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CBCUPS, Purolator limited service ‘devastating’ for small businesses | Canada Tonight
Angela Larson, a vintage clothing store owner in Edmonton, says Purolator and UPS pausing shipments from some courier companies amid a backlog of packages resulting from the Canada Post strike is leaving small businesses without options and losing revenue.
- Bloomberg
Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices after OPEC+ delays reviving output
(Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia is cutting oil prices for buyers in Asia by more than expected after OPEC+ further delayed an output revival, underscoring how the outlook for the market remains weak.Most Read from BloombergA Chicago Skyscraper Cements the Legacy of a Visionary Postmodern ArchitectNYC’s Run-Down Bus Terminal Gets Approval for $10 Billion RevampKansas City Looks Back on its Long, Costly Ride With MicrotransitState oil producer Saudi Aramco will sell its main Arab Light crude grade at
- SmartAsset
I'm 75 and Retired With $900k. How Do I Avoid Running Out of Money?
Ensuring that your retirement savings last the rest of your life often requires balancing income with expenses over your projected lifespan. But suppose you have $900,000 in an IRA. You’d also want to consider whether you want to leave behind a financial legacy. And since all long-range forecasts are subject to change, you’d need to […] The post I'm 75 With $900,000 in an IRA. How Do I Make Sure This Money Lasts the Rest of My Life? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
- South China Morning Post
Alarm bells ring for 'smartphone king of Africa' as other Chinese brands chase crown
It is known as the "smartphone king of Africa" and for years has dominated the continent's mobile phone market. But now, Shenzhen-based Transsion Holdings is facing some stiff competition from rival Chinese brands. Transsion is the company behind phone brands including Tecno, iTel and Infinix, which won over African customers with features such as multi-SIM functionality and affordable price points. By 2021, Transsion's brands controlled half the continent's phone market share. But now brands in
- Barrons.com
Meta’s Biggest-Ever Data Center Could Lift These 5 Companies
Louisiana utility Entergy has already submitted plans to build three natural gas plants that can serve the data center campus with 2.2 gigawatts of capacity.
- Bloomberg
VW, Stellantis Brace For Another Rough Year in Auto Industry
(Bloomberg) -- Volkswagen AG and Stellantis NV face painful cutbacks after a tumultuous 2024 with deep, structural changes reshaping the European auto industry. And the next 12 months don’t look any easier.Most Read from BloombergA Chicago Skyscraper Cements the Legacy of a Visionary Postmodern ArchitectNYC’s Run-Down Bus Terminal Gets Approval for $10 Billion RevampKansas City Looks Back on its Long, Costly Ride With MicrotransitAnalysts fear there’s more trouble looming and point to the potent
- South China Morning Post
Ant International reports growth after March spin-off as cross-border payments surge
Ant International reported a robust growth across its core business segments following a spin-off in March as its mainstay cross-border mobile payment platform Alipay+ connects more consumers and merchants worldwide. The Singapore-based overseas unit of Ant Group said its four business pillars - Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and Embedded Finance - have delivered strong performance over the past year, according to a company statement. Alipay+ has linked over 90 million merchants in 66 markets to 1.6
- Moneywise
Auto makers are being accused of spying on drivers, giving data to insurance companies. Is your car watching you?
Lawmakers say it violates the rights of the American people.
- Simply Wall St.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Just Beat EPS By 5.0%: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. ( NYSE:BBW ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead...
- Simply Wall St.
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At General Motors (NYSE:GM)
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'll want...
- GOBankingRates
I’m a Retirement Planner: 5 Key Signs for Gen X That Your Retirement Is on Track
While most of Generation X isn't in retirement yet, its members are on their way and will comprise the next biggest waves to do so after baby boomers. Learn More: Avoid This Retirement Savings Mistake...
- The Conversation Canada
Share pledging is linked to higher corporate misconduct in China, study finds
New research has found a trouble connection between share pledging by controlling shareholders and the likelihood of corporate misconduct.
- GOBankingRates
5 Steps To Take To Achieve Financial Freedom and Retire Sooner
The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies recently conducted a survey of over 4,500 Americans aged 50 and older. Approximately half of those surveyed were retired and do not work, and the other half of were still working or looking for work.
- Insider Monkey
Why Is HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) Among the Best Bank Stocks to Invest In Now?
We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Bank Stocks With High Dividends. In this article, we are going to take a look at where HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) stands against the other bank stocks. In 2023, the US banking industry took a major hit, as Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, followed by the downfall of […]
- Reuters
Ad giants Omnicom and Interpublic in merger talks, WSJ reports
The deal, if reached, would be expected to attract regulatory scrutiny as it seeks to merge the world's third-largest ad buyer - Omnicom - with the fourth-largest - Interpublic. Interpublic owns brands such as McCann, Weber Shandwic and Mediabrands, and had a market value of around $10.9 billion as of Friday. Omnicom was valued at $20.2 billion and owns the likes of BBDO and TBWA.
- Insider Monkey
Why Schlumberger Limited (SLB) is the Best Fuel Stock to Buy Now?
We recently published a list of 8 Best Fuel Stocks To Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) stands against other best fuel stocks to buy now. Fuel stocks, often referred to as energy stocks, represent shares of companies involved in the exploration and development […]
- SmartAsset
How Much Can We Spend in Retirement? We're 66, Have $715k in 401(k)s, and $2,700 Social Security Between Us.
Making a retirement budget calls for considering not only income but also expenses. With $2,700 monthly from Social Security and $715,000 in 401(k) accounts invested and distributed conservatively, a couple may be able to expect about $61,000 in annual income. This is close to the annual expense level reported by the average retiree. However, individual […] The post We’re 66 With $715k in 401(k)s and $2,700 Social Security Between Us. What’s Our Retirement Budget? appeared first on SmartReads by
- GOBankingRates
How Long Will a Maxed-Out 401(k) Last in Retirement in Every State?
The 401(k) plan is the most popular retirement investment vehicle in the United States. The employer-sponsored plan allows future retirees to invest their savings and, ideally, have them grow tax free...
- Hello!
Princess Beatrice's stepson, 8, to undergo cosmetic 'transformation' – details
Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's son has attended a private clinic in London with his mum – see his predicted transformation
- The Canadian Press
Trump calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Ukraine after meeting Zelenskyy in Paris
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, shortly after a meeting in Paris with French and Ukrainian leaders, claiming Kyiv “would like to make a deal” to end the more than 1,000-day war.