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Trump tariff deadline looms over Canada, Mexico, China trade
President Donald Trump is due to unleash fresh tariffs Saturday on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, threatening upheaval across supply chains from energy to autos.
Horst Koehler, German ex-president and IMF chief, dead at 81
Germany's former president Horst Koehler, who also once headed the International Monetary Fund and was a strong backer of Africa, died Saturday aged 81 after a brief illness.
Pre-Grammys gala honoring the Grateful Dead focuses on fire relief
Music world A-listers took the stage Friday to honor the Grateful Dead at an annual pre-Grammys benefit gala, which this year raised millions for musicians impacted by the recent wildfires that devastated Los Angeles.
Taliban govt-run corporation takes over luxury Kabul Serena hotel
Afghanistan's Taliban government took over management of Kabul's famed Serena hotel on Saturday, a hotel statement said, a luxury property targeted by Taliban attacks during their insurgency.
Benin seeks home-grown cotton 'revolution'
Mathias Azonnoudo, a 50-year-old farmer in Benin, was taking a break sitting on a large pile of freshly picked cotton, which the government hopes will feed the country's nascent textile revolution.
Philadelphia plane crash marks a second US aviation disaster
A small jet with six people onboard crashed into a busy Philadelphia suburb Friday, officials said, marking another US aviation disaster after a passenger plane and a military helicopter collided midair in Washington earlier this week.
Trump to impose Canada, Mexico, China tariffs at weekend
President Donald Trump will implement tariffs Saturday on the three largest US trading partners -- Canada, Mexico and China -- saying there was nothing they could do to forestall him while vowing further levies on various industries.
US charges former Fed official with spying for China
US prosecutors announced Friday that they have charged a former Federal Reserve advisor with spying on behalf of China while posing as a part-time lecturer at a local university.
Meta mulling incorporation shift to Texas: report
Meta is considering whether to move its incorporation to Texas, a US state seen as amenable to companies run by big shareholders like Mark Zuckerberg, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
World's longest cargo sail ship launched in Turkey
The world's longest wind-powered cargo ship was launched Friday in Turkey, offering a promising way to slash carbon emissions from merchandise trade.
Grim search for plane crash bodies as Trump doubles down
US investigators insisted Friday they will not bow to outside pressure as they search for bodies and the remaining black box after the fatal Washington air collision, as President Donald Trump doubled down on political point scoring.
Stock markets mostly gain at end of turbulent week
Stock markets mostly rose Friday, led by New York after strong results from Apple reassured investors that the tech sector was still healthy after a volatile week, though European shares were hit by a late bout of profit taking.
Stock markets gain at end of turbulent week
Major stock markets rose Friday, as a key US inflation reading met expectations and strong results from Apple reassured investors that the tech sector is still healthy after a turbulent week.
Calls for UK govt to allow bird flu vaccines for poultry
Several farming organisations on Friday urged the UK government to allow vaccinations for poultry against bird flu amid an outbreak of the highly contagious disease in the country.
Offshore wind power giant Orsted changes CEO
Denmark's struggling offshore wind power group Orsted said Friday it was replacing its CEO with his deputy as the sector faces an "increasingly challenging situation".
Stock markets close out turbulent week with gains
European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Friday, the end of a week beset by volatility after China's DeepSeek unveiled an artificial intelligence model to rival those of US tech giants.
Kenya's Ice Lions skate to win on East Africa's only rink
Screeching off East Africa's only ice rink, the skates of Kenya's Ice Lions scatter frozen chips of ice as they celebrate their first title win in the capital Nairobi.
World awaits Trump tariff deadline on Canada, Mexico and China
With less than 24 hours before President Donald Trump's deadline to impose sweeping tariffs on the three biggest US trading partners -- Canada, Mexico and China -- the global economy is bracing for impact.
Samsung operating profit hit by R&D spending, fight to meet chip demand
The operating profit of South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics sank almost a third in the fourth quarter owing to spending on research, the company said Friday, as analysts said it was struggling to meet demand for chips used in AI servers.
Japan records biggest jump in foreign workers
Japan saw its biggest year-on-year jump in foreign workers since records began, government data showed Friday, as the country seeks to address labour shortages exacerbated by its ageing population.
Asian markets mostly rise but worries over tariffs, AI linger,
Most Asian markets edged up Friday at the end of a week beset by volatility after China's DeepSeek unveiled a groundbreaking chatbot, while sentiment was dampened after Donald Trump confirmed he hit Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs.
Investigators recover plane black boxes from Washington air collision
Investigators on Thursday recovered the black boxes from a passenger plane whose mid-air collision with a military helicopter over Washington's Potomac river killed 67 people, as rescuers pulled victims' bodies from the freezing water.
Chipmaker Intel beats revenue expectations amidst Q4 loss
Intel reported a fourth-quarter loss on Tuesday, but better than expected revenue as the US chip giant continues to struggle to stake its place in the artificial intelligence revolution.
Key nominees for the Grammy Awards
Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 67th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Samsung Electronics posts 129.85% jump in Q4 operating profit
Samsung Electronics said Friday its operating profits surged 129.85 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, but fell from the previous quarter as it struggled to meet demand for chips used in artificial intelligence servers.
U & I Financial Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
LYNNWOOD, WA / ACCESS Newswire / January 31, 2025 / U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), the holding company ("Company") for UniBank ("Bank"), today reported a quarterly Net Loss of $16.6 million or a loss of $3.02 per share in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a Net Loss of $18.2 million or a loss of $3.33 per share for the same quarter of 2023. The Provision for Credit Losses of $5.8 million recognized during the fourth quarter of 2024 was $20.5 million lower than the $26.3 million recognized for the same quarter last year. However, the Bank had an Income Tax Expense of $10.5 million during this quarter as a result of a $12.0 million Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance expense as compared to an Income Tax Benefit of $5.1 million for the same quarter last year, resulting is a $15.7 million increase in Income Tax Expense.
Orlando Credit Union Continues Sponsorship of Hispanic Chamber of Central Florida’s CEO Series in 2025
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First Commerce Bancorp, Inc., Reports the Fourth Quarter and Year-to-Date 2024 Results
LAKEWOOD, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / January 31, 2025 / First Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), (OTC PINK:CMRB), the holding company for First Commerce Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income of $1.1 million and $4.5 million for the three months and the year ended December 31, 2024, respectively, as compared to net income of $5.8 million and $13.8 million for the three months and the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively. Basic earnings per common share were $0.06 and $0.21 for the three months and the year ended December 31, 2024, respectively, as compared to $0.25 and $0.58 for the three months and the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively.
OneMain Financial: 5 Tips to Buy a New Car
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 31, 2025 / When considering buying a new car, it's best not to do so spontaneously. There are dozens of different factors to consider ranging from the vehicle itself to potential dealerships where it may be purchased. For these reasons, prospective vehicle shoppers will get a much better deal if they do these five things first.
Gryphon Digital Mining Announces Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Initiative
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / January 31, 2025 / Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. (Nasdaq:GRYP) ("Gryphon" or the "Company"), an innovative venture in the bitcoin and AI space dedicated to helping bring digital assets to the market, today announced that the Company has authorized the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve program as part of its comprehensive capital strategy.
PB Financial Corporation Reports Earnings For Both The Fourth Quarter And The Year 2024
ROCKY MOUNT, NC / ACCESS Newswire / January 31, 2025 / Ted E. Whitehurst, President and CEO of PB Financial Corporation (OTCQX:PBNC), the holding company (the "Company") for Providence Bank, announced today that the Company reported net income available to common shareholders for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, of $3,937,492 compared to $3,365,752 for the same period in 2023, an increase of 16.99%. For 2024, net income available to common shareholders was $15,814,872 compared to $13,916,496 for 2023, an increase of 13.64%.
SayHello Debuts HelloDrew, "The Voice of Real Estate," at Inman Connect New York
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 31, 2025 / SayHello® is proud to announce the official launch of HelloDrew®, an advanced AI-powered assistant specifically designed for real estate professionals. Debuting at the Inman Connect New York conference, held January 22-24, 2025, HelloDrew® promises to redefine how agents connect with clients, manage their workload, and close deals faster.