Mon, May 19, 2025

by: Forbes

Why CEOs Need A New Business Planning Playbook

Also in the Forbes CEO newsletter: Trump facilitates deals for Boeing, Moody's downgrade weighs on markets, UnitedHealth Group CEO steps aside as DOJ probe disclosed.

by: CNN

CBS News boss exits amid Trump pressure | CNN Business

Wendy McMahon's exit has some employees feeling "like a purge is underway," one CBS correspondent told CNN on Monday.

by: Deadline

Hannah Berner Sets Dates For New Headlining Comedy Tour 'None Of My Business'

EXCLUSIVE: Hannah Berner is set to go back on the road and bring her stand-up back to the stage, headlining the comedy tour None of My Business with stops at theaters across the country this fall. Berner's last stand-up tour produced her first Netflix special, We Ride at Dawn, which debuted at #2 on the …
Sun, May 18, 2025

by: Impacts

Need Help with ITR Filing? Let 1 Finance's Experts Handle Everything for You

Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) is one of the most important financial obligations for any individual or business in India. However, many taxpayers find the process complex, confusing, and time-consuming. With ever-changing tax regulations and a plethora of ITR forms, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. This is where 1 Finance comes in—a trusted platform […]

by: Forbes

How Trump's Policies Could Affect Higher Ed Finances More Than Covid

The sweeping policy changes & funding reductions proposed by the Trump administration could affect higher education finances more than Covid-19. Here are six reasons why.

by: CNN

Worried how to pay for college? Here's how to maximize your chances of getting the aid you need | CNN Business

For any parent with a child in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade, now is the time to strategize how to maximize your access to both merit-based and need-based financial aid.

by: Forbes

Business Tech News: Klarna Reverses On AI, Says Customers Like Talking To People

Also: A Wix executive explains how YouTube draws more shoppers, Target is succeeding with self-checkout, Google still dominates search and will spreadsheets soon die?

by: CNN

After years of flying high, tequila braces for impact | CNN Business

Matthew and Camila McConaughey's tequila, Pantalones, is anything but subtle. After all, the husband and wife cofounders stand proudly pantsless in many of their ads as a cheeky away to promote the nearly two-year-old brand.

by: WJZY

2 Hickory High students hit by car at busy intersection

Two 15-year-old students were hit by a car while crossing a busy intersection in Hickory, and the driver, Avianna Damia Danner, was charged with speeding and not having a valid driver's license.

by: WBUR

The serious business of fun

There are the places you expect to find joy, and there are the places where it finds you, writes Sara Shukla. Sometimes, that place is a yo-yo competition in Massachusetts.
Sat, May 17, 2025

by: People

During the Day He Works in Finance. At Night, He's a Flying Monkey on Broadway (Exclusive)

Hunter Mikles has the ultimate side hustle; performing in Wicked on Broadway

by: Investopedia

How Sports Betting Is Taking Over Young Mens' Time, And Finances

Since the legalization of sports betting in 2018, Americans—especially young men—have devoted an increasing amount of time and money to gambling, often sacrificing their financial health and other life priorities to do so, according to a series of studies.

by: Forbes

Money Management For Small Business Owners And What You Need To Know

Money management isn't about just tracking receipts or filing taxes. Good money management means you are making intentional, and profitable, business decisions.

by: Mashable

Squeeze more reading into your busy life with Headway

This app helps you tackle your To-Be-Read list.

by: BBC

Coast to Coast passport uniting hikers and local businesses

Walkers are encouraged to collect 29 stamps from local businesses along the 190-mile route.

by: CNN

Inside the historic $8 trillion market comeback | CNN Business

In early April, Wall Street threw an epic temper tantrum that would make a toddler proud.
Fri, May 16, 2025

by: KTVI

Popular Ville business collapses in storm

Harlem Tap Room, a staple in the Ville on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., collapsed in Friday's storm.

by: WMUR

Hampton Beach businesses prepare for summer with J-1 visa students

Businesses at Hampton Beach are gearing up for what they hope is a busy season, and despite concerns earlier in the year, businesses said they had no problems hiring the international students they rely on for seasonal staff.

by: PBS

Trump business deals revive questions about his family profiting off the presidency

This week, President Trump visited three Middle Eastern nations where his family has deep business ties. Over the past month, billions of dollars have poured into Trump-owned companies. It has revived longstanding questions about whether the financial windfalls are influencing policy. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

by: Flightglobal

Gol secures $1.9bn in exit financing near end of bankruptcy process

Brazilian carrier Gol has secured $1.9 billion in exit financing as it seeks to emerge soon from Chapter 11 restructuring.

by: Patch

New Mobile Coffee Business Prepares To Launch In Norwalk

The mobile business will operate throughout the summer at various locations around the city.

by: CoinTelegraph

Bitcoin breaks out while Coinbase breaks down: Finance Redefined

Coinbase's $400 million phishing bill was not enough to erode crypto investor sentiment, as Bitcoin withdrawals from exchanges hit a record for 2025.

by: Kiplinger

United Airlines Raises the Bar with New Business Class Suites

Discover how United's new Polaris Studio suites redefine luxury and comfort on long-haul flights.

by: Parade

'American Pickers' Mike Wolfe's New Career Venture Is Officially Open for Business

The History Channel star, 60, launched a passion project in a bold career switch-up—here's how to experience it for yourself.

by: CNN

Two of America's largest cable companies are merging | CNN Business

Two of the biggest cable companies in the United States have agreed to merge, marking a major milestone in consolidation as cord-cutters continue to ditch their pricey TV packages, thus forcing companies to adjust to their dwindling futures.

by: ThePrint

Global Business Leaders to Gather in Bahrain for Asian Arab Business Awards 2025

PNN Manama [Bahrain], May 16: The Kingdom of Bahrain will play host to one of the most anticipated international business events of the year - the Asian Arab Business Awards 2025, scheduled for 19th June 2025 at the prestigious Hotel Crowne Plaza, Manama. Show Full Article This landmark event is being organized by the Asian […]

by: Forbes

What Impact Will AI Have On Backend Finance Processes?

The impact of AI on backend processes will shine brightest in areas where the technology can speed up and make processes more efficient.

by: Impacts

The Future of Finance: Merging AI Intelligence with Web Innovation

The financial landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift, propelled by the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and web innovation. Traditional financial institutions, once slow to adapt to technological trends, are now embracing these advances to enhance efficiency, transparency, and customer engagement. From robo-advisors to predictive analytics and seamless digital banking experiences, the sector is […]

by: Reuters

HSBC sounds Trump tariff alarm, taking shine off Q1 profit beat and buyback

HSBC warned that loan demand and credit quality could suffer from the broader fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump's global trade war, signalling tougher times for trade-focused banks even as the lender's first quarter profit beat forecasts.

by: Daily

Alembic Pharma appoints Jigr Shah as Head - Business Finance

Vadodara: Alembic Pharma has announced the appointment of Jigr Shah as Head - Business Finance (Senior Management Personnel) of the Company."We would like to inform that Mr. Jigr Shah is appointed...

by: BBC

Vipotnik may face another busy summer

Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik may be in line for a second successive busy summer. Vipotnik went to Euro 2024 with Slovenia during the close season last year, featuring as a substitute during his country's draw with Serbia at the tournament in Germany. There is no senior major compeitition for European sides this year, of course, but Vipotnik is in contention to play at the Uefa European Under-21 Championship.

by: Fortune

Toyota faces biggest hit from Trump tariffs among auto companies

While Toyota has increased US production to more than half of sales in the country, it still relies on imports of key vehicle parts and models.

by: WYFF

Detours announced as busy Upstate bridge closes for completion of new traffic pattern

A busy Upstate bridge is set to be temporarily closed as work for the new "diverging diamond interchange" nears completion.
Thu, May 15, 2025

by: MarketWatch

This 'Trump trade' could derail U.S. housing finance, warns Pimco

'Don't fix what's not broken,' says Pimco about Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae's role in housing finance

by: HousingWire

MORE Seller Financing wants to debunk 'the bad rap for wraps'

by: WTVM

Former Columbus city employee arrested amid finance department probe

A former employee has been arrested amid an investigation into the Columbus Consolidated Government's finance department.

by: CoinTelegraph

Tradoor unveils 'Fastest DEX on TON' following $3.2M in financing

Tradoor, the first triple Perps, Options, and SocialFi DEX on The Open Network (TON), has announced $3.2 million in total funding to bring CEX-grade trading to Telegram

by: Reuters

U.S. finance CEOs challenged for leaving climate pacts by Democratic lawmakers

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Democratic lawmakers harshly criticized the chief executives of BlackRock, JPMorgan and other top finance companies for leaving several global coalitions devoted to combating climate change, urging them to uphold their previous commitments and policy targets designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Against a backdrop of worsening extreme weather events and rising financial risks, the members of Congress said the bosses had "actively decided to cede leadership on co

by: ThePrint

DGGI officers bust inter-state nexus involving 3 biz; Rs 13-cr GST evasion detected

New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) GST Intelligence officers have busted an inter-state nexus by three business entities that were involved in fake billing and GST evasion of Rs 13.41 crore, the finance ministry said on Thursday. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Ludhiana, investigated three business entities based in Mandi Gobindgarh — M/s Aar […]

by: PBS

PBS39 News Reports | BUSINESSES GOING GREEN | Season 2020

a Lehighton candy store that's making efforts to go green

by: CNN

Google has a solution for those 'unpaid toll' text scams | CNN Business

The next time you're about to tap a text message to resolve an unpaid toll balance, your Android phone may warn you to think twice.

by: AFP

Rome businesses count their blessings with US pope

The election of the first US pope is a godsend to businesses in Rome, as big-spending pilgrims flocking to the Vatican are also expected to spend in the Eternal City."We're really pleased, it's great for business," restaurant owner Cristiano Bolognesi told AFP following the election of Robert Francis Prevost last week as Pope Leo XIV. Americans "don't spend as much as before, but they still have dollars.

by: Fortune

The CEOs of Fortune 500 companies are already beginning to plan for the worst

Data from a Fortune and Deloitte survey provides the first empirical proof that decision-makers are reeling under the weight of Trump's trade war.

by: Forbes

5 Small-Business Tax Tips For Beginners

Take full advantage of the tax code and set yourself up for success with these five small-business tax tips for beginners.

Business Tech News: Klarna Reverses On AI, Says Customers Like Talking To People

Also: A Wix executive explains how YouTube draws more shoppers, Target is succeeding with self-checkout, Google still dominates search and will spreadsheets soon die?

Klarna, a leading buy-now-pay-later company, has reversed its earlier decision to fully transition to AI-powered customer service, acknowledging that many customers prefer interacting with human agents. After initially replacing human customer service representatives with AI chatbots to cut costs, Klarna faced significant customer backlash due to dissatisfaction with the AI's ability to handle complex queries and provide empathetic responses. The company has now reinstated human customer service roles, stating that the move aligns with customer feedback indicating a preference for human interaction, especially for resolving intricate issues. This decision reflects a broader trend where businesses are reevaluating the role of AI in customer service to balance efficiency with customer satisfaction.

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