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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Yahoo Finance

Returns From This Trio Were Lackluster in 2024. But These 3 Undervalued Stocks Are Among My Highest-Conviction Ideas for 2025

In short, 2024 was a great year to earn merely "average" stock market returns. This includes shoe company Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX), sporting goods retailer Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO), and display technology company Universal Display (NASDAQ: OLED).

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: 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: The Motley Fool

3 Key Facts to Know About Celsius Before Buying the Stock

The stock market, as measured by the S&P 500, is having a fantastic year. As of Dec. 11, the broad index has climbed 28% in 2024, building off last year's 24% rise. Market sentiment is certainly strong as we set our sights on the calendar turning.

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: Seattle Times

Backers of most U.S. mortgages have done little about climate risks

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac know that floods and fires are a growing problem, but little action has yet been taken to mitigate future climate related financial risk.

by: Business Insider

Insider Today: Tech's new biggest argument

Welcome back to our Sunday edition, a roundup of some of our top stories. Bummed about your Spotify Wrapped? Maybe this explanation from a former Spotify engineer about what was different this year will help. On the agenda today: But first: Keeping track ...

by: Business Standard

2024, a rear view: Continuity with change, and change with continuity

Mint Road saw a new incumbent at the helm, followed through on its regulatory and governance initiatives even as the wait continues on a few fronts

by: Forbes

The New Era Of Top-Tier VC In 2025: 3 Key Insights For Entrepreneurs

Andreessen Horowitz is making VC funds larger and more diversified, with junior VCs investing more in higher-risk stages. Is this smarter than Benchmark's strategy?

by: The Financial Express

Pharma, FMCG, oil and gas lead hiring for AI/ML roles

Apart from sectors like automobile and banking and financial services, segments like pharma/biotech, FMCG, and oil and gas emerged as significant hirers for these profiles.

by: Business Line

Public sector banks record net profit of ?85,520 crore in first half FY2024-25

by: AOL

TKer: The price-to-earnings ratio is a very poor market-timing tool

This is on $275 earnings per share (EPS) for the year. "The quality of economic, business, consumer and job growth data from the start of the Fed's rate hike cycle in March of 2022 through the initial cuts to its benchmark interest rate in September and ...

by: The Age

The $100k loan contract between Cats legend Joel Selwood and an accused fraudster

Loan documents reveal a man now under police investigation proposed to borrow $100,000 from Selwood, who would be repaid the principal and interest of $10,000 after eight months.

by: Couriermail

'Will see a rise': Warning as bosses continue to ignore Right to Disconnect legislation

Australia's new Right to Disconnect laws have been in place for months now, but it seems many employers still aren't getting it — and its something we will likely see causing big issues in 2025.

by: Arabian Business

Emirates wins titles at World Travel Awards 2024

Emirates secured several wins at the World Travel Awards 2024, including: The airline was also recognised as "Best Airline App Worldwide" and "Best Airline App in the Middle East" at the World Travel Tech Awards 2024.

by: The New Zealand Herald

Former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers jailed in Australia

Kiwi fraudster and former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers has been jailed in Australia. Bryers, with construction boss George Alex, Lindsay Kirschberg, Pasquale Loccisano, and Gordon McAndrew were found guilty of conspiracy to cause loss and conspiring to deal in the proceeds of crime,

by: The Globe and Mail

Ottawa intervenes in Canada Post strike, Bank of Canada delivers a cut and the 100 most livable cities: Business and investing stories for Dec. 15

Ottawa directed the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to order striking Canada Post workers back to their jobs, and to extend their existing collective agreement until May, 2025. Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon said a federal mediator appointed by the government during the strike informed him that negotiations were going in the wrong direction,

by: Forbes

Invest Like Private Equity In 2025 And Get Paid 12.3% Annually

Scott Bessent will advocate for financial deregulation and increased lending. This will be a boon for private equity (PE) firms and business development companies (BDCs).

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: The Motley Fool

Could MicroStrategy Be Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire by 2050?

But in 2020, MicroStrategy's co-founder and then-CEO Michael Saylor directed it to invest $250 million in Bitcoin ( BTC 1.30%). It has continued to buy Bitcoin over the following years, and its total holdings reached 279,420 Bitcoins this November.

by: Yahoo Finance

Meet the 3 Supercharged Growth Stocks Poised to Hit $4 Trillion by 2025, According to a Certain Wall Street Analyst

The race is on to be the first company with a $4 trillion market cap. One Wall Street analyst believes investors should look at the big picture.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: The Motley Fool

3 Things You Need to Know If You Buy Upstart Stock Today

Upstart makes its money by providing its software to third-party lenders, of which it has more than 100 partners today, earning fees in the process. The goal here is for the business to not be a pure-play lender, as this would resemble a traditional bank and not the technology and software enterprise that Upstart strives to be.

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: MSN

From half-pipes to high finance: What investors can learn from Tony Hawk's unexpected success and smart investments

Discover how pro skateboarder Tony Hawk's unexpected financial success through his Pro Skate video game series offers valuable lessons about the importance of humility, giving back, and the need to di

by: MSN

11 Proven Ways to Make Extra Cash Online Without Spending a Dime

Have you ever wished you could make extra money working from home? The key is to find a great way to make money online for free. Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of legit ways to make real money online;

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: MSN

How Franchising Can Alleviate Entrepreneurial Imposter Syndrome

The franchise model can alleviate entrepreneurial imposter syndrome and provide an alternative path towards professional independence.

by: MSN

Conversation with Truphie Kwaka-Sumba: A Journey of Faith, Leadership & Opportunities

Sumba, the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at St. Paul's University, has a calm yet commanding presence. Her journey through business, academia, and administration is a story of resilience,

by: MSN

Trump's Cabinet And Key Jobs: Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes, Troy Edgar And Bill White Are Latest Nominees

Nunes, chief executive of Trump-owned Truth Social, was announced as the president-elect's nominee for chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board.

by: MSN

Amazon and the endangered future of the middle manager

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy delivered one of 2024's major job headlines with his five-day office mandate, but there's a bigger tech organizational shakeup at work.

by: MSN

Africa's richest city with 12,000 millionaires and the world's deepest gold mine

The city is also home to Africa's busiest airport and connects millions of people to destinations across the globe each year.

by: MSN

It's Not Just Denied Claims. Insurance Firms Are Hiring Middlemen to Deny Meds.

Amid an outpouring of frustration with for-profit health insurance sparked by the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, much of the media coverage has focused on the alleged shooter,

by: MSN

Possible Stock Splits in 2025: 2 Unstoppable Stocks Up 390% and 300% in 2 Years to Buy Now, According to Wall Street

A stock split can be a signal from a company's management that it expects the recent strong price performance of its stock to continue into the future. Splitting shares won't change the fundamentals of the underlying business,

by: MSN

Here Are My Top 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2025. Hint: Nvidia's Not on the List.

Artificial intelligence (AI) should remain as a top opportunity for investors in 2025, but there are plenty of opportunities beyond Nvidia.

by: MSN

Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian shares the top 3 must-read books from his 2024 reading list

Alexis Ohanian, Reddit cofounder and Seven Seven Six venture capital firm founder, shared three books that shaped his career in 2024.

by: MSN

Meet the Monster Stock that Continues to Crush the Market

Investors have forgotten about this streaming media company with hundreds of millions of users around the world.

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.

The article from Arabian Business discusses the upcoming partial opening of the Riyadh Metro, specifically the Red and Green lines, scheduled for Sunday, December 15. This development marks a significant step in the metro project, which is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to modernize infrastructure and reduce reliance on oil. The Red Line will connect the north and south of Riyadh, while the Green Line will link the east and west, enhancing connectivity across the city. The metro system aims to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce travel times, and promote public transport usage in one of the Middle East's most populous cities. The opening of these lines is part of a phased approach to fully operationalize the metro, which includes six lines in total, with plans to eventually serve over 3.6 million passengers daily.

Read the Full Arabian Business Article at:
https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/transport/riyadh-metro-to-open-red-and-green-lines-from-sunday-december-15