Sat, March 15, 2025

by: BusinessTech

South Africa pays R13,473 every second in debt interest

Award-winning economist Dawie Roodt said South Africa's debt is unsustainable and should be considered a ticking time bomb.

by: MarketWatch

If I have a Social Security problem, am I out of luck now that staff and services are being cut?

Dear Fix My Portfolio, I n my Social Security record, I'm missing two years of income because my employer never paid into the system. I have zero income for those years. How do

by: CNBC

Trump's Canadian tariffs are having a chilling effect on Vermont's small business owners

The Green Mountain State's small businesses are getting caught in the tariff crossfire between the United States and Canada.

by: CNA

Pay raises don't always come automatically. I had to learn to ask - and to keep asking

There is no universal rubric or metric to tell you what your "correct" salary is, but that can be a good thing if you are seeking an increment, finance blogger Dawn Cher says.

by: Moneywise

Trump to roll out $5 million 'gold card' visa to attract moneyed migrants. These are the countries millionaires are leaving and the wealth-magnet nations they're going to

President Donald Trump said he will replace the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program with a "gold card" that can be bought for $5 million and could offer a path to U.S. citizenship. "The people that can pay $5 million,

by: Insider

Real estate as an investment? One study says luxury watches do better.

Luxury watches like Audemars Piguets and Rolexes showed higher percentage annual returns than bonds and real estate, a study said.

by: Regtechtimes

Rick Tariq Rahim Sentenced for Massive Tax and Investment Fraud

Rick Tariq Rahim, a businessman from Virginia, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for cheating both the government and investors. Over several years, he failed to pay millions of dollars in taxes and tricked people into investing in a false trading scheme.

by: Kiplinger

Retire in Italy for Culture and Beauty

U.S. citizens retire in Italy for a lifestyle of abundance. If you love history, gastronomy, and natural beauty, Italy almost always does it better.

by: Timeslife

Top Countries with the Best Salary Opportunities

One key deciding factor when choosing a job or making plans to work in foreign lands is the salary offered. Many professionals leave their native lands on account of better salaries, opportunities for career advancement,

by: Newsweek

How to Survive a Trump Recession: The Ultimate Guide

Rosenberg listed three indicators people should monitor as signs of a coming recession: consumer spending data, initial jobless claims ("to gauge whether the rapid decline in hiring rates is now being followed by outright layoffs"),

by: GOBankingRates

SBA Loans: Types, How They Work and How To Qualify

If you're a small business owner, or hoping to be one, here's a complete guide on SBA loans so you can understand exactly what you'll need to qualify.

by: News4Jax

Greek government debt upgraded to investment grade, closing the door on a painful era

Greece's center-right government has welcomed a credit rating upgrade by Moody's, the last major ratings agency to lift junk status on government bonds that began 15 years ago during a severe debt crisis.

by: Entrepreneur

Wipro Announces Major Business Realignment to Focus on Industry Trends

By streamlining its business units, Wipro aims to strengthen its ability to deliver integrated services and drive business outcomes for clients across industries.

by: BBC

Why is my council tax rising and how is it spent?

Our council tax bills for the next 12 months are about to arrive through the letter box and throughout Kent they are going up by more than £100 compared with last year for an average home. Almost every authority has gone for the highest rise it is allowed to make without having to ask for special permission from the government and consulting residents.

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: 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: 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: 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.

Exclusive: Mexican tycoon Slim eyes two of Pemex's key fields, gaining clout in energy sector

Mexican state energy company Pemex is in talks with Carlos Slim which could see the billionaire tycoon help bankroll two of the country's most promising crude oil and natural gas fields, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, through his companies, is in advanced talks to take over the operation of two key oil fields from Pemex, Mexico's state oil company. This move would significantly enhance Slim's influence in Mexico's energy sector. The fields in question are the Ichalkil and Pokoch oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico, which are part of Pemex's strategy to attract private investment to boost production and reduce its financial burden. Pemex has been struggling with high debt and declining production, prompting the Mexican government to seek partnerships with private entities. If the deal goes through, it would mark a significant shift in the control of Mexico's oil resources, traditionally dominated by Pemex, towards private sector involvement.

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