from Great American Restaurants, one of the largest independent restaurant operators in the D.C. area, opens Dec. 5, in Springfield, Virginia.

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Major update on 'new' currency for South Africa, China and India

US President-elect Donald Trump previously issued a warning to BRICS countries trying to establish a new shared currency.

by: Bill Williamson

PM explores airport management partnership with Egyptian-French consortium

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Aberdeen and Watertown Monuments' company headquarters in Minnesota expands

Sunburst's South Dakota locations include Aberdeen Monument in Aberdeen, Watertown Monument in Watertown and Capital City Monuments in Pierre.

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Centre Scraps Windfall Profit Tax On Crude Oil, Petrol, Diesel Exports

The notification rescinded the June 2022 order and withdrew a levy of special additional excise duty (SAED) on the production of crude oil.

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India's GDP misses expectations, but experts see limited market fallout

Most market experts suggest that the disappointing GDP print for the September quarter will have a limited impact on the markets.

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Best Unsecured Personal Loans of 2024: Reviews, Fees, & Comparisons

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The best business credit cards of December 2024

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Kenya Pays Over KSh 965.9m in Stipends, Arrears to More than 3,000 Medical Interns

William Ruto's administration announced a release of stipends and arrears owed to medical interns as the Ministry of Health continues talks with the unions.

Kenya Pays Over KSh 965.9m in Stipends, Arrears to More than 3,000 Medical Interns

William Ruto's administration announced a release of stipends and arrears owed to medical interns as the Ministry of Health continues talks with the unions.
The article from Tuko.co.ke discusses how the Kenyan government has disbursed Ksh 9.659 billion to clear stipend arrears for approximately 3,000 medical interns. This payment addresses the backlog of stipends owed to interns who have been waiting for their payments for several months. The funds were released following a directive from the Ministry of Health to ensure that medical interns, who are crucial to the healthcare system, receive their due compensation. This move not only alleviates financial strain on the interns but also aims to improve the morale and efficiency of healthcare services in Kenya. The article highlights the government's commitment to resolving financial issues within the health sector, ensuring that medical professionals are adequately supported.

Read the Full Tuko Article at:
https://www.tuko.co.ke/business-economy/570944-kenya-pays-ksh-9659m-stipends-arrears-3000-medical-interns/

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