Sun, January 12, 2025

by: dailyinvestor

Inflation, interest rates, and NHI - Dawie Roodt's outlook for 2025

Renowned economist Dawie Roodt shared his economic outlook for 2025 - including interest rate cuts, inflation, the NHI and where investors should be putting their money. Daily Investor asked Roodt to share his thoughts on how South Africa's economy will fare in the coming year.

by: AOL

Top plays among the 'Magnificent 7' and Big Tech stocks as Trump returns to the White House

Wedbush's Dan Ives expects the technology sector to be a big winner this year, with Magnificent Seven members Nvidia ( NVDA ), Microsoft ( MSFT ), Tesla ( TSLA ), and Alphabet ( GOOGL) among his top five "tech winners" for 2025.

by: Couriermail

'Ignored': 27yo reveals sad reality of shopping in Australia

A young Aussie has revealed the sad reason she gets "ignored" when she goes clothing shopping despite being keen to spend her hard-earned money.

by: MSN

Major employers slamming the brakes on job creation

Beleaguered Rachel Reeves is facing further economic gloom as new figures show major employers slamming the brakes on job creation thanks to her £25 billion national insurance raid.

by: Reuters

US bank regulator gives BlackRock February deadline on bank stakes, Bloomberg reports

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation gave a fresh deadline of Feb. 10 to BlackRock to resolve an issue regarding oversight into the asset manager's investments in FDIC-regulated banking organizations,

by: MSN

Japan PM asks Biden to allay business community concern over status of Nippon steel-U.S. Steel deal, Jiji says

Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba asked U.S. President Joe Biden to allay concerns in the Japanese and U.S. business community over the status of Nippon Steel's planned acquisition of U.S. Steel, Jiji news agency said on Monday.

by: Reuters

Global air finance summit to take stock of jet shortages, trade risks

Financiers and lessors who make the global air travel industry tick gather for an annual meeting in Dublin on Monday, buoyed by strong lease rates and relatively stable oil prices but facing uncertainty over jet shortages and trade tensions.

by: MSN

Face the Facts: Prioritizing affordability this legislative session

How do you tackle funding issues and reduce the cost of living here in Connecticut? Governor Lamont said affordability is a priority for him. It is also one of the main obstacles, though, when it comes to recruiting and keeping businesses in our state.

by: MSN

How Kate Middleton's Parents Really Lost So Much Money

With such a famous last name, you'd think Kate Middleton's parents could easily keep the cash flowing into their party supplies company, but you'd be wrong.

by: MSN

What a year! Business scene had big losses, new names in 2024; shedding light on 2025

What kinds of new businesses are people flocking to in Lubbock? Here's a look into the numbers and trends we noticed.

by: MSN

Boeing Stock Would Benefit from a Breakup, Specialist Says

The Edge specializes in special situations such as corporate break ups. Its founder Jim Osman wants Boeing to go to pieces.

by: MSN

JPMorgan Chase, UnitedHealth, TSMC, Goldman Sachs, and More Stocks to Watch This Week

First-quarter earnings season kicks off with results from Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and UnitedHealth Group.

by: MSN

Indiana Black Expo Has Big Plans for 2025

As 2025 begins, the Indiana Black Expo is looking forward to a year of growth and expansion. Alice Watson, the CEO of the Indiana Black Expo, says 2024 was a great year for the organization, but there are even bigger plans this year.

by: MSN

Pisces, Weekly Horoscope, January 12 to January 18, 2025: Week brimming with creativity

Pisces can expect a week brimming with creativity, emotional expression, and connections with loved ones. Key dates include the 13th for nurturing energy, the 14th and 15th for high spirits and socializing,

by: MSN

Skechers Went After the Customers Nike Didn't. It Paid Off.

It's almost the complete opposite of what the bigger brands do," John Vandemore, Skechers finance chief, said in an interview. "We're just a different player." Skeche
Mon, January 13, 2025

by: timesnownews

Bank Holiday Today? Here's Whether Banks Are Open on Monday, January 13, Amid Lohri 2025 Festivities

Amid the festive celebrations of Lohri and Bhogi Pandigai on January 13, many people are curious about whether banks will remain open or closed today. According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday schedule,

by: CIO

10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

A new year brings new opportunities and fresh challenges. To better position your business to thrive in 2025, here's what CIOs should prioritize over the next 12 months.

by: sinchew

HKICPA participates in the Asian Financial Forum 2025: Explores new growth engines in global sustainability

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) is participating in the two-day "Asian Financial Forum 2025" from today (13 January to 14

by: Forbes

Top 10 Trends For Banking In 2025 - The Future Is Back

Digital made banking more efficient but also more impersonal. AI can help solve this in 2025, along with a mindset of looking to the past to build the bank of the future

by: CFO

A CFO action plan for 2025

by: AOL

Female founders jump into action to provide relief for Los Angeles wildfire victims

- How to help. After wildfires burned 62 square miles and 12,000 structures in southern California, killing at least 16 people and displacing thousands of families, people have jumped into action to help. That includes female founders and business leaders eager to offer their time, products, and services to people in need.

by: CNET

IRS 1099-K Update: Venmo, PayPal and Cash App Users Should Know About This New Tax Rule

Originally set to kick off at the beginning of 2022, the IRS planned to implement a new reporting rule that would require third-party payment apps, like PayPal, Venmo or Cash App to report income of over $600 or more per year to the tax agency. The IRS delayed this new reporting requirement in 2022 and again in 2023.

by: Forbes

3 Billion-Dollar Entrepreneur Lessons From World Chess Champion Gukesh

Gukesh Dommaraju, an 18-year-old, recently won the 2024 World Chess Champion. Here are 3 crucial lessons for entrepreneurs to help them succeed — even without VC.

by: Forbes

Newlab To Launch A Saudi Hub. First Focus: Mining Startups

Newlab, a New York-based company that helps launch and fund startups in industrial sectors, is opening a new hub this year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The hub aims to attract startups to Saudi Arabia, focusing first on the mining industry. Future programs will focus on energy, logistics and advanced manufacturing.

by: Reuters

Risky ships must be identified to protect undersea cables, EU's Virkkunen says

Identifying suspect ships and limiting their activities is the most efficient way to protect critical undersea infrastructure, European Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen told Reuters on Monday.

by: Forbes

The Right Time To Start Planning Your Business Sale

The best time to start planning is when your business is doing well—ideally growing, profitable and showing stable performance. Buyers want to invest in businesses with upward momentum. Planning early allows you to position the business as an attractive opportunity, not a distressed asset.

by: Reuters

Utility firm Duke Energy names insider Harry Sideris as CEO

Utility firm Duke Energy said on Monday it has appointed insider Harry Sideris as its chief executive officer, effective April 1.

by: Reuters

BMO unit to pay $40.7 million in US SEC settlement over misleading bond sales

A unit of Bank of Montreal agreed to pay $40.7 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges that it failed to supervise employees who misled investors about the attractiveness of mortgage-backed bonds the bank was selling.

by: Reuters

BMO Capital markets settles with SEC over bond desk supervision

BMO Capital Markets agreed to pay more than $40 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges it failed to properly supervise employees who sold mortgage-backed bonds, the regulator said on Monday.

by: Reuters

Goldman Sachs planning to combine three groups into banking and markets unit, WSJ reports

Goldman Sachs is planning to combine three key groups in its global banking and markets unit, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

by: MSN

Russia hidden war debt and a looming credit crisis

By Ben Aris in Berlin Moscow has been quietly pursuing a two-pronged strategy to finance its escalating war costs. In addition to the publicly scrutinised defence budget, it has set up a system of state-directed off-budget soft loans where the Kremlin badgers banks into making easy credits to defence sector companies to fund its war machine

by: MSN

Aquarius Daily Horoscope Today (Jan 20- Feb 19), January 13, 2025: Be mindful of your health!

Aquarius Money Horoscope Today There will be favourable conditions in career and business. Profit percentages will improve. Complete essential tasks quickly. Aquarius Career Horoscope Today An atmosphere of positivity and auspiciousness will prevail.

by: Reuters

Gulf bank QNB slightly beats estimates with 10% net profit rise in Q4

Qatar National Bank , the biggest Gulf lender by assets, posted on Monday a 10% rise in fourth-quarter net profit from a year earlier, slightly beating analyst estimates.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Barclays sustainability chief exits in latest bank reshuffle

Barclays' group head of sustainability Laura Barlow has stepped down to pursue other opportunities, a spokesperson told Reuters, the latest senior reshuffle among Britain's top banks as the sector faces increased scrutiny over its climate efforts.

by: MSN

Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ:NEOG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript January 9, 2025 Operator: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Neogen Corporation Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all lines are in a listen-only mode.

by: MSN

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy buys another 2,530 Bitcoin worth $243 million

by: Reuters

Six EU countries call for lowering of G7 price cap on Russian oil

Six European Union countries called on the European Commission to lower the $60 per barrel price cap put on Russian oil by G7 countries, arguing it would reduce Moscow's revenues to continue the war in Ukraine while not causing a market shock.

by: Reuters

Italian bank deposits' growth accelerates further in November

Italian residents' deposits with domestic banks rose for the sixth month in a row in November and at a faster pace, while bank lending to businesses fell for the 22nd consecutive month, the Bank of Italy said on Monday.

by: MSN

Here's the confirmation hearing schedule for Trump's Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kick off this week.

by: Reuters

Commerzbank chairman sees little chance of amicable UniCredit merger, report says

Commerzbank's supervisory board chairman Jens Weidmann said there is little chance for an amicable merger with UniCredit after the Italian bank's surprise purchase of a hefty stake in the German lender,

by: MSN

Here's how single women are successfully navigating an otherwise brutal market for first-time homebuyers

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Libra Daily Horoscope Today (Sept 23- Oct 22), January 13, 2025: Morale will be high!

Libra Money Horoscope Today Career and business outcomes will be favourable. Interest in financial matters will grow. Good news is expected. You may start new ventures. Libra Career Horoscope Today Important tasks will be accomplished.

by: Reuters

Australia's Star Entertainment pares losses after slipping to record low

Shares of Australian casino operator Star Entertainment jumped 13.6% higher on Monday, with analysts citing the rise to investors buying the stock at a cheaper price after it fell to a record low last week.

by: MSN

APRA initiative set to boost Africa's renewable energy investment

The Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) aims to increase Africa's share of global renewable energy investment beyond its current 2% level. Seven African nations have joined forces with international partners to unlock funding and drive sustainable development across the continent.

by: MSN

Top 10 African countries with the highest cost of living in 2025

A high cost of living index can affect a country's global perception. African countries such as South Africa and Kenya, which draw considerable tourist and expatriate communities, may risk losing their appeal if living expenses grow without a corresponding increase in quality.

by: MSN

Leo, Weekly Horoscope, January 12 to January 18, 2025: Challenges may appear midweek

A promising start to the week invites success and excitement, particularly around the 12th and 13th for taking risks. Challenges may appear midweek, especially financially, but optimism returns by the 16th with recognition and opportunities.

by: MSN

Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Today (Nov 22- Dec 21), January 13, 2025: Team spirit will improve!

Sagittarius Money Horoscope Today You will maintain momentum in your career and business, delivering performances beyond expectations. Responsibilities will be handled efficiently, leading to improved financial gains.

by: MSN

China, UK restart economic and financial talks after 6-year hiatus

China and Britain restarted economic and financial talks on Saturday after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain's Treasury chief to Beijing, as the U.K.'s Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with the world's second-largest economy.

Skechers Went After the Customers Nike Didn't. It Paid Off.

It's almost the complete opposite of what the bigger brands do," John Vandemore, Skechers finance chief, said in an interview. "We're just a different player." Skeche

The article from MSN discusses how Skechers, traditionally known for its comfort-focused footwear, has successfully expanded its market by targeting customers that Nike might have overlooked. Skechers has capitalized on the demand for casual, comfortable shoes, especially during the rise of remote work and casual lifestyles. By focusing on comfort, affordability, and a broad appeal rather than high-performance athletic wear, Skechers has seen significant growth. The company's strategy includes diversifying its product line to include more fashion-forward and performance-oriented shoes, yet it maintains its core identity of comfort. This approach has paid off, with Skechers reporting a 28.6% increase in sales in the last quarter of 2023, showcasing the effectiveness of their market positioning and product strategy.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/skechers-went-after-the-customers-nike-didn-t-it-paid-off/ar-BB1rjm3C


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