Sat, February 15, 2025

by: Reuters

Berkshire takes swig of Modelo maker Constellation; cuts BofA, Citigroup

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway on Friday disclosed a new investment in alcoholic beverages producer Constellation Brands , and said it has reduced its holdings in four banks, including Citigroup and Bank of America .

by: Forbes

Medicare Changes In 2024: What's New?

Changes are coming to Medicare costs and coverage in 2024. Announced in time for the annual open enrollment period, which continues through December 7, the adjustments affect both Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.

by: Forbes

The Rise Of The Hybrid Workforce: Humans And AI Working Together

We are moving from the hybrid workplace, with the flexibility to work where and when you want, to the hybrid workforce, where humans and AI agents work together.

by: Oregonian

Liz Weston: Reconciled couple considers remarrying to maximize Social Security benefits

The amount your partner would get as a spouse or a divorced spouse would be the same: up to 50% of your benefit at your full retirement age, assuming that amount is greater than her own benefit. To qualify for a divorced spousal benefit, the marriage must have lasted at least 10 years and two years must have passed since the divorce.

by: cnbctv18

RBI cracks down on cooperative banks: Penalties, licence cancellations & amalgamations

Get the latest Business News, Live Share & Stock Market Updates, Top News from India and across world. Read Top Business News and updates on financial, economic and banking news on CNBCTV18.

by: MSN

A Step-by-Step Guide To Using Social Media To Market Your Skills and Make Money

Social media isn't only a way to connect with others -- or at least, feel like you're connecting with them -- it's also, potentially, a way to make money. This is because as much as social

by: Forbes

7 Common Medicare Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Quality, affordable health care is crucial to aging well, and Medicare makes it possible for millions of older adults in the U.S. However, the system can be confusing and it's easy to make mistakes. "Our messy health insurance system causes anxiety for everyone,

by: MSN

EPRA Announces Fuel Prices, Safaricom Dividends & Suspects in Ksh13 B KUSCCO Heist

Hello and welcome to today's edition of The Business Roundup. In this edition, we bring you the latest updates on economic trends shaping Kenya's business landscape, including the latest fuel prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

by: MSN

"Need to innovate and develop new strategies to prosper in business," says Vivek Oberoi | ET NOW Global Business Summit 2025

Sharing his views on the future of entrepreneurship at the ET NOW Global Business Summit, Vivek Oberoi said that the way of doing business has changed, and today to thrive in the global business, one

by: MSN

Trump's DOGE fires thousands more federal employees; president orders end to school Covid-19 vaccine mandates: Live

Veterans Affairs lets go of 1,000 employees as Trump and Musk push cost-cutting plan into overdrive: Live - President and billionaire ally move to shrink government as deputy JD Vance prepares to meet

by: MSN

Whopping Rs 4,300 crore fundraise! Latest update by Shriram Finance - Details

The transaction saw participation from leading global financial institutions, including HSBC, Deutsche Bank, KfW IPEX-Bank, ING Bankand J.P. Morgan as Mandated Lead Arrangers and Lenders amounting to EUR 393 million and USD 100 million highlighting the strong confidence of international lenders in SFL's creditworthiness,

by: realestatenews

Real Brokerage aims to trade agents' other debit cards for its own

The company will roll out more features for its Real Wallet soon, including rewards that can offset brokerage fees, its CTO told Real Estate News.

by: aboutamazon

How Amazon approaches carbon credits, a key tool in the fight against climate change

Carbon credits help unlock private sector climate finance at scale, and drive impact beyond our own operations.

by: AOL

Elon Musk's Government Gig Has No Salary, No Job Title, And Plenty of Power

Elon Musk is officially working for the government. But what does he actually do? That's a mystery. His job title? "Unlisted." His salary? Zero. His power? A lot. Musk's Shadow Role in Washington Musk now has a White House access badge and has been described as the head of DOGE—not the meme coin,
Fri, February 14, 2025

by: Insider

Blue Origin CEO says he's trimming middle managers after rapid hiring led to 'more bureaucracy.' Read the memo.

Blue Origin CEO David Limp told employees in an email that there was "less focus" at the rocket company than it needs to execute its 2025 goals.

by: KXAN

Lottery Commission, former director accused of defrauding Texans

Days after the Senate Finance Committee grilled the Texas Lottery Commission about how they handled a $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot from April 2023, new allegations surfaced about former Texas

by: LancasterOnline

AHF Products CEO Brian Carson resigns

West Hempfield Township-based AHF Products said Brent Emore, AHF's chief financial officer, will assume the role of Interim CEO, effective immediately.

by: Diginomica

Does the SAP Business Data Cloud justify the fanfare? An initial review of SAP's Business AI and Databricks partnership news

SAP made one of the most heavily promoted news announcements in recent history. But why SAP Business Data Cloud, and why now? The answer, as expected, leads us right back to AI. Here's my initial take - along with user group reactions.

by: KBOI

Senator Crapo and 44 others reintroduce bill to abolish federal estate tax

by: Newsweek

Map Shows States Most Impacted by 2025 Stores Closures

The following states have the highest rates of major retailer store closures in 2025—from Macy's to JCPenney to GameStop.

by: Newsweek

List of Federal Agencies That Have Begun Mass Layoffs

Trump's administration, with Elon Musk's DOGE, begins mass layoffs of probationary federal employees to streamline operations.

by: ProPakistani

Cordoba Logistics Secures SECP Permission to Set Up NBFC

Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited (PSX: CLVL) Friday announced that Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued Permission Order, granting the company, its permission to form a Non-Banking Finance Company under the name and style of Cordoba PE Management Limited

by: Forbes

Medicare Is Raising Its Part B Premium And Deductible For 2024

Expect to see Medicare grow slightly more expensive following last year's unusual price drop. In January 2024, most U.S. residents enrolled in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) or a Medicare Advantage plan will pay a standard Part B monthly premium of $174.

by: Forbes

Is The Alzheimer's Drug Leqembi Covered By Medicare?

Progressive and incurable, Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 6.7 million U.S. adults at least 65 years old, according to the Alzheimer's Association[1]. Few pharmaceuticals have any noticeable effect on Alzheimer's-related dementia and cognitive decline.

by: bnnbloomberg

Storied Peruvian Executive Resurfaces at Canadian Copper Startup

Victor Gobitz has reemerged at the helm of a Canadian startup that has plans to begin copper production in a year and go public in the medium term.

by: CNET

Get More Than a Good Meal With Credit Cards That Reward You for Dining Out

Pay for dining purchases whenever you can. You can earn more rewards per meal if you offer to use your card as payment when you dine out with family or friends. Just remember to have the other diners repay you using cash or a money transfer app like Venmo or Zelle.

by: Vanguard

Klak launches cash flow management platform for small businesses

Klak, a leading B2B SaaS provider, has launched its innovative cash flow management and finance automation platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) streamline their financial operations and optimize cash flow.

by: businessday

10 highest-paying careers with fully remote jobs in 2025

A recent study has found that the average salary for fully remote jobs is $107,000 per year. The demand for remote work continues

by: Forbes

The Evolution Of Small-Business Lending: AI-Driven Underwriting Takes Center Stage In 2025

While many companies retreat from borrowing in today's high-rate environment, many successful operators are strategically leveraging debt to gain competitive advantages.

by: AOL

Newman: Trump's biggest economic vulnerability has emerged

Three weeks into his second presidential term, Donald Trump is largely getting his way on Cabinet nominees, deregulation, deportation and Elon Musk's dismantling of the federal bureaucracy. His biggest priority, a huge set of tax cuts requiring Congressional legislation, is coming into focus.

by: Reuters

WestJet, Lufthansa Technik sign agreement for aircraft engine maintenance

Canadian carrier WestJet and Germany's Lufthansa Technik have signed a multi-billion dollar agreement for engine maintenance services, the companies said on Thursday.

by: Diginomica

Be my AI Valentine - 4 things businesses will love about AI agents

Could AI agents be the perfect match for productivity and innovation? Oracle's Miranda Nash explores the reasons for embracing AI to partner with employees for a long-lasting relationship.

by: cnbctv18

RBI penalises Nainital Bank and Ujjivan SFB for regulatory violations

RBI clarified that these penalties were imposed solely for regulatory lapses and do not affect the validity of any transactions between the banks and their customers.

by: Forbes

How Open Finance Is Transforming Banking And Tech

By integrating advanced AI and machine learning technologies, we, just as other tech leaders can, are driving business growth and cultivating new financial ecosystems.

by: AOL

Can You Write Off Your Home Insurance on Your Taxes?

As tax season approaches, many homeowners find themselves sifting through receipts and financial documents, searching for every possible deduction to reduce their taxable income. One question you

by: Reuters

Payments group Adyen's shares surge on full-year profit beat

Adyen's shares rose as much as 15% on Thursday after the Dutch payments company reported full-year core earnings above market expectations, and forecast higher net revenue growth and continued margin expansion in 2025.

by: MSN

Starbucks' CEO is planning a huge expansion in the Middle East and China

Starbucks plans to open 500 new stores in the Middle East and "many more thousands" in China, said Brian Niccol, the company's CEO.

by: Moneycontrol

Hindalco sees neutral-to-positive impact on its US business from Trump tariff

Novelis, its US subsidiary that supplies premium aluminium sheet and foil products to the beverage can, automotive, aerospace and speciality markets, could actually benefit, said MD Satish Pai. The effect on parent Hindalco would be minimal since the US market constitutes a minuscule part of its exports.

by: Vanguard

Gov Eno's entrepreneurial development programmes in Akwa Ibom unveiled

The Akwa Ibom State Government has unveiled Governor Umo Eno's entrepreneurial programmes in the state barely two years after the launch of Made-In-Akwa Ibom Trade Fair and Ibom-LED Tailoring and Shoemaking Hub.

by: Reuters

UK government pushes antitrust regulator to be 'less risk averse'

British business secretary Jonathan Reynolds on Thursday demanded the country's competition watchdog be "more agile" and "less risk averse," pushing the regulator to better align with the government's growth agenda.

by: AOL

Cybersecurity firm SailPoint returns to markets as the first major tech IPO of the year

SailPoint is the first big test of the tech IPO market in 2025, which is expected to see well-known names such as Stripe potentially debut as companies bank on a friendlier regulatory backdrop under President Trump.

by: Zawya

Saudi Arabia, Rwanda to establish joint business council

The forum explored investment opportunities in Rwanda, focusing on sectors like tourism, mining, and construction, and discussed strategies to increase trade and investment volumes

by: MSN

Meet Shapoor Mistry: The elder brother of Cyrus Mistry leading the 155-year-old Shapoorji Pallonji Group | Career, lifestyle, and net worth

Shapoor Mistry, the elder son of Pallonji Mistry, leads the 155-year-old Shapoorji Pallonji Group after the passing of his father and brother, Cyrus Mistry. Overseeing a $30 billion empire with an 18.

by: Reuters

VW, Audi consider keeping combustion engines longer in Europe - Handelsblatt

German carmakers Volkswagen and Audi are considering allowing some combustion engine models to run longer in Europe, the Handelsblatt business news outlet reported on Thursday citing sources.

by: MSN

PAN and Aadhaar: What will be the effect of the new income tax bill on your PAN and Aadhaar, know full details here..

The new Income Tax Bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced it. Through this bill, there will be many big and important changes related to income tax.

by: MSN

Oldest Black-owned business in Naples celebrates half a century

The British have enjoyed a Sunday roast for generations, but the tradition is changing. Chef Tom Kerridge, owner of the world's only two Michelin-starred pub, explained the dish's evolution - as well as what makes it so beloved.

by: MediaNama

Playing Cat And Mouse With Scammers: How Babu Pooniawalla Took Down Over 8300 Fake Apps

Pooniawalla lists suspicious apps on Twitter and an online dashboard, and has managed to get 8300+ pieces of fake apps removed so far.

by: fingerlakes1

Canandaigua officials talk DRI, major housing project, and public art initiative

The Canandaigua Planning and Finance Committee tackled key development and infrastructure issues during its February 10 meeting, covering the city's long-awaited downtown revitalization funding, a proposed housing subdivision, and a public art initiative aimed at enhancing community spaces.

List of Federal Agencies That Have Begun Mass Layoffs

Trump's administration, with Elon Musk's DOGE, begins mass layoffs of probationary federal employees to streamline operations.

The article from Newsweek discusses how several federal agencies in the U.S. have started mass layoffs of probationary employees, a move that has raised concerns about potential political motivations behind these dismissals. Agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development are among those implementing these layoffs. Critics argue that these actions might be aimed at removing employees who do not align with the current administration's political views, especially given the timing and the fact that these employees are in their probationary period, making it easier to terminate them without cause. The article also mentions that while some dismissals could be performance-related, the scale and pattern suggest a broader strategy possibly linked to the administration's "Schedule F" executive order, which aimed to reclassify many federal workers to make them easier to fire. This has led to accusations of a "purge" to install more politically aligned individuals in these roles.

Read the Full Newsweek Article at:
https://www.newsweek.com/federal-agencies-that-have-begun-mass-layoffs-probationary-employees-doge-2031543