Wed, February 5, 2025

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: Techopedia

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

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Stocks Waver as Big Tech Slumps on Spending Concerns

GOOGL's slide - its worst in more than a year - erased $184 billion in market cap, or more than the entire market value of Advanced Micro Devices. Bulls see the selloff as a buying opportunity. Analysts' consensus recommendation on the name stands at Buy, with high conviction, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: MSN

MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE:MTG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript February 4, 2025 Operator: Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q4 2024 MGIC Investment Corporation Earnings Conference Call.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: Forbes

How Golden Visas And Second Passports Are Reshaping Wealth Strategies

As wealth strategies continue to shift, golden visas and second passports have emerged as crucial tools in safeguarding assets and optimizing tax liabilities.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: Reuters

Exclusive: India accuses Kia of evading taxes of $155 mln in VW-like dispute

India has accused South Korea's Kia of evading taxes of $155 million by misclassifying component imports but the carmaker has denied wrongdoing, the latest fight by a foreign automaker with New Delhi over tariffs,

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Kiplinger

PayPal Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat, Strong Outlook

"Expectations likely ran ahead of themselves," said Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev in response to the market's initial reaction to PayPal's earnings report. "We are not concerned," Dolev added, noting that PayPal's "branded button has been consistently growing in line with its major merchant partners."

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Kiplinger

PepsiCo Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike

PepsiCo stock is lower Tuesday after the soft drink maker's top-line miss offsets an earnings beat and dividend hike. Here's what to know.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: AOL

PepsiCo CEO on Trump tariffs, road ahead for business

"We're not immune to this [tariffs] — we are less impacted than most of the businesses," PepsiCo chair and CEO Ramon Laguarta told me Tuesday morning.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN

How this manufacturing company's CFO plans to handle the tariff threat

A 10% tariff on goods from China did, however, go into effect at midnight. In response, China's finance ministry said it will impose a 15% tariff on imports of U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas, and a 10% tariff on crude oil,

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN

Why ESG Faces Backlash and Its Future Under Trump 2.0

It became more popular after the #MeToo, racial justice and climate movements took hold when President Donald Trump was in the White House the first time around. The hope was that ESG standards would help make the world a better place,

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Forbes

How AI Agents, Blockchain, And DeepSeek Are Reshaping Business In 2025

AI Agents, Swarms of Agents, Blockchain and even DeepSeek are changing the game for businesses of all sizes. As Elon Musk recommends blockchain for the US Treasure.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: AOL

Glassdoor CEO: The workers are talking about you (whether you like it or not!)

Glassdoor recently brought on author Adam Grant as a " chief worklife expert ." Sutherland-Wong wants to expand the platform from ratings and salary-sharing to be a village green where people talk about making their work lives and companies better. That includes leaders who are struggling for the right message in this climate.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN

Coursera's SWOT analysis: online learning giant faces AI-driven growth, challenges

Coursera , Inc. (NYSE:COUR), a leading online learning platform currently valued at $1.24 billion, has been navigating a complex landscape of opportunities and challenges in the rapidly evolving education technology sector.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN

China retaliates with tariffs on some US goods and a probe into Google

Authorities also announced a probe into Google and put biotech company Illumina and Calvin Klein's parent PVH on China's "unreliable entities list."

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Reuters

Engie still sees strong US appetite for renewables

French power group Engie still sees strong appetite in the U.S. for renewable energy projects and expects the country to remain an integral part of the company's portfolio, Executive Vice President Edouard Neviaski said on Monday.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Reuters

Apollo Global's fourth-quarter profit tops estimates as assets surge

Apollo Global Management's fourth-quarter profit exceeded expectations on Tuesday, helped by a strong growth in fees and solid performance in its retirement business.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Reuters

HSBC deputy global equities chief takes leave of absence, sources say

HSBC's deputy global head of equities Selene Chong is taking a leave of absence from her role, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, the latest in a slew of senior leadership changes at the Asia-focused lender.

[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Reuters

HSBC deputy global equities chief takes leave, sources say

HSBC's deputy global head of equities Selene Chong is taking a leave of absence from her role, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, the latest in a slew of senior leadership changes at the Asia-focused lender.

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.

The article by Melissa Houston for Forbes, published on February 5, 2025, discusses the business sectors poised for significant growth and investment in 2025. It highlights that technology, particularly AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity, continues to be a lucrative field due to ongoing digital transformation across industries. Renewable energy, driven by global sustainability goals, is another key area, with investments in solar, wind, and hydrogen energy solutions. The healthcare sector is also expanding, focusing on telemedicine, personalized medicine, and health tech innovations. Additionally, the rise of remote work has spurred growth in cloud computing, virtual collaboration tools, and flexible office space solutions. The article also notes the increasing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, where companies with strong ESG practices are attracting more capital. Lastly, there's a mention of the potential in niche markets like space travel, plant-based foods, and blockchain technology, indicating a broad spectrum of opportunities for smart investments in 2025.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissahouston/2025/02/05/the-smartest-businesses-for-2025-where-the-money-is-now/