• Fri, March 21, 2025

by: Kiplinger

Is Your Cryptocurrency Safe? How to Shield Digital Assets

Creditors, hackers and frivolous lawsuit filers could be coming for your cryptocurrencies. These essential estate planning and asset protection strategies could help.

by: Mint

Is pre-closing your personal loan a smart move? Pros and cons explained

Pre-closing a personal loan can save interest and improve credit scores, but it may involve pre-closure charges, liquidity issues, and opportunity costs. New RBI guidelines on floating-rate loan prepayment charges may offer relief going ahead.

by: WTOP

Fuddruckers makes its Chinatown return thanks to a local entrepreneur

Fuddruckers, the burger chain that almost went out of business during the pandemic, made its return to D.C.'s Chinatown this week.

by: MoneyWeek

How to protect your pension from the chancellor's inheritance tax changes

Pension savings will form part of inheritance tax calculations from 2027 and many retirees are already taking steps to avoid charges now

by: MARCA

What does dismantling the Department of Education mean, and how does it impact student loans?

by: Cryptopolitan

Maker RWA, BlackRock BUIDL, Ethena USDtb, and Ondo Finance TVL surpasses $4 billion

by: Fortune

DOGE's plans for social security are back door way to cut payments, experts and former official warn: 'This is the most serious threat I've ever seen to it'

Elon Musk's government efficiency team, DOGE, is taking aim at Social Security, claiming fraud while pushing controversial changes.

by: Variety

Vine Alternative's CEO James Moore on Village Roadshow's Bankruptcy, the Legal Fight With Warner Bros., and What's Next for the Company Behind "The Matrix' (EXCLUSIVE)

While the fate of Village Roadshow, the prominent producer and financier of films such as "The Matrix" and "Joker" which filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. earlier this week, is up in the air, Vine Alternative Investments,

by: CCN

NatWest Is OpenAI's Third Major Banking Partner, Follows UK Bank Layoffs and Bank Closures

by: Newsweek

Democrats Face Singular Question at Voter Town Halls: Where's the Fight?

At town halls across the country, constituents have confronted Democratic lawmakers with anger at what they see as a lack of organized opposition to the Trump agenda.

by: Yahoo

Area experts walk potential first-time home buyers through the process

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by: AOL

Disney investors reject anti-DEI proposal after company sheds some diversity programs

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by: Forbes

Trump Says Student Loans Will Be Managed By Small Business Administration, Not Education Department

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by: MarketWatch

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by: CNBC

Social Security chief reverses stance, says he won't shut agency because judge barred DOGE from records

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by: People

Margo Price and Husband Jeremy Ivey 'Have Somehow Beaten All the Odds': 'We Made It'

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by: Reuters

Chevron CEO Michael Wirth's pay rises to $32.7 million in 2024

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by: Insider

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by: Moneycontrol

China's shrinking tax revenue poses challenge to economy and response to US tariffs

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by: cnbctv18

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1% on fresh foreign fund inflows; extend rally to fifth day

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by: Reuters

J&J boosts US investments by 25% over 4 years amid looming tariff threats

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by: Forbes

New Scams Are Out And Active. Here Are Some Ways To Stay Wary And Safe

Whether it's the latest phishing scam hitting your email or a faked video of Warren Buffett offering stock tips, someone is trying to scam you.

by: cnbctv18

Manappuram Finance shares surge over 11%, trade above Bain Capital open offer price

It must be noted that shares of Manappuram Finance are in the Futures and Options (F&O) ban, which means no new positions can be created in the stock in today's trading session.

by: CNBC

Stock volatility poses an 'opportunity,' investment analyst says. Here's why

The U.S. stock index briefly touched correction territory last week. Investors can take advantage of such selloffs by buying stocks at a discount, financial experts say. Investors should be mindful of their overall stock/bond allocations when doing so.

by: AOL

Trump says the Small Business Administration is taking over student lending. Experts say it's illegal.

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by: Insider

Cashing a Check Without a Bank Account: Your Options

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by: Moneycontrol

Manappuram Finance shares jump 10% to record high after Rs 4,400 crore deal with Bain Capital

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by: Fortune

Elaine Chao on the Trump Administration: 'What you all want is certainty and you're not going to get it'

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by: AOL

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by: Forbes

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by: cnbctv18

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It must be noted that shares of Manappuram Finance are in the Futures and Options (F&O) ban, which means no new positions can be created in the stock in today's trading session.

by: Insider

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by: Reuters

Canada aims for free internal trade that can offset any US tariffs, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said Canada could offset the effects of any U.S. tariffs by removing internal trade barriers and that he aimed for free trade within the country by July 1, after meeting provincial and territorial leaders.

by: Insider

Tesla 'armageddon,' a 'legion' of Optimus robots, and no mention of DOGE: 5 takeaways from Elon Musk's surprise all-hands

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by: Reuters

Indian gold loan provider Manappuram hits record high as Bain Capital plans stake buy

Shares of India's Manappuram Finance jumped 6% on Friday after analysts said that Bain Capital's plans to buy an 18% stake and jointly control the gold loan provider will help ease its management succession plans.

by: Forbes

The Rise In Business Bankruptcies: Key Trends And Steps For Leaders

Incorporating strategic initiatives and strong financial planning is the best way to navigate a competitive market and protect your business in difficult times.

by: Forbes

Cocoa: Rising Prices, Trade Opportunities And The Future Of Chocolate

For now, traders can ride the wave of cocoa's bull market, but the long-term implications for consumers and the industry are far less sweet.

by: Insider

Crypto.com Review 2025

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by: Reuters

Argentina suspends Telecom's purchase of Telefonica unit

Argentina's presidential office on Friday said it issued a preventive measure to suspend Telecom's acquisition of Telefonica's local unit, claiming the pending merger could lead to excessive market concentration.

by: Reuters

BMO changes some mortgage rules for steel, aluminum business owners due to trade war

Canada's Bank of Montreal has changed some terms of its mortgage process for steel and aluminum business owners, a memo sent to its brokers shows, as U.S. tariffs stoke uncertainties in the industry.

by: Reuters

JPMorgan makes changes to its diversity programs, memo says

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  • Sat, March 22, 2025

by: WZZM13

Big Dance boosting West Michigan business, requiring more staff around the clock

Friday was busy from the lunch shift through closing, with many coming to watch the Michigan State game against Bryant University. Rosemeck said he's needed more staff on the lunch shift which is abnormal.

by: PCMag

1min.AI Is Your Creative Sidekick and It's On Sale Now

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by: Moneycontrol

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by: Metro

Ethical investments: How your ISA can save our planet (and it won't even you cost you anything)

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by: Kiplinger

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by: Insider

Accenture CEO says DOGE's cost-cutting drive is hitting business, as worry spreads among staff

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by: Insider

Apple's AI promises are coming back to haunt it

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Cocoa: Rising Prices, Trade Opportunities And The Future Of Chocolate

For now, traders can ride the wave of cocoa's bull market, but the long-term implications for consumers and the industry are far less sweet.
The article from Forbes Finance Council discusses the significant rise in cocoa prices, which have more than doubled in the past year due to supply constraints, adverse weather conditions, and diseases affecting cocoa crops in major producing countries like Ivory Coast and Ghana. This surge in cocoa prices presents both challenges and opportunities for investors and businesses in the chocolate industry. The article highlights potential trade opportunities, suggesting that investors might look into cocoa futures, ETFs, or direct investments in cocoa-producing regions. It also explores how chocolate manufacturers are responding to these price hikes, with some companies reducing product sizes or increasing prices, while others are innovating with alternative ingredients or focusing on premium, high-margin products. The future of chocolate is portrayed as one where sustainability, ethical sourcing, and innovation will play crucial roles in navigating the volatile cocoa market, potentially leading to a transformation in how chocolate is produced and consumed globally.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2025/03/21/cocoa-rising-prices-trade-opportunities-and-the-future-of-chocolate/

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