• Fri, February 14, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: KBOI

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Forbes

20 Best Practices For Financial Firms To Integrate Sustainability And Build A Greener Future

Below, 20 Forbes Finance Council members offer some best practices for financial firms to integrate environmental sustainability across their businesses. From embedding ESG criteria into decision-making to adopting green office practices, these approaches can help your firm reduce its carbon footprint and make a positive impact.

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: Reuters

JPMorgan expects criticism over its DEI policy

JPMorgan Chase expects to face criticism on some of its business practices, including diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), according to its regulatory filing on Friday.

by: Reuters

Banks sell down more X debt; just $1.3 billion now left on their books

Banks led by Morgan Stanley have sold to investors another chunky portion of loans that formed the $13 billion debt supporting Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, now X, in 2022, a source with knowledge of the deal said.

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: 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: Reuters

EPA chief seeks to claw back $20 billion in climate funding

The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to end contracts agreed by the previous administration to distribute $20 billion in grants to fund clean energy and transportation projects in disadvantaged communities,

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: Reuters

IFC chief says it is doubling down on Pakistan, eyeing large infrastructure financing

The World Bank's private investment arm is increasing equity investments and eyeing large-scale infrastructure financing in Pakistan, in an investment plan that could unlock $2 billion annually over a decade,

by: Reuters

Colombia sets 1% temporary tax on fossil fuel output

Colombia will impose a 1% tax on the production of fossil fuels, including oil and coal, its two biggest earners, until the end of the year, under a state of emergency that was declared last month, the finance ministry said on Friday.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: BNP investors consider bank's long-term CEO succession plans, sources say

Investors in BNP Paribas are starting to consider who might lead the bank once long-time chief executive Jean-Laurent Bonnafe leaves amid a scarcity of obvious internal candidates to succeed him, sources familiar with the matter said.

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: 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: 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: MSN

How to calculate ROI and use it to make better business decisions

Understanding the intricacies of Return on Investment (ROI) can significantly enhance your business decision-making process.

by: MSN

What's next for Coinbase share price as bitcoin and cryptocurrency rises lead to improved earnings?

What's next for Coinbase share price as bitcoin and cryptocurrency rises lead to improved earnings? - The US-listed exchange platform posted an earnings beat but shares dropped in overnight markets

by: MSN

How Stripe's billing experiment propelled a $500 million AI-fueled business

Stripe's ascendant Revenue and Finance Automation division, anchored by Stripe Billing, crossed $500 million in annual revenue run rate at the end of January.

by: MSN

Trinseo PLC (NYSE:TSE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript February 13, 2025 Operator: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Trinseo Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. We welcome the Trinseo management team,

by: MSN

Airbnb pops 14%, heads for record rally on earnings beat

Airbnb shares surged 14% and headed for their best day ever after the company reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings.

by: MSN

Taurus Daily Horoscope Today (April 20- May 20), February 15, 2025: Positivity will prevail!

Taurus Money Horoscope Today You will maintain momentum in your career and business. Efforts for profit and expansion will be fruitful. You will move forward actively and take important decisions. Taurus Career Horoscope Today There will be opportunities for gains in various fields.

by: MSN

Bulk of Asialink loans support MSMEs

More than two-thirds of Asialink Finance Corp.'s P15.54 billion disbursed loans last year were geared toward supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. In a statement, Asialink president and CEO Sam Cariño said that 77 percent of loans provided by the company in 2024 were directed toward supporting MSMEs.

by: MSN

Aries Daily Horoscope Today (Mar 21 - April 19), February 14, 2025: Hesitation will disappear!

Aries Money Horoscope Today Profits will be seen in business. You will stay focused on financial matters. Opportunities in career and business will rise. Aries Career Horoscope Today Your expertise and skills in commercial matters will yield desired results.

by: MSN

The truth about martech in 2025 and how to make it work for you

AI-powered everything might sound great, but if your martech stack isn't delivering results, it's time for a reality check. The post The truth about martech in 2025 and how to make it work for you appeared first on MarTech.

by: MSN

Coinbase Q4 revenue surges 88% as Trump's election boosts crypto prices

Coinbase posted its strongest quarter of earnings in over a year in Q4, as crypto prices and trading surged after the election of US President Donald Trump. Coinbase's Feb. 13 financial results show the firm hit total revenue of $2.

by: MSN

What the Democrats Refuse to Learn About Inflation

The current leadership crisis inside the Democratic Party has left many despairing the future of organized politics. Politically captive to landlords and developer groups locally, to employer associations and their financiers nationally,

by: MSN

Sisters acquire Brighouse eatery Brook's promising to continue 35-year success

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Clashes, drama and heaps of debt: Inside the dramatic collapse of RBG Holding

Trading suspended, lawyers fleeing and pending insolvency. What happened at the listed legal business RBG Holding?

by: MSN

Kroger names PepsiCo exec as new CFO

Foley has been with Kroger since 2001, when he started as an audit manager. He went on to become controller of the Cincinnati-Dayton Division in 2003 and then assistant corporate

by: MSN

The Week in Numbers: Trump tariffs, and tech bros at war

From Donald Trump pressing ahead with tariffs, to Elon Musk and Sam Altman at odds again, we round up the big stories in business and finance over the week to. Francis Maguire reports.

by: MSN

Big Tech CEOs Join $1 Billion Rush for English Cricket

Indian industrialists, American sports investors and technology executives joined a bidding war for franchises in a startup cricket league

by: MSN

Starbucks' CEO is plotting 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: MSN

New Boot Barn 'doing great business' since opening in Big Flats. What to know about store

"Boot Barn is something that was really needed in this area," said a manager as the new store plans its formal grand opening.

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.

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.
The article from Reuters discusses how UK Business Minister Kemi Badenoch has urged the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK's antitrust regulator, to adopt a less risk-averse approach in its regulatory decisions. This push comes in light of the CMA's recent decision to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which has drawn criticism for potentially stifling innovation and investment in the UK tech sector. Badenoch emphasized the need for the CMA to balance competition with fostering an environment conducive to business growth, especially as the UK aims to become a tech hub post-Brexit. She highlighted the importance of the CMA considering the broader economic implications of its decisions, suggesting that a more dynamic regulatory stance could help in attracting and retaining global tech companies. This call for change reflects broader concerns about the UK's regulatory environment potentially deterring business investment.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-business-minister-pushes-antitrust-regulator-be-less-risk-averse-2025-02-13/

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