• Mon, March 24, 2025 •

by: MarketWatch

Why you should delete your 23andMe account. Here's the worst that could happen if your DNA data is exposed.

Me's bankruptcy has some consumer advocates warning customers of the DNA testing company to delete their accounts. Here's why they're sounding the alarm, and what's at stake if customers don't take action.

by: Reuters

Kenya seeks new IMF loan deal, says no disagreements with Fund

Kenya has applied for a new lending programme from the International Monetary Fund that will factor in unused money from the current programme which both sides walked away from last week, Finance Minister John Mbadi said on Monday.

by: Reuters

Colonial Pipeline responds to protests over proposed gasoline shipment changes

The Colonial Pipeline on Monday asked the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reject shippers' protests over proposed changes to how it moves gasoline, arguing that the modifications are in line with industry practices and within Colonial's authority.
  • Tue, March 25, 2025 •

by: BusinessTech

Big trouble for South Africans earning over R20,000 per month

Confidence amongst South Africans earnings over R20,000 per month has nosedived, with many expecting the economy and their finances to worsen over the next 12 months. The latest FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dropped from -6 to -20 index points during the first quarter of 2025.

by: BBC

Launceston bank closures a 'disaster' for town

Businesses and bank customers in a town in Cornwall say they are concerned about banking access after three banks announced branches were to close within a month.Lloyds' branch in Launceston is due to close on 12 May,

by: Newsweek

UnitedHealthcare 'Pushing' Boundaries of Medicare Fraud, Republican Says

Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-R) discussed Republicans' efforts to reduce Medicare and Medicaid fraud on Fox Business Monda.

by: Moneycontrol

Finance Bill 2025: New income tax bill to scrapping of equalisation levy - Here's what Nirmala Sitharaman said in Lok Sabha

The Upper House is also expected to take up The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which has already been passed by the Lok Sabha.

by: Bloomberg

Fleetio to Acquire Auto Integrate in $1.5 Billion Fleet Deal

Fleetio, a software firm that helps companies manage their vehicle fleets, has raised $450 million in late-stage venture funding to help finance a takeover of maintenance-authorization platform Auto Integrate.

by: CoinDesk

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Confirms Dollar Stablecoin Plans with BitGo

The USD1 token will be fully backed by U.S. government securities and cash, with BitGo providing custody services for the reserves.

by: BuzzFeed

People Are Sharing The Career Advice That Changed Their Lives, And It Will Make You Rethink Everything

"Don't be afraid to stay true to you, know your worth, and at all costs, protect your vibe" View Entire Post ›

by: News4Jax

10 IRA mistakes to avoid

The only option open to taxpayers at all income levels is a traditional nondeductible IRA, but this subjects investors to two big drawbacks: required minimum distributions (RMDs) and ordinary income tax on withdrawals. Assuming a backdoor Roth IRA will be tax-free

by: cnbctv18

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2025 with 35 amendments

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined changes aimed at tariff rationalisation and boosting domestic manufacturing while discussing the bill.

by: GOBankingRates

What Is a Spot Loan and How Does It Work?

What is a spot loan? It's a short-term installment loan with fast approval -- but be prepared for high interest rates and quick repayment terms.

by: Zawya

QDB unveils partial guarantee investment program to promote investment and empower Qatar's private sector

The program aims to reduce financial risks, encouraging both individual investors and investment groups to invest in tech startups

by: Investopedia

Honeywell Names Sewell as CEO of Advanced Materials Business

Honeywell International, which announced plans last month to split into three independent companies, said Tuesday it has named David Sewell as the CEO of its advanced materials business.

by: Time

How TIME and Statista Determined the Top GreenTech Companies of 2025

The research projects "America's Top GreenTech Companies 2025" and "World's Top GreenTech Companies 2025" are comprehensive analyses conducted to identify the top-performing GreenTech companies in the United States and globally.

by: GlobalData

Morrisons' store and operations cost-cutting move risks 365 jobs

UK supermarket chain Morrisons has unveiled a comprehensive plan to revitalise its business operations as it embarks on the second phase of its strategic renewal programme. The retailer plans to close multiple facilities,

by: Newspoint

India to Remove 6% 'Google Tax' from April 1 - A Game Changer for Digital Giants like Meta and X

India Scraps 6% Digital Advertising Tax In a significant policy shift, the Indian government has decided to eliminate the 6% digital advertising tax, commonly known as the 'Google Tax.' This decision is part of the Finance Bill 2025 and is set to take effect from April 1.

by: CNBC

Treasury scraps reporting rule for U.S. small business owners

The Treasury Department issued a rule that significantly waters down the number of businesses that must report information about their owners.

by: Audacy

West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

New York Beer Project must pay $225,000 after settling a discrimination lawsuit, NYSEG to hold a smart meter open house in Lockport, and the Sabres host a sports and entertainment career fair.

by: Forbes

Who Is Frank Bisignano? Democrats Grill Trump's Social Security Pick At Confirmation Amid DOGE Cuts To Service.

Service at the Social Security Administration is reportedly in decline as Elon Musk's DOGE has sought to investigate the agency.

by: Entrepreneur

Denmark's IFU Backs Ecofy with $12.5M to Drive EV and Solar Adoption

The funding is part of the Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark, established in 2020 when the prime ministers of both nations signed a collaborative agreement to promote sustainability.

by: TechRadar

"It's our job to deliver constant innovation" - NetSuite head on why it wants to be the operating system for your whole business

The head of OracleNetSuite has laid out his vision of getting business technology to work by ensuring your organization is connected as much as possible.Speaking at the company's SuiteConnect London 2025 event,

by: Reuters

More European oil refineries to close, convert in next 10 years, panel says

European oil refineries will have to adapt to the energy transition or face a heightened risk of closure by 2035, a panel of executives said at the Financial Times Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne on Monday.

by: AOL

74 Haunted, Cursed, And Deeply Bizarre Things Found Secondhand (New Pics)

Nowadays, you can find anything you want online. Need a robot vacuum? It'll arrive in three to five business days. Your cell phone needs a new case? There are thousands of options you can choose from right at your fingertips.

by: Entrepreneur

This Business Mistake is Quietly Costing You. Here's How to Catch and Fix It

From slow connections to outdated contracts, bad infrastructure is a silent revenue killer. Here's how to identify and fix these costly problems before they impact your bottom line.

by: GOBankingRates

The Ultimate Guide To Purchasing and Financing Investment Properties

Here's what you should know about how to finance real estate investments, from buying property and how to weigh the risks and rewards.

by: Forbes

Fair Conduct: The Foundation Of Customer Trust And Business Resilience

Are we solving problems fast and treating customers with respect? Technology: Are systems and automation delivering fair outcomes without bias? Vulnerable Custom

by: ProPakistani

Finance Ministry Hiring 6 Experts to Operationalize New Tax Policy Office on IMF Demand

The Ministry of Finance is recruiting six professionals to set up the Tax Policy Office (TPO) for the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement

by: CNBC

Software giant SAP becomes Europe's most valuable firm amid German stock market boom

Software-maker SAP became Europe's most valuable company this week, riding a wave of artificial intelligence enthusiasm and German stock market gains. CEO Christian Klein previously told CNBC that SAP had the "richest business data set of all tech companies" which was allowing it to deliver a multitude of new AI services.

by: Kiplinger

Can You Be Fired for Going to Work When You're Contagious?

What's an employer to do when an employee shows up at the office with a cold or the flu and spreads germs to co-workers?

by: Forbes

Who Is Frank Bisignano? Trump's Social Security Pick Has Confirmation Hearing Today Amid DOGE Cuts To Service.

Service at the Social Security Administration is reportedly in decline as Elon Musk's DOGE has sought to investigate the agency.

by: AOL

How to Get a Business Loan With Bad Credit

Entrepreneurs with poor business credit can still get loans, but their options differ, as lenders weigh both default risk and overall financial health.

by: Reuters

To feed a warming world, we must also serve up gender equality

This year will be pivotal for the sustainability of food and agriculture as countries submit their new climate strategies ahead of global talks at the United Nation's COP30 meeting in Belem, Brazil, in November.

by: Fortune

AI improves both individual and team performance, new study finds. Will companies draw the right lessons from it?

The groups were then tasked with coming up with new ideas for consumer products in the various P&G divisions in which they worked (baby care, feminine care, grooming, and oral care). These ideas were then assessed by human judges with both relevant business and technology expertise.

by: Reuters

India ends import duty for items needed to make EV batteries, phones

India on Tuesday said there would be no import duties on several goods used to manufacture electric vehicle batteries and mobile phones amid broader tariff cuts to help local producers withstand the potential impact of reciprocal U.

by: Forbes

How Could Trade Tariffs Impact Real Estate Developers And Investors In Canada?

Lower interest rates, often a response to tariff-induced economic shifts, have a direct impact on mortgage rates. As borrowing costs decrease, more Canadians qualify for mortgages, often leading to increased housing demand. This benefits builders by strengthening the seller's market, as more buyers compete for available properties.

by: Reuters

Trump's World Liberty Financial crypto venture says it will launch stablecoin

Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial crypto venture will launch a dollar-pegged stablecoin called USD1, backed by U.S. Treasuries, dollars and other cash equivalents, it said in a statement on Tuesday.

by: Forbes

Navigating Domestic And International Regulations For Asset Protection

While you don't need to monitor every new law obsessively, staying informed about key regulatory shifts is crucial.

by: Insider

Social Security Administration commissioner nominee says he's 'never thought' about privatizing the agency

Democrats during a Senate hearing questioned Frank Bisignano about what they said are haphazard cost-cutting efforts by the White House DOGE office.

by: Reuters

Govt slaps Samsung with $601 million tax demand for telecom imports

Samsung was ordered to pay 44.6 billion rupees ($520 million), consisting of unpaid taxes and a penalty of 100%

by: Forbes

Why Supervised Believes AI Is The Best Way To Talk To Your Team

Supervised's AI voice agents automate the status updates that managers spend hours getting from their employees, freeing up time for more valuable interactions

by: Reuters

Standard Chartered makes three new hires in India to boost private credit business

Standard Chartered has made three new hires in India, according to its email to Reuters on Tuesday, as the bank aims to bolster its private credit business in the country.

by: Reuters

India slaps Samsung with tax demand of $601 million for telecom imports

India has ordered Samsung and its executives in the country to pay $601 million in back taxes and penalties for dodging tariffs on import of key telecoms equipment. The demand represents a substantial chunk of last year's net profit of $955 million for Samsung in India.

by: Reuters

Canadian aerospace groups warn fresh tariffs could raise costs on engine repairs, parts

Escalating U.S. tariffs and Canadian retaliatory duties could raise costs on items from aircraft components to engine repairs, according to aerospace trade groups in Canada, as a fresh round of the U.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: India slaps Samsung with tax demand of $601 million for telecom imports

India has ordered Samsung and its executives in the country to pay $601 million in back taxes and penalties for dodging tariffs on import of key telecoms equipment, a government order showed, for one of the biggest such demands in recent years.

by: Reuters

Shell's 2024 emissions largely stable at 1.2 billion tons CO2 equivalent

Shell's emissions were largely unchanged in 2024 at around 1.2 billion metric tons of CO2 equivalent, according to its annual report published on Tuesday and Reuters calculations.

by: Reuters

VW to work with Valeo, Mobileye on driver assistance systems

Volkswagen said on Tuesday it would collaborate with automotive parts suppliers Valeo and Mobileye to develop better driver assistance systems for its cars.

Colonial Pipeline responds to protests over proposed gasoline shipment changes

The Colonial Pipeline on Monday asked the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reject shippers' protests over proposed changes to how it moves gasoline, arguing that the modifications are in line with industry practices and within Colonial's authority.

The article from MSN discusses Colonial Pipeline's response to protests regarding proposed changes to gasoline shipments. Colonial Pipeline, a major U.S. fuel pipeline operator, has faced opposition from environmental groups and local communities over its plan to alter the flow of gasoline from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast. These changes are intended to optimize the pipeline's efficiency and meet shifting market demands. Critics argue that the modifications could lead to increased fuel costs and environmental risks. In response, Colonial Pipeline has emphasized its commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement, stating that they are actively working with stakeholders to address concerns while ensuring the reliability of fuel supply across the regions they serve. The company also highlighted that these changes are part of a broader strategy to adapt to the evolving energy landscape in the United States.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/colonial-pipeline-responds-to-protests-over-proposed-gasoline-shipment-changes/ar-AA1BzRh3