• Tue, January 28, 2025

by: Emirates247

UAE Ministry of Finance and CIPS partner to launch groundbreaking Diploma in Procurement and Supply

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Ministry of Finance to launch the CIPS Practitioner Level Diploma in Procurement and Supply 2025,

by: Reuters

Mediobanca rejects Monte dei Paschi bid as lacking rationale

Italian bank Mediobanca on Tuesday rejected a takeover offer by state-backed rival Monte dei Paschi di Siena , saying a tie-up would be detrimental to its shareholders because it lacked any strategic and financial rationale.

by: MSN

Analysis-HSBC's global brand in the balance as it doubles down on Asia bet

HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker leaned into the microphone at a vast conference table in Beijing, telling British business leaders and senior Chinese officials that he spoke for all UK businesses present in hoping for stronger economic ties.

by: MSN

Don't Enter Currencies Manually in Excel: Change the Number Format Instead

Why Typing Currencies Manually Could Cause Problems . When I thought about the reasons why typing currencies manually should be avoided, the list ended up being much longer than I

by: MSN

The Stargate Project: An Investor's Take

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Mary Long discuss: The new venture to build out American AI infrastructure. How 20 data centers get a $500 billion price tag. GE Aerospace's razor-and-blades business model.

by: MSN

Dynex Capital, Inc. (NYSE:DX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript January 27, 2025 Dynex Capital, Inc. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.1 EPS, expectations were $0.38. Operator: Thank you for standing by, and welcome to The Dynex Capital Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results Conference Call.
  • Wed, January 29, 2025

by: deseret

Some of Trump's more controversial picks will appear before Senate committees to make their case

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel are expected to be grilled by senators during their confirmation hearings

by: Mint

Budget 2025 Expectations Highlights: Taxpayers hope for income tax relief to boost money in hand, consumer demand

Taxpayers and India Inc. alike are hoping for income tax relief from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Union Budget 2025 to boost money in hand and improve consumer demand, respectively.

by: NDTV

What Led To The Merger Of Railway And Union Budget In 2017

The Union Budget andRailway Budgetwere presented separately until 2017 when the government ended the 92-year-old practice and merged them.

by: Politico

Trump tests Republicans' tolerance

Whip Tom Emmer, the No. 3 House Republican, outright applauded Trump in an interview with our Meredith Lee Hill in Doral for "doing exactly what he was elected to do." And GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain hailed the move as a "brilliant" idea.

by: TechCrunch

Solar startup Niko is building Mexico's first virtual power plant

After more than a year of helping solar installers sell, plan, and finance panels for residential and small commercial building owners, Niko found another opportunity.

by: Kiplinger

Why I'm Not Chasing Airline Status This Year

"Nope," I told him, "mostly it gets me three extra inches of legroom." I'm not a business traveler, but I typically take a handful of flights each year paid out of my own pocket.

by: CNET

Will the New IRS Rule for Venmo, PayPal and CashApp Payments Impact Your Tax Return?

Originally set to kick off at the beginning of 2022, the IRS planned to implement a new reporting rule that would require third-party payment apps, like PayPal, Venmo or Cash App to report income of over $600 or more per year to the tax agency. The IRS delayed this new reporting requirement in 2022 and again in 2023.

by: STAT

RFK Jr., Trump's HHS pick, grilled at Senate confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes his first congressional appearance Wednesday as President Trump's pick to lead HHS. Follow STAT's live updates.

by: WRAL

Minted Connect Secures Investment at $10 Million Valuation

Embedded finance platform Minted Connect has secured a new investment round at a $10 million valuation. The funding round was led by APY Ventures, with participation from prominent investors, including Insha Ventures,

by: Couriermail

The chance of you getting your money back if you're scammed has been revealed - and it's dire

It is seen as a last bastion of hope for scam victims who have lost everything, but for many, dealing with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has had the opposite effect.

by: AOL

Trump crypto coins a sign of 'speculative frenzy' in markets, famed short seller says

Carson Block, founder and chief investment officer of Muddy Waters Capital, said he "wouldn't touch" the coins.

by: CNET

Create an IRS Account This Tax Season to Save Yourself Time and Trouble

Tax season is upon us -- the IRS started accepting returns on Monday, Jan. 27, and if you file early, you could get your tax refund by the end of February. Before you grab your W-2 and fire up our favorite tax software, there's one step you should consider first -- creating an online IRS account.

by: STAT

Live updates: RFK Jr., Trump's HHS pick, grilled at Senate confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes his first congressional appearance Wednesday as President Trump's pick to lead HHS. Follow STAT's live updates.

by: Couriermail

Coles and Woolies unite to scrap penalty rates under new proposal

Penalty rates will be scrapped for some retail workers and rest time between shifts will be cut under a new proposal being pushed by Coles, Woolworths and other major retailers.

by: CNET

Fact Check: Trump Doesn't Have the Power to Force Lower Interest Rates

While Trump will be able to appoint a new Fed chair in 2026, he does not have the ability to set monetary policy or change the federal funds rate. No president has the direct power to reduce mortgage rates, credit card APRs or business loan rates.

by: Forbes

Why Gallabox Thinks WhatsApp Is The Future Of Sales And Marketing

Gallabox has raised $3.5 million of new funding as it seeks to expand its WhatsApp solution for managing customer conversations into the US

by: STAT

Live updates: RFK Jr., Trump's HHS pick, testifies at Senate confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes his first congressional appearance Wednesday as President Trump's pick to lead HHS. Follow STAT's live updates.

by: Reuters

Global CEO departures hit record high in 2024 amid investor pressure

Chief executives of global companies left their jobs in record numbers last year, pushed by intense scrutiny from investors and pressure to keep up with change, according to leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates.

by: Reuters

UK climate protesters challenge jail sentences in landmark appeals

More than a dozen British climate activists challenged their sentences on Wednesday, arguing their jail terms of up to five years failed to reflect their conscientious motivation for direct action protests.

by: Forbes

The Ominous Omnibus: What New EU Legislation Could Mean For Sustainability Reporting

Following calls to reduce the regulatory burden imposed on businesses, the European Union is poised to reform a series of laws passed under the EU Green Deal

by: Reuters

Trump Media launches FinTech services brand amid crypto boom

Truth Social parent Trump Media and Technology Group said on Wednesday its board of directors has approved the launch of a financial services and FinTech brand Truth.Fi, sending shares of the firm up over 11% in early trading.

by: Reuters

Trump Media launches FinTech services brand

Truth Social parent Trump Media and Technology Group said on Wednesday its board of directors has approved the launch of a financial services and FinTech brand Truth.Fi.

by: Reuters

MSCI's fourth-quarter profit declines on higher expenses

MSCI reported a 24.3% fall in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, hurt by higher costs and tougher comparisons to a year earlier, when the index provider had recorded a $143 million one-time gain.

by: Reuters

India's Bajaj Finance posts Q3 profit rise on strong loan growth

India's Bajaj Finance posted a rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong loan growth during the holiday season.

by: MSN

'Can your private bank do this?': Fintech firms target Singapore's wealthy with feature-rich apps

McKinsey estimates high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in Asia-Pacific own $21.7 trillion in assets.

by: MSN

Despite Trump's Federal RTO Smackdown, Companies Prefer No- Drama Pragmatism

by: Reuters

British trade minister to visit India to negotiate trade deal

Britain's Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will soon visit India to restart talks on a trade deal, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday.

by: Reuters

HSBC's global brand in the balance as it doubles down on Asia bet

HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker leaned into the microphone at a vast conference table in Beijing, telling British business leaders and senior Chinese officials that he spoke for all UK businesses present in hoping for stronger economic ties.

by: MSN

Sony Names Hideaki Nishino as CEO of SIE Amid Leadership Changes

Hideaki Nishino has been promoted to CEO and president of Sony Interactive Entertainment, with Hermen Hulst retaining his position as CEO of the Studio Business Group. Nishino's new role as the sole CEO of SIE will come into effect from April 1,

by: MSN

A look back at a record-breaking iFX EXPO Dubai 2025

On the 14th of January, iFX EXPO Dubai 2025, MENA's #1 online trading industry event, kicked-off its remarkable 2+ days of FX & Fintech showcases. Global industry leaders gathered to build lasting relationships,

by: Reuters

UK's Reeves seeks growth boost from improving EU and US relations

Britain will boost its economy by resetting its ties with the European Union and building on its special relationship with the United States, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday.

by: Reuters

LVMH touts good start to 2025 but Q4 results underwhelm

LVMH has made a good start to 2025, CEO Bernard Arnault said on Tuesday, after the luxury conglomerate posted a slight rise in fourth-quarter sales, though analysts cautioned it may still fall short of heightened market expectations after recent share gains.

by: MSN

Budget Expectations: What can families expect in Finance Minister's 'bahi khata' this year?

As the countdown begins to the presentation of Union Budget in Parliament, various segments of the society are once again talking about their wishlists. Zee Business reached out to an average middle-class family to learn about their hopes from the upcoming Union Budget.

by: MSN

NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE:NEP) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Good day, and welcome to the XPLR Infrastructure Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] […]

by: Reuters

Norway wealth fund posts record $222 bln annual profit on tech boom

Norway's $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, reported on Wednesday a record annual profit of 2.51 trillion crowns ($222 billion), driven by last year's tech rally.

by: MSN

EU points way to competitive future to catch U.S, China rivals

The European Commission presented on Wednesday its plans to reverse industrial decline in the bloc and step up efforts to compete with the United States and China in new fields such as AI, and to lower energy costs and cut red tape.

by: MSN

UK finance minister backs expansion of London's Heathrow Airport to boost struggling economy

In a major growth speech in Oxfordshire, Reeves said that a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport was "badly needed," adding it would boost investment, support economic expans

by: MSN

Taurus Daily Horoscope Today (April 20- May 20), January 29, 2025: Personality will be refined!

Taurus Money Horoscope Today Career and business will remain profitable. Economic matters will improve. You will show agility, and business will prosper. Attractive opportunities will come your way. Taurus Career Horoscope Today You will seek advice and support from professionals and experienced individuals.

by: MSN

Bill would refund WA businesses for covering child care costs

New legislation in Olympia aims to ease the burden of child-care costs for Washington families by allowing businesses to help their employees pay for it. Under House Bill 1564, businesses could reduce the amount they spend on business and occupation taxes by the amount they pay for child-care assistance to workers.

by: MSN

Gemini Daily Horoscope Today (May 21- June 20), January 29, 2025: Morale will remain intact!

Gemini Money Horoscope Today Bring clarity to career and business. Profit margins will remain steady. Exercise care in financial dealings. Stay away from financial and commercial risks. Gemini Career Horoscope Today Progress with patience and caution.

by: MSN

Sony's Totoki takes CEO role, cementing leadership position

Sony Group President Hiroki Totoki will add the CEO role from April 1, while incumbent Chairman and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida will remain as chairman, the entertainment and technology conglomerate said on Wednesday.

by: MSN

Capricorn Daily Horoscope Today (Dec 22-Jan19), January 29, 2025: Your valour will increase!

Capricorn Money Horoscope Today You will succeed in connecting everyone through work and business. Commercial conditions will be effective. Profits will exceed expectations. You will remain effective in professional efforts.

Dynex Capital, Inc. (NYSE:DX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript January 27, 2025 Dynex Capital, Inc. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.1 EPS, expectations were $0.38. Operator: Thank you for standing by, and welcome to The Dynex Capital Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results Conference Call.
The article provides a transcript of Dynex Capital, Inc.'s Q4 2024 Earnings Call, where CEO Byron L. Boston and other executives discussed the company's performance. Key points include a focus on the company's strategy amidst a volatile market environment, with specific attention to interest rate changes, book value adjustments, and the impact of economic conditions on their investment portfolio. They highlighted their approach to managing risk, capital allocation, and liquidity, as well as their outlook for the future, emphasizing adaptability in their investment strategies to navigate through economic uncertainties. The call also covered financial results, with a detailed analysis of earnings, dividends, and book value per share, alongside discussions on market trends, regulatory changes, and shareholder value enhancement strategies.

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