Growth & Jobs | Pension contributions have major benefits to economy – Economist
AN ECONOMIST has joined the call for employed Jamaicans to be automatically enrolled in a pension scheme to strengthen pension contributions and the retirement safety net. Keenan Falconer, economist with the UN Jamaican Economy panel, stressed...
‘Cooperatives need a fresh approach to match the good old days’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cooperative movement in Uganda has been asked to think anew, and forget the “old good days” when it enjoyed success due to the monopoly granted by the government. Then, until the 1980s, the cooperative societies and unions were largely responsible for the procurement and distribution of agricultural inputs, …
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Lead Partnering for Sustainability: The Canadian Women-only Business Mission to Taiwan and Vietnam
TORONTO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, with strong support from the public and private sectors, is pleased to announce that it will lead Partnering for Sustainability: The Canadian Women-only Business Mission to Taiwan and Vietnam in the fall of 2024.
Food industry groups object to proposed B.C. chicken price increase
Restaurants Canada is urging the B.C. government to intervene in a proposed increase to the farm-level price of chicken in the province.  
Business News | Japanese Majors Toyota Tsusho & Secom to Set Up Second Multi-Super Specialty Hospital in India for Rs 1,000 Cr
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 18: In its continuous pursuit to provide quality healthcare to larger communities, Sakra World Hospital announced its visionary plan for a new state-of-the-art facility in Bengaluru on Saturday. The momentous occasion marked the 10th-anniversary celebrations of the pioneering MNC hospital group. Sakra is India's first 100 per cent FDI Multi-Super Specialty Hospital powered by Japanese innovation and technology through a collaboration between healthcare major Secom Medical System and trading conglomerate Toyota Tsusho. Business News | Japanese Majors Toyota Tsusho & Secom to Set Up Second Multi-Super Specialty Hospital in India for Rs 1,000 Cr.
Stock market today: Asian stocks gain ahead of US and Japan rate decisions
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks advanced Monday ahead of policy decisions this week by Japan’s central bank and the Federal Reserve.
Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs in bid to become 'lean, innovative and hungry'
The electric car manufacturer is slashing more than 10% of its global staff
Food industry groups object to proposed B.C. chicken price increase
Several food industry groups are raising the alarm about a potential increase in the farm-level price of chicken in British Columbia, saying it could put pressure on businesses and consumers.
Battle for influence between US and China heats up in Africa
China has been trying to gain a foothold in Africa over the years, while the US is looking to reassert itself as a partner of choice. 
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) Short Interest Down 14.9% in February
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND – Get Free Report) saw a large decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totalling 762,600 shares, a decline of 14.9% from the February 14th total of 896,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 143,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio […]
Calgary Herald Letters for April 20: Argument for natural gas more about profit than environment
Mike Rose, the CEO of Tourmaline Oil Corp., makes his case for increasing LNG exports to displace coal-fired electrical generation in Asia. This assumes that Asia even wants more fossil fuels.
Stock market today: Asian stocks gain ahead of US and Japan rate decisions
Asian stocks are higher ahead of policy decisions this week by Japan's central bank and the Federal Reserve.
Beryl Bikes rules itself out of Exeter bike hire contract
Exeter has been without a fleet of hireable electric bikes and cars since the collapse of Co Cars and Co Bikes in the summer
Saudi Arabia's massive wealth fund is reportedly in talks to acquire national airline Saudia
The reported move for Saudi's Public Investment Fund, which oversees $925 billion in assets, would track with its goals to invest in tourism and transport.
EU To Start Fining Platforms up to 6% of Global Revenue if They Fail To Censor Election “Disinformation” Under New Censorship Law
Punishing platforms for not censoring enough.
Fed can start cutting interest rates by end of 2024, IMF managing director says
Kristalina Georgieva said the central bank should continue following economic data to determine when it's right to begin lowering.
The last mile's at risk in our hostile environment. Let’s go the extra mile to fix it
The web doesn’t work ‘cos the vandals used a candle
Persistent socioeconomic gaps for Black Californians would take more than 248 years to close unless more is done: Report
Almost two decades ago, the inaugural State of Black California report was the first to provide a comprehensive look at how the material conditions and socioeconomic outcomes for Black Californians fared ...
Auckland, Sydney and electric car hires: How and where Kiwis holidayed most over summer, according to Booking.com
Two Asian destinations have become much more popular with Kiwis.
What time do Muslims break their fast? Iftar 2024 and how daylight savings will change things
Muslims break their fast just after sunset, however daylight savings will shift Ramadan this year
Wall Street Favorites: 7 Under-$20 Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for March 2024 
Finding strong buy stocks under-$20 takes a little effort, but as these stocks show they can be profitable additions to your portfolio.
3 Stocks to Buy for 100X Gains Before the Next Tech Hype Cycle
These small-cap multi-bagger stocks have the potential to deliver massive gains during the next major tech hype cycle.
Mobile thefts on rise in Bhopal, 18 to 20 mobile phones stolen each day in city
The incidents of mobile theft have also started increasing in the city. On an average, 18 to 20 mobile phones are being stolen every day in Bhopal. In which a missing complaint is filed by the police. Last year, more than 6500 mobile phones were reported stolen, out of which the police could trace
Ottawa adds funding to CBC, despite executives' claims it was asked to cut its budget
OTTAWA - Canada's public broadcaster is getting an increase in funding, despite executives insisting that a request to cut CBC/Radio-Canada's budget for the next fiscal year was one reason they announced layoffs for 10 per cent of staff.
Operating in the red: Half of rural hospitals lose money, as many cut services
In a little more than two years as CEO of a small hospital in Wyoming, Dave Ryerse has witnessed firsthand the worsening financial problems eroding rural hospitals nationwide.
Indian trade curbs to cut exports by $4 billion, Red Sea attacks a risk -source
By Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's exports face a shortfall of about $4 billion to $5 billion this year after it clamped curbs on trade in wheat, rice and sugar, a person familiar with
One activist investor is taking on BP, urging the oil giant to scale back green pledges
Activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing for BP to urgently change tack.
Fantasy sports company PrizePicks says it will hire 1,000 in Atlanta as it leases new headquarters
PrizePicks will expand its operations in Atlanta, hiring an additional 1,000 employees over seven years, the fantasy sports company announced Thursday.
This is how much it cost to visit London’s biggest attractions 50 years ago
Entry to Kew Gardens used to be just 1p.
California State Teachers Retirement System Sells 25,100 Shares of Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST)
California State Teachers Retirement System decreased its position in Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST – Free Report) by 4.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 525,771 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock after selling 25,100 shares during the […]
Xpeng appoints Sime Darby Motors as its Hong Kong distributor – G6 SUV, X9 MPV to begin selling in Q3
In March, Xpeng stated its intention to enter Hong Kong as part of its expansion into right-hand drive markets, and the Chinese EV maker has now announced its partner for that market, with Malaysian automotive […]
Silvia Mccoll Wealth Management LLC Sells 720 Shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC)
Silvia Mccoll Wealth Management LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) by 10.7% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 6,037 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 720 shares during the quarter. Silvia Mccoll Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Wells Fargo & Company were worth […]
AI-focused tech giants are entering a 'virtuous cycle' of spending that will see their profits explode, BofA says
A virtuous investment cycle sparked by AI is set to drive S&P 500 profits to record highs, according to Bank of America.The bank raised its 2024 and
Why Nvidia’s stock looks especially juicy in the near term, according to Citi
Even with 78% gains for Nvidia shares so far year, Citi Research analyst Atif Malik sees the potential for further upside in the near term.
Lauren Basler, Startup coach and former Chief of Staff, will speak at this year’s EU-Startups Summit! | EU-Startups
We are delighted to announce Lauren Basler, former Chief of Staff at AirDNA and startup coach, as a distinguished speaker at the upcoming EU-Startups
Crown Point Announces Operating and Financial Results for the Three Months and Year Ended December 31, 2023
CALGARY, Alberta, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TSX-V: CWV: Crown Point Energy Inc. (“Crown Point”, the “Company” or “we“) today announced its financial and operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023.
The tax deadline is here. Read this if you’re just getting started filing your return.
Tax Day is Monday. Here’s how to file for an extension or find free last-minute tax prep.
Tesla will lay off more than 10% of global workforce: Read the Elon Musk memo
Tesla will lay off more than 10% of its global workforce. Read the memo to employees from CEO Elon Musk.
Kehot Expands with Acquisition of Warehouse and Distribution Center
The Rebbe’s publishing house, Kehot Publication Society, in partnership with Vaad Hanachos B’Lahak, publishers of the Rebbe’s Toras Menachem series, are excited to announce the impending purchase of a spacious, 100,000 square-foot warehouse and distribution center, which will consolidate and streamline their operations.
Economic boost from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour could be overstated, Nomura warns
While the firm said the concert's effect on local economies was undeniable, it may have a smaller imprint on national-level economic data than some think.
Breitbart Business Digest: Trump Trial Isn’t Distracting Americans from the Ravages of Bidenomics
The country is not moving in the right direction, and the economy is a major a factor. But the legacy media is focused on wall-to-wall coverage of he who is known as “The Bad Orange Man.”
International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) Receives Buy Rating from Stifel Nicolaus
Stifel Nicolaus restated their buy rating on shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM – Free Report) in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a $190.00 target price on the technology company’s stock. Several other analysts also recently issued reports on IBM. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their […]
AI to create a half billion new jobs — here’s why
Over the next decade, generative artificial intelligence will replace some jobs. But as has always been the case with revolutionary technologies — from the steam engine to digitization — it's destined to create far more jobs than it eliminates.
'Inspired by a car wash': Researchers unveil quasi-universal tag that's virtually unhackable thanks to glue — terahertz antitampering tag could help save billions of dollars in counterfeiting costs
It's several times smaller and significantly cheaper than RFID tags
New Year HMRC changes include side-hustle tax and National Insurance rate
You need to take action today if you make money from sites like eBay, Etsy, Vinted or Airbnb
Affording a comfortable mortgage in Dallas: What homebuyers need to know
A new report from Zillow says homebuyers must make at least $121,398 to comfortably afford a mortgage in Dallas, Texas.
Business News | Indian Options Conclave 5.0 Traders Mahakumbh Witnessed More Than 10,000 Attendees in Surat
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Surat (Gujarat) [India], March 18: Jainam Broking Limited, one of the leading stock broking companies in Gujarat, successfully completed the 5th edition of their signature annual Traders gathering Indian Options Conclave 5.0, which is known to be the most prestigious and one of the largest options trading community gathering in India. Business News | Indian Options Conclave 5.0 Traders Mahakumbh Witnessed More Than 10,000 Attendees in Surat.
Wind and solar in limbo: Long waitlists to get on the grid are a 'leading barrier'
Ninety miles west of Chicago, the corn and soybean fields stretch to the sky, and dreams of the clean energy future dangle—just out of reach.
Metasphere Labs and Bluesphere Ventures Unveil Research Paper on Leveraging Bitcoin, AI, and the Metaverse for Sustainability
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metasphere Labs Inc. (formerly Looking Glass Labs Inc., “Metasphere”, or the “Company”) (Cboe Canada: LABZ) (OTC: LABZF) (FRA: H1N), in partnership with impact venture studio Bluesphere Ventures Inc. (“Bluesphere”), is proud to announce the development of a pivotal research paper titled, “Bitcoin, AI, and the Metaverse as Tools for Sustainability” in an era where digital innovation is rapidly transforming our world. This comprehensive analysis challenges prevailing narratives and opens new dialogues on the role of emerging technologies in enhancing the Earth’s sustainability.
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