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Investors set for first US earnings quarter under Trump tariff war
U.S. companies are getting ready to open their books on the second quarter, with investors looking for signs of an impact from President Donald Trump’s trade war launched on April 2. While earnings growth is expected to decelerate from the first...

Company set to buy Gloucestershire Airport named as vision revealed
Horizon Aero Group has been named as the company set to buy Gloucestershire Airport, marking what is hoped to be the beginning of a promising new era filled with potential for expansion and investment. The firm is a collaborative venture between...

Businesses lining up commercial buildings
Canterbury businesses are already lining up commercial buildings and buying other big-ticket items on the back of the Government’s Investment Boost scheme. The scheme has opened the way for businesses to consider tax incentives for upgrading,...

Investors turn cautious on unlisted companies after HDB offer pricing shock
Mumbai: The investor rush for some of the large unlisted companies, especially in financial services, has waned of late following the lower-than-expected pricing of HDB Financial Services' recent Initial Public Offering. Share values of some of...

Investors snap up U.S. homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one
LOS ANGELES — Real estate investors are snapping up a bigger share of U.S. homes on the market as rising prices and stubbornly high borrowing costs freeze out many other would-be homebuyers. Nearly 27% of all homes sold in the first three months...
Corporate Affairs Commission Accuses Some Nigerians Of Trying To Hack, Discredit New Smart Company Portal
In a public notice issued by the Commission, it warned that these actions could undermine the progress made so far in deploying artificial intelligence to improve the registration process for companies in Nigeria. The Corporate Affairs Commission...

Companies Reverse Course on Unlimited Vacation
Unlimited paid time off (PTO) has become an increasingly popular benefit for companies to attract and keep top talent. However, its popularity is on the decline, according to new data from Indeed's job postings. As of June, only 2.9 percent of job...

Companies opt for direct market borrowings than bank loans
Money markets appear to be doing brisk business at the expense of liquidity-surplus banks, as companies raise working capital through short-term instruments that have seen rates recede more quickly than at lenders after a percentage-point cut in...

Corporate members join Morning Rotary
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning welcomed two new corporate members to its ranks: the Carpinteria Children’s Project and Joy Equipment Protection Inc. The Carpinteria Children’s Project provides early childhood education for children aged 18...

Business Tax Law Provisions of the OBBA
The business tax provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), as signed by the president on July 4, reflect sweeping changes aimed at incentivizing small businesses, domestic investment, and manufacturing. Outlined below are key provisions...

Companies See Vast Potential in Geologic Hydrogen
Stimulated geologic hydrogen has gained rising commercial interest in recent months. Several companies claim to be on the cusp of tapping into potentially abundant, low-cost production using natural geological processes enhanced by human...

Business owner wants Town of Ponoka to reconsider shutting off access to Highway 53 from 54 St.
A petition is circulating, asking the town and Alberta Transportation to consider creating an alternate access The Town of Ponoka recently announced an $8.2 million project to rehabilitate Highway 53 within town limits, but not everyone is happy...

Company registrations rise 8.3% in June, LLPs jump 18.4%
Fresh registrations of companies rose 8.3% in June from a year before and those of limited liability partnerships (LLPs) jumped 18.4%, as investors continued to bet on India's strong longer-term economic growth and consumption outlook. As many as...

Meta Invests Billions in World's Largest Eyewear Company After Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Success
Meta is taking a minority ownership share of the world's largest eyewear manufacturing company as it continues its investment in AI-powered smart glasses. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Meta is acquiring a little under 3% of EssilorLuxottica,...

Why Smart Business Owners Use Secure Translation Tools
Key Takeaways Secure translation tools are essential for data protection. Free translation platforms often store and reuse content, putting sensitive business data at risk. Secure alternatives ensure end-to-end encryption and strict privacy...

Nvidia Becomes First Company Ever to Hit $4 Trillion in Market Value
Advertisements Nvidia has crossed the $4 trillion valuation mark, making history as the first publicly traded company to reach this. With a 2.4% increase in its share price on Wednesday, the chipmaker’s stock hit $164, strengthening its place at...

Canadian paper company Kruger Products to invest $35 million into Memphis site
The expansion, expected to be completed in Q2 2026, is said to create around 20 jobs, according to a press release. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — K.T.G. (USA) Inc., a subsidiary of Canadian paper company Kruger Products Inc., will be investing $35 million into...

3 Tips for HR Professionals to Drive Business Growth
HR executives no longer need to only handle recruitment, compliance, and employee relations. However, they also need to drive business success through strategic partnerships throughout the organization. This shift from a tactical to a strategic...

SBA Relief Still Available to New Jersey Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought and Excessive Hea
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Jersey of the Aug. 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused...

SBA Relief Still Available to New Jersey Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought and Excessive Heat
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Jersey of the Aug. 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused...