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Databricks announces $10 billion financing at $62 billion valuation
The company's new valuation is up from $43 billion in 2023.CNBC - 21h -
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Resigns From Cabinet
Freeland cited conflict with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the direction of fiscal policy.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
4 money experts reveal how to reflect on your personal finances — and set goals for 2025
Feeling guilt about how much you spent this year? Four financial experts have advice that could help you hit your money goals in 2025.CNBC - 8h -
Prince Andrew’s ‘opaque’ finances provoke calls for register of royal interests
Claims of refused FOI requests into Duke of York’s business dealings come as controversy over alleged Chinese spy continues . Getting information from government departments about the Duke of ...The Guardian - 10h -
County OK's financing for new $1.3B Rays home
After a nearly two-month delay, the Pinellas County Commission voted Tuesday in favor of its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, part of a plan to keep the team in ...ESPN - 12h -
Senate GOP blocks last-ditch votes on Biden finance nominees
The outgoing chair of the Senate Banking Committee is throwing in the towel on trying to confirm two key Biden administration appointees with just days before the upper chamber is set to leave for ...The Hill - 19h -
Skilled migrants contribute more to public finances than working Britons, report finds
Migration Advisory Committee figures highlight trade-offs of tighter UK immigration policyFinancial Times - 1d -
Florida county poised to vote on financing for new $1.3B ballpark for the Rays
After two costly delays, the Pinellas County Commission is set to vote on its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballparkABC News - 1d -
Canada's finance minister resigns as unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing the biggest test of his political career following the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long one of his most powerful and loyal ...ABC News - 1d -
Canada’s finance minister Freeland resigns in blow to Trudeau
Senior Liberal blasts premier for ‘costly political gimmicks’ in face of Donald Trump’s tariff threatsFinancial Times - 1d -
Canadian finance minister notes Trump tariff threat in resignation letter
Canada's finance minister noted President-elect Trump’s tariff threat in her resignation letter dated Monday. “Our country today faces a grave challenge,” Chrystia Freeland said in a letter ...The Hill - 1d -
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deals with declining popularity
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deals with declining popularityABC News - 2d -
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Orcel vs Caltagirone: a Machiavellian fight for the future of Italian finance
Two of Italy’s most powerful — and most contrasting — business figures clash over Banca Popolare di MilanoFinancial Times - 2d -
South Korea President Yoon impeached, finance ministry calls emergency meeting
South Korea’s markets are focus as Yoon impeachment triggers legal processMarketWatch - 4d -
Questions over Andrew's judgement and finances raised again
The prince making a "close confident" of someone now suspected of being a Chinese spy raises questions over the royal's judgement, writes BBC royal correspondent Sean Coughlan.BBC News - 4d -
For those in their 40s, navigating finances should include stressing retirement
If you're in your 40s, paying for a child's college should take a back seat to protecting your own savings, financial experts say.CBS News - 5d -
In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged rich nations to honor their new commitments to help the world’s poorer countries fight climate change in a speech to Lesotho’s ParliamentABC News - 5d -
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Consumer Finance Watchdog Caps Overdraft Fees as Banks Object
The CFPB caps fees at $5 per overdraft notice, saying banks have turned added fees into a profit center.Inc. - 6d -
Syria’s acting finance minister pushes plan to revive war-torn economy
Riad Abd El Raouf, who served in former regime, says rebels to reopen border crossing and review Russia and Iran dealsFinancial Times - 6d -
Opaque nonprofit donation to shadowy super PAC raises 'several red flags'
A shadowy super PAC that popped up just before the 2024 election was bankrolled by an opaque nonprofit, obscuring the ultimate source of the funds and raising “several red flags” for campaign ...The Hill - 6d -
Finance Moguls Revel in Trump’s Return and Ignore the Peril
The financial world sees plenty of opportunity in the return of President-elect Donald J. Trump. For now, Wall Streeters are looking past the risks.The New York Times - 6d -
Adani drops US financing for strategic Sri Lanka port
Conglomerate pulls out of $500mn loan deal as it wrestles with bribery allegationsFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Reeves says assisted dying unlikely to hit public finances
The Chancellor voted with hundreds of MPs to pass the first stage of Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Household finance outlook is highest since early 2020, New York Fed survey shows
Optimism about household finances hit a multiyear high following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory in November, according to a New York Federal Reserve survey released Monday.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Household finance outlook hits highest since February 2020 following Trump win, New York Fed survey shows
Heads of households expecting their financial situation to be better a year from now jumped to 37.6%.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Elon Musk spent a quarter-billion dollars electing Trump, including financing mysterious 'RBG PAC'
Elon Musk poured more than $20 million into a mysterious super PAC at the end of 2024, part of more than $250 million he spent overall to boost Donald Trump.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing
As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Etsy Taps Eventbrite Leader as Finance Chief in Flurry of Executive Changes
The e-commerce company named Charles Baker as its next CFO, effective Jan. 1. He succeeds Rachel Glaser, whose retirement was announced in late July.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Trump picks former Development Finance Corp. CEO Adam Boehler as special envoy for hostage affairs
Adam Boehler was on the team that negotiated the Abraham Accords, a significant foreign policy achievement of Donald Trump's first term.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe
Ricardo Bonilla, the second person to hold the post under President Gustavo Petro, will be replaced by his deputyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Lloyds boss warns of UK ‘investability problem’ after motor finance ruling
Sector left reeling after court backs consumer complaints about ‘secret commissions’ on car loansFinancial Times - Dec. 4
