In Alaska, people have long asked oil companies to share more of the money they make. Each time a new bill is introduced, the same argument pops up: “If we tax you, you’ll leave. ” The companies say this and the politicians often listen. The claim is simple and scary. If taxes rise, oil firms wil
Companies in China’s most polluting industries often get caught between two kinds of government pressure. One kind, called environmental subsidies, actually seems to push some firms toward lying about how green they are. It sounds backwards, but getting cash for being green can make managers focus o
The latest warning from Iran targeting major U. S. companies isn’t just about traditional business threats—it could shake up the crypto world too. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard labeled 18 American firms as "legitimate targets" starting April 1, hoping to retaliate for recent strikes on its soil. While
A major investment firm just placed a big wager on a company most people don’t know much about. Jana Partners recently revealed it now owns 5. 4 million shares—worth about 5% of Alkami Technology. That’s according to a report filed with regulators on a recent Wednesday. The New York-based firm didn’
The chief executive of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has spoken out against what he calls a looming “Gary Gensler moment, ” warning that the crypto sector cannot handle another wave of strict regulation from the Biden administration. In a recent interview, he pointed out that markets have faced toug
A Florida‑based corporation recently secured a refund of corporate net income tax from Pennsylvania’s Board of Finance and Revenue. The company had paid taxes for the 2022 year, claiming that its business in Pennsylvania was minimal—just taking orders for physical goods. According to the law, if a c
A fresh look at how modern gadgets might be hurting our bodies and what old Hebrew ideas could help. The main idea is that doctors often treat only the symptoms, not what really causes illness. It points out that Wi‑Fi, 5G and other smart devices send invisible waves that can upset the body’s
A big change in the U. S. housing market is happening now: Fannie Mae, the company that buys most mortgage loans, has started accepting Bitcoin and USDC as down‑payment help. Two new partners, Coinbase and Better Home & Finance, created the first mortgage that keeps crypto safe in a regulated accoun
Utah has updated how it handles taxes for certain businesses and rentals. One big change makes a special tax rule for pass-through entities permanent. These are businesses where profits go to owners instead of being taxed at the company level. Now, those owners can keep using this tax setup without
A big player in Bayer’s stock is preparing to sell off a huge chunk of its shares, sparking curiosity about what this means for the company’s future. Reports show the investor intends to unload about 8. 5 million shares through JPMorgan Chase, a move that could bring in roughly 327 million euros bas
