• Sat, March 8, 2025

by: News24

Could we still see a hike in VAT when the budget is tabled?

South Africans may still face an increase in VAT when the revised budget is tabled in March unless the government's proposed spending plans are revised.

by: Goodreturns

1:10 Stock Split of Pharma Stock: Record Date Set For March 21; What Investors Should Do Next?

On Friday, the shares of Shukra Pharmaceuticals ended 1.99% lower at Rs 236.40 per share on the BSE with a market cap of Rs 1,035.15 Cr after the company declared record date for 1:10 stock split.

by: Kiplinger

Five Key Retirement Challenges (and How to Face Them Head On)

Life will inevitably throw challenges at you as you get older. But making a flexible retirement plan — and monitoring it regularly — can help you overcome them.

by: Wired

The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero

In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.

by: GOBankingRates

If You Invest $10K in the Magnificent 7 Now, What Could It Be Worth in 10 Years?

The stock market is always shifting, but a handful of companies continue to stand at the forefront of innovation and financial growth. The "Magnificent 7" -- Alphabet (GOOG), Amazon (AMZN),

by: BusinessTech

Trouble for South African homeowners with bonds

Despite declining inflation and interest rates, homeowners with bonds are still under financial strain, as evidenced by the increase in overdue home loan payments. This is according to research and analytics firm Eight20's latest Credit Stress Report for the fourth quarter of 2024.

by: Reuters

US regulator clears path for banks to engage in some crypto activities

THE US regulator overseeing national banks clarified on Friday (Mar 7) that banks can engage in some crypto activities, and removed expectations firms should receive advance permission from regulators before doing so.

by: CNET

Skip the Spring Break Airport Security Lines With Free TSA PreCheck

TSA PreCheck members can access dedicated TSA PreCheck security screening lanes when available, which may result in shorter waits than standard lanes. You won't need to remove your shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets when going through security either.

by: Bloomberg

Trump's Company Sues 'Woke' Capital One for Canceling Accounts

President Donald Trump's company sued Capital One Financial Corp., accusing it of illegally "de-banking" him for political reasons by abruptly canceling hundreds of accounts associated with his sprawling real estate business after his first term ended in 2021.

by: CNBC

The Look Ahead: March 7, 2025

Witness the breathtaking $9 million Bugatti Centodieci being transported at the Zoute Grand Prix. This ultra-exclusive hypercar is a true masterpiece, and every moment of its journey is pure automotive art! Justin Trudeau tears up as he makes pledge to Canadian people amid Trump trade war

by: GhanaWeb

Finance minister engages with traders, head porters ahead of 2025 budget presentation

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has interacted with some market women and head porters popularly known as 'kayeyei' ahead of the presentation of the 2025 budget.

by: Vanguard

Air Force personnel attack on Ikeja Electricity Disco: 15 wounded staff in hospitals

by: AOL

Trump says he's ending Public Service Loan Forgiveness for nonprofits involved with 'improper' activities

A White House plan to ban student borrowers from Public Service Loan Forgiveness if they work at certain nonprofits appears aimed at pro-Palestinian groups and charity organizations opposed to President Trump's policies.

by: MSN

Trump tariffs could drive markets down if they stay at these levels: Julian Emanuel

Evercore ISI senior managing director Julian Emanuel discusses President Donald Trump's stock market 'awareness' and reveals his S&P 500 year-end target on 'Making Money.'

by: TwistedSifter

Homeowner Refuses To Pay Gardener For His Work, So The He Fills The Owner's Yard With Tennis Balls

In today's story, a gardener made the mistake of not having the homeowner sign a contract before he started his work. The homeowner didn't want to pay, so the gardener found a way to get back at him over and over again.

by: TheStreet

Fed chair Powell echoes worries in interest rate forecasts

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell echoed the market's concern over "uncertainty" tied to tariff and economic policies but noted that solid labor markets and easing inflation pressures likely mean the central bank remains in "no hurry" to change its key policy rate.

by: Futurism

Elon Musk Is Trying to Get Access to the Child Support Database

Elon Musk's DOGE has taken the axe to a number of agencies in glaring conflicts of interest. His team of Trump-approved cost cutters has gone after USAID, impacting Musk's Starlink, the FAA, effecting SpaceX,

by: Forbes

11 Women Pioneering AI, Blockchain & Leadership| Women's History Month

Women are driving innovation on Crypto, Blockchain, AI, Leadership, Sports, and Education. Celebrate them in Women's History Month.

by: Insider

Here's the pitch deck Deepnight used to raise $5.5 million in funding to make military night vision goggles cheaper with AI

Y Combinator startup Deepnight is looking to disrupt the field of military night vision with AI.

by: Forbes

10 Women Pioneering AI, Blockchain & Leadership| Women's History Month

Women are driving innovation on Crypto, Blockchain, AI, Leadership, Sports, and Education. Celebrate them in Women's History Month.

by: Insider

10 consulting firms with government contracts are now in DOGE's sights. Here's the full list.

Deloitte, Accenture, and IBM are among the 10 consulting firms under scrutiny from DOGE over their involvement with the US government.

by: TheStreet

Protect Your Retirement Portfolio from Tariff Risks

Don't let tariffs jeopardize your retirement. Here are specific risks associated with tariffs and how to safeguard against them.

by: MSN

Charles Payne: Europe realizes the days of America writing checks are over

'Making Money' host Charles Payne discusses the European welfare state and Warren Buffett's view on tariffs.

by: GhanaWeb

Revocation of Licence: Read the letter Bank of Ghana sent to founder of defunct UT Bank

The Bank of Ghana, in August 2017, revoked the license of two commercial banks - UT Bank and Capital Bank. The action was triggered by the inability of the two banks to turn around their negative capital adequacy positions,

by: AOL

Power Players: Meet the women reshaping 10 key European industries

Fortune curated a list of female leaders at the helm of European companies across the continent's biggest industries.

by: Kiplinger

How to Help Accelerate Support for Women's Equality

It's International Women's Day, and the theme this year is Accelerate Action. Here's how we can all pitch in to help drive gender parity.

by: Bloomberg

Crypto exchange Kraken preparing for IPO in 2026

CRYPTOCURRENCY exchange Kraken is readying to go public amid a friendlier regulatory climate in the US under President Donald Trump. Read more at The Business Times.

by: Vanguard

Accelerating Action: Yetunde Sonowo's trailblazing journey in finance, leadership, real estate

Yetunde Olaitan Sonowo is one such woman, an accomplished finance professional, business strategist, and real estate consultant

by: CNBC

Tesla has consequential catalysts beyond Q1 in EV and AV business, says TD Cowen's Itay Michaeli

Itay Michaeli, TD Cowen analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss why the firm is upgrading Tesla, if Tesla buyers could be scared off by his political aims, and much more.

by: CNBC

HPE CEO on the profitability of server business: Faced execution challenges and more competition

Antonio Neri, HPE CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, the execution challenges the company saw and how the chief executive fixed the issue.

by: Forbes

Women Are 2.5X More Likely To Demand Bold Climate Action

"Women are very effective at mobilizing communities in the event of disasters. They are at the frontline in moving forward with recovery. Women further hold key knowledge in natural resources management, and are key actors in climate adaptation and mitigation," she said.

by: AOL

Is Uber Technologies a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

So, is Uber's stock a buy, sell, or hold for 2025? Let's review its near-term catalysts and challenges to decide. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

by: MSN

Wyoming to launch dollar-backed Stablecoin

CNN's Kaitlan Collins caught up with DJ Daniel, the 13-year-old cancer survivor honored by President Donald Trump during his address to Congress. Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyo., says the state needed something that was predictable and stable on 'The Claman Countdown.'

by: Insider

A part-time Uber driver who earned $24,000 last year explains how he thinks a ukulele and an EV earned him more tips

Uber and Lyft drivers say inconsistent tipping makes a difficult earnings environment even harder. One driver shares his tricks.

by: Insider

Here's the pitch deck Deepnight used to raise $5.5 million in funding to make military night goggles cheaper with AI

Y Combinator startup Deepnight is looking to disrupt the field of military night vision with AI.

by: CNBC

Market Open: March 7, 2025

CNN's Kaitlan Collins caught up with DJ Daniel, the 13-year-old cancer survivor honored by President Donald Trump during his address to Congress. CNBC brings you fast, accurate, and actionable business news and market updates.

by: Insider

I made $48,000 in revenue in 4 months on Etsy. Here's how I experimented to find the right products and prices to sell.

Entrepreneur Taylor Posada scaled her new Etsy shop and made over $48,000 in four months using data from Etsy ads, sales, and listing images.

by: Insider

Fresh Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products open new front in brewing trade war

China announced on Saturday that it will impose additional tariffs on Canada from March 20, deepening concerns over a global trade war.

by: Insider

I'm a small-business owner. The tariff whiplash has me stuck in a holding pattern.

Vivian Hoffman, who founded a women's boutique chain, said her business is being "extremely careful" amid changing tariff policy.

by: Insider

Random acts of protest: How federal workers are quietly pushing back on DOGE

In response to a host of wide-ranging orders from President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the White House's DOGE office, federal workers are displaying pride flags, flaunting their

by: Insider

My best friend and I built a multimillion-dollar business. We travel the world together and live in the same building.

Salim Elhila and Tan Gera are cofounders of a multimillion-dollar business that teaches people about crypto investing. They're also best friends.

by: Insider

Avoid these 4 red flags that could trigger an IRS audit this tax season

These are the most common mistakes that can lead to an IRS audit, according to a tax lawyer. Here's how to avoid them.
  • Sun, March 9, 2025

by: WION

From Slums to Startups: The Inspiring Ascent of Indian Women Entrepreneurs

In a world where ambitions are generally contained by reality, there are a few individuals who go against the odds and sculpt their paths. One of them is the story of Kalpana Saroj, a woman who achieved success from dire poverty and turned into a business tycoon whose net worth stands at about ₹2,

by: Mashable

Best tax credits for small business owners filing this year

Tax season is no walk in the park — and that's especially so for small business owners and solopreneurs. Even if you're already properly managing your quarterly taxes and have all of your ducks in a row,

by: Quartz

Walmart and Warren Buffett on tariffs, a Target boycott, Starbucks layoffs: Business news roundup

President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports of foreign goods have already begun, and more are on the way, likely forcing some businesses to raise prices.

by: CNBC

Activist Spectrum Entrepreneurial has a stake in Landis+Gyr, and it may be poised to build value

Spectrum Entrepreneurial is an anchor shareholder in Landis+Gyr, and changes are starting to unfold at the company.

by: Euronews

Where in Europe are women most willing to start their own business?

Women have the most appetite to create their own business in Portugal, Poland and Greece in the EU. However, outside the bloc, Ukraine is home to an even higher ratio of aspiring female entrepreneurs,

by: MSN

Locals gather for Small Business Expo in Trumbull County

Locals gather for Trumbull County Small Business Expo in Howland, Ohio The Walgreens Billionaire Watching His Empire Come Apart 'Easily one of the best shows ever' has been added to Amazon Prime Cooper Kupp Shared His Blunt Conversation With Sean McVay About Rams Trade

Market Open: March 7, 2025

CNN's Kaitlan Collins caught up with DJ Daniel, the 13-year-old cancer survivor honored by President Donald Trump during his address to Congress. CNBC brings you fast, accurate, and actionable business news and market updates.
The article from MSN Money, titled "Market Open: March 7, 2025," provides an overview of the financial markets' performance at the opening on that date. It discusses key economic indicators, stock market trends, and significant news affecting the markets. The summary includes updates on major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, highlighting any notable gains or losses. Additionally, it covers sector-specific news, such as technology, healthcare, and energy sectors, and mentions any major corporate earnings releases or economic reports released that morning. The piece also touches on global market influences, including currency fluctuations, commodity prices, and geopolitical events that could impact investor sentiment.

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