Sun, December 15, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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: businesstech.co.za

The taxman is not going anywhere this festive season

As South Africans prepare to close the year, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is turning up the heat on tax evaders. This is the heads-up given from Tax Consulting SA, who said that the recent search-and-seizure operation of Shauwn Mkhize and others sends a stern message: "SARS is watching, and it will act."

by: The Motley Fool

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cloud Spending Is Set to Surge Once Again in 2025. Here's 1 Stock to Buy Before That Happens.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cloud Spending Is Set to Surge Once Again in 2025. Here's 1 Stock to Buy Before That Happens.

by: MSN

Mind Over Money: From portrait sketching to behavioural science: The multifaceted life of Ajit Menon

Ajit Menon, CEO of PGIM India Mutual Fund, discusses his approach to leadership, emphasizing holistic well-being, creativity, and a culture of trust. He shares his personal passions, including portrait sketching and singing,

by: Business Insider

Worries of a Fed policy mistake are growing amid a hot economy and sticky inflation

The fear among some commentators is that the Fed is cutting rates in a hot economy with inflation above target, raising the risk it has to hike again.

by: THE WEEK

The most and least environmentally friendly countries of 2024

New rankings in almost all of these metrics were released in 2024, highlighting the latest countries at the top and bottom of the sustainability pyramid. Estonia ranked the highest in the 2024 EPI, jumping from 14th place in 2022.

by: Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Foundations: Blair looks back at tenure leading West Virginia Senate

Beginning with his time a Senate Finance Committee chairman ... and we moved at the speed of business, not at the speed the government." But Blair was defeated in May by Hedgesville attorney and West Virginia National Guard officer Tom Willis in a ...

by: Business Standard

Assam CM lays foundation for 220 crore Jorhat town water supply scheme

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for the Jorhat town water supply scheme and also launched a series of transformative initiatives, aimed at fostering growth and progress in Jorhat district.

by: Business Daily Africa

Lifeline or trap? Should I take out a loan at 26pc interest to clear rent arrears and pay fees?

I want to use this loan to pay off my rent arrears of Sh43,000, pay my son's Sh51,000 school fees (he is joining grade one and I want to pay a full year at a private school), pay my niece's fees arrears of Sh14,000, and buy three sheep for my mom at Sh8,000 to Sh11,000 each in the village.

by: Business Today

Top stocks of the week: Vedanta, Delhivery, BSE, Voltas, Muthoot Finance and more

Stocks such as Indraprastha Gas, BSE, FACT, PB Fintech and Max Healthcare were among the top gainers on Nifty 200 this week.
Fri, December 13, 2024

by: CBS News

Macy's adds to list of store closures, says it will close 65 this year

Macy's said it will close 65 stores this year, an increase from the 50 locations it previously announced it would shutter by the end of the fiscal year. The closures are part of its plan to eliminate roughly 150 underperforming stores over the next three years.

by: Diginomica

Can ERP standardization be a differentiator? PwC shares details of its global S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition rollout

SAP's has changed how it positions the S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition. But can it live up to the billing for performance and scale? What do the results look like? In this diginomica exclusive, we share what PwC has learned to date.

by: Seeking Alpha

GenAI Breakthroughs And Bottlenecks

MediaTalk host Mike Reynolds and fellow S&P Global Market Intelligence reporter Iuri Struta discuss the future of technology and innovation, exploring

by: Austin

Banks in deep water as President Biden rules against overdraft charges and fees

The Biden administration finalized a rule that will cap overdraft fees at $5 at the largest banks and credit unions.

by: Reuters

Shale drilling techniques could lead to a geothermal surge, IEA says

The shale drilling techniques that led to a boom in oil and gas output have also spurred the development of geothermal, which in theory could provide a stable source of power equal to the demand of India and the United States combined,

by: The Globe and Mail

Freeland confirms Ottawa to develop $15-billion program to help pension funds invest in AI data centres

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed Ottawa plans to develop a $15-billion program to generate up to $45-billion in investments from pension plans to build AI data centres, as first reported by The Globe and Mail. A daily look at the most important business stories that are making news and moving markets, written by Chris Wilson-Smith

by: The Daily Signal

Entrepreneurs Look to Capitalize on Trump's Mandate

Entrepreneurs embraced the values of Trump's political movement and now they hope to capitalize on it for themselves and their investors.

by: Business Today

Insurance query: I want to know whether smoking and drinking are major clauses in a term insurance or not

My friend and I are in the process of considering term insurance, and a major point of concern for us is regarding smoking and drinking. Every broker has asked us whether we smoke or drink. One of us is a smoker who smokes almost daily, while the other ...

by: Yahoo Finance

Why IonQ, Applovin, and BigBear.ai Dropped Like a Rock This Week

Shares of some of the market's hottest stocks took a big step back this week as investors reconsidered whether these stocks have run too far too fast in 2024. According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence,

by: AOL

Investing in crypto: Pros and cons

Investing in crypto is something you really should take time to consider, including weighing the pros and cons. Here are some of the pros. Crypto, especially Bitcoin, is known for its rapid price moves, which have left many investors unfathomably wealthy.

by: MSN

TSU taps new interim president to repair "divided" university

The Tennessee State University board selected one of its own to serve as interim president and lead the financially strapped institution through a period of intense economic upheaval. Why it matters: TSU,

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.

The article from Fortune discusses Donald Trump's proposal to privatize the United States Postal Service (USPS). Trump has suggested that the USPS, which has been facing financial difficulties, could be more efficiently run by private companies. The USPS has been dealing with declining mail volumes, increased competition from private carriers like FedEx and UPS, and significant financial losses, with a reported net loss of $6.5 billion in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, has been mentioned as a potential figure to lead this privatization effort, given his experience in financial services and his interest in logistics. Critics argue that privatization could lead to higher costs for consumers, reduced service in rural areas, and potential job losses, while proponents believe it could introduce innovation, efficiency, and possibly save the USPS from further financial deterioration. The debate includes considerations of how privatization might affect the universal service obligation, which mandates the USPS to deliver to every address in the U.S. at a uniform price.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
https://fortune.com/2024/12/14/trump-privatize-us-postal-service-mail-volume-delivery-losses-howard-lutnick/


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