Month: March 2022

Biden Expresses Skepticism About Russian Troop Reductions

March 30, 2022
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President Joe Biden says he isn’t “reading anything into” statements from Russian officials signaling that the Russian military is drawing back some of its troops near the Ukrainian capitol of Kyiv. Face-to-face negotiations between Russia and Ukraine Tuesday in Turkey yielded the first steps towards peace between the two nations more than a month into…

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Ukraine Could Affect Porsche IPO Plan, Top VW Shareholder Says

March 30, 2022
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BERLIN—Top Volkswagen shareholder Porsche SE supports plans to list luxury sportscar maker Porsche AG but the conflict in Ukraine could affect the timing of the proposed IPO, the holding company said on Tuesday. Volkswagen aims to conduct the Porsche initial public offering (IPO) in the fourth quarter of 2022, though that may change if the…

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4 Do’s and 5 Don’ts When Exploring Franchise Concepts

March 30, 2022
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By Jeff Cheatham Let’s assume we’ve already accepted that keeping an open mind when exploring franchise concepts is a sound strategy. Remember—it’s not about an emotional connection to the product or service your offering, but rather a quest to find a franchise concept that checks the boxes of your entrepreneurship goals. Employing an advisable strategy…

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Keeping Your Money Safe From Shady Advisors

March 30, 2022
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Don’t be stunned when I tell you this. But, you can’t trust every financial advisor out there. I mean there really are people out there like Matthew McConaughey’s character in “The Wolf of Wall Street” conducting some really dirty business, which means your money may not be safe with them. In fact, according to one…

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DeSantis Vetoes New Congressional Maps Approved by Florida Legislature

March 30, 2022
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vetoed the state’s newly drawn congressional map and called for a special session to redraw them in April.   The Republican governor claimed the congressional map, which was submitted by both chambers of the Legislature, violated the 14th Amendment. “We have a responsibility to produce maps for our citizens…

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Ukraine Conflict a Manifestation of Leftist Ideology

March 30, 2022
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The writer wishes to keep their name private due to fear of reprisal from their institution in East-Central Europe. The Ukraine disaster represents yet another manifestation of leftist ideology that, in ways, some conservatives fail to understand. Standard conservatism criticizes America’s self-inflicted weakness concerning energy production and bungled adventures such as Afghanistan. But weakness is…

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4 Things You Should Consider Before Getting a Business Credit Card

March 30, 2022
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Opening a business credit card account is a great way to maintain and facilitate spending across multiple departments. Typically these cards offer larger signing bonuses and rewards than individual cards. These cards can often help businesses avoid cash flow problems and other financing issues. On the contrary, if not handled properly these cards can be…

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Australian Telco Giant CEO Andrew Penn Announces Retirement

March 30, 2022
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Andrew Penn, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Australian telecommunications giant Telstra, has announced his intention to retire after more than seven years in the role. Telstra Chairman John Mullen said Penn, who joined the company as CFO in 2012 and has been the CEO since 2015, would leave with a positive and enduring legacy….

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Robinhood Extends Trading Hours With Ultimate Goal of 24/7 Investing: What You Need to Know

March 30, 2022
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Robinhood Markets Inc on Tuesday unveiled extended trading hours for its brokerage platform, building on the company’s aim to make investing more accessible for all. What Happened Robinhood announced that it’s working toward offering 24/7 investing for its customers. In a first-step effort toward around-the-clock investing, Robinhood has launched new extended trading hours that allow customers to trade from…

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UN Helicopter Carrying 8 Shot Down by Rebels in Congo’s East

March 30, 2022
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DAKAR, Senegal—Congo’s army says rebels in the country’s east have shot down a United Nations helicopter carrying eight peacekeepers and U.N. observers. The helicopter shot Monday was among two carrying out reconnaissance for the U.N. mission in Congo, according to a statement from Congo’s army on Tuesday. Those on the helicopter were assessing the movements…

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