Tue, December 10, 2024

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Couriermail

Ride share company DiDi launches a new tow service to get you and your car home safely

Rideshare company DiDi is going the extra mile for its customers this summer, with a new tow service to get you and your car home safely after too many alcoholic drinks.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Digital information world

Payments, Banking and Beyond: Thomas Priore on How Fintech Is the Future of Finance

Priority CEO Thomas Priore says Priority has managed to successfully expand customers' payments and banking solutions.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Yahoo

Half of Mayor Eric Adams' latest matching campaign fund claims deemed 'invalid'

Half of the claims for public matching funds that Mayor Eric Adams' reelection campaign submitted in the most recent reporting period were deemed "invalid" by the city's Campaign Finance Board, the highest rejection rate the mayor's team has faced to date,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Seeking Alpha

Buy 1 December Aristocrat Of 67 From 38 With 'Safer' Dividends

Aristocrats span all sectors, with BEN topping yields. Read why its strong dividend history and low price make it a December buy, despite analyst concerns.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Daily Pennsylvanian

Samra Lulseged | The Wharton factory

Columnist Samra Lulseged identifies how Wharton's narrow professional culture suppresses student individuality, limits career exploration, and prioritizes efficiency over personal and intellectual development.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The University of Chicago Chronicle

COP29 provides UChicago students with unique perspective on climate change and policy

More than two dozen University of Chicago students recently attended the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference—better known as COP29—which they described as an "eye-opening" yet "humbling" opportunity to learn about the inner-workings of policy and politics at a global scale.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Motley Fool

Designer Brands (DBI) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Good morning and welcome to the Designer Brands third quarter 2024 results conference call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode. [Operator instructions] After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. [Operator instructions] Please also note, today's event is being recorded.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Australian Financial Review

How Shanghai's ambition to be the 'future of finance' fell apart

The port city was meant to be China's answer to New York, but trade tensions and changing domestic priorities have taken a toll.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Business Line

RBI New Governor Live News: Sanjay Malhotra to be new RBI Governor, will replace Shaktikanta Das

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: WTOP News

Alaska Airlines will spread its wings by flying to Tokyo and Seoul beginning next year

NEW YORK (AP) — Alaska Airlines said Tuesday it will start new service to Tokyo and Seoul next year as part of a plan to boost international flights over the next several years. Alaska announced the new routes Tuesday as it raised its fourth-quarter ...

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: thenewhumanitarian

The loss and damage fund should open for business in 2025. Will it be fit for purpose?

2025 could see funds disbursed for the first time, but how will it work, who will benefit, and why is there so little money in its coffers?

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MoneyWeek

The top stocks in the FTSE 100

After a year of strong returns for the UK's flagship index, which FTSE 100 stocks have posted the best performance in 2024?

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: ARLnow.com

CMIT Solutions: Understanding penetration testing and its importance for SMBs

In today's digital age, cybersecurity threats are a significant concern for businesses of all sizes. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are particularly vulnerable due to limited resources and expertise in cybersecurity.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: CNN

Macy's is in deep trouble. It could be sitting on a goldmine

Macy's would be more valuable if it just shut down its business and sold everything off for parts. That's the argument activist investment firm Barington Capital and private equity firm Thor Equities said in a proposal Monday that called on the company to make drastic changes to boost its stock price.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: CoinDesk

Keone Hon: Bridging DeFi and TradFi

Jump Trading quant raised $225 million in 2024 to build Monad, a high-performance blockchain trying to bring Wall Street's trading efficiency to crypto.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Yahoo Finance

Chevron Upgrades Pasadena Refinery to Increase Capacity, Feedstock and Product Flexibility

Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (CUSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), has completed a retrofit of its refinery in Pasadena, Texas, which is expected to increase product flexibility and expand the processing capacity of lighter crudes by nearly 15 percent to 125,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Business Today

LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana: Check how women can apply and earn a min. salary of Rs 7,000 per month

LIC plans to enroll 100,000 Bima Sakhi within the next 12 months and 200,000 over a span of three years as part of its women empowerment drive.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: legit

UK pledges to cut government spending waste

UK government departments must find efficiency savings of five percent, finance minister Rachel Reeves insisted Tuesday, vowing to take an "iron fist" to public-spending waste. "I have no doubt that we can find efficiency savings within government spending of five percent and I'm determined to do so,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Insider Monkey

Seven Corners Capital's Q3 2024 Investor Letter

Seven Corners Capital, an investment management company, released its Q3 2024 investor letter. Seven Corners Capital's composite portfolio finished Q3 2024 increasing around 14%, while the S&P 500 increased by approximately 21%.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Globe and Mail

Business Brief: A growing backlash to DEI

Good morning. Walmart Inc. made waves last month when the retailer announced it was rolling back many of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. As a backlash against DEI programs grows in the United States, signs of tumult are emerging in Canada. More on that below, but first:

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Telangana Today

Hyderabad: CoEBF hosts banking and finance summit 2024 at ICFAI Business School

The summit featured discussions on empowering marginalized communities through self-help groups, the critical role of women-led initiatives, and the importance of balanced credit disbursement to mitigate over-indebtedness.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: WISH-TV

Secretary of state spending includes millions in no-bid contracts

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales has awarded millions of dollars in contracts to IT companies without competitive bidding, while also receiving donations from the companies, and is seeking additional funding for increased staffing and modernizing online services.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Business Standard

LIC Bima Sakhi: 10th pass women can work and earn up to Rs 11,000 per month

"LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana is not only going to create new livelihood opportunities for rural women but will also increase the reach of insurance in the deprived areas of India," said Pankaj Dhingra, CA & US CPA, Managing Partner at FinTram Global LLP.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: businessday

What to know as Dangote Sugar shops for N50bn from CPs issuance

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) is currenting in the market shopping for N50billion from series 6, 7 Commercial Paper

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 24/7 Wall St

My bank contacted me to tell me about an old credit card that has $70k on it and here's what I did

Flywheel Publishing has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Flywheel Publishing and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. Finding a big heap of forgotten cash would be a dream come true for many,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: inc42

Zepto HR Head Martin Dinesh Gomez Resigns

Zepto's chief human resource officer Martin Dinesh Gomez has stepped down after serving less than a year at the quick commerce startup

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Kiplinger

How to Guard Against Identity Theft in 2025

What are the most common identity theft schemes? Our most recent contact center data shows that 51% of personally identifiable information (PII) compromises — which take place w

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Boston Globe

Sales of Barbara Lynch's last two restaurants are 'in limbo' amid tax lawsuit

The chef's group racked up $1.4 million in unpaid taxes, jeopardizing deals to save Beacon Hill fine dining institution No. 9 Park and South End seafood joint B&G Oysters.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: businesstech.co.za

Power your farm's future: Access grants, finance and expert guidance for solar power

Standard Bank's PowerPulse has entered a pilot partnership with The Land Bank, which has been tasked with distributing the R1.2 billion Agro Energy Fund (AEF) to qualifying agricultural businesses, to help them fund the purchase of capital equipment and infrastructure for alternative energy sources directly linked to energy-intensive farming operations.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The New York Times

How Crypto Insiders Turned 'Debanking' Into a Political Storm

Concerns that crypto companies are being purposely cut off from the global banking system have become a political cudgel at an opportune moment for the industry.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Finance & Commerce

Statutory Ban on Non-Solicitation Provisions Between Service-Providers and Customers

Minnesota became the fourth state to ban non-compete agreements. This past session, in S.F. 3852, the legislature sought to close a loophole it had identified in the 2023 ban: non-solicitation provisions between service providers and their customers.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Construction Week Online

WHEF Annual Conference 2024: Fostering innovation and growth in Mumbai

The annual conference of World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) will take place from December 13th to 15th, 2024, at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai. Under the theme "Think in the Future, For the Future,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: abp LIVE

Future Of Sustainable Finance: How Green Bonds Can Evolve In India

It is evident that while the principles of a green bond market have been laid out, the inherent demand is lacking and we need interventions to kickstart investor interest.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Business Insider

How to Pick The Best American Express Card

Small business finances Credit cards Points and miles travel Travel insurance Real estate investing Katherine's interest in personal finance extends to her own interests. Despite a salary of just ...

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: AOL

Oracle (ORCL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Dec 09, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Peninsula

'Qatar's giant strides in global Islamic finance worthy of applause'

Qatar s journey in Islamic finance is a testament to its vision and strategic approach, and the country s commitment to fostering a

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Business Standard

Mannapuram Finance, Muthoot Finance gain up to 3% in trade; here's why

Spot gold gained 1.1 per cent to $2,662.98 per ounce, as of 01:41 PM ET (1841 GMT). US gold futures settled 1 per cent higher at $2,685.50

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Hans India

RBI, Finance Ministry coordination at its best, says Shaktikanta Das

The Reserve Bank of India and the Finance Ministry have been on "best terms with excellent coordination and cooperation" over the last six years, outgoing RBI Governor, Shaktikanta Das, said in

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Daily Star

Long-term tax exemption beneficiaries still seeking additional benefits: finance adviser

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed today criticised long-term tax exemption beneficiaries who, despite receiving benefits for over 50 years, continue to making demands for further protections. "We have been taking care of the children (business sectors) over the last 50 years with tax benefits,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: McKnight's Senior Living

People in the news, Dec. 10

Appointments, promotions and other news at Benchmark Senior Living, Cassia, CVS Health, Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors, Ecumen, Front Porch, Goodwin Living, Grace Management, Kendal Corp., Larry H.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Yahoo Finance

Yext Inc (YEXT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Revenue Growth and Strategic Opportunities ...

Yext Inc (YEXT) reports a 13% revenue increase, driven by strategic acquisitions and AI opportunities, while navigating foreign exchange impacts and ARR challenges.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Reuters

StanChart picks P.D. Singh as next India head

Standard Chartered has nominated P.D. Singh to be the next India and South Asia CEO, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: moneycontrol.com

Power Finance Consolidated September 2024 Net Sales at Rs 25,721.79 crore, up 14.88% Y-o-Y

Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 5,302.43 crore in September 2024 up 9.71% from Rs. 4,833.08 crore in September 2023. EBITDA stands at Rs. 25,387.31 crore in September 2024 up 10.6% from Rs. 22,954.58 crore in September 2023.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Reuters

UAE to impose 15% minimum top-up tax on large multinationals from January

The United Arab Emirates said on Monday it will impose a domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) of 15% on large multinational companies operating in the country starting on or after Jan. 1, 2025 as it seeks to boost non-oil revenue.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Forbes

Will Interest Rates Go Down In 2025?

After starting 2022 at just 0.1%, the official cash rate is now 3.1% and tipped to rise further. Since the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began lifting the cash rate in May 2022, there have been eight interest rate rises last year,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Treasury Department may fine small businesses $10,000 or more if they don't file this new report

The Corporate Transparency Act requires many businesses to file data about their "beneficial owners" by Jan. 1. But the rule is being challenged in court.
Mon, December 9, 2024

[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: MSN

Cancer Daily Horoscope Today (June 21 - July 22) December 10, 2024: Foster mutual trust!

Cancer Money Horoscope Today Your reputation and influence in work and business will rise. Long-term plans will gain momentum. Cancer Career Horoscope Today You will earn trust and benefit from relationships.

[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Business Today

Asian Paints, Tata Steel, AU Small Finance Bank: How to trade these 3 buzzing stocks

An analyst from Anand Rathi said that Tata Steel is encountering a significant resistance level around the R3 Camarilla pivot, specifically in the Rs 150-151 zone, indicating selling pressure.

America is addicted to PowerPoint. Now it's trying to kick the habit.

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It's late afternoon, late in the week, and someone is presenting a deck. Geez, here we go. The presenter reads words that you can also read from a bulleted list on a lightly decorated page projected before you.

The article from MSN discusses the pervasive use of PowerPoint in American workplaces and the growing movement to reduce reliance on this tool. It highlights how PowerPoint presentations have become synonymous with business communication, often criticized for oversimplifying complex information and stifling creativity. However, there's a shift occurring as companies and individuals recognize the limitations of PowerPoint, leading to initiatives like "PowerPoint detoxes" where teams are encouraged to communicate without slides. Alternatives like Miro, Mural, and Prezi are gaining traction, offering more interactive and dynamic ways to present ideas. The article also touches on how this change aims to foster better collaboration, critical thinking, and more engaging presentations, suggesting that while PowerPoint isn't disappearing, its dominance is being challenged by a desire for more effective communication methods.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/america-is-addicted-to-powerpoint-now-it-s-trying-to-kick-the-habit/ar-AA1vAfJ0