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by: Newsweek

The Texas Business Boom

According to one projection, Texas in 2045 will be the most populous state as business success draws in more people.

by: Quartz

Trump's new tariffs, the Fed's Powell speaks, and jobs numbers: What to watch in the markets this week

President Donald Trump's "liberation day" is on Wednesday. The president will unveil "reciprocal tariffs" on many U.S. trading partners, and delayed 25% duties on Mexico and Canada are also scheduled to go into effect.

by: TechRadar

World Backup Day 2025: All the news, updates and advice from our experts

Welcome to our live coverage of World Backup Day, which starts early on Sunday, the 30th (midnight GMT, but there is already 1300 in Auckland, New Zealand). We will update this live blog a few times today,

by: Entrepreneur

AI in BFSI - Readiness, Risk and Rewards

AI is transforming BFSI with enhanced efficiency, risk assessment, and financial inclusion. However, managing bias, security, and regulations is crucial. A balanced approach with automation and human oversight will shape AI's future.

by: CNBC

In Trump era, companies are rebranding DEI efforts, not giving up

With President Donald Trump signing an executive order to end the government's DEI programs, companies are moving away from using the politically charged acronym. Despite DEI becoming such a divisive term,

by: News18

Bank Holiday In April 2025: Banks To Be Closed Up To 15 Days Next Month, Check State-Wise List

Banks will be closed for up to 15 days in April 2025, including weekends and public holidays. April 1 is a holiday for year-end bank closing. Online banking services will remain available.

by: HuffPost

I Just Lost My Job Because I'm An American

We will finish what remains of the project contract, but then we are ending doing business with Americans and American business. I know it's not your fault, but your president just started a war. We still love the American people but good luck.

by: TechCrunch

Breast pump startup Willow acquires assets of Elvie as UK women's health pioneer moves into administration

Women's health and its startups building connected breast pumps, period trackers, and other apps and hardware designed for women have collectively pulled

by: Variety

'Ne Zha 2' Propels 2025 Global Box Office Estimates Upward to $34 Billion

Gower Street Analytics has increased its 2025 global box office projection to $34.1 billion, up from its original forecast of $33 billion.

by: Patch

NJ's AI Hub With Princeton U, Microsoft, & CoreWeave Officially Opens

The facility is housed in space provided by Princeton University. Located at 619 Alexander Road in West Windsor, along New Jersey's innovation corridor, the hub aims to position t

by: KETV

NFM hosts Women's Panel and Brunch in honor of their founder

As an homage to their founder, NFM is celebrating women in leadership roles. Sign up for our Newsletters They're hosting the 5th annual Women's Panel and Brunch in Mrs. B's Clearance Outlet. Five local leaders will share their experience as women in business: including our very own Quanecia Fraser.

by: rnz

Reserve Bank announces review of bank capital requirements

The central bank is reassessing how much money banks need to hold amid criticism its policy is too tough and costly.

by: Week99er

Best Cryptos to Buy Now: Qubetics 1000X Potential with SEI and ICP Dominating the Blockchain Space

Qubetics, SEI, and Internet Computer Protocol. Understand their potential, innovation, and how they're changing the blockchain landscape.

by: WUSA9

Alexandria Business Owner Set to Reopen After Fire Destroyed Store

An Alexandria business owner was set to start a new chapter until a fire destroyed it just days after opening. Now, she's back, in a permanent location rewriting a happier ending. "I wanted to bring people together to share what we love,

by: Barchart

Trump Tariffs, Tesla Deliveries and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Last week's economic data provided mixed signals about growth, with investors continuing to calibrate expectations for Fed policy and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 ($SPX) (SPY) suffered more selling on Friday after a hot inflation report and weak consumer sentiment spooked investors.

by: TheStreet

Costco CFO sounds warning on shift in customer spending

Costco shares more insight on its customers than most retailers. That's because what the chain's members buy is interesting, but not actually a key measure of its success. The warehouse club's key business metric is actually its subscriber growth and retantion rates.

by: Chowhound

Here's What Happened To Nui After Shark Tank

Ever wondered what happened to the keto-friendly cookie brand Nui after it snagged a deal on "Shark Tank"? Here's everything that went down since its debut.

by: IOL

Concerns grow over South Africa's Budget consensus ahead of looming deadline

by: Kiplinger

Rising AI Demand Stokes Undersea Investments

As demand soars for AI, there's a need to transport huge amounts of data across oceans. Tech giants have big plans for new submarine cables, including the longest ever.

by: GOBankingRates

Grant Cardone Says a House Is a 'Terrible Investment': Do Fellow Experts Agree?

Real estate mogul Grant Cardone made waves recently when he called homeownership a "terrible investment," suggesting Americans would be better off renting and putting their money elsewhere. Read

by: Invezz

Here's why the PayPal stock price has crashed and what to expect

PayPal stock price has crashed and formed a death cross pattern, pointing to further downside in the coming months. PYPL shares have plunged to a low of $65.15, its lowest point since August 24. It has dropped by over 30% from its highest point in 2025.

by: MiBolsilloColombia

What's deflation and why it can be dangerous for the economy

Deflation, a sustained drop in prices, might seem beneficial at first glance. However, it poses significant risks to economic stability, affecting consumption, investment, and employment.

by: MLive

Court Street Theater's new owner revealed, and other Saginaw-area news from this week

Here are a few headlines from Saginaw County last week that attracted reader interest. Jordan Dice adds Saginaw's Court Street Theater to growing business empire The person who owns the Midland Mall,

by: AOL

USDA paid to study queer farmers, Latinx masculinity, more on taxpayer dime

U.S. taxpayers have shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for research on LGBT issues, the kind of funding now under scrutiny by the Trump administration.

by: dw

Iran's middle class bears brunt of economic crisis

Whereas in March 2024, it was trading at 600,000 to the US dollar, one year later the rate has fallen to more than 1,000,000. This massive devaluation is driving inflation further, making imported goods more expensive,

by: BusinessMirror

Korean firm, BCDA ink Tarlac build deal

South Korean-led investment firm Hann Philippines Inc. (HPI) and its corporate social responsibility arm Hann Foundation Inc. (HFI) are set to establish a P5-million multi-purpose pavilion within the 10-hectare Ayta Ethno Botanical Center (AEBC) in New Clark City,

by: MarketWatch

Stock-market investors looking for clarity on Trump's tariffs on April 2 risk disappointment

Stock-market investors hope President Trump's April 2 tariff announcements will provide much wanted certainty. They shouldn't count on it.

by: Benzinga

Market Movements and Mixed Signals

As of March 25, Amazon's stock closed at approximately $205.73, a 13% increase over the past year. Market analyst Jim Cramer described the stock as a "real winner in the AI selloff," highlighting investor confidence in the company's AI -driven growth trajectory.

by: Vanguard

10 countries where you can get high-paying jobs with free visa sponsorship

If you're looking to secure a high-paying job abroad with free visa sponsorship, it's essential to target countries with strong job markets.

by: Calendar

5 Productive Business Practices That Can Inspire Growth This Year

Did you set lofty business growth goals for yourself this year? You won't reach them by simply dreaming and hoping you'll somehow achieve them. There's an old claim that the definition of insanity is expecting different results while doing the same redundant thing.

by: Moneycontrol

Eid al-Fitr 2025: Top 50 Eid Wishes, Messages, and Social Media Statuses to Celebrate the Festival

Celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2025 with love, kindness, and gratitude. Share these heartfelt Eid Mubarak wishes, messages, and social media statuses with family and friends to spread joy and blessings.

by: KETV

NFM hosts Women's Panel and Brunch in honor of its founder

As an homage to its founder, NFM is celebrating women in leadership roles. Sign up for our Newsletters It is hosting the fifth annual Women's Panel and Brunch in Mrs. B's Clearance Outlet. Five local leaders will share their experiences as women in business,

by: Week99er

Top Layer 1 Crypto Project Set to Explode in 2025: Don't Miss These 5 Next Big Breakthroughs

What if 2025 was the year that made or broke fortunes in crypto? The industry is evolving fast, and only those who get in early on the right projects will ride the next big wave. Forget the same old names—new innovations in blockchain,

by: GOBankingRates

Will the US Implement a Caregiver Tax Credit? Experts Explain

Millions of Americans provide unpaid care for aging or ill family members, and it's costing them. "Family caregivers spend, on average, over a quarter of their income on providing said care,"

by: CNBC

The best online will-makers of 2025

The best sites to create a will include FreeWill, Trust & Will, Quicken WillMaker & Trust and Rocket Lawyer, according to our research based on availability, cost, attorney access and more.

by: Kiplinger

Return to Your Home Country to Retire: Repatriation Retirement

Green card holders also should be aware that they are required to live for 183 days in the U.S. every year to maintain their permanent residency. One way to avoid losing permanent legal status is to apply for a re-entry permit, says Rosanna Berardi, managing partner of Berardi Immigration Law in Buffalo, N.Y.

by: MyChesCo

TEN Holdings Reports 2024 Financial Results and Strategic Developments

TEN Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: XHLD) has released its financial results for fiscal year 2024, marking a year focused on growth initiatives and strategic transformation. The company's 2024 total

by: Kiplinger

How Much Does Being Rich Matter in Retirement?

After a certain point, having more money in retirement won't make you any happier, new research shows. Instead, physical health, a sense of purpose, and a minimal amount of non-mortgage debt are more relevant.

by: Insider

How the stock market's woes can spill over into the broader economy

The fortunes of the stock market play a big role in shaping the mood of the consumer, and things aren't looking great right now.

by: Insider

Home equity could be a $35 trillion lifeline for Americans if recession strikes. Here's what to know.

The pandemic-era housing boom swelled Americans' home equity to record levels. Tapping into that could prop up the consumer and the economy in a slowdown.

by: Kiplinger

The Three Biggest Fears Keeping Retirees Up at Night

Here are the steps you can take to put those fears to rest and retire with confidence so you can relax and enjoy the life you've planned.

by: Reuters

Martinique's water woes drive anger at French rule

By Layli Foroudi FORT-DE-FRANCE (Reuters) -In Martinique, a French territory in the Caribbean, tourists flock to crystalline waterfalls nestling in the tropical rainforests. But the water that comes out of Christelle Marie-Sainte's tap at home runs yellow.

by: Kiplinger

Estate Planning When You Have International Assets

Estate planning gets tricky when you have assets and/or beneficiaries outside the U.S. To avoid costly inheritance mistakes, it pays to understand the basics.

by: Insider

FDA recalls over 4,000 bags of ground coffee mislabeled as decaffeinated across 15 states

The FDA recalled nearly 50,000 ounces of Our Family ground coffee after packages were mislabeled as decaffeinated.

by: Insider

I'm a wealth advisor at Merrill Lynch. Here are 5 ways I'm setting my kids up for financial success and debt-free college.

Robert Furst is a wealth advisor at Merrill Lynch with two kids under 10. He shares how he is already safe guarding his children's financial future.

by: Insider

Being both landlords and renters offers us flexibility, but sometimes my husband feels guilty we've moved the kids so much

We own our home in Melbourne and rent it to tenants, and we live in a rental in Bright, Australia. There are pros and cons to this arrangement.

by: Insider

A millennial who quit her tech job details the costs and challenges of making a career change to a self-employed baker

Hali Mo talked to Business Insider about what it's like to run a baking business from her apartment. It's way different than the job she quit.

by: Insider

Googlers have questions for the company after getting smaller pay bumps

But first: Googlers have questions. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Business Insider's app here. We've written a lot about the tech industry's hardcore moment. Talk of efficiency and intensity has replaced perks and pampering.

Martinique's water woes drive anger at French rule

By Layli Foroudi FORT-DE-FRANCE (Reuters) -In Martinique, a French territory in the Caribbean, tourists flock to crystalline waterfalls nestling in the tropical rainforests. But the water that comes out of Christelle Marie-Sainte's tap at home runs yellow.
The article from MSN discusses the ongoing water crisis in Martinique, a French overseas region, where residents are facing severe water shortages, with some areas experiencing water cuts for up to 10 days at a time. This situation has led to widespread frustration and anger towards the French government, which is accused of neglecting the island's infrastructure. The crisis has been exacerbated by aging water systems, lack of investment, and environmental issues like droughts and pollution from the now-closed chlordecone pesticide, which has contaminated much of the island's water supply. Protests have erupted, with locals demanding better management and investment in water infrastructure. The situation has also sparked a broader debate about autonomy and the relationship between Martinique and France, highlighting issues of colonial legacy and governance.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/martinique-s-water-woes-drive-anger-at-french-rule/ar-AA1BVJtd

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