Tue, February 11, 2025

by: Kiplinger

DuPont Stock Jumps After Sales, Earnings Top Expectations

DuPont stock is higher Tuesday after the materials giant beat expectations for its fourth quarter and reiterated plans for its upcoming spinoff.

by: Tuko

Kenya National Police Service Commission Announces 149 Job Vacancies

The commission sought to recruit top managerial and support staff, urging qualified and candidates to submit applications on or before Friday, February 21, 2025.

by: Devex

As US aid falters, development finance trends to watch in 2025

From private capital mobilization, to MDBs, a key question in a year that features a pivotal Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development will be how to do more with less.

by: cnbctv18

GST cuts likely, some rate slabs may even merge: Finance Minister

Individual incomes have been growing slower than inflation in India, leading to sharp slump in consumption. Reduction in GST, which is levied on items of daily use, may be the need of the hour.

by: Forbes

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: EU Says It Is Readying Countermeasures Against 25% Steel And Aluminum Tariffs

President Donald Trump signed an order Monday imposing global tariffs of 25% on all steel and aluminum imports in a move that will likely please domestic steelmakers but hurt allies like Canada and Mexico.

by: Reuters

DuPont raises 2025 profit forecast on strong electronics demand

DuPont de Nemours raised its 2025 profit forecast and beat fourth-quarter earnings estimates on Tuesday, as the industrial materials maker benefited from strong demand for electronics and a recovery in its water and protection segment.

by: AOL

Super Micro stock drops ahead of business update

Hindenburg shut down in mid-January. Super Micro last year was granted an extension by the Nasdaq to submit its late filings by Feb. 25. The company has hired a new accountant, and the server maker said an independent review of its business found no evidence of misconduct.

by: MSN

New partnership announced by a Newport finance firm

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by: Mint

New Income Tax Bill 2025 Highlights: New I-T bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha on Thursday; How will it impact taxpayers?

The new direct tax code or the new income tax bill announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget, is expected to be presented in Parliament this week.

by: MSN

Pisces Daily Horoscope Today (Feb 19-Mar 20), February 12, 2025: Loved ones will be happy!

Pisces Money Horoscope Today Career and business performance will remain strong. Favourable conditions will accelerate. Opportunities will remain favourable. Pisces Career Horoscope Today Competitive spirit will increase.

by: Reuters

Guyana issues 30-day notice to cancel Frontera, CGX Energy's license

Guyana's government has given a CGX Energy and Frontera Energy joint venture a 30-day cancellation notice of its license to explore the offshore Corentyne block, where it has found oil, the Canada-based companies said on Tuesday.

by: AOL

Investing in small businesses in 2025

Despite these benefits, many small businesses often lack funding to sustain and expand their operations, relying on local investors to get the capital they need to grow. Investing in small businesses offers potential returns,

by: Forbes

AI Agents Are Coming For Your Industry: Here's Who's First In Line

From tech and finance to retail and logistics, discover which sectors are ready to embrace AI agents that work 24/7 without breaks, and learn the critical factors.

by: Tuko

William Ruto's Cabinet Approves KSh 4.2 Trillion Budget Proposal for 2025/26 FY

The Kenyan Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto, approved the KSh 4.2 trillion 2025/26 budget proposal and a KSh 344 billion supplementary budget.

by: Reuters

US consumer bureau upheaval leaves consumers adrift, experts say

The Trump administration's rapid dismantling of the U.S. consumer protection watchdog will have broad implications for consumers with credit cards, mortgages and bank accounts, leaving Americans with little recourse if they feel they are unfairly treated by their financial institutions,

by: Forbes

2025 AI Predictions For Small Businesses

Rieva Lesonsky interviews industry experts to learn how AI is transforming small businesses and their predictions for AI's role in business in 2025.

by: MSN

Kenya National Police Service Commission announces 149 job vacancies in February 2025

The commission sought to recruit top managerial and support staff, urging qualified and candidates to submit applications on or before Friday, February 21, 2025.

by: MSN

Bank of England to cut interest rates only twice more, NIESR predicts

Britain is set for solid growth and falling inflation this year but the Bank of England has little scope to cut interest rates further, the NIESR think tank predicted on Wednesday in a relatively upbeat set of forecasts.

by: Forbes

The Ladder Of Inference: A Pathway To Better Collaboration

The Ladder of Inference provides a structured way to challenge assumptions, test conclusions and align decisions with broader strategic goals.

by: Reuters

US consumer watchdog cases in limbo following agency's idling

The Trump administration's idling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) left in limbo significant cases the agency brought against companies and large financial firms in the waning days of President Joe Biden's time in office.

by: Reuters

Goldman Sachs ends IPO diversity pledge

Goldman Sachs said on Tuesday it has ended a diversity, equity and inclusion pledge tied to the investment bank's initial public offering business.

by: Forbes

How CFOs Can Predict The Unpredictable On Tariffs

Kyriba Chief Enablement Officer Bob Stark says paying close attention to the news, hedging foreign currency and detailed analysis of all possibilities can help.

by: MSN

Taurus: Your finance horoscope - February 12

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by: MSN

The impact of Trump's tariffs is already being felt

There are already winners and losers from Trump's tariff announcements, from investors betting on gold to fashion brands pausing marketing campaigns.

by: MSN

Is Qubetics the Highest ROI Crypto of 2025? Filecoin's Scalable Storage and Terra Classic's Ecosystem Recovery

Explore if Qubetics is the highest ROI crypto of 2025 by comparing it to Filecoin's scalable storage and Terra Classic's ecosystem recovery. Discover their potential now!

by: MSN

6 Best Cryptos with 1000X Potential to Invest in Right Now

Cryptocurrency has been a major topic of conversation in recent years, with prices reaching new highs, blockchain technology revolutionizing industries, and the development of innovative projects constantly emerging.

by: MSN

Dismantling the CFPB would turn the consumer finance world into the 'wild, wild west,' its former director says

Richard Cordray, the first director of the CFPB, told BI that Elon Musk's call to dismantle the agency is a 'direct conflict of interest.'

by: MSN

Decent Global Bond Issuance Volume to Support Moody's Q4 Earnings

Moody's MCO is scheduled to announce fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on Feb. 13, before the opening bell. The company's Corporate Finance line, the largest revenue contributor at the Moody's Investors Service ("MIS") division,

by: MSN

1,000 CEOs Advise Ruto on How to Improve Kenyan Businesses

A survey involving 1,000 CEOs across various sectors has provided President William Ruto with a roadmap for improving Kenya's business and economic environment. The recommendations, drawn from key industries such as finance,

by: MSN

The Bay's All-Star: How EMPIRE's Ghazi Brought the Music Business to San Francisco

Fifteen years in, his fiercely independent company is one of the most powerful in music - and he's a connector like none other, both within his home city and far beyond it.

by: MSN

Pramerica Life Insurance Launches #ThisIsMyClimb Campaign, Celebrating Everyday Resilience and Sacrifice

Pramerica Life Insurance, one of India's fastest-growing life insurance companies has announced the launch of its flagship campaign, #ThisIsMyClimb. First introduced in India last year, the campaign - rooted in Prudential Financial,

by: MSN

Bank of England's Bailey Says Deregulation Can Be Bad for Growth

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned politicians against slashing regulation for the sake of it, saying there is "no trade-off" between growth and financial stability.
Wed, February 12, 2025

by: Newsroom

'Woke banks' row: Bank reveals $132m exposure to risky petrol stations

BNZ says it isn't completely banning lending to petrol stations, but maintains its rationale to limit exposure is commercial, not idealogical.

by: News24

SA will likely wait until 2026 to lower inflation target, investors and analysts say

South Africa will probably wait until next year to lower its inflation target, according to a Bloomberg survey of investors and analysts.

by: CNET

How to Track a Paper Tax Refund Check That's Coming in the Mail

Typically, a paper check will take three to eight weeks to arrive in your mailbox, but you can track exactly where your tax refund is and when you can expect to receive it with the USPS' tracking tool, Informed Delivery. The free service sends you alerts for all new mail and provides images of the front of envelopes.

by: Tuko

APHRC Advertises Field Interviewer Jobs for Form 4 Leavers with KCSE C+, Other Positions

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has announced job openings for field interviewers, inviting applications from Form 4 leavers with KCSE C+.

by: TradeWinds

Wallenius Wilhelmsen boasts 'unique' backlog with room to run as trade-choking tariffs loom

Wallenius Wilhelmsen shares spent 2024 on a roller coaster, opening the year at NOK 90.50 ($8.04) before peaking as high as NOK 138.80 and ending the year at NOK 93.50.

by: MyJoyOnline

UBA Ghana wins 3 awards from Global Business and Finance Magazine

UBA Ghana has been recognised with three top awards by the Global Business and Finance Magazine Awards. The Bank won Best Digital Bank Ghana 2025, Best ESG & Sustainability Bank Ghana 2025 and Bank of the Year - Corporate & Commercial Banking Ghana 2025

by: Forbes

How Payment Tech Can Help 5 Year-End Financial Pain Points

Here are five common pain points finance teams probably faced in closing out 2024—and how the right tools implemented today can make next year's close less stressful.

by: Reuters

BofA doubles banking team in Switzerland amid shifting regulatory landscape

Bank of America has doubled its banking team in Switzerland, seizing on a potential opportunity to gain market share as bigger Swiss rivals deal with tougher regulation.

by: Reuters

Trump squeeze wins concessions - some real, others less so

U.S. President Donald Trump has thrust himself onto the world stage, issuing ultimatums to friend and foe alike and insisting they jump to the tune of American interests or else.

by: Reuters

Commerzbank plans job cuts, new targets to keep UniCredit away, sources say

Germany's Commerzbank is preparing staff cuts and revamped financial targets in its efforts to fend off tie-up advances by Italy's UniCredit , multiple people with direct knowledge of the plans told Reuters.

by: Reuters

JPMorgan sees investment banking fees rising by mid-teens percentage in first quarter

JPMorgan Chase's investment banking fees have grown by a mid-teens percentage so far in the first quarter as clients' economic optimism grows, Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Piepszak said on Tuesday.

by: Reuters

SoftBank's Son back to form with big bets and quarterly loss

Japan's SoftBank Group booked a surprise $2.4 billion quarterly loss on Wednesday, hit by a decline in the value of e-commerce platform Coupang and other tech companies held by its Vision Fund investment arm.

by: MSN

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript February 11, 2025 Operator: Hello, and thank you for standing by. My name is Regina, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Compass Minerals First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call.

by: MSN

The latest merger & acquisition and fundraising news in Welsh business

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by: MSN

Super Micro stock surges after outlining ambitious 2026 targets, assuring investors it will avoid delisting

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock climbed as much as 12% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the tech company announced a positive update on its plans to avoid being delisted by the Nasdaq and outlined an ambitious new revenue goal for 2026.

by: MSN

The market is looking very positively at DOGE and Elon Musk, says Wharton's Jeremy Siegel

Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and Wisdom Tree chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the economy,

William Ruto's Cabinet Approves KSh 4.2 Trillion Budget Proposal for 2025/26 FY

The Kenyan Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto, approved the KSh 4.2 trillion 2025/26 budget proposal and a KSh 344 billion supplementary budget.

The Kenyan Cabinet, under President William Ruto, has approved a KSh 4.2 trillion budget proposal for the fiscal year 2024/2025. This budget, which is an increase from the previous year's KSh 3.9 trillion, aims to address economic challenges and fund key government initiatives. It includes allocations for recurrent expenditure, development projects, and debt repayment. The budget proposal will now be presented to the National Assembly for further scrutiny and approval. Key focuses of the budget include enhancing agricultural productivity, improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure, as well as implementing measures to reduce the cost of living and stimulate economic growth. The government plans to finance this budget through a combination of tax revenues, borrowing, and grants.

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