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Economists warn of higher cement prices after new sales quota decision.
The requirement for companies to sell at least 50 percent of their cement output through the commodity exchange has been lowered to 25 percent. Experts warn that this could drive prices higher during peak demand seasons. Last year, in an effort to...

Williams-Sonoma Inc (NYSE:WSM) Emerges as a Peter Lynch-Style GARP Investment
The investment philosophy created by Peter Lynch has long been a guide for investors looking to build wealth through a disciplined, long-term method. His strategy focuses on finding companies that show strong, lasting growth while trading at...
Alawneh elected JBA's new chairman; pledges robust business climate
Ammon News - The new administrative body of the Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) elected Ayman Alawneh as the JBA's chairman for the 2025-2029 term during its first meeting Monday evening, after winning a unanimous vote. The body also...

US investment report validates London listed company’s claim.
Liberia, a West African nation endowed with significant natural resources, has long sought to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to drive economic development. However, the investment climate remains fraught with bribery and corruption....
I demoed a buzzy AI startup and got a glimpse of what investment bankers' jobs might start to look like
Artificial intelligence is coming for investment banking, and when I heard that there was a startup generating buzz throughout Silicon Valley for streamlining the day-to-day tedious work in fields like finance, consulting and law — I had to see it...

Nigerian capital market players engage Switzerland’s Crypto Valley – Investment advisor
A delegation of Nigerian capital market stakeholders has engaged financial institutions and digital asset experts in Switzerland’s “Crypto Valley” to explore blockchain-based investment opportunities strategically, Nicky Okoye, an Investment...
Chamber Chief Cites Uncertainty as Business Leaders Gather for Economic Summit
As scores of business leaders prepare to gather Tuesday for the city’s eleventh annual Business and Economic Summit, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Paul Little is painting a picture of profound economic uncertainty shadowed by the...
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall as investors eye earnings ahead
US stocks marked time before the bell on Tuesday as Wall Street geared up for the next wave of corporate results, with General Motors and Netflix (NFLX) highlighting the docket. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) slipped 0.2%, while S&P...

Dr. Nicky Okoye Builds Strategic Global bridge Between Nigeria’s Investment Community And Europe’s Crypto Valley
Dr Nicky Okoye, Founder and President of the Global Investment Advisory Community, a growing community of local and global investment banks, asset management firms, Fintech, Money Deposit Banks, etc., has recently successfully organized and hosted...

Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan Business Council holds 3rd meeting in Astana
Astana, October 21, AZERTAC The 3rd meeting of the Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan Business Council, themed "Deepening economic cooperation and new horizons of partnership," took place in Astana on the sidelines of the Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan business forum....

The New Skills Arab Business Graduates Need
Al-Fanar Media has been speaking to experts about the new skills Arab business graduates need in today’s job market. With the rapid economic and digital transformation in the world, business school graduates now have career opportunities beyond...

We Need a New Education Blueprint for the Next Economy
Op-ed: As automation, AI and climate change reshape the economy, schools must connect learning to work — giving students real-world experience, practical skills and a pathway to opportunity. This is your first of three free stories this month....

One in five businesses worry election will have negative consequences
Nearly one in five entrepreneurs expects the elections to have a negative impact on their business, according to ING, based on research among more than 500 self-employed professionals and small companies with up to twenty employees. “Entrepreneurs...

US businesses and consumers shoulder the bulk of tariff cost burden, Goldman Sachs finds
Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Slok weighs in on President Donald Trumps threat to increase Chinas tariffs, his outlook for the economy and more on Barrons Roundtable. A new analysis breaking down the passthrough of tariff costs...
Lithium Corporation Increases Claim Holdings at BC Rare Earth Prospect
ELKO, NEVADA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / Lithium Corporation (OTCQB:LTUM) ("the Company"), a mineral exploration company committed to advancing North America's energy independence through the domestic exploration and development of...

SEC exposes another investment scam, warns Nigerians
Nigerians have been warned to stay clear of a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme promoting a digital token known as Shalom Coin (SHLM) The commission described SHLM as an unregistered digital asset being marketed as an investment opportunity The SEC...

Peak Re secures KKR and Quadrantis Capital as new minority investors
Funds managed by KKR, a global investment firm and Quadrantis Capital, a Portuguese investment management business, have entered into definitive agreements to acquire minority stakes in Hong Kong-based global reinsurer, Peak Reinsurance Company...

Insurance, a growth enabler for resilient businesses in an increasingly fragmented world: Beazley
While a majority of global executives feel the risk environment is high, a significant and growing number are viewing resilience not as a defensive shield, but as a strategic path to growth, Beazley’s ‘Spotlight on Geopolitical & Economic...

Martinsville businesses sprout even during uncertain times
In the best of times, starting a business can be the ultimate game of chance. This sentiment is the most shared among a handful of business owners establishing their respective enterprises in Martinsville’s Uptown District, home to a diverse list...

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II marks £80 million investment in small businesses across the Midlands
Birmingham businesses amongst those to benefit More than 180 businesses have been supported since February 2024 West Midlands’ music, film and production firms among those to receive funding The British Business Bank’s Midlands Engine Investment...