Sun, January 19, 2025

by: newarab

Aid enters Gaza as Hamas says 3 Israeli captives handed over to Red Cross

The first round of trucks carrying aid have arrived in Gaza since the ceasefire deal began as a Hamas official says the group have handed over the 3 captives.

by: Forbes

Trump Coin Sparks Fury As Industry Grapples With Pump-And-Dump Dread

Crypto politics collide with digital finance as Trump's meme coin launch triggers a volatile market reaction, polarizing industry watchers and

by: Reuters

Santander reviews UK retail banking presence amid broader assessment, source says

Banco Santander is reconsidering its presence in Britain two decades after its acquisition of Abbey National made it a major player on UK high streets, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Saturday,

by: Mumbrella

Media Mayhem: Danny Bass - 'In 2025, marketers must be ruthless'

How is the operating environment impacting your team, your clients, and or your partners?We work with dozens of major brands and we're talking with marketers every day.With inflationary pressures, rising costs,

by: AOL

4 Breakout Growth Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

Growth stocks have been helping propel the stock market higher for the past decade. Although the market has been off to a choppy start in 2025, there is good reason to believe that growth stocks can continue to lead it higher in the years ahead.

by: Reuters

Santander considers UK exit amid frustrations with high street banking, FT reports

Banco Santander is reconsidering its presence in Britain two decades after its acquisition of Abbey National made it a major player on UK high streets, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Saturday,

by: AOL

Trump is promising to cut government red tape for businesses. He could also add to it.

Trump and his cost cutters are are making plans to go to war with red tape in the years ahead, but new red tape could sprout in other areas if Trump pursues all of his campaign promises.

by: BBC

UK and EU look to 2025 for reset, but with little room for trade-offs

Foreign Secretary David Lammy attended a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave a speech at a summit of EU finance ministers ... cross-Channel business, or the mobility ...

by: AOL

Should You Buy the Dip in Eli Lilly Stock Right Now?

All told, Lilly stock still gained 33% in 2024, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. Unfortunately, Lilly investors haven't had much to celebrate so far in 2025. On Jan. 14, shares of Lilly dropped by as much as 8% and ended the day down around 6%. Year-to-date, share prices are down about 1.4%.

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

Centre makes 'Master Plan' to break dominance of Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Mittal; Jio, Airtel, Vodafone to..., Modi government decides...

The proposal is being discussed at the highest levels, including the Ministry of Finance, the Department of Telecommunications, and the Cabinet Secretariat.

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: AOL

Retail CEOs wrestle with potential rising costs as new Trump tariffs loom

Dollar Tree CEO Michael Creedon said at its third quarter earnings call that the team can mitigate risk based on its experience in 2018 and 2019. Overall, direct imports make up 41% to 43% of Dollar Tree's total retail value purchases, and China supplies the majority of those imports, per a company filing.

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: Reuters

Wall Street banks sense opportunity for looser capital rules as Trump ushers in new era

Emboldened by a friendlier incoming Trump administration and their success last year in weakening draft capital hikes, big U.S. banks plan to push to overhaul other U.S. capital rules, according to industry executives.

by: MSN

Is Acquiring a Business Right For You? Here's How to Know If You Should Buy a Business or Start From Scratch

Building a business isn't for everyone, and neither is acquiring one. Some people are better suited to doing things solo and in their own way. Here's how you know which is right for you.

by: MSN

Can IBM Stock Benefit From Applications Software Technology Buyout?

International Business Machines Corporation IBM has inked an agreement to acquire Applications Software Technology ("AST") LLC, a global Oracle consultancy firm. The transaction builds on IBM's previous acquisition of Accelalpha in 2024,

by: Reuters

US mid-sized banks ride industry upswing on robust fee income

A raft of U.S. banks reported higher fourth-quarter profits on Friday, extending a winning streak for the industry as an upswing in capital markets alleviated a hit from weaker loan demand.

by: MSN

Evan: Business leaders are showing increased confidence in the stock market.

Elizabeth Evans, Managing Partner at Evans May Wealth, discusses the current market sentiment and investment strategies. She notes that business leaders and retail clients are showing increased confidence in the stock market,

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.

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.

Bank of America awarded its employees with restricted stock units as part of its annual year-end compensation, following a strong performance in 2024, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. The bank's shares rose by 27% in 2024, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 Banks index which only saw a 10% increase. This performance was driven by a recovery in investment banking and trading, as well as a more stable economic environment. The stock awards are intended to align employee interests with those of shareholders, promoting long-term value creation. The memo highlighted that the bank's success was due to the collective efforts of its workforce, and the stock grants were a way to recognize and reward their contributions.

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https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/bank-america-awards-stock-employees-after-strong-2024-performance-memo-shows-2025-01-17/