Category: Finance

African leaders have given the green light to a groundbreaking initiative aimed at preventing debt crises across the continent. The African Financial Stability Mechanism (AFSM), a $20 billion fund, has been approved to help cushion economies against financial instability before it escalates. The fund, spearheaded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), will be able to […]

Neighborhood pharmacies are rapidly shuttering. Not long ago, Walgreens, one of the nation’s biggest pharmacy chains, announced plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years. That’s part of a larger trend that has seen nearly 7,000 pharmacy locations close since 2019, with more expected in the coming years. Many community pharmacies are struggling […]

When nonprofits use multiple strategies during their online fundraising campaigns, such as thanking donors for their support, telling the public about their missions and conveying how they are helping people, they receive more donations than if they stick to only one kind of post. That’s what I, a nonprofit management professor, found after conducting a […]

In the middle of Super Bowl LIX, President Donald Trump posted on social media that he was getting rid of the penny. Since the lowly penny in 2024 cost about 3.7 cents to make – meaning the government loses money on every coin – the announcement might seem practical at first glance. But does the […]

Despite the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision banning affirmative action in college admissions, and mounting pressure on corporations to eliminate their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the top 50 Fortune 500 companies continued to diversify their boards in 2024. As a social psychologist, I’ve been tracking diversity on Fortune-level boards of directors for decades. And as […]

Inflation figures released on Feb. 12, 2025, will come as a disappointment to Americans who hoped President Donald Trump would be true to his word on bringing down prices “on Day One.” It will also put pressure on the new administration to be wary of policies that may heat up inflation – and that includes […]

From Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science  Published on 12 February 2025 Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless has today announced a multi-annual ‘Accelerating Research to Commercialisation’ (ARC) Hub investment programme to fast-track the commercial potential of scientific research across Ireland. The new programme establishes two new […]

Some Black consumers may be breaking up with Target this February. It all started late last month, when the retailer announced that it was ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The move drew widespread rebuke from social justice organizers, including New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant. Although Target said one set […]

Poland is positioning itself to not only catch up with but surpass leading Western economies, as it prepares to inject over €150 billion into its economy in 2025, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This marks a record investment figure, reflecting Poland’s aspirations to lead Europe in sectors such as logistics, green energy, and artificial […]

As Paris hosts the Global AI Summit today and tomorrow, Brookfield, a Canadian investment fund, has announced a €20 billion ($21 billion) investment into France’s data infrastructure by 2030. The funds will be directed towards building data centres crucial for advancing the country’s role in the global AI race. This significant investment aligns with France’s […]