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Reddit’s stock has soared 170% since the IPO. Here’s why the honeymoon may now be over.
Reddit’s growth is vulnerable to the whims of search giant Google, according to Redburn Atlantic, which has slapped a sell rating on the stock.MarketWatch - 6d -
Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive
The automaker’s shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
The Hottest New York Side Hustle? Selling Eggs
Soaring egg prices at the start of the year have led some founders to expand their business offerings–even if they’re working in completely different sectors.Inc. - Mar. 15 -
Threshold for filing ‘side hustle’ tax return to rise to £3,000 in UK
Cash earnings to increase from current level of £1,000 in boost to people who sell goods onlineFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Gavin Newsom’s Podcast Hosts Steve Bannon, Covering Musk, Trump and Taxes
The California governor hosted one of the architects of President Trump’s political movement on his new podcast, and their friendly sparring revealed a few points of agreement.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
‘Be careful about this’: Warnings abound as GOP considers writing off tax cuts
Republicans will discuss the accounting maneuver with President Donald Trump on Thursday.Politico - Mar. 12 -
‘A horrible situation’: the entrepreneurs caught in R&D tax credit debacle
Small businesses owners have been targeted in HMRC crackdownFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Republicans in Congress weigh tax increase for top university endowments
Elite US schools including Harvard, Stanford and Princeton could see levies on investment gains raised as high as 21%Financial Times - Mar. 15 -
The Republicans Pushing Trump to Save Biden’s Clean Energy Tax Credits
Despite President Trump’s rollback of climate policy, some Republicans and business leaders say clean energy can help his “energy dominance” agenda.The New York Times - 6d -
A record 51 films chosen for California film and TV tax credit program
The projects are expected to generate almost $580 million in economic activity and employ more than 6,000 people, according to the California Film Commission.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Tax relief for cash Isa savers rose to £2.1bn last year
Cost to the UK Treasury rises 30-fold in two years due to rising interest rates and frozen thresholdsFinancial Times - 4d -
Higher medicine sales tax makes UK ‘uninvestable’, drugmakers warn
Industry lobby group calls for action from government ahead of summit in AprilFinancial Times - 4d -
Tourist tax money sought for potential Jacksonville Jaguars games in Orlando
Florida Citrus Sports will present its plans for Camping World Stadium to serve as temporary host site for the Jacksonville Jaguars to an Orange County sports incentive board.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
April 1 is the last chance for some retirees to avoid a 25% tax penalty
If you turned 73 in 2024, the deadline for your first required minimum distribution is April 1. Here's what retirees need to know.CNBC - 3d -
UK should not cave in to Trump’s ‘bullying’ over tech tax says Davey
Lib Dem leader warns US president is ‘an unreliable ally’Financial Times - 2d -
UK looks at cutting digital services tax to avoid Trump tariffs
US ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson signals that a variety of options are on the tableFinancial Times - 2d -
How to gift your way to a lower inheritance tax bill
As IHT bills hit a record high, financial planners recommend consumers plan before the rules change from 2027Financial Times - 1d -
How to spot a dodgy tax scheme like the one that tripped Dettori
HMRC’s pursuit of racing star is an indication of its renewed attention on avoidanceFinancial Times - 1d -
Starmer is warned against ‘appeasing’ Trump with tax cut for US tech firms
Labour MP and Lib Dem leader express concern social media companies could be let off hook just as benefits are cut. Keir Starmer has been warned against “appeasing” Donald Trump as he considers ...The Guardian - 9h -
Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 car fines
Gary Davies says Birmingham City Council did not believe that his father had died.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
'Too scared to open my front door' - householders' fears as rat infestation reports rise
Cardiff council's pest control service saw a 10% increase in call-outs to rat infestations last year.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Nearly 42,000 UK asylum seekers waiting on appeal
Refugee Council said the number increased by five times in two years and those appealing still require accommodation.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Eating avocado toast in London’s old urinals
Indebted local councils want to turn even more of the capital’s WCs into bars, cafés and shopsFinancial Times - 6d -
London expands CCTV network in ‘tech race against crime’
Councils rush to tool up with AI cameras as police grapple with surge in street crimeFinancial Times - 5d -
Six Women Were Elected. So Why Were Their Husbands Sworn In?
In rural India, guarantees of equal representation on village councils are easily thwarted. But some women are pushing back against “boss husbands.”The New York Times - 4d -
To Finally Close Rikers, Panel Suggests Making It Someone’s Only Job
The jail is “decrepit, dysfunctional, and violent,” according to a report from a commission appointed by the City Council speaker, Adrienne Adams.The New York Times - 4d -
Giant rats and stench: No end in sight for Birmingham's 'Binmageddon'
Residents are stuck in the middle of a dispute between Birmingham City Council and striking bin workers.BBC News - 2d -
Reeves delays plan to reform cash Isas until after Spring Statement
City executives have urged chancellor to lower cap on tax-free savingsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Beware America’s fake fiscal conservatives
Republicans are indulging in budgetary chicanery in order to preserve Trump’s tax cutsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Government shutdown odds rise. Here’s what it means for markets and your wallet.
Americans may face tax-refund delays and long waits at airports.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
UK trade minister seeks to fend off threat of US tariffs
Britain’s digital services tax set to remain point of dispute at Washington meetingFinancial Times - 6d -
What Oil Executives Want From President Trump
Tariffs, tax credits and deregulation are among the industry’s top priorities.The New York Times - 4d -
Hungary breaks with the EU by seeking to turn Ukraine into ‘buffer zone’
Also in this newsletter: Brussels’ plan to tighten carbon border taxesFinancial Times - 3d -
This retirement account is an ‘IOU to the IRS’ — but here’s when it makes sense, expert says
Your pre-tax IRA is subject to future income taxes, depending on your bracket. But it could offer planning opportunities, experts say.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Roth conversions are the retirement version of ‘buy the dip’
When stocks fall, it can be a good time to get money out of tax-deferred accounts to avoid a ticking tax time bomb.MarketWatch - 6d -
Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live
Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry may be closed under pressure from President Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 14