• Sun, May 11, 2025

by: The Financial Times

Business school professors' picks

Topical FT articles and suggested classroom questions

by: Business Insider

American Express Business Checking Review: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

Explore the American Express Business Checking Account in our 2025 review. Learn about the fee structure, interest rate, and Membership Rewards points bonus.

by: Chicago Tribune

Business news: PNW raises $2M on Day of Giving and Duneland job fair

Labor federation makes $1K donation Northwest Indiana Area Labor Federation recently donated $1,000 to United Way Northwest Indiana, a release said. The donation will support United Way Northwest Indiana's ongoing mission to help individuals and families in Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper, and Starke counties overcome barriers and build pathways to a better life, the release said. For more ...

by: CNN

'SNL' takes aim at new American pope | CNN Business

James Austin Johnson, who portrays President Trump on "Saturday Night Live" jokes about the new American pope being elected.

by: The News-Gazette

Inside the business of killing in response to bird flu

As bird flu has spread across the U.S., bird disposal companies, environmental waste businesses and large poultry producers have received millions of federal dollars to kill flocks, compost their bodies and clean barns across the country. Investigate Midwest goes inside the business of killing in response to bird flu.

by: WJZY

Accident shuts down busy south Charlotte intersection: Cyclist killed

The incident occurred near the 7-Eleven store at the busy crossroads, where a collision between a bicycle and a tractor-trailer resulted in the cyclist dying at the scene.

by: KSAZ

Mother-daughter duo launches portable air conditioning business for summer emergencies

An Arizona business helps provide air conditioning units to homes in need within hours.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Business Report: Vaccine mandates and lawsuits | Season 2021

Details of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses are expected in days

by: CRN

ScanSource Unveils Business Development Team To Recruit New Suppliers

ScanSource is passing any vendor price increases caused by the Trump administration tariffs to its partners, letting it maintain its margins.

by: Fox News

The EU wants to control American businesses. This new bill might be the only thing that can stop it

US companies might finally be winning the war against ESG regulations here only to lose the global fight. European Union rules could control how our firms operate. There's a way to stop that.

by: CBS News

Bronze statue of woman turning heads in busy Times Square

A 12-foot tall bronze statue of a woman is turning heads in Times Square, making people stop and reflect.

by: KTVI

STL businesses gear up for Mother's Day rush

Mother's Day is just days away.

by: ThePrint

Won't interfere in finance department, says new economic advisor to Maharashtra CM

Mumbai, Apr 17 (PTI) Praveen Pardeshi, the newly appointed Chief Economic Advisor to the Maharashtra Chief Minister, has said he will be working in an advisory role and not interfere in the finance department headed by deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The retired IAS officer was appointed to the newly created post last week. He […]

by: TechRadar

Japanese businesses are being bombarded with millions of phishing messages

Chinese threat actors are on the hunt for login credentials

by: reuters.com

Angola more likely to tap IMF loan after oil price drop, finance minister says

A slide in crude oil prices is increasing the likelihood that Angola will need an International Monetary Fund loan, Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa told Reuters, adding the government is running stress tests to gauge the impact on its finances.

by: Forbes

Business Tech News: Microsoft Is Pushing The Business Benefits Of AI

Microsoft showcases custom AI tools to cut costs and boost productivity. Here's what else happened in business tech that could affect your company.

by: Impacts

The Future of Decentralized Finance: Innovations Reshaping the Financial Landscape

In this modern era, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, moving beyond its initial stages into a more advanced ecosystem known as DeFi 2.0. This evolution brings groundbreaking innovations in smart contract infrastructure, security enhancements, cross-chain interoperability, and AI-driven analytics. Likhit Mada, a researcher in blockchain technologies, provides insight into the technical advancements […]

by: CBS News

Small business owners on damage from Trump's tariffs

President Trump's sudden and unpredictable tariffs have caused tremendous concerns among small business owners, whose livelihoods are now in jeopardy.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Business Report: Child tax credit | Season 2023

New Jersey Policy Perspective argues for expanding NJ's new child tax credit program
  • Mon, May 12, 2025

by: WIAT Birmingham

Businesses see rise in sales due to Mother's Day

Birmingham, Ala. (WIAT) — Families around the Birmingham area celebrated Mother's Day in all types of ways on Sunday. The day benefits more than just moms. We spoke with one business owner who says this year's sales were up almost 30% compared to last year on Mother's Day. It was a formal occasion for Jamica […]

by: London Evening Standard

Spouses and mothers 'safest pairs of hands to protect finances'

Only one in 11 people speak to those they trust to sense-check requests, according to Take Five to Stop Fraud.

by: Artemis

Best of Artemis, week ending May 11th 2025 - Artemis.bm

Here are the ten most popular news articles, week ending May 11th 2025, covering catastrophe bonds, ILS, reinsurance capital and related risk transfer

by: Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Trump's tariffs decimate small businesses

President Donald Trump's goal of more manufacturing in the United States is laudable. However, the approach of using tariffs as a weapon is reckless and will lead to price hikes and supply chain disruptions and destroy the backbone of America — small businesses. As a small business owner, I know firsthand the pain of tariffs imposed on China and other countries. Tariffs represent a tax on ...

by: The Oklahoman

Oklahoma nearly finished with bill to create new courts for business lawsuits

If Gov. Kevin Stitt gets his wish, Oklahoma will have two new courts in Oklahoma and Tulsa counties to only handle complex business lawsuits.

by: moneycontrol.com

Infosys, Adani Enterprises, Shriram Finance, HCL Tech, and Trent Lead NIFTY 50 Gainers

With the strong presence of Infosys, Adani Enterprises, Shriram Finance, HCL Tech, and Trent in NIFTY 50, the stocks reflected strong gains during today's session.

by: The New York Times

How 40 Manhattan Businesses Are Adapting to Congestion Pricing

An informal survey along Bleecker Street surfaced complaints about higher delivery costs, but most businesses are making do, even if they do not like it.

by: Philadelphia Inquirer

Mazzoni Center settled litigation with New York firms over high-cost payroll financing last year

Terms of the settlements were not disclosed. Mazzoni owed about $1 million.

by: newsbytesapp.com

Effective strategies to manage and reduce debt for better finances

Managing debt responsibly is critical to staying afloat and not falling into a bottomless pit

by: news4sanantonio

The 10 largest home equity lenders

Our list of who does the most business in HELOCs and home equity loans.

by: NBC Connecticut

Local businesses stay busy with good weather on Mother's Day

With Mother's Day bringing excellent weather Sunday, it brought people out to celebrate their loved ones whether it was with a meal or with flowers. At Elizabeth Park in West Hartford, the sunny conditions meant prime weather for picnicking on Mother's Day. It was a welcome relief for many after several days of rain. "This week has kind of stunk,…

by: Quad-City Times

New Business Spotlight: Brows & Beauty (Threading and More)

Building everything from scratch — from designing the space to gaining trust from new clients — was challenging, but my passion and support from my family kept me going.

by: Fox News

Trump says China agrees to 'fully' open country's markets to US businesses

President Donald Trump told reporters Monday at the White House that the arrangement arguably was the most significant development stemming from the trade negotiations.

by: Business Insider

Business Insider & Politico: The Deep Brief

Reporters from Business Insider and Politico break down the biggest power plays, policy shifts, and political drama.

by: CoinTelegraph

Stocktwits launches Cryptotwits, bridging traditional finance and crypto for 10M+ investors

Grayscale joins as Official Asset Management Partner alongside additional Founding Partners

by: Chicago Tribune

Business news: PNW names Humanities dean and faculty promotions

PNW announces faculty promotions Nine Purdue University Northwest faculty members recently received approval by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2025-26 academic year, according to a release. Faculty members promoted to the rank of professor include: Christopher Belous, professor of Couple and Family Therapy; Patti Ludwig-Beymer, professor of ...

by: BBC

Guernsey Ports announces marine business rebrand

The new brand name is part of plans to boost the island's marine tourism.

by: Seeking Alpha

Logan Ridge Finance declares $0.36 dividend (NASDAQ:LRFC)

Logan Ridge Finance (LRFC) announces $0.36/share dividend. Payable May 29 with ex-div May 19.

by: Business Insider

The secret backdoor to a career on Wall Street: student finance clubs

College finance clubs have become a gateway to Wall Street careers, and the process for joining can be as cutthroat as the industry itself.

by: TechRadar

Outdated and unsecured IoT devices are a serious risk for UK businesses

Businesses are running old, outdated IoT

by: Fortune

Rex Woodbury's Daybreak Ventures unveils $33 million first fund

Daybreak Ventures has revealed its $33 million first fund, Fortune has exclusively learned.

by: Fortune

Nissan plans to slash 10,000 more jobs as it struggles with China EV competition and Trump's trade war

The company -- one of the top 10 automakers by unit sales -- is heavily indebted and engaged in an expensive business restructuring plan.

by: CNN

So much for 'drill, baby, drill'? | CNN Business

Hurt by weakening demand and depressed prices, US oil output is expected to shrink in 2026 for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic and just the second time in the past decade.

by: Reuters

In a vise of slowing demand and rising costs, small businesses are signaling trouble ahead

Evidence is building of an economic slowdown coinciding with President Donald Trump's effort to rewire the global economy with tariffs, as households and firms cut spending out of concern for what lies ahead.

by: Fortune

Musk taps private equity veterans to aid DOGE at Social Security

Among those tapped for the task are Antonio Gracias of Valor Equity Partners, Scott Coulter, formerly of Lone Pine Capital, and Michael Russo, formerly of Shift4.

by: CNN

Trump's tariffs could boost some 'Made in America' small businesses. But for many, they only hurt | CNN Business

It takes about 20 steps for tufts of raw wool to become a signature Faribault Mill blanket, and it all happens under one roof in this southern Minnesota city.

by: CNN

Trump's Gulf trip, Disney's Abu Dhabi magic, Maldives' $9B financial bet: This week's business headlines from the Middle East | CNN Business

Disney has announced plans for its first Middle Eastern theme park, the Maldives has unveiled a $9 billion plan to become a global finance hub, and top US execs will head to Saudi Arabia next week, when Donald Trump visits the country.

by: Fortune

Puerto Rico is trying to lure manufacturing to the island to avoid Trump's tariff war

Government officials are jumping on planes to try and convince international companies to relocate their manufacturing plants to the island.

by: Fortune

Trump drops executive order stripping a law firm of its government contracts after he says it pledged $40 million in pro bono legal services to his administration's causes

Paul Weiss lost a client days after the executive order, then Trump said it made a deal with the president.

Business Tech News: Microsoft Is Pushing The Business Benefits Of AI

Microsoft showcases custom AI tools to cut costs and boost productivity. Here's what else happened in business tech that could affect your company.
Microsoft is actively promoting the business advantages of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into corporate operations, as highlighted in a recent Forbes article. The company emphasizes AI's potential to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and foster innovation across various industries. Microsoft's AI tools, such as Azure AI and Copilot, are showcased as solutions that can help businesses analyze data more effectively, automate routine tasks, and make informed decisions swiftly. The article also notes Microsoft's commitment to ethical AI practices, ensuring that the technology is developed and used responsibly. Through case studies and testimonials, Microsoft demonstrates how companies have already seen significant improvements in efficiency and competitiveness by adopting its AI technologies.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2025/05/11/business-tech-news-microsoft-is-pushing-the-business-benefits-of-ai/

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