• Sat, January 18, 2025

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: 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: AOL

7 Banking Mistakes To Avoid If You Have a Side Gig

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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

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: 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: 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: 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: MARCA

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

by: Truthout

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

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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: 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: MSN

Nab Expands Islamic Finance Offerings, Empowering Ethical Business Growth

National Australia Bank (NAB) has taken a significant step in promoting inclusive banking by enhancing its Islamic finance offerings, designed to support Australia's expanding Muslim community and its entrepreneurial ambitions.

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: MSN

Aussie couple's $16,000 mistake after X-rated blunder: 'Worst nightmare'

An Aussie couple who launched a skincare brand suffered an expensive mistake when they were getting ready to launch. Salvatori Agostino and Talia Jackson have a goal to become one of the most popular Australian-made skincare brands for men in the country.

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: MSN

Who is Dany Garcia? Businesswoman With $40 Million Net Worth and The Rock's Ex-Wife

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by: MSN

Commerce Nominee Lutnick Is Backer of Outlaws' Favorite Cryptocurrency

Cantor Fitzgerald holds assets for Tether, the stablecoin used by drug traffickers, terrorists and scammers to move money around the world.

by: MSN

Kristi Noem's husband and time she killed her pet dog as she's picked for Homeland Security chief

South Dakota Gov Kristi Noem, a longtime fan of the President-elect, answered questions during her Senate confirmation

by: MSN

"Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse" - is your business doing enough on DORA compliance?

Well the crucial takeaway is to "rehearse, rehearse, rehearse" James Hughes, VP of Solutions Engineering and Enterprise CTO at Rubrik told TechRadar Pro at a recent event. "So you can simulate rehearsals,
  • Sun, January 19, 2025

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.

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: 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: 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: 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

Stock playbook for Trump's second term: Top sector winners and losers

Investors brace for a volatile ride as President-elect Donald Trump's second term gets underway on Monday, bringing the promise of significant policy shifts.

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's economic plans face 'highly unusual' bond market as national debt continues to balloon

The gigantic national debt is finally starting to spook financial markets. That could hamstring Trump's economic agenda.

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: AOL

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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: 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: 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: MSN

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by: MSN

Nvidia and AMD: Cowen Selects the Top AI Stocks to Buy Before Earnings

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by: MSN

Global study shows majority of 18-34 year olds support using violence and disinformation to drive change

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by: MSN

7 Best Altcoins to Buy and Hold This Year: Why Qubetics ($TICS), Chainlink And Others Are Leading the Crypto Market

The cryptocurrency world continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with new technologies and groundbreaking developments emerging almost daily. As established coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum maintain their dominance,

by: MSN

Biden's economic legacy: Historic wage gains, investment and job growth but marred by inflation

President Joe Biden will leave the White House with a strong economy, historic gains in the job market, a foundation for future manufacturing growth, and having brought down decades-high inflation without triggering a recession.

by: MSN

About The Wall Street Journal Economic Forecasting Survey

The Wall Street Journal's Economic Forecasting Survey has helped readers better understand the direction of the U.S. economy by publishing consensus forecasts from a panel of academic, business and financial economists.

by: MSN

10 Things You Should Stop Buying To Save More Money

Many small everyday spends can be done much cheaper or eliminated entirely, significantly increasing your savings budget going forward.

by: MSN

Weekly Horoscope Pisces, January 19-25, 2025 predicts a positive outcome

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by: MSN

Is Amazon a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

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by: MSN

RTO mandates are showing a trust breakdown between bosses and workers

Return-to-office mandates could erode some of the trust some employers built with workers in the pandemic. That could eventually drive away staff.

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

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by: MSN

3 Reasons to Buy Walmart Stock in 2025

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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,

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.
Elon Musk's tweets, as analyzed in a Forbes article by John Hyatt published on January 18, 2025, offer insights into his complex relationship with China. Musk's posts on X (formerly Twitter) reflect a blend of admiration for China's technological advancements and market potential, alongside occasional criticisms of its regulatory environment and human rights issues. His interactions with Chinese officials and companies, like Tesla's significant manufacturing operations in Shanghai, underscore a strategic partnership aimed at mutual economic benefits. However, Musk's comments also reveal tensions, particularly when addressing topics like trade policies, intellectual property rights, and geopolitical frictions between the U.S. and China. This duality in Musk's public statements highlights the delicate balance he must maintain to navigate the lucrative yet challenging Chinese market.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhyatt/2025/01/18/what-musks-tweets-reveal-about-his-relationship-with-china/