Monday, March 16, 2026

Money

The Strait Is Shut. Your Freight Bill Is Next

DUBAI— March 9, 2026: The Dow dropped 800 points this morning. Oil hit $119 a barrel overnight. But for logistics professionals, the headline number is not the price of crude...

SASSA Announces COVID-19 SRD Payment Dates for February 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments...

SPAR South Africa Faces R170 Million Legal Battle Over Failed SAP System

SPAR South Africa is facing a massive R168.7 million lawsuit filed in the Durban High Court, marking the...

SASSA Addresses Temporary Delay on January 2026 SRD COVID-19 Payment Status

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an important public notice regarding the January 2026 COVID-19...

SASSA Confirms February 2026 Grant Payment Dates: Here’s When Beneficiaries Will Be Paid

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the grant payment schedule for February 2026, giving...

Bitcoin: The Future of Real Money or a Risky Gamble?

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin continues to be a dominant force that both excites and worries investors....

Constellation Energy Nears $30 Billion Deal to Acquire Calpine Corporation

In a strategic move that could reshape the power generation landscape, Constellation Energy is in advanced negotiations to acquire...

Apple Pay Down? Users Report Intermittent Issues, But Apple Declares All Systems Operational

On January 8, 2025, sporadic reports surfaced about Apple Pay experiencing service interruptions, leaving some users unable to complete...

Federal Reserve Minutes Signal Measured Approach to Interest Rates in 2025

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its December 17-18, 2024, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, offering...

Social Security COLA Increase for 2025: What Beneficiaries Need to Know

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025, ensuring that over 72.5 million...

Anton Rupert Poised to Take Over the R209 Billion Rupert Family Empire

The Rupert family, one of South Africa’s most influential and wealthiest families, is preparing for a significant leadership transition....

South Africa Faces Potential Petrol Price Hike in February 2025

South Africa is bracing for a potential rise in petrol and diesel prices in February 2025, signaling the possibility...

Joann Crafts Retailer Closes Several U.S. Locations Amid Restructuring Efforts

In a strategic move to streamline its operations, Joann, the prominent U.S. craft and fabric retailer, has closed several...

Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Surges Amid Analyst Upgrades and Positive Outlook

Bank of Montreal (BMO) saw a notable surge in its stock price today, continuing a positive trend that has...

Enbridge Stock Soars Today, Marking a Significant Surge Amid Positive Market Sentiment

Enbridge Inc. (ENB) experienced a significant surge in its stock price today, climbing by 2.45% to close at $44.85...

In-Depth Analysis: Why Analysts Consider RELX PLC a “Moderate Buy”

RELX PLC, a leading global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools, has garnered a consensus rating of "Moderate...

Former CIBC CEO John Hunkin Passes Away at 79

John Hunkin, the former President and CEO of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), has passed away at...

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