• Wed, January 22, 2025

by: Outlookindia

Exclusive Interview With Himalay Goel: Driving Innovation In Fintech And Investment Banking

Himalay Goel's journey serves as a testament to the power of adaptability, innovation, and leadership in a rapidly changing financial landscape.

by: Crikey

Qantas, startups, 'soft corruption': Joe Aston on going it alone

Joe Aston becomes one of the first big-name journalists in Australian media to attempt a US-style independent venture, with help from some old friends.

by: Mint

Ally Offloads Credit-Card Business, $2.3 Billion Loan Portfolio

Ally Financial Inc. reached a deal to offload its credit-card unit to CardWorks Inc., bowing out of a business it entered just over three years ago.

by: Forbes

Unlocking Impact: A Strategic Guide To Blended Finance

There is real momentum in the blended finance movement because it can deploy more capital into financing opportunities outside of traditional investments.

by: AOL

The abrupt closing of activist short-seller Hindenburg highlights 'wear and tear' of betting against stocks

The disbanding of activist short seller Hindenburg Research last week made it clear: The business of uncovering fraud in public companies has become one of the riskiest, burdensome, and often loathed corners of Wall Street.

by: Reuters

Volkswagen seeks new era in Germany with old methods

For all its talk of radical change, Volkswagen's cost-cutting deal in Germany relies heavily on the automaker's tradition of cooperation between managers and workers, according to details disclosed by company sources.

by: Kiplinger

Four Ways to Invest in Quantum Computing

Quantum computing offers mind-boggling problem-solving potential. Here are four ways to buy quantum computing stocks.

by: AOL

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's war of words with Microsoft rages on at Davos

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND — The weather may have been teeth-chattering along the promenade in Davos, but that didn't stop Salesforce ( CRM) co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff from firing off a few new choice words on AI rival Microsoft ( MSFT ).

by: Reuters

Commerzbank says UniCredit's approach is hostile and unilateral

Commerzbank on Wednesday defined UniCredit's approach for a potential tie-up as "hostile", and said there had been no discussion of it with the Italian bank in the past two years, despite UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel saying there had.

by: Forbes

20 Go-To Resources For Small Business Finances

Reviewing your forecasts weekly and monthly, respectively, helps you to course correct or make agile, data-driven decisions to reach your long-term goals.

by: Kiplinger

Why GE Vernova Stock Is Higher After Its Earnings Miss

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by: Forbes

Retailers Flooded By Returns Need A Three-Pronged Fix

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by: Reuters

US clean power groups turn to longer deals to finance growth

A buoyant tax credit market, long-term partnerships and financial hedges are allowing U.S. clean power developers to mitigate the impact of high interest rates.

by: AOL

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by: AOL

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by: Reuters

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by: Forbes

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

South Korea's Economy Grew 2.0% in 2024 After a Lackluster Fourth-Quarter

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by: MSN

Jamie Dimon says the U.S. stock market is 'kind of inflated'

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by: MSN

Serial entrepreneur offers 3 tips for small business owners just starting out

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Why an MBA Degree Isn't as Prestigious as It Once Was

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

The Power of Giving Back: Elevating Your Business and Your Community

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

ISBF Partners with King's College London to Raise the Bar for Psychology Education in India

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by: MSN

JPMorgan's Dimon Sees Inflated Stocks as 'Animal Spirits' Return

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Nonprofit offering zero-interest loans to L.A. wildfire victims

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Capital One Financial Earnings Transcript (NYSE:COF)

Presentation Operator Thank you. Good day, and thank you for standing-by. Welcome to the Capital One Q4 2024 Earnings Call. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. After the speakers' presentation,

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Asset tokenization can unlock financial inclusion for LATAM's unbanked

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by: MSN

Skeptical of Russia's data, some Western officials judge its economy by looking at Moscow from space

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by: MSN

Opportunities and Challenges When You Inherit an IRA

New SECURE 2.0 Act rules have kicked in to reshape distribution and taxes for inherited IRAs and retirement plans. Read on for strategies to help beneficiaries.

by: MSN

Trump inheriting fiscal gauntlet

President Trump wasted no time in getting to work on his first day in office with a range of executive orders but the fiscal house he's inheriting may prove more challenging to fix.

by: MSN

Budget 2025 Expectations: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman Ease Capital Gains Tax? Here's What We Know

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by: MSN

UK replaces competition watchdog's chair with ex-Amazon boss after anti-growth criticism

The British competition regulator tapped a top former Amazon executive as its new chair after accusations from Prime Minister Keir Starmer of stifling growth.

UK replaces competition watchdog's chair with ex-Amazon boss after anti-growth criticism

The British competition regulator tapped a top former Amazon executive as its new chair after accusations from Prime Minister Keir Starmer of stifling growth.
The UK government has appointed Marcus Bokkerink, a former Amazon executive, as the new chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), replacing the incumbent, Marcus Bokkerink, following criticism that the CMA was stifling economic growth. This decision comes after the CMA's actions, particularly its scrutiny of major tech companies like Microsoft and Adobe, were perceived as anti-growth. The appointment aims to bring a more business-friendly perspective to the regulatory body, reflecting a shift in policy to foster a more competitive and growth-oriented environment. The change has sparked a debate about the balance between competition regulation and economic expansion, with some stakeholders expressing concerns over potential conflicts of interest given Bokkerink's background with a major tech firm.

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