Wed, March 19, 2025

by: AOL

March Madness predictions: Cinderellas, upsets, Final Four picks and more for the NCAA men's and women's tournaments

The Madness is here. What can we expect? Our experts weigh in with their Cinderella picks, Final Four teams, title winners and more.

by: CNBC

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and more

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting on March 19. Although the central bank is on the sidelines, for now, some consumer loan rates are starting to ease, giving households a little breathing room.

by: IOL

Public comment invited on R100bn draft Transformation Fund for black-owned businesses

Minister Parks Tau has unveiled the R100 billion Draft Transformation Fund aimed at empowering black-owned businesses, now open for public comment until May 7

by: MoneyWeek

Are you paying too much for your stocks and shares ISA?

Analysis by new ISA market entrant Lightyear claims stocks and shares ISA holders are paying more than £800 million extra in "unnecessary account fees," when only holding stocks and ETFs, which can eat into their returns.

by: Cryptopolitan

Gibraltar-based bank introduces Bitcoin-backed loans, offering up to $1M in crypto credit

by: briefly

List of all colleges in Cape Town in 2025: Choose the best college

This list of all colleges in Cape Town will help you if you are looking for the best colleges to pursue your desired course. Choose your perfect fit.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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
Tue, March 18, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Newsweek

US Business Leaders React To Trump's New Steel And Aluminum Tariffs

The 25 percent duties, which came into effect last week, have drawn concern from sectors reliant on the two metals.

by: Zawya

Qatar's corporate finance revenue to exceed $192.30mln in 2025

This growth marks a promising phase for the country's economic development, reflecting the ongoing evolution of Qatar's financial landscape

by: Cryptopolitan

Tax rules in Germany require crypto investors to keep record of transactions

by: Fortune

Wall Street sell-off is actually being caused by warped expectations vs reality, says JPMorgan strategy boss

While some investors may be watching the headlines and wringing their hands, those bullish on the U.S. are seeing the downturn as an opportunity. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, for example, said he views current market conditions as a chance to snap up stocks at a reduced rate.

by: Kiplinger

How Small Businesses Can Clear the Economic Hurdles Ahead

Shifting rules on taxes, trade and regulation are creating uncertainty for SMBs. Owners can overcome that by focusing on efficiency, flexibility and investment.

by: AOL

Trump and the expiration of the TCJA: Here's what's next for your tax bill

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a massive overhaul of the tax code, is set to expire at the end of 2025. Here's what could happen.

by: TechBullion

Qubetics Is Taking Over - Why It's the Best Crypto to Invest in March 2025 With AAVE And Tron in the Spotlight

When it comes to the best crypto to invest in March 2025, there's a lot of noise and options. But if you want to see your portfolio grow, you'll need to pick projects that truly stand out. One of the newest contenders gaining momentum is Qubetics ($TICS),

by: EquityBulls

Manba Finance Limited forms Strategic Alliances with BGauss Auto, Fin Coopers Capital, and ProsParity

Manba Finance Limited today announced forming a strategic alliance with BGauss Auto, Fin Coopers Capital, and ProsParity to drive India's shift towards sustainable mobility and empower the aspirations of customers across the country.

by: Goodreturns

Manappuram Finance Eyes Fundraise On March 20 Board Meet; What Should Investors Expect?

Manappuram Finances share price surged during early trading on March 18 in preparation for its board meeting on March 20 to address the fundraising move. Manappuram Finances shares started Tuesday at Rs 213 on the BSE,

by: Sharecast

Close Brothers shares tank as motor finance provisions lead to H1 loss

Close Brothers shares tanked on Tuesday after the merchant banking group swung to a heft loss in the first half on the back of a £165m provision for motor finance commissions.

by: CoinDesk

Tokenization Specialists Securitize and Ethena Unveil Institutional DeFi Blockchain

Securitize and Ethena Labs, two firms working closely with BlackRock's money market token BUIDL, have created an Ethereum-compatible blockchain called Converge, designed to house tokenized assets and provide institutional investors with the innovation of decentralized finance (DeFi).

by: GlobalData

Novuna Business Finance partners with BBB for green asset finance pilot

The initiative under the Growth Guarantee Scheme aims to expand funding for SMEs investing in low-carbon assets.

by: Forbes

Smart Strategies For Improving Cost Control, Efficiency And Sustainable Growth

Maximize efficiency and cut costs with smart AI, automation, and cloud strategies. Discover how FIS achieved sustainable growth with these solutions!

by: Bloomberg

Vietnam at 'Real' Risk of New US Tariffs, US Business Group Says

The Trump administration could slap new tariffs on Vietnamese goods as a tool to rebalance trade between the US and the Southeast Asian Country, U.S.-Asean Business Council President and Chief Executive Officer Ted Osius said at a Hanoi briefing.

by: Monitor

Plan your business exit early

The partnership between an investor and entrepreneur always has an end time. Therefore, every entrepreneur, even before signing the investment contract, should have the exit in mind.

by: Moneycontrol

Urgent Loan Apps: How they work and other key details to check before borrowing

Need cash fast? Urgent loan apps provide quick approvals and instant disbursals, but it's important to compare interest rates and terms before borrowing. Here's what you need to know.

by: Insider

An HR company says it used a Slack trap to catch a corporate spy

A Rippling lawsuit says a spy locked himself in a bathroom when approached with a court order to seize his phone.

by: Reuters

Defence firm QinetiQ warns of US, UK contract award delays, shares fall

British defence and security company QinetiQ warned on Monday of delays in short-term contracts being awarded in the U.S. and UK, where new policies are being implemented after changes in government.

by: Week99er

Discover The Best Crypto Presale to Invest In 2025: 5 Hidden Gems with Massive Potential

What if you had the chance to get in early on the next big thing in crypto? 2025 will be a transformative year for blockchain, with several innovative projects gaining momentum. The crypto market is no longer just about hype—it's about solving real-world problems,
Mon, March 17, 2025

by: AOL

These are the top 25 US presidents, according to historians and biographers

Historians rated the US presidents on leadership qualities. The survey did not include Joe Biden since he was still in office when it was conducted.

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.

The article from Forbes Finance Council discusses the current commodity supercycle, a prolonged period of high demand and rising prices for commodities, driven by factors like economic recovery post-COVID, geopolitical tensions, and the shift towards green energy. It highlights how commodities like copper, lithium, and nickel are crucial for renewable energy technologies, thus increasing their demand. Gold, traditionally seen as a safe-haven asset, plays a significant role in this cycle due to its stability and as a hedge against inflation and currency fluctuations. The article explains that while gold does not directly benefit from the green energy boom, its value increases due to economic uncertainties and inflation, making it an attractive investment during such times. The piece also touches on how investors might consider diversifying their portfolios with commodities, particularly gold, to mitigate risks associated with market volatility.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2025/03/18/todays-commodity-supercycle-what-it-is-and-golds-role-in-it/