Mon, March 3, 2025

by: CNN

Why these companies are lowering prices despite rising inflation and looming tariffs

Inflation is heating up, a trade war is brewing and American consumers aren't feeling great about the economy. That's a toxic mix for businesses.

by: Bloomberg

Why does the world's biggest climate fund want India, China to step up?

Trump has upended humanitarian aid, development and climate finance sectors by halting funding. The US leader has also exited the Paris Agreement climate treaty and the World Health Organization

by: Zawya

EFG Holding achieves ISO 20000 certification

Cairo: EFG Holding, a financial institution with a universal bank in Egypt and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced today that it has achieved ISO 20000 certification,

by: TMCnet

Alexis Ohanian, Renowned Internet Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Reddit, Joins Project Liberty and The People's Bid for TikTok

American technology entrepreneur and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian announced today that he will join The People's Bid for TikTok as a Strategic Advisor. The bid, led by Project Liberty Founder Frank McCourt and submitted to ByteDance earlier this year,

by: manilatimes

eQ Plc has released the 2024 Annual Report and the Remuneration Policy for Governing Bodies

eQ Plc´s Annual Report, which includes the Report by the Board of Directors, the Financial Statements, the Corporate Governance Statement, the Remuneration Report for Governing Bodies and the Sustainability Report, is enclosed to this release and has also been published on eQ's website www.eQ.fi.

by: Reuters

India's financial crime fighting agency says Paytm violated foreign exchange rules

India's financial crime fighting agency said on Monday its investigation revealed that payment services provider Paytm had violated the country's Foreign Exchange Management Act to the tune of 6.11 billion rupees ($70.

by: Kiplinger

How Financial Advisers Can Share Their Clients' Good Words

Financial professionals must follow strict regulations when they use written testimonials and endorsements by their clients to market their business.

by: Goodreturns

Indian Stock Market Faces Turbulence As Investors Lose Rs 40 Lakh Cr Amid Tax Changes

The Indian stock market faces turmoil with ₹40 lakh crore losses since September 2024, driven by foreign investors pulling out amid tax changes.

by: AOL

2 Millionaire-Maker Technology Stocks

To help get you there, it's a good idea to invest in growth stocks, especially those with a long track record of success and a set of competitive advantages. While your quest to reach millionaire status will be influenced by your time horizon and your risk tolerance,

by: Forbes

Lucas Ramirez: Finance, Focus & Impact At Grameen America

The "anything is possible" mindset has served him well in his role as CFO of Grameen America, a nonprofit dedicated to helping low-income women build small businesses

by: Mint

Women in India increasingly seeking credit, monitoring credit scores: Report

NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam today launched the report titled "From Borrowers to Builders: Women's Role in India's Financial Growth Story".

by: Couriermail

Star Entertainment shares suspended from Monday trading

Star Entertainment shares have been suspended from trading on the public markets again on Monday, spelling more trouble for the embattled gaming giant and its 9000 employees.

by: MSN

In a 30% Drawdown, What's Going On With Palantir Stock?

A fter the U.S. presidential election, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock soared about 200%. But since hitting its all-time high on Feb. 19, the stock is down over 30%. Th

by: Forbes

Best Business Checking Accounts Of March 2025

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. One of the most important decisions small business owners face is choosing the right business banking relationship. For many ...

by: Mint

ITR filing 2025: How often can taxpayers switch between new and old income tax regimes?

In India, taxpayers can switch between old and new income tax regimes annually, but business income earners have limited options. The new regime is now the default as per Budget 2023, with choices nee

by: Forbes

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa Starts New Series To Honor Hawaiian Culture

With Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa's newly launched "Kuleana Series," it connects guests to esteemed voices in the Hawaiian cultural and scientific communities through interactive plaques. The series is simple and easy to access. You simply use your phone to scan the QR code on the plaques, and they come to life.

by: Reuters

Swiss central bank posts record 2024 profit of nearly $90 billion

The Swiss National Bank posted a record annual profit of 80.7 billion Swiss francs ($89.50 billion) in 2024, the central bank said on Monday, riding on the back of booming equity markets, rising gold prices and a stronger U.

by: Zawya

Saudi SRC signs $907mln deal to acquire mortgage portfolio from Saudi National Bank

by: MSN

I-Sec upgrades AU Small Finance Bank to buy; raises target price to Rs 725

ICICI Securities upgrades AU Small Finance Bank to a BUY with a target of Rs 725. Recent performance was affected by high credit costs in microfinance and credit card segments. However, improvements and normalization of credit costs are expected,

by: MSN

AECI boosts mining division's black ownership in R522m transaction

AECI Ltd announces a R522 million B-BBEE transaction for its mining subsidiary, targeting 51% black ownership amid company-wide strategic restructuring. The deal comes as the chemical manufacturer reports declining financial performance but maintains focus on core business growth.

by: cnbctv18

FIR against Buch and other officials | SEBI, BSE move Bombay HC; urgent hearing on March 4

The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and BSE have moved the Bombay High Court to challenge an Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) Court order directing the registration of an FIR against former SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch,

by: Mint

Law changes on cards for quick CCI nod for distressed asset sales after SC order

The SC's judgement overruled a 2023 order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal that had said that while the approval of the CCI was mandatory under the proviso to section 31(4) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,

by: Newspoint

Astrological Forecast for March 2025: Planetary Shifts and Tarot Insights

In March 2025, the planets Venus, Mercury, Saturn and the Sun will undergo significant zodiac sign changes. While some signs would be going through significant changes in their lives like �� Virgo, Sagittarius ��,

by: Moneyweb

New vehicle inflation plunges to lowest level in three years

New vehicle inflation is at its lowest level in three years, while used vehicle price inflation is now in negative territory after a year-long slide.

by: frontpageafricaonline

Liberia: Central Bank of Liberia Moves to Establish Private Pension Scheme and Insurance Commission

by: Zawya

NBK accelerates its commitment to a sustainable future

MSCI reaffirmed the bank's sustainability performance with a "BBB" rating NBK remains unwavering in its commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of its business, operations, and corporate culture,
Sun, March 2, 2025

by: Interest

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We publish a range of email newsletters and this page explains how you can sign up to them. You can unsubscribe at any time. FOR FINANCE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS For finance industry professionals, we publish a Banking and Finance daily newsletter (BFDN).

by: Reuters

Malaysia's ex-PM Ismail declares wealth to anti-graft agency amid seizure of assets

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said its investigation is focused on government publicity expenditure and procurement during the premiership of Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

by: BBC

Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?

Donald Trump has scrapped federal diversity initiatives and many US firms have too - will UK companies follow suit?

by: briefly

Scores of foreign nationals applied to have their spaza shops registered in Gauteng

The MEC for Economic Development and Finance Lebogang Maile revealed that the Gauteng government received 7107 spaza shop applications from foreign nationals.

by: businessday

Top 10 richest countries in 2025

The global economy continues to shift, with some countries maintaining strong financial positions. The richest countries,

by: Reuters

Trump says cryptocurrency 'strategic reserve' includes XRP, SOL and ADA

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his recent executive order on digital assets directed his team to create "a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA."

by: CNN

Why Trump's aluminum tariffs won't raise the price of your can of Coke

American consumers don't need to fret about President Donald Trump's tariffs on aluminum raising the price of their can of soda.

by: sanews

Spaza shops who met registration deadline to receive support

Spaza shop and food handling businesses that applied to register their businesses with their local municipalities but were awaiting their registration outcomes will not be penalised, Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni said.

by: sanews

Minister announces fund to support spaza shops

Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has announced the creation of a R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund that aims to enhance market competitiveness to help spaza shops and food handling outlets compete with larger retailers.

by: Kiplinger

Retire Abroad Where 'The White Lotus' Was Filmed

This lush locale is the perfect setting for 'The White Lotus.' But you can retire in this peaceful country without the hit show's murder and mayhem.

by: Businessworld

Priority regulatory issues for the financial sector

The past years highlighted several critical issues for financial institutions and regulators, ranging from geopolitical and macroeconomic issues to growing challenges in balancing support for technology innovation with protecting consumer and markets from the attendant risks.

by: Forbes

Intersectionality And Money: Why Financial Planning Is More Personal Than Finance

Simply put, just as no two people experience life the same way, no two people experience money the same way. Life experiences—family background, education, health, privilege, hardship—create deeply personal financial perspectives.

by: manilatimes

Ellomay Capital Announces Execution of Project Finance Agreements for its 198 MW Solar Portfolio in Italy

Ellomay is an Israeli based company whose shares are registered with the NYSE American and with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "ELLO". Since 2009, Ellomay Capital focuses its business in the renewable energy and power sectors in Europe, USA and Israel.

by: Forbes

AI And Automation: Threats And Opportunities For White-Collar Professionals

White-collar professional jobs are more susceptible to be disrupted by AI compared to manual or outdoor occupations. This pushes back on the notion that high-paying roles requiring advanced education are immune to automation.

by: Tuko

Iran lawmakers sack minister over economic woes

Iran's parliament sacked the country's finance minister on Sunday after impeaching him over soaring inflation and a plunging currency, state television reported. - 'Chronic inflation' - "The most important problem of the country's economy is inflation,

by: Reuters

'Fearless Girl' statue sponsor State Street drops boardroom diversity targets

State Street's asset management unit dropped targets for the number of women and minority directors who should serve on corporate boards.

by: manilatimes

CGTN: How did China lay a good foundation for 2025 economic development

Those tasks, apart from driving a dramatic rebound for the Chinese economy, also laid a positive foundation for its 2025 trajectory. Experts have pointed out the adaptability and resilience rooted in China's economy, expressing optimism following the Central Economic Work Conference.

by: MSN

A Lockheed exec tells BI what's needed to fix the F-35's biggest problems

The supersonic aircraft is widely recognized as a top fifth-generation fighter jet, but the program has faced criticisms.

by: MSN

Nation announces controversial changes to major industry: 'Significantly changed business environment'

The Japanese government's goal is to ease the financial pressures of inflation and supply chain issues. Nation announces controversial changes to major industry: 'Significantly changed business environment' first appeared on The Cool Down.

by: news24online

India's GST Collections Soar 9.1% To Rs 1.84 Lakh Crore In February 2025

Meanwhile, net GST collections, after accounting for refunds, grew by 8.1 per cent, reaching around Rs 1.63 lakh crore. This is a solid performance when compared to the same month in the previous year, when gross GST collections amounted to Rs 1.68 lakh crore and net collections stood at Rs 1.50 lakh crore.

by: MSN

Over 2,000 attend 20th annual Marshall County Chamber Business and Health Expo

Rows of vendors, organizations and interactive stands filled the Moundsville Center during the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Business and Health Expo. For 20 years this event has helped connect community members with local entities and shine a light on companies throughout the valley This weekend over 2,

by: Yen

High-stakes father-son feud rocks Singapore property giant

A high-stakes father-and-son feud has plunged Singapore property giant City Developments Ltd (CDL) into turmoil, with the private boardroom dispute of one of the city-state's wealthiest families

Why Trump's aluminum tariffs won't raise the price of your can of Coke

American consumers don't need to fret about President Donald Trump's tariffs on aluminum raising the price of their can of soda.

The article from MSN discusses the impact of former President Donald Trump's aluminum tariffs on everyday consumer goods like a can of Coke. Despite the 10% tariff on aluminum imports, which was part of Trump's broader trade policy to protect U.S. industries, the price of aluminum cans has not significantly increased for consumers. This is largely because beverage companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have long-term contracts with aluminum suppliers that lock in prices, mitigating the immediate effects of tariffs. Additionally, the aluminum industry has seen increased domestic production, reducing reliance on imports. The article explains that while the tariffs might have a marginal effect on costs, other factors like competition, efficiency in production, and economies of scale play a more significant role in keeping the retail price of canned beverages stable. Thus, while the tariffs aim to bolster domestic industries, their direct impact on consumer prices for items like soda remains minimal due to these mitigating factors.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/why-trump-s-aluminum-tariffs-won-t-raise-the-price-of-your-can-of-coke/ar-AA1A5O4C