Mon, February 10, 2025

by: ProPakistani

Govt Likely to Withdraw Excise Duty on Property Transfer

The federal government is expected to withdraw the federal excise duty (FED) on the transfer of plots and commercial properties under the Finance Act 2024
Sun, February 9, 2025

by: Reuters

Taiwan looks to buy Alaskan natural gas as seeks to head off US tariffs

Taiwan is "quite interested" in natural gas from Alaska and will continue to assess the feasibility of purchases, the economy ministry said on Monday, as the government looks to narrow the trade surplus with the United States and head off tariffs.

by: Reuters

Japan runs record current account surplus in 2024 on foreign investment returns

Japan's current account surplus jumped to a record last year, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as a weaker yen boosted returns on foreign investments that helped to comfortably offset a trade deficit.

by: Reuters

Singapore bank DBS fourth-quarter net profit rises 10% on year, meets forecast

DBS Group , Singapore's biggest bank, posted a 10% rise in net profit in the fourth quarter from a year earlier on the back of growth in both commercial book and markets trading, according to stock exchange filing on Monday.

by: Reuters

Singapore bank DBS fourth-quarter net profit rises 10% on year

DBS Group , Singapore's biggest bank, posted on Monday a 10% rise in net profit in the fourth quarter from a year earlier on the back of growth in both commercial book and markets trading, according to stock exchange filing.

by: Mint

India vs England 2nd ODI LIVE SCORE: Rohit Sharma roars back to form with 100, India win by 4 wickets to seal series

Riding on Rohit Sharma's 119, India chased down England's 304 with 33 balls to spare and four wickets in hand. India thus win the three-match series with a game to spare. It was Gautam Gambhir's first ODI series win as a head coach.

by: AOL

What economic leaders said about the future of AI in the workforce at Davos

Economic leaders had a lot to say about the future of artificial intelligence in the workforce — and the perspectives vary.

by: AOL

Conservative activist Robby Starbuck says JPMorgan a 'target' in crusade against corporate DEI policies

Anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck laid out his strategy for targeting companies and getting them to shift on diversity initiatives.

by: NDTV

PM Narendra Modi To Share Exam Tips With Over 5 Crore Participants Tomorrow

The eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha will be held on February 10, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

by: Forbes

Why Do We Avoid The Things That Matter Most? Greg McKeown And An "Essentialist" Approach To Personal Finance

What is "inverse prioritization" and how do we counter the forces that seek to undermine our best intentions—personally and financially?

by: WRVO

Russell Vought takes the helm at CFPB, orders pause in agency activities

by: cnbctv18

RBI repo rate cut: These banks may benefit the most and why

Banks with high fixed-rate loan exposure and those with elevated Loan-to-Deposit Ratios (LDRs) stand to gain the most. Here's how

by: AOL

Trump tariffs rip right through C-suites and financial models

GM produces highly profitable pickup trucks in Mexico and relies on plants there to make EVs such as the Chevy Blazer and Cadillac Optiq. It has five large assembly plants in Canada and Mexico. Ford ( F) manufactures 12% of its products in the two countries.

by: Forbes

Lutnick Says EU ESG Regulations Will Harm U.S. Energy Producers

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick promises to use all the tools at his disposal to address concerns about new ESG regulations imposed by the EU on U.S. businesses.

by: MSN

Is Walt Disney Stock a Buy After Its Quarterly Report? It's Complicated. Here's What You Need to Know.

Last quarter's numbers reflect a business and structure that will look considerably different a year from now.

by: MSN

Why Boeing Isn't Phased By The US' Trade War With Canada, China, & Mexico

Given Boeing's status as one of the world's largest aerospace manufacturers, despite ongoing trade conflicts, has remained largely resilient.

by: MSN

AI execs at big consulting firms share their favorite prompts and how they use the technology

AI chiefs at top consultancies, including PwC, McKinsey, and Deloitte, told Business Insider how they use AI for their professional and personal lives.

by: MSN

Weekly Money Horoscope February 09 to February 15, 2025: Stay cautious about financial risks and manage expenses prudently

Most zodiac signs will see financial improvements or prospects stabilizing this week through diligent efforts and focus on saving. However, some may need to be cautious about financial risks and manage expenses prudently to avoid potential losses.

by: MSN

Raging Bull Awards: celebrating South Africa's investment excellence

Raging Bull Awards ceremony, the "Oscars" of the investment industry, takes place on Monday, February 17, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

by: Forbes

Nine Guiding Principles For A U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund

The Treasury and Commerce Departments are drafting a plan detailing how a federal sovereign wealth fund might be structured, funded, and managed.

by: MSN

Lebanon's PM packs cabinet with heavy hitters from business and finance world

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam formed a government on Saturday, ending more than two-and-a-half years of caretaker leadership. The formation of a new government is a crucial step for the country before the expiry of a ceasefire agreement with Israel on February 18.

by: MSN

Meet Ivica Papes: A CEO That Epitomizes the Entrepreneurial Spirit Through Strong Team Building

In the dynamic and often turbulent landscape of the modern business world, certain leaders stand out not just for thei

by: MSN

New Income Tax Bill to be concise with nearly 30 percent fewer sections, says report

The Bill has received the Cabinet nod and will perhaps be referred to the standing committee on finance after being presented in the Parliament

by: MSN

Intel and Pfizer in Ireland show business is about more than Trump trade wars

The UK Chancellor's messaging at Davos recalled former Taoiseach Enda Kenny's efforts to extol the recovery of the Irish economy while in the Swiss Alps

by: Dawn

Targeting The Net Zero Equation

The private sector has a crucial role to play in embedding resilience, but it cannot do much without support from other sectors.

by: AOL

What happened to Nissan? And what happens next if a Honda merger is truly dead?

Japanese automaker Nissan finds itself at a crossroads. While Nissan potentially scrambles for a new dance partner, the question remains how Nissan arrived at the position it finds itself in now.

by: MSN

Midstate businesses boom ahead of winter storm, big game

Businesses across the Midstate are booming as many prepared for more wintry weather Saturday and the big game on Sunday. "Business has been steady," said Phil Shearer, the General Manager of Ritters True Value in Mechanicsburg.

by: MSN

'Devastating and unexpected': 400+ let go as GM ends business with Jack Cooper

Nearly 100 years in business will soon end as Jack Cooper has let more than 400 employees in the Kansas City metro know that they no longer have jobs.

by: MSN

Coinbase stock forecast: are COIN and CONY buys into earnings

Coinbase stock price will be in the spotlight next week as the blue-chip crypto exchange publishes its fourth quarter earnings that will cap its best year on record. COIN has remained in a tight range this year as Bitcoin and most altcoins retreated.
Sat, February 8, 2025

by: Yahoo

Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza

Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday. During an earlier ceasefire in November 2023, 23 Thai nationals were released in a deal negotiated between Thailand and Hamas,

by: Forbes

Smart Financial Decisions Made Simple

The best interest rates on CDs—certificates of deposit—pay up to 5.02% today, based on certificate term lengths. Here's an overview of how CD rates are changing, followed by a guide to the ...

by: AOL

Challenges to Illinois' pending interchange law continue to play out in court

Illinois' controversial Interchange Fee Prohibition Act has taken another turn in court. The law prohibits a credit card holder's bank from charging or receiving interchange fees on portions of transactions,

by: businessday

Top 5 African countries at risk of losing the most skilled professionals

A large number of skilled professionals in Africa are set to experience significant changes in their core skills over the next five

by: Forbes

CFPB's X Account Goes Dark As Russell Vought Takes Over, Elon Musk Posts 'CFPB RIP'

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's X account appears to have gone offline after new acting director Russell Vought took over Friday, a dismal sign for the bureau that has been targeted by Trump and tech billionaires including Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk,

by: MSN

Union Budget introduces Rs 10,000 crore for startups

T he Union Budget 2025 has introduced a new scheme with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore to boost the startup ecosystem. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement was met wi

by: MSN

Popular brand files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, closing all stores

Top retailer files for Chapter 11. In early February, Liberated Brands, which manages retail operations for some of the top surf labels in the U.S. and Canada, filed for Chapter 1

by: MSN

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript February 7, 2025 Operator: Hello, and welcome to the Reinsurance Group of America's fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call. All participants will be in listen-only mode.

by: MSN

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCTR) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript February 7, 2025 Operator: Good morning and welcome to the Victory Capital fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call. All callers are in listen-only mode. Following the company's prepared remarks,

by: MSN

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META): Among the Best Stocks to Invest In According to AI

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Stocks to Invest in According to AI. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) stands against the other stocks.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's DOGE fans, Target's DEI lawsuit, and Trump's new trade war: Business news roundup

Read More Elon Musk Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) came into existence with the pledge to slash red tape and dismantle the federal bureaucracy. Although it certainly hasn't been free of controversy,

by: Kiplinger

Ten IRS Audit Red Flags for Self-Employed Individuals

There's no sure way to predict an IRS audit, but if you're self-employed, these ten "red flags" could increase your chances of drawing unwanted attention from the IRS.

by: MSN

American States Water Executives Get New Salaries for 2025

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) and Golden State Water Company, both subsidiaries under the organization name 01 Energy & Transportation, have announced new executive compensation arrangements.

by: MSN

3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in February

Growth stocks often outperform the market over the long term due to their potential for significant revenue and earnings expansion. Companies with above-market growth rates typically reinvest their profits to fuel further growth,

by: MSN

Trump's tariffs, DOGE latest, Super Bowl mania

Wall Street rode a wild week of President Donald Trump's tariff jockeying, more slash and burn from DOGE and some big spending from Big Tech. Now, on to Super Bowl Sunday.

by: Reuters

Uber shares jump to three-month high after Bill Ackman builds $2 billion stake

Shares of Uber Technologies jumped to a three-month high on Friday after billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman announced that he had taken a stake worth about $2.3 billion in the ride-sharing platform.

by: MSN

E.l.f. Beauty's Profit Plunge and Weak Sales Outlook Drive Guidance Cut

E.l.f. Beauty lowered its full-year guidance after reporting a 36% profit drop and weaker-than-expected January sales. The cosmetics company reported higher-than-expected revenue but slightly missed earnings per share projections.

by: MSN

New Income Tax Bill cleared by Cabinet: What is the New Income Tax Bill & why is it being introduced? Explained

The Union Cabinet has approved the New Income Tax Bill, which aims to replace the 1961 Act by simplifying direct tax legislation. This proposed bill, featuring clearer language and concise sentences,

by: MSN

How Maryland's oldest HBCU got its start

Bowie State University, Maryland's oldest Historically Black College and University, got its start in Baltimore. The school as it's known today was founded in 1865 in the basement of a church at Saratoga and Calvert streets.

Lebanon's PM packs cabinet with heavy hitters from business and finance world

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam formed a government on Saturday, ending more than two-and-a-half years of caretaker leadership. The formation of a new government is a crucial step for the country before the expiry of a ceasefire agreement with Israel on February 18.

The article from MSN discusses the recent formation of Lebanon's new cabinet under Prime Minister Najib Mikati, which includes several prominent figures from the business and finance sectors. This move is seen as an attempt to address Lebanon's severe economic crisis, characterized by a plummeting currency, hyperinflation, and widespread poverty. Key appointments include former finance minister Youssef Khalil, who returns to his post, and Walid Fayad, a former minister of energy and water, now taking on the role of minister of finance. The inclusion of these heavy hitters is aimed at leveraging their expertise to stabilize the economy, negotiate with international creditors, and implement reforms demanded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout package. However, the article also notes skepticism regarding the effectiveness of these appointments given the deep-rooted corruption and political gridlock in Lebanon.

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https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/middleeast/lebanon-s-pm-packs-cabinet-with-heavy-hitters-from-business-and-finance-world/ar-AA1yGzuc