Thu, February 6, 2025

by: cnbctv18

India has received USD 1.16 billion in climate finance so far: Govt

This amount includes USD 803.9 million from the Green Climate Fund, USD 346.52 million from the Global Environment Facility (for climate change focal area), and USD 16.86 million from the Adaptation Fund,

by: Vanguard

Meet Michael Boulos, Trump's son-in-law with Nigerian roots

Michael Boulos, the 27-year-old Arab-American entrepreneur, a member of the Trump family through his marriage to Tiffany Trump.

by: Forbes

A-Commerce Is Coming: Agentic AI And The "Do It For Me" Economy

At this year's Davos it was impossible to escape AI. Central to these discussions was the shift toward "agentic AI", which has real implications for the world of fintech.

by: Kiplinger

The Four Worst Mistakes to Make When Selling Your Business

From ignoring potential buyers to failing to consider what you'll do once you've stopped working, here are the key mistakes to avoid when selling a business.

by: Oneindia

ITR Filing After Budget 2025: Is It Mandatory For Those Earning Below ?12 Lakh? Details Inside

To benefit from this revision, individuals must simply file their ITR; no additional formalities are required.

by: sinchew

Linklogis Expands Leadership Team with Key Appointments in the US and UK Markets

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 February 2025 - Linklogis, a leading provider of technology-driven supply chain finance solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt St. Louis as Vice President of Sales &

by: MSN

WSJ Crossword February 6 2025 Answers (2/6/25)

Our WSJ Crossword February 6, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today's crossword if you've found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Wall Street Journal Crossword is a well-known and respected puzzle that appeals to solvers looking for a challenging and thought-provoking experience.

by: Techopedia

Google Gemini vs. OpenAI Deep Research: Which Is Better?

by: AFAQS

Business Today Budget Round Table 2025: Key insights from Sitharaman, Goyal, and Gadkari

The Budget Round Table 2025 featured discussions on India's economy, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stating that fundamentals remain strong and dismissing concerns of a structural slowdown.

by: MSN

Five top alternatives to Ripple (XRP) primed for a potential 100x surge in 2025

Top analysts have highlighted Rexas Finance, AI16Z, AI Rig Complex, Origin Trail, and ChainGPT as promising alternatives to XRP. Among these, Rexas Finance stands out with its innovative approach to tokenizing real-world assets and its robust presale performance,

by: MSN

Analysts rework Google stock price targets after earnings shock

The cost of that advancement, however, has been significant, with Google spending more than $52 billion last year on new data centers and servers and purchasing AI-powering chips

by: NerdWallet

How Becoming the 51st State Would Upend Your Finances

Canada becoming America's fifty-first state would mean upheaval for healthcare and retirement costs, the job and housing markets and overall consumer choice.
Wed, February 5, 2025

by: Techopedia

Does "Bring Your Own AI" (BYOAI) Pose a Cyber Threat to Your Business?

by: CNET

Homeowners, Don't File Your Taxes Till You Check All These Tax Breaks for Your House

When you file your tax return, you must decide whether to take the standard deduction -- $14,600 for single tax filers, $29,200 for joint married filers or $21,900 for heads of household or married filing separately -- or itemize deductions, such as gifts to charity and state taxes.

by: AOL

Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft set to spend $230 billion this year as hefty AI bills come under scrutiny

Meta, Microsoft, and Google parent Alphabet are expecting a cumulative $228 billion in capital expenditures in 2025, driven by their investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

by: MSN

Stock market today: Alphabet and AMD weigh on a mixed Wall Street following their profit reports

Google's parent company and other tech stocks are weighing on a mixed Wall Street Wednesday as the focus swings back toward how much profit businesses are making. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in afternoon trading.

by: CNET

Worried About Data Breaches? Here's How to Freeze Your Credit Right Now

Freezing your credit won't protect you from all scams. But it does keep cybercriminals from opening accounts in your name.

by: indepthnh

U.S. Rep. Goodlander Demands Answers About Musk Access to SBA Systems

Representative Maggie Goodlander, a Member of the House Small Business Committee, sent a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Acting Administrator Everett Woodel, urging the agency to immediately clarify the extent of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to SBA systems.

by: Kiplinger

Is Disney Stock Still a Buy After Earnings?

Walt Disney stock is down Wednesday after the entertainment and media company beat fiscal 2025 first-quarter expectations. Here's what you need to know.

by: Kiplinger

AMD Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat: What to Know

Advanced Micro Devices beat expectations for its fourth quarter but AMD stock is still tumbling Wednesday. Here's why.

by: MSN

Disney price hikes help fuel earnings growth as streaming business posts profit

Disney (DIS) reported first quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat expectations as the media and entertainment giant reported a profit in its streaming segment while its parks business faced setbacks in the midst of two back-to-back hurricanes and greater cruise ship investments.

by: AOL

Polestar's CEO: 'Serious' tariff obstacles will limit product choice

Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller talks tariffs, building in the US, and the company's new profit plan in an interview with Yahoo Finance.

by: MoneyWeek

MPs launch inquiry into AI and financial services - is it time to regulate the robots?

The Treasury Committee is looking into the risks and rewards from the rise of artificial intelligence in financial services

by: Kiplinger

The Two Reasons Alphabet Stock Is Sinking After Earnings

Alphabet reported an earnings beat and strong cloud growth, but the Google stock is spiraling Wednesday. Here's why.

by: Forbes

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: USPS Does A U-Turn And Says It Will Continue Accepting Packages From China

Feb. 1 Canada and Mexico both levied retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports in response to Trump's directive, while China said it would file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization and take "countermeasures" in response to the move.

by: Forbes

Here Comes The Big, Strong Agentic AI Wave

First, it was generative AI. Then, the talk about AGI grew louder. Now, there's a new wave that everybody can't stop talking about.

by: MSN

Gemini Daily Horoscope Today (May 21- June 20), February 5, 2025: Confidence will be high!

Gemini Money Horoscope Today There will be progress in industry and business. Commercial activities will advance. Interest in business expansion will grow. This is a period of financial growth. Wealth and resources will increase.

by: Tuko

List of Taxes, Levies CS Mbadi Could Spare from Rate Hikes in Finance Bill 2025

Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) warned the government against raising more taxes that could overburden businesses and increase payroll deductions.

by: businessday

Tech, finance, governance on focus at 2025 Omniverse Africa Summit

The event, scheduled from February 25 to 28, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, is set to unite key players from technology, finance, culture, government, and the private sector.

by: Forbes

The Smartest Businesses For 2025: Where The Money Is Now

With advancements in AI, shifting consumer behaviors, and economic changes shaping the market, choosing the right business model is more critical than ever.

by: Tuko

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025 to Unite Industry Leaders for Innovation and Investment

The 7th Africa Tech Summit Nairobi returns on Feb 12-13, 2025, uniting tech leaders, investors, startups, and policymakers to explore Africa's digital economy.

by: AOL

AMD posts Q4 earnings beat, strong Q1 forecast

AMD (AMD) will report its fourth quarter earnings after the bell on Tuesday, just as President Trump's 10% tariffs on goods made in China come into effect and a little over a week after China-based DeepSeek rocked the AI world.

by: Reuters

Credit Agricole reports 27% Q4 profit jump, aided by Amundi and trading

Credit Agricole SA , France's second-biggest listed bank, blew past quarterly earnings forecasts on Wednesday with a 27% jump in profit, driven by insurance and asset management even as gains in its investment banking business lagged rivals.

by: Mint

ITC, IndiGo to Bajaj Finance: SBI Securities picks 5 stocks to buy after Budget 2025

The Union Budget 2025-26 emphasizes reform in taxation, urban development, and support for farmers and MSMEs. SBI Securities predicts it will boost consumption and benefit sectors like retail lending and aviation,

by: Reuters

Japanese brokerage Nomura doubles third-quarter profit

Japan's top brokerage and investment bank, Nomura Holdings , on Wednesday reported a 101% increase in net profit as its wholesale business segment grew income on strong demand for equity offerings and mergers and acquisitions advisory services.

by: Reuters

Sweden's Handelsbanken Q4 net profit beats forecast

Swedish bank Handelsbanken reported a net profit for the fourth quarter that topped market expectations on the back of strong interest and financial income and said its costs rose 5% compared to the preceding quarter.
Tue, February 4, 2025

by: cnbctv18

Aye Finance partners with Credgenics to enhance debt collection processes

This collaboration aims to digitally transform Aye Finance's debt collection and resolution processes using Credgenics' advanced technology.

by: AOL

DeepSeek has tilted the balance towards open source AI, but big security issues remain

OpenAI Sam Altman says his company is "on the wrong side of history" with a business model built purely around proprietary AI models.

by: MSN

"Have to be SMART" Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary shares how he taught his son to use credit cards

Kevin O'Leary has a sharper, more direct voice than others in the high-stakes world of finance and (financial advising).

by: MSN

Trump's tariff threats hang over young Arnault's mission to fix LVMH drinks unit

Alexandre Arnault is taking a key role at LVMH's $6 billion wine and spirits business just as U.S. President Donald Trump risks unleashing a trade war, complicating a turnaround effort that could decide the 32-year-old's future in his father's empire.

by: Reuters

Morgan Stanley to increase sale of loans tied to Musk's X, Bloomberg News reports

A group of Morgan Stanley-led banks is set to increase a sale of loans tied to Elon Musk's social media platform X after receiving stronger-than-expected demand from investors, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

by: Fortune

Home News Tech Finance Leadership Well Education Fortune 500

The partnership is the largest deployment of ChatGPT to any single organization or company in.

by: Reuters

France in focus as Europe's electricity import needs swell: Maguire

Growing tension across Europe's electricity markets has sharpened focus on the region's most dependable and integrated exporter of clean power: France.

by: CNET

Will You Owe Taxes With the New IRS Rule for Venmo, PayPal and Cash App Payments?

This new tax reporting rule should not affect your tax liability. If you earn over $400 in income, you need to report it to the IRS.

by: Forbes

Investors Urge EU To Keep Green Rules In Face Of Trump Turmoil

With $6.8 trillion in assets under management, financial actors tell the EU it must stand firm against the U.S. President's agenda.

by: Forbes

Future-Proofing Treasury: Three Key Strategies For Staying Ahead

As treasury continues evolving from back-office to strategic asset, focusing on talent, technology alignment and adaptability will only accelerate its transformation.

by: Reuters

Robinhood receives US CFTC request to roll back Super Bowl prediction contracts

Robinhood said on Tuesday it had received a formal request from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to roll back its Super Bowl betting contracts product.

by: ABC

Treasury Dept. gives Elon Musk's team access to federal payment system: Sources

If Elon Musk or his DOGE team were to attempt to block federal payments, it would likely face legal challenges given the money is approved by Congress.

Rethinking The Equation Of Risk And Return

This tells me that the risk-return equation is much broader than the markets want to realize. Countless examples show that the risk is as wide as the repercussions are vast. Whether conscious or not, impact is inextricable from the risk-return equation. In many cases, that functions for the better.

The article from Forbes Finance Council, published on February 5, 2025, titled "Rethinking The Equation Of Risk And Return," discusses the traditional financial theory that higher risk should yield higher returns. It challenges this notion by exploring how modern financial landscapes, influenced by technology, global economic shifts, and evolving investor behaviors, might necessitate a reevaluation of this fundamental principle. The piece delves into alternative investment strategies, the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors, and how these elements could alter the risk-return paradigm. It suggests that investors might need to consider a broader spectrum of risks, including those not traditionally accounted for, like geopolitical risks or the risk of obsolescence due to rapid technological advancements. The article concludes by advocating for a more nuanced approach to investment where risk is not just about potential financial loss but also about missed opportunities and the broader implications of investment choices.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2025/02/05/rethinking-the-equation-of-risk-and-return/