Sun, January 19, 2025

by: Kiplinger

2025 Stocks Forecast: What Stock Pros Expect This Year

The jury's out on the 2025 stocks forecast: will investors enjoy higher interest rates that dampen the market, or another year of double-digit returns?

by: AOL

Tariff threats, drug pricing will be 2 key pharma issues during Trump's first year

Like many industries preparing for Donald Trump's second term as president, the prospects for the healthcare industry are a mixed bag. But headwinds, like tariffs and drug pricing, are clearly blowing strong. And analysts on the sidelines are waiting and watching.

by: Forbes

What Are Altcoins? A Guide For Investors

A beginner's guide to altcoins: discover the diverse world of cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and their risks and potential.

by: Forbes

How Financial Planning Has Got The Story All Wrong: Insights From StoryBrand's Donald Miller

We've made ourselves, and/or our solutions, the main character in the narrative of our client's financial planning, rather than ceding that role to the client.

by: Mint

Your guide to investing in the US and global stocks through the Liberalized Remittance Scheme

Under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme, Indian residents are allowed to remit up to $250,000 annually. Platforms like Vested Finance, INDmoney, and Appreciate have leveraged this provision to simplify US stock and ETF investments.

by: MSN

Weekly Money Horoscope January 19 to January 25, 2025: Spending, saving, and earning for all zodiac signs

The article highlights financial predictions for each zodiac sign. It covers potential changes in expenses, opportunities for gains, and advises prudence in spending and investments. Emphasis is placed on avoiding unnecessary expenditure,

by: MSN

3 Reasons to Buy Walmart Stock in 2025

With Wall Street seemingly focused only on artificial intelligence and GLP-1 weight-loss drug stocks lately, it might surprise some of these investors to learn that Walmart (NYSE: WMT) was actually a solid growth stock in 2024.

by: MSN

2 Magnificent Growth Stocks That Can Outperform the S&P 500

Investors can build tremendous wealth over the long term, and it doesn't require trading in and out of hot tech stocks. If you follow Warren Buffett's approach of buying shares of quality businesses when their stocks are trading at fair prices,

by: NDTV

Beginners Guide To Union Budget: A Financial Document For The Year Ahead

The Union Budget is an essential part of India's economic planning, affecting everything from government spending to public services.

by: SunLive

Prime Minister unveils cabinet changes

Dr Shane Reti has lost the health portfolio to Minister Simeon Brown in one of a series of changes Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made in his reshuffle, including demoting Melissa Lee and promoting James Meager.
Sat, January 18, 2025

by: TechCrunch

EV startup Canoo files for bankruptcy and ceases operations

Seven-year-old electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and will "cease operations immediately." The company is liquidating its assets in a

by: Truthout

Trump Is Packing His Cabinet With Crypto, Oil and Private Prison Profiteers

Trump's own social media company, Trump Media and Tech­no­logy Group, is in talks to buy Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading venue whose former CEO is Kelly Loeffler, who Trump has nominated to head his Small Business Administration. Trump also has his own crypto project, World Liberty Financial.

by: MARCA

IRS confirms tax relief for California wildfire victims: Here's what you need to know

by: Couriermail

Beloved Sydney cafe Khamsa Eatery closes after eight years citing landlord dispute

A beloved Palestinian cafe and eatery located in Sydney's inner west has called time after eight years of business, with the owner saying she was unable to reach an agreement with her landlord.

by: blockonomi

Top 3 AI Altcoins for Q1 2025 That Could Deliver a Life-Changing 50,000% ROI

Are you looking for the perfect altcoins to diversify your crypto portfolio? Check out our top selections of AI altcoins poised to yield an ROI of over 50,000% by Q1 2025.

by: businessday

Airtel Africa, BUA Foods, 11 others top trillion-naira club

Airtel Africa, BUA Foods, and 11 others have officially joined the elite trillionaire club as of the beginning of 2025, analysis

by: Reuters

Bank of America awards stock to employees after strong 2024 performance, memo shows

Bank of America is set to award stock to most of its global employees for the eighth time since 2017, following a robust performance by the second-largest U.S. lender in 2024, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Friday.

by: Investopedia

10 Ways to Improve Cash Flow in Construction

Improving cash flow in construction requires some sector-specific strategies from spreading out costs to comparison shopping for materials and financing them.

by: Reuters

Canada cabinet minister Gould says she is running to replace Trudeau

Canadian cabinet minister Karina Gould on Saturday said she would take part in the contest to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party.

by: Kiplinger

What Are Passive Income Strategies and How Can I Use Them in 2025?

Something these inflationary times have clarified is that we could all use a little more money in our bank accounts. It's a simple fact: Life has become much more expensive. Passive income is a way to generate extra money and overcome a hurdle that's getting higher and higher without knocking yourself out.

by: AOL

7 Banking Mistakes To Avoid If You Have a Side Gig

While many Americans are relying on side hustles to get by, it's pivotal that you avoid certain banking mistakes if you want to maximize the benefits of your additional income stream -- and avoid

by: AOL

Trump will inherit a housing market creaking under the strain of high prices and high interest rates

Trump's administration has promised to slash mortgage rates and home prices by instituting mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and easing federal regulations around building and land use. But economists and housing market experts say sweeping changes are hardly so simple.

by: tdn

Longview extends city manager deliberations into next week

After extensive questioning and more than two hours of deliberations Friday, Longview City Council failed to agree on a finalist to become its next city manager. Instead, it pushed deliberations

by: Forbes

What Musk's Tweets Reveal About His Relationship With China

As Elon Musk grew Tesla's business in China, he publicly cozied up to its leaders on his favorite social media platform.

by: MSN

This is how much Ankur Warikoo earned in 2024: Influencer reveals income from YouTube, Instagram & 5 other streams

Warikoo's content business, Brand Warikoo, stands out as the cornerstone of his operations, boasting an impressive digital presence across various platforms. His combined following exceeds 14.8 millio

by: MSN

Divorced and Broke, She Found Creative Ways to Rebuild Her Life

Rebuild your life after financial setbacks with inspiration from Jolie's journey. From cutting expenses to turning her home into an income source, discover the strategies that helped her create stability and success after divorce.

by: MSN

Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar: Steering Leadership and Legacy in Indian Industry

Geetanjali was awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland in recognition of her contributions to Finland.
Fri, January 17, 2025

by: Observer

Wall Street CEOs Are Eagerly Awaiting Trump's Pro-Business Policies

Expectations for a pro-business climate under the incoming Trump administration has lifted the spirits of major bank executives.

by: worldconstructionnetwork

Robertson and Balfour Beatty appointed for North Schools Programme in Scotland

Robertson and Balfour Beatty have been named as the preferred contractors for the construction of five new educational facilities as part of the North Schools Programme in Scotland.

by: CNET

Wildfire Scams: Who They're Targeting and How to Spot Them

Officials in California are warning the public about scams targeting wildfire relief donors with bogus charities.

by: Oregonian

Meet the 11 House members, 8 senators newly sworn in to the Oregon Legislature

The Oregon House will get its first Japanese American representative after Multnomah and Washington county commissioners voted to appoint Bethany Democrat Mari Watanabe to a vacant seat in the state House.

by: Kiplinger

SLB Stock Jumps on Earnings, Dividend Hike and Buyback News

SLB stock is soaring Friday after the energy firm reported strong fourth-quarter earnings and unveiled several shareholder-friendly initiatives.

by: bnnbloomberg

The Daily Chase: Carney and Freeland make it official

It's been another eventful 24 hours in Canadian politics as former Bank of Canada head Mark Carney and former finance minister Chrystia Freeland have both officially tossed their hat into the ring to be the next leader of the Liberal Party and Canada's Prime Minister.

by: Forbes

The Evolution Of Business Travel And Fintech: Predictions For 2025

It's clear to me that in 2025, investments in cutting-edge technologies will drive profound change. Companies are increasingly focused on enhancing personalization, efficiency and security, which set the stage for a future where technology revolutionizes both business travel and fintech.

by: MoneyWeek

Should mortgage lending rules be relaxed to boost the UK economy?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been seeking ideas from financial regulators on how to boost the economy amid concerns about the UK's prospects due to higher taxes announced in the Autumn Budget. It comes as UK GDP came in at just 0.1% for November.

by: Oneindia

FACT SHEET: United States and Karnataka

The United States and Karnataka share a dynamic and growing relationship, grounded in a commitment to innovation, excellence in research and development, and a range of mutual strategic interests. From nurturing business collaborations to supporting educational exchanges,

by: Reuters

SBI Life Insurance posts higher Q3 profit on policy renewals, new sales

India's SBI Life Insurance Company posted a higher third-quarter profit on Friday, led by growth in renewed and new insurance policies.

by: Forbes

Game-Changing SBA Updates Every Business Owner Should Know

These are substantial, strategic changes specifically designed to make it easier than ever for business owners to get their hands on working capital.

by: Reuters

ECB should not rush rate cuts, Nagel says

The European Central Bank should not rush to lower interest rates because inflation remains high and uncertainty great, ECB policymaker Joachim Nagel said in an interview published on Friday.

by: UCL

UCL enhances business education offer in heart of London

The UCL School of Management, based at Canary Wharf, is doubling in size as part of ambitious plans to enhance its student and academic offer and further cement its position as one of the country's leading business schools.

by: AOL

LeBron James' business partner is raising $5 billion for a basketball league to rival the NBA

Lebron James' longtime business partner Maverick Carter—known as the negotiator behind James' blockbuster lifetime deal with Nike—is working with a group of investors to raise $5 billion to create an international basketball league meant to compete with the NBA.

by: Moneyweb

South African lawmakers to quiz banks over lending practices

The meeting is to ensure that the banking sector in South Africa is open, transparent and of service to poor people to facilitate inclusion in the productive sectors of the economy,' Mzwandile Masina.

by: AOL

The Best AI Stocks to Invest $500 in This Year

Artificial intelligence (AI) was a market-driving theme last year, with AI stocks helping the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average each soar in the double digits. Companies selling AI tools and services saw earnings climb -- and investors piled into these players.

by: MSN

York biotech company appoints new finance director

York-based OptiBiotix Health plc has appointed David Blain to the Board as Finance Director and Company Secretary.

by: AOL

Here's how L.A. homeowners impacted by the wildfires can request mortgage relief

JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America have programs offering mortgage relief to homeowners impacted by the California wildfires.

by: MSN

How Do You Prevent the Next L.A. Wildfire? This Insurance CEO Weighs In.

Despite hurricanes, floods, and the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles, the insurance business can be a lucrative one, particularly with the right strategy. Marsh McLennan seems to be a case in point.

by: briefly

Who is Arrie Rautenbach? Get to know the South African businessman

Arrie Rautenbach is a South African banker with nearly three decades of experience in the industry. Uncover key facts about his life and career journey.

by: MSN

Mass Layoffs as CMC Motors Shuts Down in Kenya After 40 Years

CMC Motors Group has announced its decision to cease all its operations in Kenya and two other countries which will result in mass job losses. The Group on January 17, announced its decision to gradually wind down operations in Kenya,

Most Americans don't appreciate how big Bytedance's business really is: Lead Edge Capital's Green

Mitchell Green, Lead Edge Capital founder and partner, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Supreme Court's decision on the ban of TikTok, and how big Bytedance's business really is, and much more.

The video from MSN Money discusses the significant but often underappreciated scale of ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. According to Lead Edge Capital's Mitchell Green, ByteDance's operations extend far beyond TikTok, with a massive presence in China through its app Douyin, which is similar to TikTok but tailored for the Chinese market. ByteDance also owns other platforms like Toutiao, a news aggregator, and has investments in various tech sectors. Green highlights that ByteDance's valuation and user engagement metrics are comparable to tech giants like Meta, yet it doesn't receive the same level of recognition in the U.S. due to its focus on international markets and less visibility in Western media. The discussion emphasizes ByteDance's potential as a global tech powerhouse, its innovative approach to content delivery, and the implications of its size and influence in the digital economy.

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