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Can Bitcoin’s price double by 2025? Expert analysis after rally slows
December 31, 2024 03:40 AM AEDT| By InvezzBitcoin’s remarkable rally in 2024 stunned the world but with the advent of the new year only hours away, the rally seems to be stalling. The cryptocurrency, which surged to a record high of $108,000 in mid-December, was trading at $93,670 early Mond...

Brazil market wrap: Ibovespa ends 2024 down 10% despite fiscal optimism
December 31, 2024 03:18 AM AEDT| By InvezzBrazil’s financial scene at the end of 2024 is a bit of a mixed signal, catching the eye of both market analysts and investors. The Ibovespa index, which acts as a barometer for the Brazilian economy, managed a slight climb of 0.2%, pushing pas...

Chile’s workforce growth drives unemployment rate to two-year low of 8.2%
December 31, 2024 03:06 AM AEDT| By InvezzAccording to the National Employment Survey (ENE) by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), Chile’s jobless rate fell to 8.2% from September to November 2024. This marks a drop of 0.5 percentage points compared to last year, largely due to...

A History of the Women Who Nurtured the Roots of CDFIs
December 31, 2024 03:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLby Amy Domini of Domini Impact InvestmentsDid you know that today our nation has a healthy CDFI network that makes financial services accessible and economic prosperity possible for millions? NACDLF,...

GoDaddy Venture Forward 2024 Annual Report | U.S. Edition: 2024 National Microbusiness Survey Results
December 31, 2024 02:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLAs originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research initiativeVenture Forward Survey Research Since 20194 Countries (AU, CA, UK, US)50,000+ Customers20+ Cities5 Years of ResearchUS microbusi...

How Clorox Continued to Reimagine Work in 2024
December 31, 2024 01:45 AM AEDT| By 3BLThe Clorox Companie continues to foster bolder ways of working that simplify operations and leverage technology to empower today’s workforce, all while building on our strong foundation of inclusion a...

Duke Energy Foundation Donates $350,000 to Community Organizations Assisting in Hurricane Milton Relief
December 31, 2024 01:30 AM AEDT| By 3BL22 Florida nonprofits received funding to support ongoing recovery effortsGiving for disaster preparedness and relief in Florida tops $900,000 for the yearST. PETERSBURG, Fla., December 30, 2024 /3BL/...

Sustainability Won’t Wait: Why Businesses Must Prioritize Progress
December 31, 2024 01:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLOriginally published on NRG Energy InsightsDemand for organizations to respond to climate change comes from many directions:InvestorsAn estimated 85% of investors consider ESG* factors when making inv...

Georgia-Pacific’s Impact: Awards, Investments, and Community Service in 2024
December 31, 2024 01:15 AM AEDT| By 3BLGeorgia-Pacific has much to celebrate as 2024 ends. From providing consumer and customers with everyday products and services they value more than the alternatives, to investing in our businesses and...

Partners Focused on Growth As KeyBank Delavan-Grider Farmers Market Moves Toward 4th Year
December 31, 2024 01:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLSince the movie “Field of Dreams” premiered in 1989, a simple but meaningful line has become part of the American lexicon: “If you build it, they will come.”That applies to the KeyBank Delavan-Grider...

Share buybacks dominate 2024: here’s why not all buybacks are worth it
December 30, 2024 10:29 PM AEDT| By InvezzWall Street often celebrates when companies announce stock buybacks, seeing them as a vote of confidence in a firm’s future. However, veteran stock researcher Bradley Safalow is sounding a cautionary note. A report by Barron’s has put out Safal...

Why are 3.4 million Chinese youth vying for civil service jobs despite risks?
December 30, 2024 06:12 PM AEDT| By InvezzAccording to a recent Reuters report, a record 3.4 million Chinese youth registered for this year’s notoriously competitive civil service exam, a sharp increase of over 400,000 from last year. The allure? Job stability, subsidised housing, and the pr...

Jeju Air crash tragedy: South Korea investigates aviation safety after 179 fatalities
December 30, 2024 04:11 PM AEDT| By InvezzIn a devastating turn of events, a Jeju Air flight crashed at Muan International Airport on Sunday, claiming 179 lives and leaving only two survivors. The tragedy, now the deadliest air accident in South Korea’s history, has spurred the governm...

Meme coin mania: top 3 cryptos that dominated 2024
December 29, 2024 08:39 PM AEDT| By InvezzThe cryptocurrency market, a space known for its constant evolution, continues to introduce new digital assets at a rapid pace. Among these, meme-based cryptocurrencies have experienced a surge in popularity, driven by their strong connections to int...

RDDT stock 2025 forecast: will the company sustain its IPO momentum?
December 29, 2024 03:55 AM AEDT| By InvezzReddit (RDDT) had a stellar year in 2024, with s staggering 250% surge in its stock price from its first-day close following its debut listing in March. The trajectory of the stock has caused the 19-year old social media giant to become a darling of...
RGTI charges today towards another all-time high, should you sell?
December 28, 2024 08:44 AM AEDT| By InvezzRigetti Computing (RGTI) continued to rise spectacularly on Friday, with shares seen increasing by more than 13% to $17.53 during morning trading. The gain follows a record close at $15.44 on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive session of gains f...

These 2 European semiconductor stocks are Bernstein’s top picks for 2025
December 28, 2024 08:34 AM AEDT| By InvezzBernstein analysts expect the wafer fab equipment market to remain “flat-ish” next year after an estimated 10% growth on the back of continued demand from China in 2024. Still, the investment firm likes two European semiconductor stocks: BE Semicondu...

Fostering a Growth Mindset To Create Inclusion and Collaboration at GoDaddy
December 28, 2024 02:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLOriginally published on GoDaddy Resource LibraryBy Kristy Lilas, Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at GoDaddyAt GoDaddy, we believe in the power of a growth mindset to help us anticip...

Brazil unemployment hits record low of 6.1%: positive year-end outlook
December 28, 2024 02:00 AM AEDT| By InvezzBrazil celebrates a milestone in job opportunities as the country achieves a record unemployment rate of 6.l% marking a positive trend, in the labour market during the last quarter of 2024 compared to the previous periods 6. 60/0 Rate. The decrease i...

ESG's Role in Value Creation
December 28, 2024 01:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLOur final ESG Talk replay features two engaging episodes, featuring Alison Taylor, clinical associate professor at NYU Stern School of Business, and Tarynn Zenk, vice president of accounting and ESG c...