• Tue, March 18, 2025

by: Reuters

Deutsche Bank to give DWS first look at private credit deals

Deutsche Bank will give its asset management arm preferred access to private credit deals it originates, the companies said on Tuesday, as the German institutions look for an edge in the booming but increasingly competitive market.

by: Marketplace

Uncertainty drives gold to record prices

Gold has hit a record of $3,000 per ounce thanks to investor uncertainty surrounding the stock market and U.S. treasury.

by: UPI

Nvidia, GM announce strategic business partnership

General Motors Corp. and Nvidia officials have agreed to a business partnership that will help GM more efficiently produce current and next-generation vehicles.

by: GOBankingRates

Citi Flex Plan: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: Newsweek

IRS Form 7004: How To Get an Extension on Filing Business Income Tax

Businesses that need extra time to file their tax returns can request an automatic extension using IRS Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File Certain Business Income Tax, Information,

by: SmartAsset

Amortization vs. Depreciation: Differences and Examples

Amortization and depreciation are accounting methods used to allocate the cost of assets over their useful lives. Amortization applies to intangible assets like patents and trademarks. Depreciation deals with tangible assets like buildings,

by: Forbes

Today's Commodity Supercycle: What It Is, And Gold's Role In It

Such cycles, though different in nature and triggers, are shaped by geopolitical, economic and technological factors.

by: Alternet

'Business has been neglected': Longtime Tesla investor demands Elon Musk resign as CEO

Ross Gerber — one of the earliest investors in the Tesla electric vehicle company — is now calling on South African centibillionaire Elon Musk to step down from his role as chief executive. Gerber delivered his remarks on Sky News,

by: Cryptopolitan

Will 2025 Finally Be The Year The Cardano Price Crosses $4? ADA Rival Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Poised To Go From $0.02 To $5

Cardano (ADA) has gained 20% in the last weeks, as the price aims for the $1 mark while whale activities increased and excitement in the speculative movement grows. Speculation around the inclusion of ADA in U.

by: Insider

4 reasons why Tesla's 53% stock crash is accelerating today

Tesla's stock fell as much as 7% on Tuesday after Chinese rival BYD revealed new battery tech.

by: KETV

'Business as usual' for Nebraska's urban search and rescue team

NETF-1 is ready to respond to any future federal requests, but their main mission is being a resource for the state and people of Nebraska.

by: CNA

More residents found higher-skilled jobs in 2024 as resident employment grew: MOM

More residents were employed in growth sectors like financial services and information and communications, while resident employment fell in lower-skilled sectors.

by: CNN

Trump is claiming credit for plummeting egg costs. So why haven't you noticed lower prices?

The Trump administration is declaring victory for defeating a massive pain point for inflation-weary Americans: Egg prices are plunging.

by: Insider

Frank founder Charlie Javice doesn't want her jury to know she once called her codefendant 'the best partner in crime'

Charlie Javice is on trial in federal court in New York. Prosecutors say she tricked JPMorgan Chase into paying $175M for her startup.

by: Reuters

IndusInd International to list insurance units of Reliance Capital in 2-3 years

IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL) on Tuesday said it will list the insurance units of Reliance Capital in two to three years, after it completed the transaction to buy the financial services firm.

by: Forbes

Labor: The Most Persistent Global Supply Chain Threat

Labor challenges and operational bottlenecks plague our supply chains like they have for years, but the nature and scope of these difficulties continue to evolve.

by: Insider

Elon Musk says Larry Ellison and Jeff Bezos are among the smartest people he's ever met

In a podcast interview with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, Musk name-dropped three tech leaders when asked about the smartest guy he's ever met.

by: Forbes

AI Agents: From Inception To Today

AI's growing role in business and society demands a deeper understanding of their history, capabilities and limitations.

by: Insider

Nvidia unveils its big bets at the 'Super Bowl of AI'

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is headlining the opening keynote at the GTC 2025 Developers Conference, the company's AI Super Bowl.

by: Insider

What is the FDIC? Safeguarding Your Money in the Banking System

Learn what the FDIC is, how it protects your bank deposits, and why it's important for U.S. banks. We also cover what you need to know about the FDIC.

by: Insider

Upgrade Checking and Savings Account Review 2025: Features, Benefits, and Alternatives

Explore the fintech platform Upgrade in 2025. We provide expert insights on its cash-back checking account and two high-yield savings accounts.
  • Wed, March 19, 2025

by: cnbctv18

Bajaj Housing Finance shares surge 6%; Here is why April 15 is key for the stock

Although shares of Bajaj Housing Finance continue to trade well above their IPO price of ₹70, they are still 34% below their post-listing high of ₹188, despite the recent recovery.

by: Newsday

How Trump tariffs could affect home improvement, renovation projects

Whether the price of construction goods does increase, the tariffs have already affected the overall economy — the stock market took a dive upon their implementation — adding further uncertainty for Long Island homeowners in an already uncertain economic period and potentially dampening their ability to access credit.

by: Adweek

Unilever's CMO Says AI is Cutting Product Shoot Costs by 50%

Unilever's chief growth and marketing officer Esi Eggleston Bracey has revealed that the company is integrating AI technology in its product shoots-and saving time and money in the process. Today […]

by: SiliconANGLE

Deloitte hops aboard the agentic AI hype train with Zora AI

Deloitte said Zora AI is available on every major cloud infrastructure platform via a subscription model, and it can be deployed into existing technology systems through various pre-built integrations it has created. The company also offers customization services to adapt the Zora AI agents to more specific client needs.

by: BristolWorld

Venue Dubbed 'Birthplace of Punk' Chooses Bristol's Xledger as Finance Software System of Choice

Roundhouse in London, which has famously welcomed the likes of The Ramones and The Doors, has successfully deployed Xledger as its new finance software, citing its core system and additional reporting features as a key driver in the procurement process.

by: SHINE

Shanghai tech firms ride AI wave to revenue growth, global expansion

FinVolution's international business contributed 21.4 percent of its total revenue in the quarter. Powered by AI, it acquired 2.2 million new borrowers outside of China, with a 61 percent year-on-year increase.

by: Forbes

The Rise Of Brooklyn: A Real Estate Supercycle In The Making

In New York City, Brooklyn has been on the rise since the global financial crisis reshaped the Big Apple in 2008. The real estate market has reached a new level since the Covid pandemic. Now, a real estate supercycle is on the horizon.

by: Lifehacker

The Financial Perks (and Downsides) of Marriage

Love may be blind, but marriage is a long-term investment strategy with variable returns and significant tax implications. Let's take a cold, calculating look at the institution that promises for richer or poorer—and find out which one you're more likely to experience.

by: Forbes

Home-Based Alternative Financing's Appeal For Individuals, Investors

The alignment of consumer demand and investor appetite makes home-based alternative financing a vital tool in modern financial planning.

by: Zawya

Acquisition to catalyse global expansion of IndusInd Holdings in banking & finance sector

"Now, with this acquisition, we are entering the insurance business in addition to banking. We also took a 60% stake in Invesco's mutual fund business, and once approvals are in place, we will have a complete presence across the BFSI sector," Ashok Hinduja said.

by: GOBankingRates

3 Boring But Lucrative Side Businesses for Retirees

Retirement: a period of relaxation, enjoyment and rest. It should be a time to enjoy life to the fullest and not a time to worry about your finances. Today, more Americans are retiring than

by: Kiplinger

Why Are So Many Retirees Renting Out Rooms In Their Homes, And Should You Join Them?

The number of retirees renting out rooms in their homes has surged, according to a new study. Why would older Americans want to take on roommates, and how does the process work?

by: Moneycontrol

What is NBFC Loan? Difference between bank and NBFC Personal Loan

NBFCs provide quick and flexible personal loans with easier approval, while banks offer lower interest rates and higher loan amounts. Choosing the right lender depends on your financial needs and urgency.

by: Moneycontrol

Sell, buy back and save: Here's how tax harvesting can maximise your returns

Tax harvesting can help investors minimise tax liability by offsetting capital gains with losses, optimising returns and legally reducing taxes, making it a useful tool for tax savings

by: GOBankingRates

Ally Bank Promotions: Best Offers and Bonuses

Ally Financial is perhaps most well-known for Ally Bank, a full-service bank that offers certificates of deposit, checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages and loans. Ally also minimizes overhead by operating only online,

by: Forbes

Beyond International Women's Day: Six Ways To Accelerate Action In 2025

It's up to all of us to advance women in the workforce and see a more equitable future for our partners, colleagues, sisters and, most importantly, our daughters.

by: Zawya

SAEED Center expands with new SRTIP branch to drive investment and accelerate business growth

The expansion aims to streamline business setup, attract further investment, and reinforce the emirate's position as a global economic hub

by: Reuters

Investors hopeful Wells Fargo asset cap will be removed in 2025

Investors and analysts are more hopeful the asset cap on Wells Fargo will be lifted this year after the bank managed to close five regulatory actions in 2025, making its shares more attractive.

by: Reuters

Analysis-Bank Indonesia could tip the scales in its shaky markets

As Indonesia's government plays fast and loose with its spending plans, a slow exit of foreign investors is turning into a tide that risks engulfing the relatively stable rupiah and bonds. Bank Indonesia (BI) holds the key to whether the slump in the country's stocks turns into a wider,

by: Reuters

Indonesia finance minister denies resignation rumours amid stocks plunge

Indonesia's finance minister denied rumours of her imminent resignation and pledged to maintain fiscal discipline at a hurriedly called press conference announced after the country's benchmark index plunged to a multi-year low on Tuesday.

by: Insider

Canadians are turning to 'Made in Canada' goods, and complaints about mislabelling are surging

Trump's tariffs have spurred the buying of local products in Canada, while mislabeling complaints have surged by over 1000%, according to the CFIA.

by: Insider

Critical Role's heartbreak prince is leading the nerdworld business' publishing push

CR has a brimming publishing slate this year, and cofounder Liam O'Brien — a self-professed book nerd — is leading the push.

by: Reuters

Tencent posts strong Q4 as gaming business rebounds

Chinese technology giant Tencent Holdings posted an 11% rise in fourth-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by growth in its gaming business.

by: Insider

I'm a Tesla investor and I've got millions in the company. I think Elon Musk is key to Tesla's success, but it can endure without him.

For most investors, Tesla's fortunes are inextricably tied to its CEO, Elon Musk. But Tsai Capital's Christopher Tsai says the EV giant can endure even if Musk is no longer at its helm. "Elon is clearly a key piece of the story,

by: Reuters

US HHS drops advisory labeling gun violence a public health crisis

The former U.S. surgeon general's 2024 advisory calling gun violence a public health crisis has been take down by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) following orders from the Trump administration.

by: Reuters

Canada's Carney vows to expand presence in mineral-rich Arctic

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said Canada would boost its military and security presence in the Arctic, a frozen and mineral-rich expanse that is of increasing interest to U.S. President Donald Trump.

by: Reuters

Ben & Jerry's says parent Unilever decided to oust ice cream maker's CEO

Ben & Jerry's said its parent, Unilever , decided to oust the ice cream maker's chief executive, Dave Stever, escalating a battle over the subsidiary's independence on social policy issues.

AI Agents: From Inception To Today

AI's growing role in business and society demands a deeper understanding of their history, capabilities and limitations.
The article from Forbes Business Council, titled "AI Agents: From Inception To Today," explores the evolution of AI agents from their early conceptual stages to their current applications. It discusses how AI agents have transitioned from simple rule-based systems to sophisticated entities capable of learning, adapting, and interacting with humans in more intuitive ways. The piece highlights key milestones in AI development, including the shift from narrow AI, designed for specific tasks, to more general AI that can handle a broader range of activities. It also covers the integration of AI agents in various industries like healthcare, finance, and customer service, illustrating their impact on efficiency, personalization, and decision-making. The article emphasizes the ongoing advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, and neural networks that have enabled AI agents to become more autonomous and effective, while also addressing ethical considerations and the future potential of AI in enhancing human capabilities.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/03/18/ai-agents-from-inception-to-today/