• Thu, December 5, 2024

by: Bill Williamson

2025 Open Enrollment: DACA Recipients Can Purchase Affordable Care Act Health Insurance

Over 100,000 people are newly eligible to purchase health insurance from the federal marketplace. Here's what you need to know.

by: Business Standard

Rebalance your investments away from equities and gold in favour of debt

Equity exposure in portfolios is likely to have exceeded the original strategic level due to strong performance in equity markets, both domestically and internationally. Allocation to gold is also likely to have increased, as the yellow metal has also delivered robust returns.

by: Kiplinger

Disney Hikes Its Dividend: What This Means for Investors

Walt Disney (DIS) gave investors something to cheer about Thursday after the media and entertainment giant announced a significant increase to its dividend. Track all markets on TradingView The hike brings Disney's semi-annual payout to 50 cents per share,

by: Daily Express

Economy to shrink as Reeves' Budget 'snuffs out wealth and stunts growth'

PM Keir Starmer has only been in power five months but some of the hardest working Brits are already throwing in the towel.

by: Yahoo

Waterville City Hall employees to try 4-day work week

City Hall employees will go from a five- to four-day work week on an eight-month trial basis starting Jan. 1. The City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to approve the new schedule, which would mean employee hours will be 7 a.

by: The New Zealand Herald

Revolut applies for NZ banking licence as it seeks to challenge banks' savings and lending products

by: techUK

The Scottish Budget 2024

The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Shona Robison MSP, has presented her draft Budget to the Scottish Parliament, outlining the Scottish Government's proposed tax and spending plans for 2025-26.

by: 24/7 Wall St

Hidden Credit Card Perks They Don't Want You to Know

Despite high interest rates and fees, some credit cards contain points, cash back rewards, and other perks that can make them worthwhile.

by: Yahoo Finance

Wall Street hits pause on rally but London finishes higher as bitcoin reaches $100k

Bitcoin broke through the $100,000 mark for the first time amid a rally sparked by Donald Trump's US election victory.

by: Tribune242

'Way too aggressive' over Business Licence deadline

by: The 74

The Largest Private Child Care Provider in the U.S. Went Public. How Will This Shape the Future of American Child Care?

by: Business Today

ELI Scheme: EPFO Extends Deadline for UAN Activation and Linking Aadhaar with Bank Account; Here's is the last date now

In the Union Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed three categories of ELI schemes: A, B, and C. A recent notification from the Ministry of Labour and Employment outlined that eligible employees must activate their UAN and link their ...

by: Express & Star

MPs call for tougher approach towards foreign governments holding UK citizens

MPs have called on UK ministers to toughen their approach towards foreign governments which detain British nationals overseas amid efforts to free a British-Egyptian citizen held in Egypt. Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer claimed positive links between London and Cairo could help Egypt improve its human rights record.

by: Crain's Chicago Business

CME to offer one-ounce gold futures as retail trade surges

There has been a larger trend among retail investors to seek smaller-sized gold products as a way to diversify their portfolios as spot gold hit repeated record highs this year.

by: Upstream

Shell and Equinor to combine UK assets

by: Reuters

McKinsey Africa to pay $122 million in South Africa bribery scheme, US Justice Dept says

by: Bill Williamson

Column: France's political woes may trigger fresh Europe energy crisis

The collapse of France's government on Wednesday could have far-reaching consequences for Europe's energy markets and send regional electricity costs soaring.

by: Yahoo Finance

LIVE: Wall Street hits pause on rally and London muted as bitcoin reaches $100k

Bitcoin broke through the $100,000 mark for the first time amid a rally sparked by Donald Trump's US election victory.

by: The New York Times

Trump Tax Cuts Won't Help the Economy Grow, Budget Office Finds

A larger debt and higher interest rates would cancel out the boost from keeping individual taxes lower, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found.

by: Reuters

Citi M&A veteran Cary Kochman to retire, sources say

Cary Kochman, one of Citigroup's top dealmakers, is retiring after spending nearly 14 years at the helm of the Wall Street bank's mergers and acquisitions group, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

by: The New York Times

Musk, Trump, A.I. and Other DealBook Summit Highlights

The economy, inflation, tariffs, the future of media, pardon politics and other big topics that made headlines this year.

by: Bill Williamson

Economy to shrink as Rachel Reeves 'snuffs out wealth and stunts growth'

PM Keir Starmer has only been in power five months but some of the hardest working Brits are already throwing in the towel.

by: Bill Williamson

Freedom Holding Corp. is a general partner of 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships

FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, one of the most prestigious chess events in the world, will debut in New York City's financial district on December 26. This year, the historic tournament brings together the world's top chess players on Wall Street,

by: AOL

Boeing announces layoffs across Florida as mounting concerns about the company continue to grow

Boeing will be laying off 141 employees across Florida starting in January 2025, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act letter.

by: Bill Williamson

Kim White To Remain At UTC; Michael Jones Named Interim Dean Of Gary W. Rollins College Of Business

The Dixon Pentecostal Research Center honored Dr. Delton Alford with the Spirit of Azusa Award. The award presentation and a reception in Dr. Alford's honor were part of the 19th Annual Azusa ... more

by: Bill Williamson

What Keir Starmer's 'Plan for Change' means for you - six milestones explained

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out six milestones that the public can judge the government by - we reveal Labour's top policy targets

by: MSN

NJ companies stockpiling imports to avoid Trump's promised China tariffs

Some North Jersey firms are already stockpiling raw materials such as steel and copper to avoid the spike in costs from Trump's promised new tariffs.

by: MSN

Trump's SEC pick and Bitcoin's $100K milestone are two big wins for the crypto community

Trump nominated Paul Atkins, who has been a member of the Token Alliance since 2017, to SEC chair. Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the first time.

by: Bill Williamson

Nisus Finance Services IPO sees 18.81 times subscription on day 2, GMP indicates good listing

by: Bill Williamson

Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript December 4, 2024 Operator: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the RBC's 2024 Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call. Please be advised that this call is being recorded.

by: MSN

California's Employment Safety Net Is Still Broken

Out-of-work Californians fight new fraud battles, the system bleeds money, and a $1 billion technology overhaul marches on.

by: MSN

39-year-old makes about $18,000 a month in passive income without a college degree: 'The right time to start is always now'

After dropping out of college in 2007, Amy Landino started a side hustle creating videos and doing social media. Ultimately she was able to quit her day job.

by: Bill Williamson

Trump Transition Live Updates: Another Dozen-Plus Picks Fill Ranks of New Team

Presidents do not typically select new I.R.S. commissioners when they come into office, and the Senate will have to confirm Mr. Long. President Biden waited for the term of Mr. Trump's first choice to lead the tax agency, Charles P. Rettig, to end before selecting Mr. Werfel.

by: Bill Williamson

Large payments did not raise 'red flags', says Trafigura finance chief

Large, loosely-explained payments to a third-party intermediary hired to facilitate business in Africa did not raise "red flags" at Trafigura, its chief financial officer told a Swiss court trying the commodity trader for bribery on Thursday.

by: MSN

Economies cool off in Baltimore and Baltimore County, new GDP numbers show

by: MSN

PMO Partners Founder's 30-Year Legacy of Leadership and Innovation in Project Management

While in the business world, passion often drives people to constantly evolve. For some, that journey leads to a combination of corporate success along with an entrepreneurial spirit. Michelle Watkins,

by: Bill Williamson

If I Could Only Buy 1 "Magnificent Seven" Stock in December, This Would Be It

Amazon is one of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in the world as measured by gross merchandise volume (GMV). Between Amazon's October Prime Big Deals Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, the company is positioned to capture much of the holiday shopping activity across both online and physical retail.

by: Bill Williamson

Hard-working Brits give up as 'self-harming' Labour piles on costs, taxes and red tape

PM Keir Starmer has only been in power five months but some of the hardest working Brits are already throwing in the towel.

by: Bill Williamson

Dubai real estate: Tokinvest and YallaValue to support fractional property investments

Dubai's Tokinvest DMCC is teaming up with YallaValue to deliver independent property valuations to support tokenised real estate investment decisions. YallaValue is a property valuation platform and can enable smart contracts and decentralised applications to access accurate and up-to-date property information and valuations.

by: Bill Williamson

Sweden's EQT exceeds investment targets in India, doubles down on healthcare

Sweden's EQT has invested more than its targeted $5 billion in India over the last few years, the head of its Asian business said on Thursday, as the private equity firm focuses on buyouts and investments in the country where it is sees strong deal activity.

by: Bill Williamson

Here's How Much Cash Donald Trump Spends Each Year

The president-elect's personal expenses have bounced up and down for more than a decade. Things won't become any more predictable when he returns to the White House.

by: Bill Williamson

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): AI Innovations Fueling Financial Growth

We recently published a list of 10 AI Stocks That Will Skyrocket. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stands against other AI stocks that will skyrocket.

by: Bill Williamson

FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks lose ground as Vodafone merger gets green light and bitcoin hits $100k

Bitcoin broke through the $100,000 mark for the first time amid a rally sparked by Donald Trump's US election victory.

by: Bill Williamson

British business gives up as 'self-harming' Labour piles on costs, taxes and red tape

This morning, top British entrepreneur James Dyson accused Reeves of inflicting "an egregious act of self harm" on the UK economy, by charging inheritance tax (IHT) on family-owned businesses when owners die. Dyson is right. I've talked to one family that now faces a £26million IHT bill that will destroy a business that took decades to build.

by: Bill Williamson

What happens when a business city like Hong Kong locks up a businessman like my friend Jimmy Lai

For years Hong Kong rivaled London and New York as a global financial center. No more. Global financial centers don't have political prisoners.

by: Bill Williamson

The power of an end-to-end construction cloud platform

The construction industry has so many moving parts that it takes a solid end-to-end cloud platform to manage operations. Sage's Julie Adams takes a deep dive into the primary platform factors that can help construction companies stay competitive for the future.

by: Bill Williamson

Capital Link's International Forum Focuses on Investing in Greece

The Greek economy and the inflow of foreign investments will be the central theme of Capital Link's Annual International Forum.

by: Bill Williamson

Bangladesh Bank starts printing new notes with 'graffiti' of July uprising

Bangladesh Bank starts printing new notes with 'graffiti' of July uprising

The banknotes of Tk20, Tk100, Tk500, and Tk1000 are being printed as per instruction of the interim government
The Bangladesh Bank has begun printing new banknotes featuring graffiti from the July 1969 uprising, as part of a broader initiative to commemorate significant historical events. These new notes, which will be in denominations of Tk 5, Tk 10, Tk 20, Tk 50, Tk 100, and Tk 500, incorporate designs that reflect the spirit of the mass uprising against the autocratic rule of Field Marshal Ayub Khan. The decision to include this historical graffiti was made to educate the younger generation about the country's struggle for democracy and to honor the sacrifices made during that period. The new notes are expected to be released into circulation soon, enhancing the cultural and historical value of the currency.

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