DOGE plans to wind down consumer protection agency and fire nearly all staff, employees say
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Trump-appointed leadership plans to fire nearly all its 1,700 employees while “winding down” the agency, according to testimony from employees. In a trove of statements released late Thursday, federal employees said that the mass layoff was discussed in meetings
Kroger chairman and CEO resigns following investigation into personal conduct
Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after an internal investigation into his personal conduct. Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, said Monday that the investigation into McMullen’s personal conduct was unrelated to the business, but was found to be
Treasury ends enforcement of business ownership database meant to stop shell company formation
The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and shell company formation. In a Sunday evening announcement, Treasury said in a news release that it will not impose penalties now or in the future
In wake of L.A. wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild
When the Los Angeles wildfires swept through Southern California in January, Barbara Shay lost much more than the building housing the cafe she owned. Gone were the ingredients for menu items like grits or pancakes. Gone were the photos of icons
Treasury Dept. will not enforce ownership information reporting for millions of businesses
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Sunday announced it won’t enforce the penalties or fines associated with the Biden-era “beneficial ownership information,” or BOI, reporting requirements for millions of domestic businesses. Enacted via the Corporate Transparency Act in 2021 to fight illicit finance and
Home Depot stock is ‘on a path to get stronger in 2025’
Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD) is “on this path to get a little bit stronger in 2025”, says Simeon Gutman – a Morgan Stanley analyst.The home improvement retailer has inched up in recent sessions even though its full-year outlook failed
Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors assess Trump’s tariff plans and China’s factory data
Asia-Pacific markets saw broad gains on Monday as investors awaited clarity on US President Donald Trump’s impending tariff measures while digesting stronger-than-expected manufacturing data from China. Key indices across Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia climbed higher, while Taiwan’s Taiex index
Wall Street legend says US stocks are in a bubble: 3 Nasdaq 100 shares to sell
The Nasdaq 100 index surged to a record high of $22,220 in February and then suffered a harsh reversal to a low of $20,500 last week. This retreat happened as concerns about Donald Trump’s tariffs and after NVIDIA published mixed
Anora’s Oscar triumph: how the low-budget indie film earned $41 million worldwide
Few films make the leap from indie darling to Oscar heavyweight, but Anora has defied the odds.Made on a modest $6 million budget, the Sean Baker-directed drama grossed $40.9 million worldwide, cementing itself as the highest-grossing film of his career.The
Oscars 2025: The hidden financial rewards beyond the Academy Award win
The Academy Awards remain the most prestigious event in the entertainment industry, drawing global attention to Hollywood’s biggest names. While an Oscar win is widely regarded as the pinnacle of artistic achievement, its financial implications go far beyond the symbolic
Flying car project coming in for a landing, exec says
(NewsNation) — A San Mateo, Calif.-based company should begin delivering its version of a flying car to consumers in about a year, the top executive tells “NewsNation Prime.” Alef Aeronautics, which has successfully tested an electric “ultralight” prototype, has more than 3,000 preorders
NY governor seeks to recruit laid off federal workers with ad
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) office is running a digital ad in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station to recruit laid-off federal employees to work for New York State amid the Trump administration’s efforts to slim down the federal government. The ad,
XRP price prediction: Is Ripple a good buy in March?
The XRP price has moved from being one of the fourth quarter’s best-performing cryptocurrencies into a top laggard in 2025. Ripple has dropped from $3.42 in January this year to $2.2 as most cryptocurrencies dropped. This article explores whether the
Top crypto price predictions: Cardano, XRP, IOTA, Cronos
It was a sea of green in the cryptocurrency industry as Bitcoin and most altcoins surged. Cardano (ADA) price surged by 60%, while Cronos (CRO), Ripple (XRP), and IOTA (IOTA) surging by over 20% on Monday morning. This surge brought
EUR/USD forecast ahead of ECB decision, US NFP data
The EUR/USD exchange rate remained on edge on Monday morning as traders focused on the upcoming European Central Bank (ECB) decision, US nonfarm payrolls (NFP), and updates on US and European tariffs. The pair was trading at 1.0415, down from
Shiba Inu price prediction: Here’s why SHIB will surge 130% in March
Shiba Inu price has remained in a deep bear market this year as it crashed by over 55% from its highest level in November. SHIB token was trading at $0.00001455 on Monday morning, and is hovering near its lowest level
Musk says he’s sending Starlink tech to FAA while asserting, without evidence, that air safety is at risk
Elon Musk said Thursday that he’s sending his Starlink satellite internet terminals to the Federal Aviation Administration while saying, without providing evidence, that current technology poses a risk to air travel safety. The billionaire and top advisor to President Donald Trump, who has
Crypto price prediction: Hedera Hashgraph, Grass token, BNB
Cryptocurrency prices have been highly volatile in the past few days. Bitcoin price has moved from last week’s low of $75,000 to over $85,000. The total market cap of all cryptocurrencies has moved to $2.8 trillion, while crypto fear and