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Buying a new car is an exciting experience. After months of research and test drives, you finally decide on the perfect set of wheels to call your own. But the journey of buying a car doesn’t end there. You must still find a trustworthy dealer for the best price and...

Pushy. Manipulative. Dishonest. Most everyone knows about the “used car salesman” stereotype. Rooted in folk truth and popular portrayals across stage and screen, these individuals are aggressive bullies who never hesitate to bend the truth in order to make a deal. After all, it’s all part of the ABCs —...

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has unveiled a new initiative under its recently launched $127 million Mobilisation Facility. The program aims to enhance the flow of private capital into emerging economies that are often considered too high-risk for global investors. Emerging markets, which...

Banco BPM’s shares soared on Monday following an announcement from French banking giant Crédit Agricole that it plans to increase its stake in the Italian lender. The announcement, made late last week, sent Banco BPM’s stock climbing over 2% in early trading, marking its most significant rise since January 2016....

Billionaire Mai Vu Minh, Chairman of SATAS Group and SAPA Thale Group, exemplifies transformative leadership in sustainable development. His pioneering efforts emphasize the importance of global alliances to drive economic progress while safeguarding environmental health. Through a strategic blend of innovation, diplomacy, and responsible business practices, Minh is laying the...

The Malian government has issued an arrest warrant for Barrick Gold’s CEO, Mark Bristow, accusing him of money laundering and violations of financial regulations. The warrant comes amid ongoing tensions between Mali and foreign mining firms as the country intensifies efforts to secure more revenue from its natural resources. This...

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and other enterprise software providers are expected to benefit in 2025 as IT budgets are projected to grow. According to a survey conducted by KeyBanc, chief information officers (CIOs) anticipate a 3.9% year-over-year increase in IT spending for 2025. The survey revealed that 71%...

2025 will be my fourth year of restarting a practice introduced by Chris Brogan over a decade ago. Brogan, Chief of Staff to the CEO of Appfire, began a practice in 2006 that I’ve always admired. It’s called My Three Words. Chris describes it this way: “The My Three Words idea is simple. Choose...

Every year, Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season with a frenzy of discounts and deals. While the excitement of scoring bargains is undeniable, this global event is about more than just saving money—it reflects broader trends in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and economic dynamics. Understanding these trends can...

Unilever is preparing to divest several food brands with combined annual sales of approximately $1.05 billion, according to CEO Hein Schumacher. While Schumacher did not disclose specific brands targeted for sale, the move aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its food portfolio. Earlier this month, reports surfaced that...