Sun, December 15, 2024

by: USA Today

The Advocate's 20 Under 40 honorees focus on education to take advantage of opportunities

There are many questions about Licking County's future amid record growth, but one answer emerges from The Advocate's 20 Under 40 honorees: Education.

by: Detroit News

What will happen to Social Security under Trump's tax plan?

"Seniors should not pay tax on Social Security," President-elect Donald Trump said on social media during his campaign in July. Currently, some people who collect Social Security owe income tax on a portion of their benefits. Trump's plans to ...

by: The Straits Times

Temasek Trust chair Ho Ching, OCBC chief Helen Wong among 3 S'pore women in Forbes power list

Temasek Trust chair Ho Ching took 32nd place in the latest Forbes ranking of the world's most powerful women, while OCBC chief executive Helen Wong made her debut at 59th. The third Singaporean woman in the list is Ms Jenny Lee,

by: Daily Express

Urgent warning over poverty pensions after Chancellor pushes back reforms

The warning follows a decision by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to push back a review and reforms of workplace pensions

by: Zee Business

Max Life joins Axis to become Axis Max Life Insurance: Upholding the promise of double trust

Max Life Insurance has officially rebranded as Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd. on 13th December 2024, after receiving all required approvals.

by: Business Standard

IIHL's takeover of Reliance Capital set to complete by January end

With the acquisition of Reliance Capital and its subsidiaries, IIHL—which holds a stake in IndusInd Bank and is also in the process of acquiring Invesco Asset Management and Invesco Trustee—is targeting a valuation of $50 billion by 2030.

by: Wales Online

These are the fastest-growing 50 firms in Wales

Wales Fast Growth 50 firms collectively increased their sales by £626m from 2021-23 and created 1,400 new jobs

by: Post and Courier

SC offers mortgage loans below 6%, increases down payment money for potential home buyers (copy)

South Carolina residents hoping to buy a home could now get up to $10,000 in down payment assistance that may not have to be repaid, and other help from the state's housing agency.

by: Detroit News

What's new for Medicare in 2025?

Although there are slightly fewer Medicare Advantage plans offered in 2025, there are more plans that have lower star ratings.

by: Reuters

South Korea vows to keep markets stable after Yoon's impeachment

South Korea's finance ministry vowed on Sunday to continue to swiftly deploy market stabilising measures as needed to support the economy after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over his brief imposition of martial law.

by: Yahoo Finance

Are Rivian's EVs Becoming a Jekyll-and-Hyde Story? Here's What You Need to Know.

Recently, Consumer Reports released two studies that showed Rivian was a bit of Jekyll and Hyde, as it took the top rank on one and dead last on the other.

by: businesstech.co.za

Allan Gray festive season warning for South Africa

South Africans tend to become less vigilant during the festive season, making the life of fraudsters far easier when targeting unsuspecting victims. Personal information is valuable, but we are often required to disclose our details frequently to access our bank accounts and investments.

by: Arabian Business

Riyadh Metro opens Red and Green lines

Riyadh Metro will open its Red and Green lines as it continues to transform transport in the Saudi capital. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced the roll-out of two additional lines (Red: King Abdullah Road, and Green: King Abdulaziz Road) of the Riyadh Metro on December 15, 2024.

by: The Motley Fool

Better Bargain "Magnificent Seven" AI Buy for 2025: Meta Platforms vs. Alphabet

Leading the way were a handful of stocks known as "Magnificent Seven" -- a reference to the 1960 Western. These megacaps have strong track records of earnings growth over time, and they continue to innovate,

by: The Motley Fool

Is SoundHound AI Stock a Buy Now?

SoundHound also improved its customer concentration and now relies less on a handful of large customers for the majority of its revenue. Just 12% of sales are attributed to its large customers now, down from 72% last year. This is a healthier revenue mix and means SoundHound's business would be less affected by one or two large customers leaving.

by: Business Times

South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after impeachment

SOUTH Korea's acting president, Han Duck-soo, moved on Sunday (Dec 15) to reassure the country's allies and calm financial markets a day after President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached and suspended from his duties over a martial law attempt.

by: Business Standard

Wayanad landslide: Union govt 'adding chilli' to wounds, says Kerala FM

Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Sunday criticised the union government for demanding payment for disaster relief and rescue operations conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Wayanad landslides.

by: Arabian Business

Riyadh Metro to open Red and Green lines from Sunday, December 15

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced the roll-out of two additional lines (Red: King Abdullah Road, and Green: King Abdulaziz Road) of the Riyadh Metro on December 15, 2024. Passengers have access to stations on the two lines from 6am to midnight. Thus, five out of the six metro lines are now operational.

by: The Daily Telegraph

Rayner sets businesses and unions on collision course over sick pay reforms

Angela Rayner's plan to reform sick pay will add billions to the cost of doing business, bosses have warned...

by: Business Times

South Korea's central bank vows to stabilise markets amid political turmoil

SOUTH Korea's central bank vowed to stabilise financial markets and highlighted the importance of "uninterrupted implementation" of key fiscal and economic measures, in its first statement since lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol.

by: MSN

Oil Fracking Could Help Save The Environment

Fracking, one of the major sources of oil in the US, is a dirty business. Fracking fluids create contaminants. The fracking process releases methane. The equipment used makes soot. Fragments from the process can harm birds.

by: MSN

Activists keep pressure on big banks despite $10b cut in fossil fuel lending

An analysis of banks' environmental, social and governance strategies comes as a deadline looms for businesses to provide climate transition plans to one bank or risk losing finance.

by: moneycontrol.com

Quick ways to secure instant personal loan approval

By maintaining a good credit score, preparing documents in advance, and choosing the right lender, you can significantly boost your chances of approval.

by: Yahoo Finance

Former Hockey Player Patrick Dovigi Makes A Quick $6 Million In 6 Months With Speedy Aspen Flip

Many former athletes go broke when they retire, but some, like Patrick Dovigi, become successful business owners and make a fortune in real estate as a side hustle. The former 90s NHL goalkeeper just pocketed a cool $6 million in six months with a

by: Business Insider

Mark Cuban says AI won't have much of an impact on jobs that require you to think

Mark Cuban told Business Insider that AI's impact on a company's workforce will be determined by how well the firm can implement the technology.
Sat, December 14, 2024

by: Goodreturns

1:2 Split: Tata's Auto Stock Just Rs 95 Away From 52-Week Low, Prices Hike Update; Buy For Rs 900-1100 TP

Tata Motors has announced a price hike for its commercial vehicles from January 2025. Additionally, the biggest development is Tata Motors demerger ratio of 1:2. That being said, is there a buying opportunity in this Tata stock?

by: Benzinga.com

TikTok Ban Signed Into Law: What It Means For America's $15 Billion Small Business Economy

TikTok will be banned in the United States on Jan. 19, 2025, after a federal appeals court rejected its bid to overturn the ban that President Biden signed in April. The law states that if TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, doesn't divest its ownership to non-Chinese companies, the app will be banned in the U.S.

by: business-live

Subsea firms call on Government to build confidence through industrial strategy

Industry body the Global Underwater Hub has voiced concerns that export opportunities could ultimately lead to domestic firms leaving the UK

by: Independent Online

Trustworthy: essential trust management steps for South Africans in 2025

Discover the critical steps South African trustees must take to ensure compliance with updated trust regulations and avoid penalties in 2025.

by: Couriermail

CCTV shows moment Woolworths worker is fly-kicked as warning is issued ahead of Christmas

Skyrocketing rates of assault against retail employees, particularly in the big supermarkets, has led the NSW government introduce tougher new penalties in anticipation of the chaotic Christmas and boxing day shopping seasons. The clips reveal a range of ...

by: AOL

Sixers injury woes worsen with Rookie of the Year candidate Jared McCain out indefinitely

Rookie guard Jared McCain, a top candidate for Rookie of the Year honors, sustained a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee on Friday and will require surgery that knocks him out indefinitely, the Sixers announced.

by: The Motley Fool

Could Buying SoFi Stock Today Set You Up for Life?

If you invest enough money in SoFi stock, it could be a strong element of a well-diversified portfolio and help set you up for life. I don't recommend putting all your eggs in one basket, but I do recommend buying SoFi stock and holding it for many years.

by: Wall Street Journal

The Week CEOs Bent the Knee to Trump

When Donald Trump arrived at the New York Stock Exchange this week for a postelection victory lap, dozens of influential executives lined up to catch a glimpse of the man who holds the future of their businesses in his hands.

by: Yahoo Finance

Stock market today: Wall Street ends mixed after a bumpy week

Major stock indexes on Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish Friday, capping a rare bumpy week for the market. The benchmark index posted a loss for the week, its first after three straight weekly gains.

by: The Daily Telegraph

London Stock Exchange is 'deeply uncompetitive', warns former chief

Britain's stock market has become "deeply uncompetitive" and risks driving more companies to the US, the former head of the exchange has warned. Xavier Rolet, who ran the London Stock Exchange Group from 2009 until 2017, said there is a "real ...

by: Bloomberg L.P.

What If Trump Makes Prices Go Down Everywhere but the US?

Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe. Sometimes it's us, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, bringing you our thoughts on the most recent developments in markets,

by: Fortune

Trump eyes privatizing US Postal Service, Washington Post says

USPS lost $9.5 billion in the financial year ended Sept. 30, amid a decline in mail volume and slower-than-anticipated parcel shipping.

by: Oregonian

Liz Weston: What's the difference between a home equity line of credit and home equity loans?

Answer: That depends on what you mean by "home equity account."

by: News Tribune

Canada tax holiday begins Dec. 14. Can WA residents do some tax-free holiday shopping?

Canada won't charge federal sales tax on several holiday essentials as well as food and drinks. Here's how it affects WA.

by: The Royal Gazette

No more running up credit card bills

Dear Dave, A friend told me about your Baby Steps plan, and after years of living paycheque to paycheque and running up credit card bills, I'm ready to get control of my finances. I just have one

by: MSN

My husband and I paid for our kids' music lessons. They made enough money as street performers to fund their dream trips.

Our kids wanted to travel, so we made them pay for it. Here's how busking helped them earn enough for trips to Denmark and the Galápagos Islands.

by: moneycontrol.com

Cashback vs. rewards credit cards: Which one suits you best?

Cashback cards are great for those who prefer straightforward savings on everyday purchases, while reward cards appeal to those who enjoy travel and premium perks.

by: Forbes

3 Master's Degrees That Pay $250,000+ In 2025

There's been an increase of 18% in the number of remote jobs with salaries at $250,000 and above. Here are three master's degrees to study in 2025 to land these roles.

by: MSN

Confidence in Canada's fiscal health is 'eroding,' says business group president

The president of the Business Council of Canada (BCC) says the business community's confidence in the federal government's picture of Canada's fiscal health is "eroding" and suggests federal finances are "almost being manipulated.

by: Business Insider

Why more companies are looking to buy bitcoin

MicroStrategy's bet on bitcoin has fueled a wild rally in the shares of the business software company — and it's driving more companies to copy the strategy. MicroStrategy's crypto playbook has catapulted its stock up 501% this year. Though its core ...

by: wfft

DeKalb High School teacher receives national Milken Educator Award

WATERLOO, Ind. (WFFT) — A DeKalb High School teacher has received a national award and made district history. Business teacher Ashley Johnson was presented with the Milken Educator Award along with a $25,000 cash prize on Friday during a schoolwide assembly.

by: Arabian Business

Retail trends 2025: TikTok shopping, AI-powered stores, instant deliveries and online groceries coming soon

A look ahead to 2025 reveals major changes ahead for the retail industry. Get the lowdown on 10 industry trends changing the way we shop

by: The Motley Fool

3 Facts About Peloton You Must Know Before Buying the Stock

However, there's been a bit of a resurgence. This consumer discretionary stock has soared 219% in just over seven months, as it aims to win back investors. Before you decide to ride the momentum and buy Peloton, here are three things you need to know.

Prairie Business searching for Top 25 Women in Business nominations

Every year, Prairie Business accepts nominees for their Top 25 Women in Business contest — where winners are honored for their work ethic and devotion to improving the lives of others. Now, residents of North Dakota and beyond are being asked to nominate the most impactful women in their lives for

The article from MSN Money discusses Prairie Business magazine's initiative to recognize outstanding female leaders in the business community through their annual "Top 25 Women in Business" list. Nominations are currently open for this prestigious recognition, which aims to highlight women who have made significant contributions to their companies and communities in North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Minnesota. The magazine is looking for women who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and community involvement. Nominations can be submitted by anyone, including colleagues, employees, or community members, and the deadline for nominations is set for June 14, 2024. The selection process will consider the nominee's professional achievements, leadership qualities, and their impact on both their business and the broader community.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/human-resources/prairie-business-searching-for-top-25-women-in-business-nominations/ar-AA1vS7GY