• Fri, March 28, 2025

by: Patch

Joy Ebhomielen: 2025 Candidate For Northbrook Trustee

Joy Ebhomielen is running for reelection to the Northbrook Village Board in the April 1 consolidated municipal election.

by: Variety

Technicolor Bankruptcy: TransPerfect Acquires MPC and The Mill's France Operations

Language translation and AI tech business TransPerfect has acquired the France-based studios of The Mill and MPC, two global VFX brands that were owned by parent Technicolor, which abruptly shut down in February amid financial difficulties.

by: Investopedia

Tariff Policies Ramp Up Economic Concerns in March

Consumer sentiment fell again in March as inflation expectations moved higher and consumers expressed more anxiety about the labor market and future business conditions.

by: inforum

Through dozens of bills, Minnesota lawmakers look to carve out cannabis regulations

Less than two years after cannabis was legalized, lawmakers continue to adjust cannabis regulations through roughly 30 bills currently moving through the Minnesota Legislature

by: TheStreet

Iconic burger chain makes big move to take down McDonald's

The first location opened in 1950 as a humble burger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas, and since then, it has built over 1,100 restaurants in the U.S. and expanded across 16 states. Those who grew up in Texas share the nostalgia and familiarity of stepping into a Whataburger.

by: Cryptopolitan

Ripple (XRP) and Cardano (ADA) Show Bullish Predictions for 2025, So Why is All the Noise Coming from Mutuum Finance (MUTM)?

Ripple (XRP) has returned to the news following a lengthy court dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with the parties recently agreeing to a $25 million settlement, restoring hope for its future.

by: News24

Ex-Denel chairperson, former CEO in court on corruption charges

Two officials from state arms manufacturer Denel appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Friday on multiple counts of corruption for their alleged involvement in the irregular approval and establishment of the Denel Asia joint venture.

by: WNEM

6 mid-Michigan business, organizations receive grant funding for agricultural improvements

More than $3.8 million in grant funding has been awarded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) to Michigan businesses and organizations.

by: Reuters

India's Ambuja Cements reassigns Ajay Kapur as managing director, appoints finance chief as new CEO

India's Ambuja Cements has re-designated CEO Ajay Kapur as the managing director and named Vinod Bahety as its new chief, the Adani Group company said on Friday, effective April 1.

by: WTVY

Dothan business among six chosen to represent Alabama in Poland

A Dothan business owner is back in town after promoting his business in Poland on behalf of the Alabama Department of Commerce.

by: AfroTech

Black Economic Alliance Entrepreneurs Fund, Created To Support 'Overlooked And Underserved Founders, Has Raised $28.5M

Black Economic Alliance Entrepreneurs Fund has reached the halfway point of its funding goal. The fund was launched by the Black Economic Alliance Foundation, which is led by Executive Vice President Alaina Beverly,

by: GOBankingRates

TD Ameritrade Promotions and Bonuses for 2025

Expired TD Ameritrade Promotions. Although theses TD Ameritrade promotions are no longer available, they give a snapshot of the offers previously provided by the company. TD Ameri

by: Bloomberg

Taylor Swift and Elon Musk Can Hide Their Flight Data Now

Owners of private aircraft can now ask the Federal Aviation Administration to not publicly disclose their name, address and other data linking them to their planes.

by: Kiplinger

These Eight States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2025

If you live in one of these eight states, you're probably paying $1,000 or more above the national average for home insurance.

by: Yahoo

State House Dome: Lawmakers, council raising questions over PDIP

A MAJORITY on the Executive Council and a high-powered group of state legislators from both parties are pushing for answers from State Treasurer Monica Mezzapelle regarding the Public Deposit Investment Pool (PDIP).

by: TAG24

Trump pardons founder of Nikola e-trucks convicted of fraud

President Donald Trump has pardoned Trevor Milton, the founder of electric truck company Nikola, who was convicted of defrauding investors.

by: TwistedSifter

Bank Customer Threatened To Close His Account Because The Customer Service Professional Was Rude, So She Took His Threat Literally And Closed His Account So He Couldn't Do ...

What would you do if you had a very rude customer who was demanding to have a ridiculous number of fees reversed, and when you told him no, he got angry and threatened to close hi

by: Moneycontrol

10 reasons why startups must attend Startup Mahakumbh and how to register

Startups can unveil their latest innovations, receive feedback, and conduct live demonstrations to investors, industry leaders, and potential customers.

by: Forbes

Excellence Was On Display, As The Council For Urban Professionals Builds Pipeline To Power

This month, in NYC, under the vision of empowering the modern workforce CUP hosted over 400 professionals to inspire, elevate and empower them in an ever-changing world.

by: Insider

States With the Best and Worst Credit Scores 2025

Discover which US states have the best and worst credit scores in April 2025 and learn which factors influence these rankings.

by: Bankrate

I'm a financial planner and editor. Here are 5 ways to know if you're getting trustworthy money advice online

As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and someone who edits personal finance content for a living, I've seen firsthand how the rise of financial content on social media has transformed how we learn about money.

by: Yahoo

Hannemann resigns amid HTA controversy

The Hawai 'i Tourism Authority is back in the hot seat with state legislators and the public as it undergoes more leadership shake-ups while dealing with allegations that procedural deficiencies allowed for inappropriate freebies at the Hawai 'i Convention Center.

by: Insider

The best queen mattress sales and deals in March 2025

Many mattress brands are running sales with deals over $1,000 off. Here are the best queen mattress deals available now.

by: Reuters

FCC opening probe into diversity practices at Disney and ABC

The head of the Federal Communications Commission on Friday said he is opening an investigation into the diversity practices of Walt Disney and its ABC unit, saying they may violate U.S. equal employment opportunity regulations.

by: Insider

Hot February inflation data sends stocks spiraling

The data is stoking fresh fears of an inflation surge right as Trump's trade war is escalating, with the market approaching a key April 2 tariff date.

by: Reuters

Kushner's Affinity's assets jump to $4.8 billion after Gulf cash injection

Jared Kushner's investment company Affinity Partners saw assets under management jump 60% last year to $4.8 billion, according to a regulatory filing, after it received a cash injection from Middle East investors including Qatar's sovereign wealth fund.

by: Reuters

Thames Water finance chief to leave company within days

By Sarah Young LONDON -Thames Water, Britain's biggest water supplier, said its chief financial officer Alastair Cochran would leave within days, an abrupt change at the top of the utility as it battles to avoid financial collapse.

by: Insider

How Do Personal Loans Work? Requirements, Considerations, and How To Get One

Get a comprehensive overview of personal loan requirements. Understand the essentials to help you prepare for a successful loan application.

by: Reuters

FDIC says banks can engage in crypto activities without prior approval

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp said on Friday that institutions supervised by the agency do not need to get prior approval for permissible crypto-related activities.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Alaska Governor to brief Trump on Asia gas push as tariffs bite

Alaska's governor said he will brief U.S. President Donald Trump's administration after returning from Japan next week on progress securing Asian backing for a natural gas project that has become part of a broader discussion on trade and tariffs.

by: Reuters

Factbox-Which global business leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping?

The bosses of some of the world's biggest companies met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday. It's the second year running that chairmen, CEOs and company presidents of major global firms operating in China stuck around after the China Development Forum,
  • Sat, March 29, 2025

by: Benzinga

Why CareTrust, Genuine Parts, And Hess Midstream Are Winners For Passive Income

Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. CareTrust, Genuine Parts, and Hess Midstream have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases.

by: GhanaWeb

World Bank Group launches Business Ready Report in Ghana

Report in Ghana, providing a comprehensive assessment of the country's business environment and identifying key areas for reform.

by: TipRanks

Smithfield Foods' Earnings Call Highlights Profitability and Growth

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (($SFD)) has held its Q4 earnings call. Read on for the main highlights of the call. Smithfield Foods' recent earnings call

by: Forbes

The B-School Paradox: Is Entrepreneurship Really A '20-Worst' Major?

Business schools focus on VC and corporate skills, treating entrepreneurship poorly. They need to teach finance-smart strategies and unicorn skills to stay relevant.

by: YourStory

7 Timeless lessons from Same as Ever by Morgan Housel

Discover 7 insightful lessons from Same as Ever by Morgan Housel, offering timeless wisdom on decision-making, uncertainty, and success.

by: Yahoo

Congressional ethics report: Cory Mills potentially violated federal law, house rules

The OCE said Mills and key witnesses "refused to cooperate" with the review, limiting its access to "relevant information."

by: Euronews

Coca-Cola and Unilever among dozens of plastic brands tied to Texas fracking, investigation reveals

More than 25 major consumer brands and petrochemicals have been traced to fracking in the Permian Basin, one of the world's 'carbon bombs'. View on euronews

by: Kiplinger

Should You Start a Business in Retirement? Here's What You Need to Know

Whether you've always wanted to own your own company or just want to stay active or have more retirement money, starting a business in retirement is possible. Here's what to consider.

by: Euronews

Tariffs and defence spending: S&P Global slashes eurozone and UK growth forecast

Uncertainty around US trade tariffs is costing the eurozone and the UK economy billions this year and the next, which cannot be entirely offset by increased defence spending in 2025. View on euronews

by: Investopedia

WR Berkley Stock Surges to Record High as Japan's MSI Plans to Take 15% Stake

Shares of W.R. Berkley Corporation rose 7% Friday, leading gainers on the S&P 500 after the insurance firm said Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance will take a 15% stake in W.R. Berkley.

by: CNBC

Bangkok declares 'disaster zone', at least 144 reported dead in Myanmar after earthquake

The Stock Exchange of Thailand suspended trading across all exchanges on Friday while Honda and Nissan temporarily halted plant operations.

by: Reuters

CoreWeave's retail appeal may be tempered by IPO timing, financial pressures

Concerns sparked by CoreWeave's debt pile and other financial challenges may weigh on retail investor enthusiasm as it prepares to go public after what analysts said was a poorly timed IPO.

by: Reuters

US warns French companies they must comply with Trump's diversity ban

The Trump administration has written to French companies holding U.S. government contracts ordering them to comply with an executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, two people familiar with the matter said.

by: Reuters

PayPal's shares slide as EU lawmaker raises prospect of new fees amid trade tensions

PayPal's shares fell 5% on Friday after comments from a European Union lawmaker raised concerns that payments firms could get swept up in escalating trade tensions and potential tariffs between the U.

by: GOBankingRates

5 Genius Things Millennials Do With Their Paychecks

Millennials often get a bad rap for lifestyle spending. However, from prioritizing flexibility to creative investing, millennials make some of the smartest money moves of any generation.

by: Reuters

Italy business and consumer morale slump in March as outlook worsens

Morale among Italian businesses and consumers slumped in March, data showed on Friday, casting a shadow over already weak growth prospects for the euro zone's third largest economy. National statistics bureau ISTAT's composite business confidence index,

by: Insider

I'm a federal worker who returned to the office. The process felt rushed, and the people I work with aren't even there.

A formerly remote federal worker had to report to an office they'd never heard of that has a trickier commute. It felt illogical and a little cruel.

Factbox-Which global business leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping?

The bosses of some of the world's biggest companies met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday. It's the second year running that chairmen, CEOs and company presidents of major global firms operating in China stuck around after the China Development Forum,
The article from MSN discusses a series of meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and various global business leaders during the APEC summit in San Francisco. Key attendees included Apple's CEO Tim Cook, BlackRock's Larry Fink, and others from major corporations like Boeing, Pfizer, and Qualcomm. These meetings aimed to foster economic cooperation and discuss potential business opportunities in China. Xi Jinping emphasized China's commitment to opening up its markets further, promoting high-quality development, and ensuring a market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized business environment. The discussions also touched on global economic stability, with Xi advocating for a shared future for mankind and encouraging foreign investment in China. Additionally, there were talks about specific industry collaborations, like electric vehicles with Elon Musk of Tesla, and addressing geopolitical tensions to enhance business relations.

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