Sun, March 16, 2025

by: BusinessTech

How much the rand should be worth

Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt revealed the rand's fair value compared to where it is trading now.

by: Bloomberg

ECB's Villeroy Says US Crypto Support Sows Seeds of Future Shock

European Central Bank Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau said the US risks bringing about the next financial emergency through its support of cryptocurrencies and non-bank finance.

by: Insider

From college to dating, no one in history has been rejected more than Gen Z

Whether it's LinkedIn or Tinder, Gen Zers are constantly being told "no." It's sending their anxiety and loneliness into overdrive.

by: 7NEWS

Watch ausbiz live stream: The latest Australian business and finance news

Australia's leading provider of live and on-demand video of the latest news in Australian business, markets, economy and startups. ausbiz is Australia's leading provider of live and on-demand video of the latest news in Australian business, markets ...

by: Moneycontrol

Uber in early talks to acquire EV ride-hailing firm BluSmart

Ride-hailing giant Uber is in the early stages of talks to acquire BluSmart, an electric vehicle-based cab service company, as its parent company, Gensol Engineering, is looking to exit the capital-intensive business,

by: GhanaWeb

SIGA Director-General to ensure CEOs comply with Assets Declaration Law - President

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) to ensure that all Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) comply with the Assets Declaration Law.

by: Investopedia

How Worried Should You Actually Be About a Recession?

Recession fears reignited this week as a stock market sell-off put the S&P 500 into a technical correction. However, many economists and analysts feel that a full blown recession is still unlikely.

by: Invezz

Analyst says Cardano (ADA) price will see 500% rally to $4 and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) will move 22,220% to $5

Cardano (ADA) has entered a critical phase as analysts project a potential 500% surge to $4, fueled by bullish technical patterns and heightened whale activity. Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized lending platform,
Sat, March 15, 2025

by: Econostrum

Centrelink Warning Over $1,000 Cash Boost - Thousands at Risk of Missing Out

Thousands of Australians impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred could be eligible for Centrelink disaster relief payments, yet many risk missing out due to confusion over eligibility and misinformation.

by: CarExpert

FleetPartners launches innovative online vehicle leasing calculator

Business vehicle leasing specialist FleetPartners has launched a new online customer lease calculator and car chooser that's designed to be a one-stop shop for fleet vehicle customers.

by: Forbes

Meet America's Only BJCP Grand Master And Master Cicerone

There are two beer credentials that are the most widely recognized: the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) and the Certified Cicerone Program.

by: MLive

See photos and video from JD Vance's visit to Bay County manufacturer

Vice President JD Vance made his first stop back in Michigan after President Donald Trump's campaign took office in January. Vance, who was accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance, delivered a 25-minute speech to employees at Vantage Plastics,

by: Fortune

U.S. crypto czar's $200 million portfolio held Bitcoin, Coinbase, and Robinhood

The AI and crypto czar divested a substantial portfolio of crypto holdings before he entered the White House, according to a memo.

by: Bisnow

Repositioning Philadelphia: Adaptive Reuse and Conversions Summit

Join Bisnow's Philadelphia Repositioning, Adaptive Reuse, and Conversions Summit on June 3, 2025, to explore how developers are transforming underutilized properties into high-value assets.

by: Euronews

Why is the global rubber market likely to see shortages in 2025?

Euronews Business looks at the factors impacting the rubber market this year, while also exploring how sustainable farming practices like agroforestry may impact the rubber industry.

by: Alternet

'Protect yourself': Here's a survival guide for possible Trump recession

President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, Mexico, the European Union (EU) and other U.S. allies is worrying investors. And the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been plummeting and aggravating fears of a possible recession.

by: TechRadar

Quickbooks vs Xero: which is the best for your business?

QuickBooks and Xero - and both platforms provide a wide range of tools designed to simplify financial operations but are tailored to different business needs and preferences. This article compares QuickBooks and Xero,

by: Moneyweb

Three strategies for a 'scare' market

The Finance Ghost is a chartered accountant and ex-investment banker who is deeply passionate about markets and business in general and about helping people understand them. He combines his entrepreneurial and corporate experience by writing extensively for South African publications and producing various podcasts.

by: Cryptopolitan

Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs finally gives crypto its due

by: Week99er

Remittix's Crypto Presale Breaks $13.8 Million, Ready to Propel the Bull Run with XRP and Cardano

The XRP price predictions have taken center stage as Ripple's native token continues to gain momentum amidst a broader cryptocurrency market rally. The price increase observed with XRP is as a result of positive expectations from Ripple's SEC conflict together with the expanding cross-border payment functions of the network.

by: abc27

What's a card skimmer and how is it stealing people's SNAP benefits

People are continuing to see answers after some Pennsylvanians say their SNAP benefit funds were stolen. The main culprit? A device known as a card skimmer is thought to be behind the fraud. One of the major problems with the situation right now,

by: Reuters

Berkshire Hathaway director Olson to step down, Buffett opposes shareholder proposals

Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday longtime Director Ronald Olson will be leaving its board because of a policy change requiring directors, except for Warren Buffett, to step down after turning 80. In a proxy statement for its May 3 annual meeting in Omaha,

by: Tuko

Kenya's Smallholder Farmers Receive Boost after Avenews Launched KSh 2.5b Financing Programme

The company which started in 2017 has been transforming the agricultural supply chain in Kenya through tailored and innovative financing products.

by: Patch

Grocery, Brewery Closings + Bookstore Fire + Free Wings: VA Business

Recent business news in Virginia included a bookstore relocating after a fire, grocery and brewery closures, and a bank's shutdown scenario.

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: 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: 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: MarketWatch

'He claims to be a nihilist': I told my friend to sell his Tesla shares. He stopped speaking to me. Is that normal?

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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: Reuters

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.

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: 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.

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.

Rick Tariq Rahim, a former financial advisor from Calgary, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for orchestrating a massive tax and investment fraud scheme. Rahim, who operated through his company, Tariq Rahim Financial Services, defrauded investors out of millions by promising high returns through tax shelters and investments in non-existent or overvalued assets. His schemes included selling tax shelter donations and investments in a non-existent film production company, among others. The fraud not only led to significant financial losses for investors but also resulted in substantial tax losses for the Canadian government. Rahim was convicted on multiple charges including fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. The sentencing aims to serve as a deterrent to similar financial crimes, highlighting the severe consequences of exploiting trust for personal gain.

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