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UK travellers: could the new Brexit rules catch you out?
The Guardian - 29 Jan 2022 14:00
Holidaymakers with up to 12 months left on a passport could be stopped from taking an EU trip A couple heading off on holiday to Madeira were refused permission to board their plane on the grounds that the woman's passpo...
Buy or rent: When you should buy your dream home. Key details here
livemint.com - 29 Jan 2022 08:56
Buying home to avoid income tax may be or may not be advisable because it depends upon the investments and other liabilities of an earning individual
Weekly NFT Sales Drop 13% While Crypto Prices Rebound From Market Rout
Bitcoin.com - 29 Jan 2022 23:00
Last week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales remained unscathed while crypto asset spot markets were dismal. However, a week later, NFT sales have dropped 13% to $800 million in sales over the last seven days. During the pa...
Goldman Sachs awards its C.E.O. a raise to $35 million after a record year.
The New York Times - 29 Jan 2022 05:34
David M. Solomon is now tied with James Gorman of Morgan Stanley as the highest-paid chief executives at major U.S. banks.
Goldman CEO David Solomon gets 27% pay bump to $35 million
New York Post - 29 Jan 2022 04:28
Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Officer DavidSolomonwill get a 27% raise in annual pay, bringing his total compensation for 2021 to $35 million, the bank said on Friday. The news on the Goldman chief’s pay comes after co...
Kyber Network (KNC) bucks the market-wide downtrend with a 57% gain in January
Coin Telegraph - 29 Jan 2022 02:30
KNC shook off the current downtrend by posting a 50%+ monthly gain following the launch of Kyber 3.0 and integration across many decentralized exchanges.
Goldman Doubles David Solomon's Pay to $35 Million
Wall Street Journal - 29 Jan 2022 02:12
The bank generated record annual profit, while return on equity was at its highest level since 2007.
PayPal stablecoin: What it could mean for payments
Coin Telegraph - 29 Jan 2022 18:01
PayPal has confirmed it is exploring a stablecoin. Here's how experts see the potential impact of a PayPal Coin.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Moves Higher as Crypto Markets Rebound on Saturday
Bitcoin.com - 29 Jan 2022 17:30
Following two consecutive days of losses, bitcoin and ethereum both rebounded strongly to start the weekend. Crypto markets were trading close to 5% higher on Saturday. Bitcoin The world’s largest cryptocurrency regain...
iPhone Users May Soon Be Able to Accept Credit Card Payments
Small Business Trends - 29 Jan 2022 16:30
Apple has announced plans to turn iPhones into payment terminals to let small businesses accept payments directly through their devices.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Is 'Here to Stay and Impossible to Regulate at Large' -- CEO of a United Arab Emirates Based Bank
Bitcoin.com - 29 Jan 2022 16:30
According to the chief executive officer (CEO) of the United Arab Emirates-based financial institution, Bank of Sharjah, blockchain and cryptocurrencies are not only difficult to regulate but are also here to stay. Despi...
CDC director Rochelle Walensky told us 3 big things she considers before changing COVID advice, as she acknowledges the guidance is confusing
Business Insider - 29 Jan 2022 16:00
The CDC has struggled to communicate simply, accurately, and thoughtfully, while also delivering information fast:"We're working on that."
Warren Buffett explained how bubbles form, warned against using leverage, and shared the key thing he looks for in businesses during a 2010 interview. Here are the 10 best quotes.
Business Insider - 29 Jan 2022 15:45
The famed investor explained the difference between speculating and long-term investing, and reflected on the root causes of the financial crisis.
Staycation frenzy spurs Center Parcs owner to prepare £4bn sale
Sky News - 29 Jan 2022 15:25
The owner of Britain's biggest chain of upmarket holiday villages is to launch a £4bn auction of the business after recording the most profitable half-year in its history in spite of pandemic-related operating constrain...
Boeing invests a further $450 million in the air taxi startup launched by Google cofounder Larry Page to develop pilotless aircraft
Business Insider - 29 Jan 2022 15:06
Boeing invests extra funds in Wisk Aero, which is creating autonomous aircraft designed for short trips between cities.
ETF Wrap: What ETFs are retail investors loading up amid stock market volatility? Here's what some are doing (and aren't).
Market Watch - 29 Jan 2022 09:11
Every week we highlight the most timely exchange-traded fund news, from new launches to inflows and performance.
Stocks Stopped Their Slide, At Least For The Moment
Forbes - 29 Jan 2022 07:10
Stocks have had a rough time so far in 2022 with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq down 4.4%, 7.0% and 12.0%, respectively. They are poised for a rebound, but it could just be a dead cat bounce.
Finder's Experts Predict Bitcoin Will Peak at $94K This Year
Bitcoin.com - 29 Jan 2022 06:30
Finder’s panel of 33 fintech specialists has forecasted that the price of bitcoin will peak at about $94K before ending the year above $76K. In addition, the panel expects the price of the cryptocurrency to reach $192,...
What Tesla Could Teach Retailers About Supply Chains
Forbes - 29 Jan 2022 05:41
The supply chain logjam has been a once-in-a-century management crisis which no company could have anticipated, let alone been prepared for.
Report: 62% of orgs use voice technology to increase revenue
Venture Beat - 29 Jan 2022 04:40
A new report found that many companies are using voice technology to identify new business opportunities, and to increase revenue.
Illegal Gold Mining Causes 'Devastating' Mercury Pollution In Amazon Rainforest, Study Says
Forbes - 29 Jan 2022 03:59
Small-scale gold mining is the world's largest source of mercury pollution, beating out even coal combustion -- and a team of researchers said Friday it's leading to "devastating" levels of mercury concentration in the A...
NY Comptroller DiNapoli, who controls $270B pension, warns Amazon over 'anti-union' behavior
New York Post - 29 Jan 2022 03:21
The manager of New York's $270 billion pension fund is warning Amazon not to interfere in an upcoming union election at an Alabama facility, The Post has learned.