The city’s new finance chief is pushing for stricter spending while waiting on two pending state audits that will decide its bond rating. He told the finance committee in early February that Ohio’s Auditor should finish the 2023 audit soon, and he expects no major surprises. The city still has a few
The British finance minister delivered a speech that aimed to reassure investors, yet the tone was tinged with uncertainty due to rising Middle East tensions. She highlighted new forecasts that predict lower inflation and borrowing costs than earlier estimates, while trimming the growth outlook to 1
Many shoppers now use a store’s phone app to find the best deals while walking through aisles. The app shows discounts and scans coupons, so each visit can add up to a noticeable yearly saving—more than the cost many people feel they pay in tariffs or other taxes. Stores can offer lower prices becau
BlackLine will host a new event in London on 14 April 2026. The venue is the Hilton on Park Lane, and the day will run from morning until early evening. The event, called BeyondTheBlack London, is part of a series that brings together people who run finance and accounting teams. The goal is to shar
Gogo, the company that sells internet to business jets, had a big jump in price yesterday. It climbed 12%, and people were trading a lot more than usual. The rise came after the firm released its fourth‑quarter results for 2025, which showed higher earnings than many had expected. The stock has boun
Versant has decided to return a large amount of money to its investors by buying back one billion dollars worth of shares. The announcement sent the company’s stock up six percent before the market opened, showing that investors are pleased with the move. The decision comes after Versant spun off i
The state tax office has announced the interest rates that will apply to a range of taxes from April 1 through June 30, 2026. These rates cover the penalties for paying more than required on income and corporate taxes, as well as those for sales, use, withholding, and other tax categories. In
Bolour Associates Inc. , a private real‑estate firm based in Beverly Hills, has hired Jason Huang as associate director of debt originations. He will find and move forward new loan projects for the company’s lending platform, acting as the main link between brokers, borrowers and the internal teams
Business Development Companies, or BDCs, often promise big dividends that can tempt investors looking for steady income. The allure is strong: many BDCs offer returns that beat traditional bonds and some stocks, which makes them seem like a gold mine for retirees or anyone needing cash flow. But
Morgan Stanley’s analyst Praveen Choudhary kept a “Buy” recommendation for Galaxy Entertainment Group, setting a target price of HK$44. 00 on February 26. The shares finished the previous day at HK$41. 44, leaving room for upside. Choudhary’s track record shows a modest average return of 0. 6 % and
