Fri, December 6, 2024

by: WTOP News

MGM National Harbor had a slower November than last year

by: AOL

Exclusive: Prima, Mexico-based manufacturing and supply chain integrator, reveals it has raised $42.5 million

Prima raised $23 million in new Series A backing earlier this year, a few months before Donald Trump's election victory.

by: Seeking Alpha

Gibson Energy: A 6.4% Dividend Yield While Investing In Growth

Discover why Gibson Energy is a strong investment option with its generous dividend, low payout ratio, and improved financial health.

by: bnnbloomberg

A Sociologist Shines a Light on Traders, Flash Boys and Online Adtech

by: Tuko

Kenya to Borrow KSh 500b Diaspora Loan to Upgrade JKIA, Finance Other Projects

by: Upstream

Chevron's 2025 capex reduction could be a precursor to other supermajor rein-ins next year

by: ZDNet

My 4 favorite open-source apps for personal finance - that run on Linux, MacOS, and Windows

Want to manage your finances in a dedicated money app? These open-source options are some of the most popular - and for good reason.

by: Firstpost

Is Muhammad Yunus preparing Bangladesh for crisis or elections?

by: Crain's Cleveland Business

New Cleveland Fed president is optimistic about the region despite financial challenges

Hammack takes on this new role following a long tenure with Goldman Sachs Group Inc., where she began working in 1993 as capital markets analyst. Her last role there was cohead of the firm's global financing group.

by: Insider Monkey

Tourlite Capital Management's Q3 2024 Investor Letter

Tourlite Capital Management, an investment management firm, released its third quarter 2024 investor letter. Tourlite Fund, LP Founder Class returned 4.5% for Q3 2024 and 13.8% year-t0-date while the S&P 500 Index returned 5.9% and 9.3%, respectively. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2024.

by: Food Manufacture

Futureproofing farming: Finance expert shares inheritance tax insight and planning tips

Following recent backlash from many UK farmers against changes to inheritance tax, Sam Cawley, investment director and chartered financial planner from law firm Nelsons, explores what this will mean and some key considerations to help prepare for change and mitigate impact.

by: cnbctv18

20th edition of CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards to honour trailblazers leading India's growth story

The CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards (IBLA), presented by Standard Chartered Bank, return for its 20th edition on December 7, 2024, in Mumbai. With the theme 'Leadership in Action' taking centre stage,

by: businessday

BOI, African Guarantee Fund sign $50m deal to scale up MSME financing

The Bank of Industry (BOI) and African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have signed a $50 million Loan Portfolio Guarantee framework that will

by: KOLR10 & Ozarks Local News

Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel

The world through steel," underlining why Japan's top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. "We can't expect

by: Cyprus Mail

RIF launches new scheme for innovative Cypriot companies

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Friday announced the launch of 'Boost,' a new blended finance scheme. The new scheme is designed to support certified innovative companies in Cyprus by providing grants of up to €300,

by: businesslive.co.za

Nedbank scoops two prestigious global awards

The financial services provider has been named Best Bank for Transaction Banking in Southern Africa and Best Retail Bank in SA

by: abp LIVE

How Bajaj Finance is Making Digital Payments Simpler and Safer

Bajaj Finance has a long-standing reputation in the financial world for its forward-thinking approach, and digital payments are no exception.

by: Zawya

SACE and African Development Bank Group to work together under the "Mattei Plan"

by: Business Standard

Year-end portfolio review, Vatsalya scheme: Top personal finance stories

This week report about how to check and balance your financial investments and how a government scheme for children's retirement scheme works

by: Business Today

RBI MPC Meet: Is the central bank hinting at higher prices in near future? Here's what experts feel

The RBI marginally increased its inflation forecast for the fiscal year to 4.8% on Friday. This adjustment came after leaving the previous forecast unchanged at 4.5% in October.

by: businesstech.co.za

Eskom to sell R5.7 billion business

Eskom, on the other hand, needs to raise revenue, with the sale of its home loan business a condition of the government's R254 billion bailout package for the state-owned entity. Eskom has recently proposed a revenue and price increase of 66% over the next three years, which equates to:

by: RTE Online

Winners of Business & Finance awards announced

President of Global Affairs at Meta and former Deputy Prime Minister of the UK, Nick Clegg, was honoured at the 50th Annual Business & Finance Awards in Dublin.

by: Business Times

Temasek unveils S$10 billion private credit entity

SINGAPORE'S state investment company Temasek said on Friday (Dec 6) that it has established a wholly owned private credit entity with an initial portfolio amounting to S$10 billion, consisting of direct investments and credit funds.

by: Yahoo Finance

The Kroger Co (KR) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Digital Growth and Strategic ...

The Kroger Co (KR) reports robust digital sales and strategic advancements, despite facing macroeconomic pressures and reduced fuel profitability.

by: moneycontrol.com

Flying in fog season: Essential tips to avoid delays and cancellations

by: Asian Development Bank

The Story of a Women-led Business Employing Women

by: Reuters

Investment banks eye 2025 income boom as Trump drives deal rebound

by: Business Line

Fusion Finance plans ?800 crore rights issue to boost capital

by: MSN

Midcap and largecap IT stocks poised for 20% growth in next one year: Chakri Lokapriya

If you look at within financial services, let us take for instance, the power financiers, REC Power Finance. Now, these are relatively more secular in terms of their loan growth rates because infrastructure power where they lend to will be rather secure.

by: The New York Times

Trump Names Top Silicon Valley Conservative to Oversee Crypto and A.I.

David Sacks, a venture capitalist who hosts a hit podcast, has generally called for a looser hand in regulating both emerging technologies.

by: Daily Monitor

Standard Chartered Bank is not exiting the Ugandan market

As a bank that has been in existence for over 170 years in the world's most dynamic markets and 112 years in Uganda, Standard Chartered has remained open for business, driving financial inclusion and growth in Uganda and beyond by leading in the digitisation and innovation space.

by: BBC

New photos released as NYPD hunt insurance boss killer

The NYPD says the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan was "a premediated, targeted attack".
Thu, December 5, 2024

by: The New York Times

Trump Transition Live Updates: Hegseth Promises to Stay in the Fight for Defense Secretary

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump's embattled choice for secretary of defense, defiantly vowed on Thursday to earn the votes necessary for confirmation, seeking to allay Republican concerns over his fitness for the job and persuade Mr. Trump to stick with him.

by: Forbes

Changes In The Wealth Advisory Industry Heading Into 2025 And Beyond

Whether you're looking for a new wealth advisor or thinking about taking a more hands-on approach. Here are two ways the wealth advisory industry is evolving in 2025.

by: Business Insider

Warren Buffett: how the frugal billionaire spends his fortune, from McDonald's breakfasts to the occasional splurge

Discover how Warren Buffett amassed his $146 billion net worth, which is up by $26 billion this year, and how he spends his fortune.

by: The Star

China-M'sia economic ties continue advancing

by: USA Today

Trump nominates finance CEO Frank Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration

WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump said he's nominating financial services CEO Frank Bisignano to serve as commissioner of the Social Security Administration.

by: Shropshire Star

Deal completed for 'well-established' Shrewsbury firm

The sale of Shrewsbury-based Wildes Plant Hire & AT Wilde & Son has been confirmed. Accountants Azets advised on the sale of the business to Zofre Investments Limited. The acquisition will see the company continue under the existing trading names, with Peter Venn at the helm but both David and Peter Wilde still involved in the business.

by: Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Proposed weekend special session raises questions

As workers were picking up the pieces of the Capitol Christmas Tree Thursday morning after it was toppled by high winds, lawmakers and legislative staff were trying to determine how to conduct a proposed last-minute special session as new lawmakers prepare to take their seats.

by: AOL

Bath & Body Works CEO: We've been onshoring to mitigate tariff risks, continue to see choiceful consumers

by: KCUR 89.3 FM

Kansas City mayor accused of skirting city gift ban by using nonprofit to pay for travel

The nonprofit was used by Mayor Quinton Lucas' predecessor primarily to bring speakers to Kansas City to talk about economic development. Lucas and his former chief of staff use it for Chiefs tickets,

by: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

How Trump's tariffs could affect the U.S. trade deficit and employment

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that soon after his inauguration, he will place heavy tariffs on imports of the three most important trading partners to the U.S., Canada and Mexico at 25% each, and China 10%. The president can impose these policies without the consent from Congress using the International Emergency Economic Power Act.

by: Seattle Times

West Seattle light rail plans give business owners sticker shock

West Seattle merchants say they can't get reestablished for the meager payments Sound Transit plans to dole out.

by: Upstream

Shell and Equinor to combine UK assets

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: 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: 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: 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.

Winners of Business & Finance awards announced

President of Global Affairs at Meta and former Deputy Prime Minister of the UK, Nick Clegg, was honoured at the 50th Annual Business & Finance Awards in Dublin.

The article from RTE discusses the Business and Finance Awards, which celebrate excellence in the Irish business community. The awards recognize achievements across various categories such as Business Person of the Year, Best Large Company, and Innovation Award. This year's event highlighted the resilience and adaptability of Irish businesses amidst economic challenges. Notable winners included a tech startup for its innovative approach to sustainability, a long-standing manufacturing firm for its significant contributions to employment, and an individual recognized for their leadership in navigating their company through turbulent economic times. The ceremony also emphasized the importance of corporate social responsibility, with many companies being commended for their community engagement and environmental initiatives.

Read the Full RTE Online Article at:
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2024/1205/1484964-business-and-finance-awards/