• Sun, March 30, 2025

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: 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: Bloomberg

Asia Braces for Historic Test of Export Model From Trump Tariffs

Asian leaders face tough decisions as President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.

by: Fortune

Medication taken by 1 in 8 Americans linked to substantial increase in the risk of sudden cardiac death

Ages 30 to 39: One to five years of antidepressant use were around three times more likely to suffer sudden cardiac death. Risk increased to five times higher for those with six or more years of exposure.

by: MyChesCo

United Airlines and Chase Unveil New United Family of Credit Cards

United Airlines and Chase have officially launched the revamped United Family of Cards, introducing enhanced benefits and unique value propositions tailored to meet the diverse

by: Insider

Skadden's pact with Trump was a 'dealbreaker,' associate tells BI after resigning

"The deal was announced, and that was it for me," Frey said, noting that she was "absolutely not considering leaving" prior to Skadden's decision to provide $100 million in pro bo

by: iTWire

DAS launches 'groundbreaking' regional 3D terrain mapping

Geospatial technology company DAS (Digital Agricultural Services) has launched a 3D mapping solution for the regional and rural property sector to easily visualise the topography of hectares of land.

by: KGAN

100+ institutions & industry leaders guide students at Kirkwood's career and college fair

High school students and families explored future education and career paths at the Future Ready Career and College Fair on March 30 at the Kirkwood Hotel & Con

by: Reuters

Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to give crypto assets a legal status as financial products, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday,

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: Reuters

Trump says reciprocal tariffs will target all countries

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that reciprocal tariffs he is set to announce this week will include all nations, not just a smaller group of 10 to 15 countries with the biggest trade imbalances.

by: Insider

Skadden's deal with Trump was a 'dealbreaker,' associate tells BI after resigning

"The deal was announced, and that was it for me," Frey said, noting that she was "absolutely not considering leaving" prior to Skadden's decision to provide $100 million in pro bo

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: Reuters

Stocks skid, bonds rally as tariffs stoke recession risk

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -World share markets were in a tailspin on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said tariffs would essentially cover all countries, stoking worries a global trade war could lead to recession.

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: Reuters

Japan Feb factory output up, retail sales slow as Trump 2.0 raises growth risks

Japan's factory output rose at a better than expected pace last month, driven by increases in production machinery and electronics parts, but a slowdown in retail sales pointed to the growing strains for an economy facing rising external risks.
  • Mon, March 31, 2025

by: Businessworld

Building resilience in the financial sector

The financial industry's growing reliance on technology is heightening the risk of failure points linked to unregulated third-party connections. These weaknesses can be targeted by malicious entities,

by: Euronews

Primark boss steps down over inappropriate behaviour allegation

The boss of low-cost retailer Primark has resigned with immediate effect following a complaint made by a woman about his behaviour towards her in a social setting. Paul Marchant's departure follows an investigation into the allegation, according to a statement released on Monday by Primark's parent company Associated British Foods.

by: Euronews

From Finland to the UK, European countries are slashing aid. What does it mean for climate funds?

Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently. View on euronews

by: CNBC

After 20 years at the helm, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski faces his biggest test yet: A U.S. IPO

Sebastian Siemiatkowski has been CEO of Klarna for 20 years. He now faces his biggest test yet with a U.S. IPO fast approaching.

by: CoinTelegraph

Bitcoin falls to $81.5K as US stock futures sell-off in advance of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Bitcoin looks set for a bearish open to mark the last trading day of March and possibly the weakest Q1 performance since 2018. Crypto and stock traders' anxiety over US President Donald Trump's fresh wave of 25% tariffs on cars imported to the US,

by: Euronews

Week ahead: Global sentiment sours as Trump's auto and reciprocal tariffs loom

Trump's auto and reciprocal tariffs are set to rattle the global markets as sentiment soured amid recession fears. Key economic data, including inflation readings from the eurozone, employment change from the US,

by: Bloomberg

Asia Braces for Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs to Test Export Model

Asian leaders face tough decisions as President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.

by: Insider

Gen Z is facing a career apocalypse

Between tech layoffs and DOGE cuts, college students are running out of job prospects — and it could haunt them for years to come

by: Insider

Gen Z's career apocalypse

Between tech layoffs and DOGE cuts, college students are running out of job prospects — and it could haunt them for years to come

by: Reuters

Virgin Atlantic sees signals of slowing US demand

British airline Virgin Atlantic said it was starting to see some signals that demand was slowing in the United States after a strong start to 2025.

by: Reuters

Oil markets wait to see if Trump's Russian oil tariff threat is a bluff

Oil markets on Monday shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to hit buyers of Russian oil with tariffs as the shock value of the barrage of threats from the White House begins to wear thin with jaded traders.

by: Patch

? Renton's Valley Medical faces staffing cuts amid Medicaid issues

Seattle-area hospital loses 101 staffers after Medicaid payment pause (seattletimes.com) — Valley Medical Center in Renton has laid off 101 nonclinical staff due to a pause in Medicaid payments. This makes it the first Washington hospital to announce such cuts,

by: Reuters

UK's Primark boss resigns immediately after 'error of judgement' in social setting

The group said on Monday that Marchant had cooperated with an investigation led by external lawyers, acknowledged his "error of judgement" and accepted that his actions fell below the standards expected by AB Foods.

by: Reuters

Japan factory output up, but soft outlook and cooling retail sales pressure economy

Japan's factory output rose at a better than expected pace last month, but cooling retail sales growth and a slowdown in production expected by manufacturers in the near term pointed to the growing strains for an economy facing rising external risks.

by: Reuters

Colombia central bank board likely to resume cuts as new members debut

Colombia's central bank board looks set on Monday to resume cuts to its benchmark interest rate with the support of new board members, despite inflation pressures and a difficult fiscal situation.

by: Reuters

Analysis-For China and US Inc, Trump's trade war feels much worse this time

Orders have evaporated for Richard Chen, who manufactures Christmas decorations in southern China for U.S. retailers, including Walmart and Costco, facing crippling U.S. tariffs. "The orders are half of what they were last year,

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,
The article from MSN Money discusses an event hosted by Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) in honor of its founder, Mrs. B (Rose Blumkin). The event, titled "Women in Leadership," was a panel discussion and brunch held at NFM's flagship store in Omaha, Nebraska. It featured prominent female leaders from various industries who shared insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. The panelists included notable figures like Susan Jacques, CEO of Borsheims Fine Jewelry, and Dr. Jeanne Reames, a historian and author. The event aimed to celebrate Mrs. B's legacy while inspiring and empowering women in business, reflecting on her journey from a small furniture store to a major retail empire. The discussion highlighted themes of perseverance, innovation, and the importance of community and family in business success.

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