The Trump administration on Tuesday said it will keep using strict guidelines adopted by the administration of former President Joe Biden to review proposed corporate mergers.The decision to retain the guidelines — which are widely disliked by corporations — was detailed in a Department of Justice memo and a statement by Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson.”Recent public commentary has raised the question of whether the Antitrust Division will abandon use of the 2023 Merger Guidelines,” Omeed Assefi, the acting assistant attorney general for the DOJ’s antitrust division.But, “The Antitrust Division will continue to use the 2023 Merger Guidelines until…
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Risk is an inherent part of both investing and career growth. While being cautious can protect against losses, avoiding risk altogether comes with its own set of dangers — missed opportunities, underperformance, and stagnation. Historically, women are perceived as more risk-averse in investing and professional decision-making. Taking calculated risks is essential for success, however, whether it’s investing in alternative assets, negotiating compensation, or making bold career moves. In today’s competitive landscape, professionals who embrace risk thoughtfully are better positioned to drive innovation, achieve financial independence, and create lasting impact. Last month, I moderated a discussion at the Inspirational Women Forum…
By Promit MukherjeeOTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada’s annual inflation rate inched up to 1.9% in January from the previous month as higher gasoline and natural gas costs reduced the impact of a sales tax reprieve on broader consumer prices, official data showed on Tuesday.The core measures of the consumer price index, which have not declined as fast as the inflation rate in the past few months, edged up too.January’s CPI reading racked up a six-month record of inflation coming in at or below the 2% mark – the mid-point of the Bank of Canada’s 1%-3% target range – but underlying price pressures…
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has rebuffed an initial attempt by the US to corner his country’s critical minerals as a downpayment for continued military and economic aid for its war with Russia.Three sources told the Reuters news agency that the US had proposed taking ownership of 50% of Ukraine’s critical minerals. Zelenskyy did not dismiss the offer out of hand, but said it did not yet contain the security provisions Kyiv needed.What are critical minerals?Critical minerals are the metals and other raw materials needed for the production of hi-tech products, particularly those associated with the green energy transition, but also…
Image source: Getty Images Lloyds‘ (LSE:LLOY) share price has surged by an impressive 47.2% over the past year. And yet, at 63.1p per share, the FTSE 100 bank still looks dirt cheap across various value metrics. With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.3 times and 5.4% dividend yield for 2025, Lloyds shares look cheap based on expected profits and predicted cash rewards. Finally, with a price-to-book (P/B) multiple just below one, the bank also trades at a slight discount to the value of its assets. Risky business But are Lloyds shares really the bargain they first appear? I’m not convinced.…
A First Nation group in Fiji has started work on voluntary carbon market (VCM) framework by kicking off… Source link
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Donald Trump’s threat to impose big tariffs on steel and aluminium is rippling across US industry, with companies ranging from manufacturers to oil and gas drillers facing increasing costs for the metals.Many executives are rushing to find ways to mitigate the political tumult and fallout from rising prices, even though the 25 per cent tariffs will not come into effect for another month.“So far what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos,” said Ford chief Jim Farley at an automotive conference on Tuesday.He added that he would return to Washington on Wednesday to lobby policymakers…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VitalEco, a leader in orphan well remediation and methane prevention, proudly announces the appointment of The Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem™ to Source link
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VitalEco, a leader in orphan well remediation and methane prevention, proudly announces the appointment of The Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem™ to support the recordation, transaction and settlement of VitalEco’s verified carbon credits. This agreement further advances the mission of VitalEco, which aims to prevent methane from escaping from thousands of orphan oil and gas wells. VitalEco steps in to adopt these wells, seal them, and restore the surrounding land.A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Carbon Reduction The Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem is a fully digital platform for the end-to-end lifecycle management of digital…