• 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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

by: Bill Williamson

This Stock Soared 309% From Its 2022 Low -- 2 Reasons to Buy It Now, and 1 Reason to Stay Away

Investors are rewarding DoorDash for its strong operating results, but there is one reason to be cautious right now.

by: Bill Williamson

Abu Dhabi Finance Week gears up for its biggest ever edition

by: Bill Williamson

Saudi Arabia's PIF and Bpifrance sign $10bn finance deal

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Bpifrance Assurance Export, represented by the French Treasury office in Riyadh, have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the bilateral partnership and cooperation.

by: Bill Williamson

Glowing hearts on the Hill

— Former NDP MP JUDY WASYLYCIA-LEIS, delivering remarks at the Parliamentary Internship Program's 55th anniversary reception on the Hill. Wasylycia-Leis was the first PIP alumna to be elected to the House. Also in the room: Justice Minister ARIF VIRANI and Conservative MP BRAD VIS (both program alum).

by: Bill Williamson

TriState Capital Hires McWilliams as VP, Relationship Manager for Equipment Finance

TriState Capital Bank hired Nicholas McWilliams as vice president, relationship manager, for its equipment finance division. In this role, McWilliams is responsible for executing equipment finance direct corporate sales strategies.

by: Bill Williamson

Haifin, an e& enterprise company and Vodacom Business forge strategic partnership

by: Bill Williamson

Trump Media stock didn't rally after the election. Here's why

Markets and cryptocurrencies soared to new heights after Donald Trump secured a second term at the White House. But one stock, which bears the president-elect's name, hasn't gotten the same boost in the month since Election Day.

by: Bill Williamson

Fonterra, Zuru Group's Mowbrays triumph at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards

Fonterra was a standout winner at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards 2024, claiming three prestigious awards. Port of Auckland also celebrated a stellar night with two wins at one of the most anticipated events in New Zealand's corporate calendar,

by: Bill Williamson

Musk's $119 Billion Wealth Increase Outpaces Dell and Zuckerberg, But Guess Who's Catching Up

Elon Musk is on another level this year. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO added $119 billion to his fortune in 2024. This pushed his net worth to $348 billion. That's not just a number. It's more than the entire net worth of tech icon Michael Dell.

Musk's $119 Billion Wealth Increase Outpaces Dell and Zuckerberg, But Guess Who's Catching Up

Elon Musk is on another level this year. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO added $119 billion to his fortune in 2024. This pushed his net worth to $348 billion. That's not just a number. It's more than the entire net worth of tech icon Michael Dell.
Elon Musk's wealth surged by $119 billion in 2023, marking the largest increase in wealth ever recorded, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This monumental rise was primarily driven by a significant recovery in Tesla Inc.'s stock price, which saw a 130% increase throughout the year. Despite facing numerous challenges including legal battles, production issues, and a high-profile acquisition of Twitter, Musk's net worth climbed to $235 billion, surpassing Bernard Arnault of LVMH to reclaim the title of the world's richest person. This wealth increase underscores Tesla's pivotal role in Musk's financial empire, with the company's market performance directly impacting his personal fortune.

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