Sat, March 15, 2025

by: WJHL

Economic uncertainty addressed at Appalachian Highlands Economic Forum

The state of the economy has raised several questions, many of which East Tennessee State University aimed to answer at its annual economic forum. The forum served as an opportunity for local officials,

by: Benzinga

Canadian Grocers Boycott US Products As Tariffs, Trump's Annexation Remarks Worsen Tensions: 'American Booze Is Gone From The Shelves'

Canadian retailers continue to take a stand against U.S. products, starting with non-essential items such as alcohol. This move, driven by recent tariff disputes, is affecting various segments of the agricultural supply chain.

by: AOL

Important business tax deadlines you should know for 2025

Different types of businesses will have different deadlines for their taxes. S-corporations need to file by March 17, 2025. Partnerships and multi-partner LLCs need to file by March 17, 2025. LLCs filing as S-corps need to file by March 17, 2025.
Fri, March 14, 2025

by: GlobalData

NETSOL launches Transcend AI Labs

In a statement, NETSOL said the initiative is designed to empower automotive and equipment original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), dealerships, and financiers with advanced AI so

by: Marketplace

Have mortgage rates dropped enough to spur homebuyers this spring?

Four out of five prospective buyers won't act until mortgage rates fall further, a recent U.S. News & World Report survey found.

by: inc42

Lendingkart's Founder On Balancing Growth, Regulation And Public Market Expectations

With its assets under management nearing the INR 10K Cr mark (exactly INR 7,127 Cr as of March 2024) and an IPO slated in 18-24 months, it is poised to move to the next level.

by: Deadline

Laura Lewis' Rebelle Media Inks First-Look Deal With MGM Television; Sets 'The Sicilian Inheritance' Adaptation As First Project

Rebelle Media has signed a first-look deal with MGM Television and set its first project, a series adaptation of The Sicilian Inheritance novel.

by: devdiscourse

Greece's Cabinet Shake-up: Navigating Crisis and Change

Following mass protests over a 2023 train crash, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing new finance and transport ministers, among others. The changes aim to regain public support after the tragedy that killed 57,

by: Dealbreaker

Pharma Firms Mallinckrodt and Endo Agree to Merge in $6.7B Cash and Stock Deal

When the deal closes, Endo will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Mallinckrodt. The combined company will take on a yet-to-be-determined name and is expected to trade on the New

by: Entrepreneur

The One Reason Most Small Businesses Fail. And No, It Isn't Money

Both the data and my anecdotal experience over the decades show businesses don't fail for the reasons we always hear. It's something else entirely.

by: Patch

Woodbridge Twp. Business Summary: What's Coming In 2025

In his State of Township address last Thursday, Mayor John McCormac listed the following businesses that are scheduled to open in Woodbridge in 2025: Other projects in the pipeline for this year and into 2026: And here's what opened in 2024 in Woodbridge: Get great local news.

by: TechRadar

You can now use an IPv4 address as business collateral - and it could be worth millions

You can now secure a loan using your IPv4 address as collateral - you'll even still be able to access and use it.

by: TheWrap

Justine Bateman Says Trump and Musk Should Use $100 Million of DOGE Savings to Start American Film Fund

MAMGA: Make American Movies Great Again. It might not roll off the tongue as easily as MAGA, but filmmaker Justine Bateman is calling on President Trump to help make it happen. Her proposal: Take a slice of the money the president and Elon Musk are cutting from the federal bureaucracy via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and use it to finance a handful of feature films each year.

by: WTRF

"Failing to pay employees, provide insurance, or cover taxes is simply wrong," Lawmaker vows support as Ohio hospital faces layoffs and financial struggles

Following the announcement that East Ohio Regional Hospital will begin laying off staff in "ancillary services" on Friday, a local lawmaker has pledged support for both the employees and the community.

by: PCMag

'Disrupt and Leapfrog': Intel's New CEO Charts a (Risky) Comeback Strategy

Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, indicates he wants the company to remain in the expensive foundry business, rather than spin it off.

by: healthday

Dr. Oz Accused of Underpaying Medicare Taxes Ahead of Nomination Hearing

Senate Democrats are raising concerns about Dr. Mehmet Oz's nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

by: News24

New VAT-free foods: Most canned veg still excluded, but oxtail, tongue may be in

Most canned vegetables will not be included in the list of zero-rated food products, according to new VAT legislation proposed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, in contrast to comments made in his budget speech this year.

by: AOL

DocuSign CEO: No signs of recession in our business

DocuSign CEO Allan Thygesen says demand remains brisk despite the stock market pullback and rising economic growth concerns.

by: Week99er

AI Law Firm Marketing Company FirmPilot AI Announces Appointment of Legal Technology Industry Expert Jay Greenberg to Company's Board of Directors

FirmPilot AI, the first AI law firm marketing company that analyzes competing law firms to automatically create better online marketing, has announced the appointment of legal technology industry expert Jay Greenberg,

by: isixsigma

TQM in the Digital Age: How AI and Automation Are Transforming Quality Management

Key Points Total Quality Management is integral for an organization to run as effectively as possible. Utilizing AI within TQM has several benefits, including enhanced data analysis. Automation will lead to a TQM process less prone to human error.

by: MarketWatch

Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos

JPMorgan Chase banking analyst Vivek Juneja said Friday that banks could feel the crunch from U.S. consumers — especially lower-income consumers — as the first quarter of 2025 wraps up in the next couple of weeks, while overall credit strength remains robust for the sector.

by: Investopedia

Why Filing Your Taxes Early Could Save You Stress and Money

Filing your taxes early can get you your refund faster. You'll have more time to plan how you'll pay your taxes if you prepare your return before the deadline.

by: Stocktwits

Crown Castle Stock Gains Premarket After $8.5B Deal To Sell Small Cells And Fiber Solutions: Retail's Divided

Crown Castle (CCI) stock rose 3% in pre-market trade on Friday after the cell tower operator said it would sell its small cells and fiber solutions businesses for a total of $8.5 billion. The communications-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) said it would sell its small cells business to private equity firm EQT AB and its fiber solutions

by: Invezz

4 reasons Alibaba stock price is surging this year and what next

Alibaba stock price has bounced back this year, soaring to its highest level since November 2021. BABA rose to a high of $140 in New York, and is beating other technology companies like Amazon and Alphabet.

by: Fortune

Publicis New York CEO Carla Serrano and the downside of Trump's war against all

I was talking yesterday with Carla Serrano. Along with being CEO of Publicis New York and chief strategy officer of Publicis Groupe, she is a fellow Canadian and we were commiserating about the impact of the ongoing tariff war on a personal level.

by: Forbes

AI's Expanding Role In Retail And E-Commerce: Balancing Efficiency With Human Touch

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way businesses operate in the retail and e-commerce spaces. From streamlining supply chains to enhancing customer interactions, AI is becoming a powerful tool—but like any major transformation, it comes with both opportunities and challenges.

by: CNN

Fear and resignation after 'world's most powerful company' pays Trump a $100 billion 'protection fee'

It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a $100 billion investment from what he called the world's most powerful company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

by: Insider

Life after RTO: 11 Amazon employees reflect on the highs and lows of returning to the office full time

Amazon's 5-day return-to-office mandate took effect earlier this year. Some workers applaud the RTO policy, while others say it's ruined their jobs.

by: Newsweek

Companies and Communities Feel Effects of $20B Climate Funding Freeze

"Many of them are going to go out of business," a clean-energy entrepreneur said of the companies that had been counting on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

by: GOBankingRates

Best 3-Month CD Rates and Offers for 2025

CD is a good option if you're looking for a guaranteed rate with no risk. Find out which banks currently offer some of the best 3-month CD rates.

by: BusinessTech

South Africa bans cannibas and hemp products, and Eskom maintenance lie

Here are five other news stories making waves in South Africa today:

by: Cryptopolitan

Crypto Analysts Believe This New Crypto Could Become Bigger Than Solana, XRP and BNB

A new crypto project is turning heads as analysts believe it could outgrow industry giants like Solana, XRP and BNB. While these established tokens dominate DeFi, trading and payments, this emerging contender is tackling real-world financial challenges in a way no other has.

by: Mint

Bajaj Finserv Loan: Find the latest updates on gold loan

Access gold loan starting from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 2 crore and benefit from quick disbursal, free insurance of gold, competitive interest rates, and more.

by: Reuters

Singapore's DBS raises $2 billion through US dollar bonds, term sheet shows

DBS Group , Southeast Asia's biggest bank, has raised $2 billion through a multi-tranche U.S. dollar senior bond issuance for general business purposes and to finance treasury activities, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters on Friday.

by: Variety

VFX and Animation Studio Cinesite Raises $215 Million On the Heels of Technicolor Collapse

The Cinesite group, a global visual effects and animation studio collectives, has raised $215 million through a series of transactions "to support its continued operations, technological innovation and strategic expansion" during a turbulent time for the VFX industry that in recent weeks saw the collapse of VFX giant MPC and its parent company Technicolor.

by: IOL

Standard Bank aims to lead Africa's energy, infrastructure development

Standard Bank Group's CEO Sim Tshabalala outlines how the bank wants to be part of the mobilisation of finance for energy and infrastructure projects in Africa, highlighting the bank's role in sustain

by: BusinessGhana

Govt to overhaul VAT System by end of year - Finance Minister

The government aims to implement the VAT reforms by the end of the year, ensuring a more efficient tax system that aligns with international best practices.
Thu, March 13, 2025

by: AOL

Tech leaders at Anthropic, IBM, and Meta warn that AI is coming for software developer jobs

Tech leaders are sounding the alarm that within months, AI will be doing all new coding and programming—but there's conflict when it comes to timing and impact. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had a bold prediction this week that could kill thousands of jobs in software development,

by: Moneyweb

How Eskom and National Treasury saved taxpayers more than R20bn

Considering the pressure on the budget, the need to limit government borrowings, and the fact that Eskom has a big upcoming payment of R39 billion for debt maturing on 2 April 2026 and another of R10 billion in 2027/28, Eskom and National Treasury agreed that government would rather settle these two amounts and finalise the debt relief programme.

by: TipRanks

ARMOUR Residential REIT Updates Financial Position and Dividend

ARMOUR Residential REIT ( ($ARR) ) has shared an announcement. On March 13, 2025, ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. released a presentation detailing

by: RochesterFirst

Business owner and manager share thoughts on east end restrictions, six months later

Going on six months now since the restrictions have been put in place at the City's East End Entertainment district. News 8's Adelisa Badzic spoke to a business owner and a manager Thursday - who are both split on the city's decision.

by: Politico

Lobbyists lay out an ethics roadmap for using AI

The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics has unveiled its first set of recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence in lobbying campaigns.

by: CNBC

CNBC Daily Open: A muted inflation report for February supported markets even as the trade war heats up

Cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation soothed investors, but U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have kicked off a tariff war.

by: GOBankingRates

Why Money Expert Ramit Sethi Hired a Financial Advisor

Ramit Sethi, host of Netflix's "How To Get Rich," New York Times bestselling author and Host of the "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" podcast, is a trusted sage in the personal finance space and

by: Moneycontrol

Top gainers and losers today: Stock that moved the most on March 13

Benchmark indices ended lower in a volatile session, with Nifty slipping below 22,400 despite positive cues from industrial production and retail inflation data, closing the week nearly a percent lower.

by: CNN

Trump imposes sweeping 25% steel and aluminum tariffs. Canada and Europe swiftly retaliate

President Donald Trump imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imported into the United States Wednesday, a policy aimed at leveling the playing field for US manufacturing but a move that threatens to drive up prices on a broad range of consumer and industrial goods for Americans.

by: Insider

What Happens If I Don't File My Taxes? Understanding the Consequences

Learn what happens if you don't file your taxes in 2025. Discover the consequences, penalties, and how to address unfiled tax returns to avoid further issues.

by: Reuters

US importers and retailers of EU wine warn of closures, layoffs from tariffs

U.S. importers, distributors and retailers selling French champagne and Italian wines told Reuters that U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened 200% tariff on European alcoholic drinks would hit them hard.

Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos

JPMorgan Chase banking analyst Vivek Juneja said Friday that banks could feel the crunch from U.S. consumers — especially lower-income consumers — as the first quarter of 2025 wraps up in the next couple of weeks, while overall credit strength remains robust for the sector.

The article from MSN discusses the increasing financial strain on banks due to economic pressures faced by lower-income consumers. As inflation rates rise and the effects of tariffs continue to disrupt markets, banks are experiencing a higher rate of loan defaults and delinquencies, particularly among this demographic. The piece highlights how these consumers are struggling with higher costs of living, which in turn affects their ability to repay loans, leading to increased credit risk for banks. Additionally, the article notes that banks are also dealing with the broader economic uncertainty, which complicates their lending practices and profitability. This situation is prompting banks to reassess their risk management strategies and lending criteria, potentially tightening credit availability for those who need it most.

Read the Full MarketWatch Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/banks-are-feeling-the-strain-as-lower-income-consumers-struggle-with-inflation-and-tariff-chaos/ar-AA1AVryo