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Finance Ministry raises economic view on Hokuriku and Okinawa

The Finance Ministry on Thursday upgraded its economic assessment for the Hokuriku and Okinawa regions while leaving its view on the remaining nine regions unchanged. In a quarterly report, the ministry said the country's economy is 'recovering at…

BOSHOFF: Is Nicola Peltz's career being financed by the Bank of Daddy?

Nicola Peltz Beckham's film career is a riddle wrapped in an enigma. Her first starring role was in the stripper drama Lola – which she also wrote and directed. It grossed a total of $648 at the box office when it was released in February…

Bajaj Finance falls Thursday, underperforms market

Shares of Bajaj Finance Ltd. 500034 inched down 0.01% to 935.05 Indian rupees Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the BSE SENSEX Index 1 rising 0.27% to 82,566.37. Bajaj Finance Ltd.

New RM100mil financing for Chinese MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time, Malaysian Chinese business owners running micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will have access to a dedicated RM100mil federal financing scheme, opening a new pathway to capital for business expansion…

Lloyds sees annual profits jump 12% in spite of motor finance hit

News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Lloyds Banking Group has notched up a…

Finance director died after tripping on marble staircase, inquest told

A high-flying corporate finance director tragically died nine days after tripping and banging his head during a work call. Cambridge-educated Clive Hyman, 64, told his colleague he had just hit his head on a set of marble steps but was 'feeling…

Landsbankinn hf.: Financial results of Landsbankinn for the year 2025

Landsbankinn's profit in 2025 was ISK 38.0 billion after taxes, as compared with ISK 37.5 billion the previous year. Return on equity (ROE) in 2025 was 11.6%, compared with 12.1% in 2024. Profit in the fourth quarter of 2025 was ISK 8.6 billion and…

Campaign finance corruption in New York: Leftist attack on political speech continues

This week marks 50 years since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the landmark political speech case of Buckley v. Valeo. This case established that expenditures by political candidates, campaigns and committees constitute political speech…

MFA Financial Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Shares of MFA Financial Inc. MFA advanced 1.50% to $10.14 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.11% to 49,071.56 and the NASDAQ Composite Index…

Finance director died days after falling down stairs during work call

A corporate finance director died after tripping on stairs and banging his head while making a work call, an inquest heard. Clive Hyman, 64, told his colleague he had hit his head on marble steps, but was “feeling fine” and did not…

Bybit Unveils 2026 Vision as 'The New Financial Platform,' Expanding Beyond Exchange Into Global Financial Infrastructure

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 29, 2026 /CNW/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, today announced its 2026 transformation into 'The New Financial Platform,' a global financial ecosystem designed to expand access to modern…

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors

Shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. BR slipped 4.36% to $195.96 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.11% to 49,071.56 and the S&P 500…

Bread Financial Holdings Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Shares of Bread Financial Holdings Inc. BFH rallied 7.08% to $73.03 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.11% to 49,071.56 and the S&P 500 Index…

8 Trending Finance Books for Your 2026 Reading List

These are some of the finance books you should definitely try to read.