Fri, March 14, 2025

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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
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.
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.
You can now secure a loan using your IPv4 address as collateral - you'll even still be able to access and use it.
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.
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.
Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, indicates he wants the company to remain in the expensive foundry business, rather than spin it off.
Senate Democrats are raising concerns about Dr. Mehmet Oz's nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
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.
DocuSign CEO Allan Thygesen says demand remains brisk despite the stock market pullback and rising economic growth concerns.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
"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.
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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.
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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.
The Cinesite group, a global visual effects and animation studio collectives, has raised $215 million through a series of transactions "to support its continued operations, technological innovation and strategic expansion" during a turbulent time for the VFX industry that in recent weeks saw the collapse of VFX giant MPC and its parent company Technicolor.
Standard Bank Group's CEO Sim Tshabalala outlines how the bank wants to be part of the mobilisation of finance for energy and infrastructure projects in Africa, highlighting the bank's role in sustain
The government aims to implement the VAT reforms by the end of the year, ensuring a more efficient tax system that aligns with international best practices.
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Tech leaders are sounding the alarm that within months, AI will be doing all new coding and programming—but there's conflict when it comes to timing and impact. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had a bold prediction this week that could kill thousands of jobs in software development,
Considering the pressure on the budget, the need to limit government borrowings, and the fact that Eskom has a big upcoming payment of R39 billion for debt maturing on 2 April 2026 and another of R10 billion in 2027/28, Eskom and National Treasury agreed that government would rather settle these two amounts and finalise the debt relief programme.
ARMOUR Residential REIT ( ($ARR) ) has shared an announcement. On March 13, 2025, ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. released a presentation detailing
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.
The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics has unveiled its first set of recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence in lobbying campaigns.
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.
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.
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.
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Musk has long faced concerns about his Trump administration work posing a conflict of interest with his private companies.
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Susquehanna's Jeff Yass now ranks 23rd on the Bloomberg rich list with a $63 billion fortune, reflecting his early bet on TikTok-owner ByteDance.
Strong results from Italy's Generali Group and British Deliveroo, as well as the declining profit of Hugo Boss, were shaping the European market landscape on Thursday. View on euronews
World Liberty Financial Inc., one of the Trump family's crypto ventures, has discussed doing business with the world's largest digital-asset exchange, Binance Holdings Ltd., whose founder pleaded guilty to failing to take required measures to prevent terrorists,
US fast-track citizenship initiative offers wealthy investors tax perks, raising questions about its impact on global migration and investment while SMEs in Kenya account for 75% of the workforce, with digital solutions driving efficiency and fostering collaborations with larger businesses.
GSR Ventures tells Axios that it has formally separated its U.S. business from its China business, and renamed the U.S. effort as Informed Ventures. Why it matters: GSR was one of several VC firms rebuked last year by Congress for its cross-border investing activities,
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Britain's poorest households are worse off than those in Slovenia and Malta after nearly two decades of stagnation in UK living standards, a think tank said, underscoring finance minister Rachel Reeves' challenge in this month's budget update.
Value-added tax has increase by 0,5 percentage points this year. Another 0,5 next year, will push VAT up to 16 percent by April 2026.

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.

The article from MSN Money discusses the best 3-month Certificate of Deposit (CD) rates available for 2025, highlighting how these short-term CDs can be beneficial for savers looking to park their money for a brief period while still earning a competitive interest rate. It lists several financial institutions offering high rates, with some banks providing APYs over 5%. The piece explains that while 3-month CDs might not offer the highest returns compared to longer-term CDs, they provide liquidity and flexibility, making them suitable for those who anticipate needing their funds soon or wish to take advantage of rising interest rates. Additionally, the article touches on the importance of considering the minimum deposit requirements, early withdrawal penalties, and the overall financial stability of the issuing bank when choosing a CD. It also advises readers to compare rates and terms from various sources, including online banks which often offer higher rates due to lower overhead costs.

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