Thu, March 27, 2025

by: AOL

What is AP automation and what are the benefits of using it?

Brex explains that instead of going through paper invoices one by one and manually entering data into AP systems, finance teams are using technology to capture, process, and approve payments with greater speed and accuracy.

by: Kiplinger

Revocable Living Trusts: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

People are conditioned to believe they should avoid probate at all costs, but when compared with living trusts, probate could be a smart choice for some folks.

by: Stockhouse

ARMAMENTS and GOLD! Target prices are rising! Barrick Gold, Deutz, and Globex Mining!

The "Rambo Zambo" billions of Friedrich Merz continue to drive the Deutz share higher. After the solid annual figures, profit-taking seemed likely to set in for the engine manufacturer's shares, but this was misinterpreted!

by: cnbctv18

Jio Financial Services invests ?1,000 crore in subsidiary Jio Finance

The transaction, being between Jio Financial and its subsidiary, qualifies as a related-party transaction but has been executed on an arm's length basis. Shares of Jio Financial Services Limited ended at ₹225.

by: CNN

The Trump admin accuses EPA of squirreling away $20 billion in 'gold bars.' Here's what's really going on.

Lee Zeldin's allegations of criminal activity led to the resignation of a top DC prosecutor who refused to open a grand jury investigation.

by: WJHL

East Tenn. vape shop owner testifies against new vape bill in TN Capitol

David Nelson owns Rocky Top Vapor in Johnson City and other cities. He testified against a bill in front of the Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee that he said

by: Forbes

How AI Agents Are Transforming Business In 2025 And Beyond

So, what does this shift mean for businesses? How will AI agents move from cutting-edge innovation to an everyday necessity?

by: CCN

BRICS Pushing Forward With Digital Cross-Border Payment System, Russia's Finance Minister Confirms

by: Bloomberg

US Banks Finance Their Own Competition to Tune of $1 Trillion

One of American banks' fastest-growing businesses is lending to the very companies trying to grab their market share.

by: GhanaWeb

Parliament approves Growth and Sustainability Levy Amendment Bill 2025

Parliament has passed the Growth and Sustainability Levy Amendment Bill 2025, raising the levy on gold mining companies from 1% to 3% of their gross production.

by: BusinessLIVE

THE FINANCE GHOST: Dashing hopes for a Nike profit sprint

After a tough year, the sports giant struggles to regain momentum amid digital strategy shifts and declining sales

by: Investopedia

Tesla Stock Tumbles After Best Stretch Since November Election

Tesla shares fell more than 5% on Wednesday, ending the EV maker's blistering rebound out of a prolonged slump.

by: Insider

A 23andMe cofounder says the company 'lost its way' under the last leaders

Me cofounder Linda Avey is mourning what the biotech company could have become. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday.

by: Reuters

Microsoft pulls back from more data center leases in US and Europe, analysts say

Microsoft has abandoned data center projects set to use 2 gigawatts of electricity in the U.S. and Europe in the last six months due to an oversupply relative to its current demand forecast, TD Cowen analysts said on Wednesday.

by: GOBankingRates

Webster Bank Promotions: Best Offers and Bonuses

Webster regularly offers cash bonuses when you sign up for an account. Find out how to cash in on Webster Bank promotions.

by: Moneycontrol

Growth-friendly RBI governor Malhotra raises rate cut hopes

India's new central bank governor has marked his first 100 days in office with a growth-friendly approach to monetary policy, suggesting he'll be willing to cut interest rates further and keep liquidity flush as the economy braces for trade turmoil.
Wed, March 26, 2025

by: UPI

Senate Democrats call on Trump to revoke nominee for Social Security chief

Senate Democrats on Wednesday called for the president's pick for Social Security chief to have his nomination rescinded amid what lawmakers and experts say will be deep cuts to the program via DOGE.

by: WKYC

Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker Risk Report for 2024 shows investment related scams at riskiest reported: VERIFY Fast Facts

Scam Tracker Risk Report is out for 2024, and the results show the riskiest scams reported by consumers are investment scams. The thing these scams have in common is they prey on the desire to make money fast,

by: Invezz

CFO optimism dips in Q1 as tariff risks and uncertainty overshadow Trump boost: Fed survey

Optimism among chief financial officers (CFOs) has declined in the first quarter of the year as rising tariff risks and economic uncertainty cast a shadow over business expectations. A new survey conducted by two Federal Reserve banks and Duke University found that optimism,

by: Forbes

18 Must-Read Books For Finance Professionals In 2025

"The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael Gerber is the best book for someone who has just started a company or has been in business & is still doing everything in the business.

by: Investopedia

These Food and Drink Stocks Could See Double-Digit Growth, Says Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo kicked off coverage of two quick-service food and drink chains, Dutch Bros and Wingstop, with "buy" ratings.

by: Mint

What is a pre-qualified personal loan? Benefits, limitations, and how it works

Personal loans provide quick access to funds, with pre-qualification offering an initial assessment of a borrower's eligibility. This process involves a soft credit inquiry, allowing borrowers to learn about potential loan terms without impacting their credit score.

by: WBUR

How Trump plans to get government out of the mortgage business

Mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under government conservatorship since 2008. President Trump wants to privatize them. But what could that mean for America's mortgage market?

by: jacobin

Medicare Would Be in Real Danger of Collapse Under Dr Oz

Presently tied up in Senate confirmation hearings, Mehmet Cengiz Oz, the Oprah Winfrey-certified wellness advocate known as "Dr Oz," might soon become director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

by: TechCrunch

Has GetReal cracked the code on AI deepfakes? $18M and an impressive client list says yes

The proliferation of scarily realistic deepfakes is one of the more pernicious byproducts of the rise of AI, and falling victim to scams based on these

by: civicscience

Pulse of the U.S. Workforce Report: Employment Concerns, Manager Care, and Belief in Corporate Leadership

This is a tiny glimpse of the data available in The Pulse of the U.S. Workforce Report by idealis, powered by CivicScience data. Access the report. Uncertainty has become a defining force in today's business landscape,

by: Deadline

Hollywood's Theatrical Business At Risk Of Entering "Negative Feedback Loop", Wall Street Analyst Warns

Hollywood is at risk of entering a "negative feedback loop" with fewer wide movie releases and a shrinking theater footprint combining to squeeze box office revenue, a veteran media analyst says. In his annual assessment of the theatrical sector,

by: Fortune

Experts say Americans are so pessimistic about business conditions their confidence has fallen 'well below the threshold that usually signals a recession ahead'

The Trump administration and its policies had a significant impact on what is affecting consumers' views of the economy.

by: Bloomberg

Porsche, VW's Billionaire Owners Weigh Defense Investment

The billionaire family controlling Porsche AG and Volkswagen AG is eyeing a major investment in the defense industry as its automakers struggle with rising trade tensions and muted demand.

by: ProPublica

Fend for Yourself: Under Trump, Consumer Protection Bureau's Probes of Big Tech and Finance Firms Freeze Up

Companies may avoid consequences for alleged wrongdoing as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau drops lawsuits against Capital One and Rocket Homes and pauses investigations into Meta and others — including providers of medical credit cards.

by: Insider

Changing my work habits improved my relationship with my husband and increased my profits. Here are the 3 pivots I made.

An entrepreneur named Liane Agbi adjusted three work habits to improve her relationship with her spouse, and it grew her productivity and sales.

by: CNET

A Tax Return and Tax Refund Are Not the Same. Here's the Key Differences

Completing your taxes is tricky, especially if you file without the help of tax software or a tax preparer. It can get even more confusing when you see the terms "tax return" and "tax refund" used interchangeably when really, there's a significant difference.

by: stacker

How to get the most out of high-limit business credit cards

Ramp explains how business credit cards can help separate those expenses from your personal finances, have higher spending limits than personal cards, and offer tools to help build a business.

by: Euronews

UK Spring Statement: Further budget cuts and halved economic growth

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has laid out the latest on UK public finances. Her statement arrives at a moment when the nation needs to find billions to boost defence spending against the backdrop of an ailing economy.

by: CoinDesk

LatAm Exchange TruBit Taps Crypto Lending Platform Morpho for DeFi Earn Offering

A better user experience can be created by having fintech at the front and DeFi at the back, also known as a "DeFi mullet."

by: dw

Silicon Valley's Indian tech workers on edge about Trump's H-1B visa reform # DW Business

While Trump is rushing to fulfill his promise to limit immigration, his new allies in Silicon Valley are pushing back. Kabir, whose name we have changed on his request, is an engineer from India working at a Silicon Valley startup.

by: MarketWatch

Morgan Stanley is getting more bullish on China stocks. But there's a key risk, and it's not tariffs.

Morgan Stanley just lifted its year-end target on MSCI China and other Chinese stock-market indexes, by between 8% and 9%

by: CNBC

Dollar Tree says it's winning over higher-income shoppers and may offset tariffs with price hikes

Dollar Tree said it could use negotiations, manufacturing changes and price increases to mitigate the effects of Trump's tariffs.

by: Newsweek

Refunds and Stimulus Checks: Tax Season Scams to Know

Learn how to spot and avoid scams including fake refunds, IRS impersonators and AI voice fraud targeting filers this season.

by: Yahoo

2025 Women of Excellence will be honored Saturday

The honorees are Dr. Beatrice Brittan, Amanda Cormack, Donna Reynolds and Jo Schwartz will be recognized as the 2025 "Women of Excellence." Judith Burgess will also be

by: MSNBC

How Elon Musk and Congress are courting a financial crisis

Between the cuts to the IRS that DOGE is prompting and congressional Republican infighting, the U.S. may crash into the debt ceiling sooner than expected.

by: AOL

SoFi vs. Chase: I tried both banks, and here's why I think they're better together

SoFi offers high yields and no fees but lacks branches, while Chase provides extensive physical presence but charges fees and pays minimal interest.

by: Entrepreneur

Reduce Your Business's Spending by Investing in Microsoft Office Licenses Instead

There's no need to pay a recurring Microsoft 365 fee every month (or year) for access to Word, Excel, and more.

by: CNN

The global platform unlocking investment into Africa's sustainable future

Investment deals and international partnerships set the pace for Africa's continued economic growth and green energy transition as global leaders convened in Morocco.

by: Patch

SXU Offers New AI, Cybersecurity, Finance, Business Analytics MBAs

The new MBA programs are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a 21st century, dynamic business landscape. Each major focuses on critical

by: Kiplinger

Seven Common Tax Preparation Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

However, according to the tax and financial experts of Kiplinger Advisor Collective, preparing your taxes doesn't need to be the dreaded task many make it out to be. In fact, it can be a great time to check in on the health of your finances and ensure you're taking advantage of all the benefits and accounts that are available to you.

by: TwistedSifter

After Failing To Pay This Mechanic What He Was Owed, This Business Owner Told Him That If He Doesn't Like It, He Can Sue Him, So He Did

What would you do if your employer started paying you less without warning and kept saying that there is nothing you could do about it? That is what happened to the mechanic in th

by: Reuters

Morning Bid: Temporary consumer gloom or economic doom?

Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world's largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

Experts warn Americans' pessimism about business conditions has driven confidence to a level that typically indicates an impending recession

Consumer confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month, and consumers' outlook on business conditions and their own income fell to the lowest level in 12 years. The Conference Board says confidence has fallen "well below the

The article from MSN discusses a growing concern among economic experts regarding the current state of consumer confidence in the U.S. According to recent surveys, Americans' pessimism about business conditions has reached levels that historically precede economic recessions. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index, which measures consumer confidence, has shown a significant drop, reflecting widespread anxiety about future economic stability. This pessimism is driven by factors such as persistent inflation, rising interest rates, and fears of an economic downturn. Experts highlight that while consumer confidence alone isn't a definitive predictor of a recession, its current low levels are a warning sign, suggesting that businesses and policymakers should prepare for potential economic contraction. The article also notes that despite these concerns, some economic indicators remain strong, creating a mixed economic outlook.

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