Wed, January 15, 2025

by: Forbes

Strategic Networking For CFOs In Transition

Networking will lead to opportunities more quickly when a CFO launches a thorough and targeted networking campaign, identifying a company's size and ownership structure.

by: NDTV

Union Budget 2025: Expectations Of Indian Startups From FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Here is what the Indian startup community anticipates from the upcoming budget, set to be presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman.

by: Kiplinger

Citigroup Stock Jumps on Earnings, $20 Billion Stock Buyback News

Citigroup stock is soaring Wednesday after the big bank topped earnings expectations and unveiled a massive stock buyback program. Here's why that's important.

by: Stockhouse

MineHub's 2024 Annual Update and Strategic Outlook for 2025

Vancouver, British Columbia-- (Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2025) - MineHub Technologies Inc. (TSXV: MHUB) (OTCQB: MHUBF) (" MineHub " or the " Company "), a leading provider of digital supply chain solutions for the commodity markets, is pleased to provide its annual corporate update to shareholders.

by: Euronews

Kazakhstan's digital economy: Fintech growth, cashless payments, and cybercrime prevention

West Connect, we loot at Kazakhstan's fintech growth, its shift toward cashless payments, and efforts to combat cybercrime through international collaboration.

by: bnnbloomberg

Trudeau and the premiers meet to discuss a response to Trump's threatened tariffs

Canada's premiers are set to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his cabinet today to talk about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose steep tariffs.

by: Forbes

Unleashing Your Financial Superpowers With AI

True entrepreneurial success lies in knowing your numbers and your worth. Here's how to leverage AI to get a better pulse on both so you can stay ahead of the game.

by: AOL

Bitcoin and stocks have been moving in sync: Morning Brief

It's been just over a year since the SEC legalized bitcoin spot ETFs. And in that time one thing has become fairly obvious: "Digital gold" may not be the best description.

by: WSPA

Upstate finance professional breaks down biggest tax changes for 2025

Major changes affecting everyone from small business owners to hobbyists are expected for the 2025 tax season. The IRS is tightening its belt when it comes to

by: ProPublica

Tribal Lenders Say They Can Charge Over 600% Interest. These States Stopped Them.

Online lenders tied to Native American tribes argue that they aren't subject to state lending laws, but they backed away from operating in six states where attorneys have acted forcefully to protect consumers.

by: Reuters

Developer GuocoLand secures green loans totalling $908 million

Real estate group GuocoLand has secured two green loans amounting to a total of S$1.24 billion ($907.8 million) from Singaporean lenders DBS and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp , it said in a statement on Wednesday.

by: MSN

Generative AI, other Kenyan business trends to note in 2025 that shaped 2024

From government tax policies to market fluctuations and artificial intelligence (AI), most businesses in Kenya embraced the trends that have helped them stay afloat.

by: SHINE

Shanghai economy surpasses US$695.6 billion in 2024

Shanghai's economy exceeded 5 trillion yuan (US$695.6 billion) in 2024, mayor of the east China metropolis, Gong Zheng, said Wednesday.

by: Reuters

French central bank recommends cut in popular savings account interest rate

Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau recommended on Wednesday that the government lower the regulated interest rate on popular tax-free savings accounts, offering French banks relief from payouts that exceed those offered by European peers.

by: Reuters

UK banks resist mortgage rate hikes amid money market turmoil

Britain's banks are accepting smaller profit margins and bigger risks on UK mortgage lending as stress in sterling money markets stretches into a second week, industry sources said, with appetite to lend greater than worries about higher funding costs.

by: MSN

Economy May Grow 20% With Female Participation, World Bank Says

Cherie Blair, the human rights lawyer and wife of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, will issue a rallying cry for women to have a louder voice in politics after female representation barely advanced in last year's international elections and as female public figures globally faced increased threats of violence.

by: MSN

Sluggish domestic demand leads to job market decline

Lackluster domestic demand is adversely affecting the labor market, where manufacturing, construction and other labor-intensive sectors offered fewer job opportunities and new jobs were created at a slower pace last year.

by: timesnownews

ITR Filing Deadline: Check Last Date To File Late ITR, Penalties And Other Details

Taxpayers have until January 15, 2025, to file late or revised Income Tax Returns (ITR) for FY 2023-24, per CBDT's extension. Missing this deadline can result in legal notices and additional penalties.

by: MSN

Exclusive: Brooks Macdonald makes senior layoffs

Brooks Macdonald has laid off a number of senior staff, including the firm's global head of distribution, in a bid to save costs, City AM can reveal. The redundancies from the asset manager were described by one former employee as "pretty brutal",
Tue, January 14, 2025

by: Emirates247

MoHESR and DEWA join forces to align the scholarship programme with national priorities

Abdulrahman Al AwarThis agreement marks a significant step in preparing Emirati youth for global labour market shiftsOur partnership with DEWA will strengthen our national talent pool, enhance the UAE

by: Kiplinger

How Another Trump Presidency Will Impact the Stock Market in 2025

President Trump will have little direct impact on the stock market, but his policies, initiatives and posts certainly can make prices move. Here's how.

by: Yahoo

Company Says Its Sexy Robot "Companions" No Longer Have Genitals and Are "Not Meant for Sex"

"Through their customized AI and realistic robots, Simulacra is positioned to be a leader in the newly emerging AI companionship market," reads a press release about Tokens.com's acquisition of the company's remaining shares.

by: Investopedia

What's Behind Surging Business Optimism? Likely Some of Trump's Proposals

Terry has 25 years experience in journalism and communications, reporting on a range of topics that include personal finance, telecommunications ... MoMo Productions / Getty Images Business optimism has surged since Donald Trump's election in November ...

by: Reuters

JPMorgan names CEO contender Jennifer Piepszak as its operations chief

JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday promoted insider Jennifer Piepszak, seen as a strong contender for CEO Jamie Dimon's role, as its chief operating officer in place of Daniel Pinto, who will retire at the end of 2026.

by: Firstpost

Will Union Budget 2025 deliver on financial sector reforms?

As India looks ahead to the 2025 Budget, the financial sector hopes for smart reforms that will boost stability, support entrepreneurship and make it easier for underserved regions to access capital

by: Forbes

How To Prepare Financial Statements For A Future Public Company

A successful micro-cap IPO relies on telling a compelling growth story, backed by consistent financial data. Ensure that your historical financial statements—typically covering at least the last three years—are prepared in a way that reflects your company's operational reality.

by: Forbes

Partnerships: How To Drive Business Success Without Draining Resources

Collaboration has become a key strategy for success as businesses adapt to a world that is always changing and becoming more complex. When it comes to innovation, expanding into new markets and mitigating risk, collaborative ecosystems will be ...

by: Tuko

Kenya Railways Announces Several Career Opportunities with January Deadline

Kenya Railways Corporation sought to recruit qualified and interested candidates in various fields such as communication, marketing, finance, and management.

by: Forbes

Conversational AI Trends For 2025 And Beyond

The true power of conversational AI lies not in its ability to mimic human speech but in how it reshapes decisions, builds trust and adapts to complexity.

by: Kiplinger

Irrevocable Trusts: So Many Options to Lower Taxes and Protect Assets

Irrevocable trusts offer nearly endless possibilities for high-net-worth individuals to reduce their estate taxes and protect their assets.

by: Reuters

What does Indian industry want from February's budget?

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the national budget on Feb. 1, amid slowing growth in Asia's third largest economy and rising global uncertainties.

by: ThePrint

Small Finance Banks' growth to moderate to 18-20 pc in FY2025: Report

After experiencing robust growth in FY2023 and FY2024, small finance banks (SFBs) are likely to see a moderation in growth to 18-20 per cent in FY2025, down from 24 per cent in FY2024, according to ICRA.

by: Reuters

India to forecast stronger growth next year while sticking to fiscal deficit goals, sources say

India plans to project higher economic growth for the next fiscal year, two government officials with direct knowledge of the matter said, adding that fiscal deficit goals are being met and kept.

by: MSN

Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Today (Nov 22- Dec 21), January 14, 2025: Maintain generosity!

Sagittarius Money Horoscope Today Optimism in business will grow. Keep working smartly, as sudden developments may occur. Relationships will prove beneficial. Sagittarius Career Horoscope Today You may get involved in property-related matters.

by: MSN

It's Official! Tax Season Starts Jan 27, 2025 -- What You Need To Do and Know

The IRS has announced the official start of tax season. Learn what you need to know to get your returns filed on-time, accurately, and as inexpensively as possible. Don't fall victim to procrastination or fraud -- get armed with knowledge and make this tax season stress-free.

by: MSN

US economy to lose nearly 6 million American jobs, $1.1T in GDP if Congress lets Trump tax cuts expire: study

The U.S. economy stands to lose nearly 6 million American jobs and $1.1 trillion in GDP if President-elect Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts expire at the end of 2025.
Mon, January 13, 2025

by: WDRB

Yum! Brands promotes Taco Bell president to lead KFC Division

Mezvinsky has worked for Yum! Brands, Inc. for 20 years and currently serves as president of Taco Bell North America and International. He will succeed Sabir Sami, who is stepping down as KFC CEO at the end of February.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Investor climate group suspends activities after BlackRock exit

A flagship coalition aimed at aligning the asset management industry with global climate goals said it was suspending its activities on Monday, days after BlackRock , the world's biggest investor, left amid a political backlash in the United States.

by: Emirates247

UAE and Uzbekistan explore ways to enhance economic relations in sectors of new economy, FinTech, tourism and entrepreneurship

H.E. Bin Touq holds meeting with Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a meeting with H.E. Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment,

by: SiliconANGLE

Moonpay acquires Helio to enhance cryptocurrency commerce and trading infrastructure

Cryptocurrency infrastructure service provider MoonPay USA LLC announced today that it has acquired cryptocurrency payment platform startup Helio Fintech Ltd. to expand decentralized finance, creator commerce and trading infrastructure.

by: Reuters

Goldman Sachs creates new division to boost focus on financing

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

by: Investopedia

Salary vs. Hourly Pay: What's the Difference?

The Fair Labor Standards Act determines whether U.S. workers can be paid a salary or if they must be paid an hourly wage. It affects more than just their paychecks.

by: BBC

Chancellor will remain for all of Parliament, Downing Street says

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will remain in her role "for the whole of this Parliament", Downing Street has said, as she faces criticism over the falling pound and rising government borrowing costs.

by: MSN

Unexpected twist: Pharma mergers may reduce drug prices

A new study from the University of Iowa finds that many drug prices actually drop after pharmaceutical company mergers, challenging the belief that mergers are the primary cause of rising drug prices in the United States.

by: MSN

Leo, Daily Horoscope Today, January 14, 2025: Patience and open communication required

Leo natives will experience mixed energies today with potential financial pressures and relationship strains. Overcoming obstacles requires introspection and self-improvement. Economic prudence is essential to avoid overspending.

by: MSN

Why Harmony Biosciences (HRMY) Is the Top Small Cap Stock to Buy with the Highest Upside Potential

We recently published a list of the Top 10 Small Cap Stocks to Buy with the Highest Upside Potential. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HRMY) stands against other top small cap stocks to buy with the highest upside potential.

by: CNET

Rocket Money Review 2025

The best one for you depends on your money management style and preferences, but Rocket Money is a great place to start. Formerly known as Truebill, Rocket Money won CNET's 2024 Editors' Choice award for best budgeting app because it's easy to use,

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.

Company Says Its Sexy Robot "Companions" No Longer Have Genitals and Are "Not Meant for Sex"

"Through their customized AI and realistic robots, Simulacra is positioned to be a leader in the newly emerging AI companionship market," reads a press release about Tokens.com's acquisition of the company's remaining shares.

The article from Yahoo Tech discusses a company named Realbotix, which is developing advanced sex robots aimed at providing companionship and more. These robots, which can be customized in appearance and voice, are designed to offer not just physical interaction but also emotional support, potentially reducing loneliness. The CEO, Guile Lindroth, emphasizes that these robots are intended to be companions first, with sexual capabilities as an additional feature. The robots are equipped with AI to engage in conversation, learn from interactions, and even mimic human emotions to some extent. Realbotix is navigating the ethical and societal implications of such technology, aiming to create robots that can genuinely connect with humans on multiple levels.

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https://www.yahoo.com/tech/company-says-sexy-robot-companions-163637234.html