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Mel B, Trump and Milei: What happened at Davos Wednesday

Even when Donald Trump wasn't in the room or even the main theme, the US president kept coming up again Wednesday at the gabfest of global elites in the Swiss resort of Davos.

Argentina's Milei says would leave Mercosur for US trade deal

Argentina's President Javier Milei said Thursday he would be willing to leave the South American Mercosur bloc if necessary to secure a coveted trade agreement with the United States.

Fashion world 'afraid' of Trump, says Van Beirendonck

Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck said Tuesday that the fashion world was "afraid" of US President Donald Trump and failing to speak out against him for commercial reasons.

P&G sees China improvement but consumers 'still struggling'

Procter & Gamble is seeing encouraging signs in China, but a full recovery is still a ways off, executives said Wednesday as the consumer products giant reported solid earnings.

Stock markets mostly higher as they track Trump plans, earnings

US and European stock markets mostly pushed higher Wednesday as investors tracked earnings and President Donald Trump's policy plans that are starting to impact the global economy.

Anti-Semitic acts at 'historic' highs in France despite 2024 fall: council

France saw nearly 1,600 anti-Semitic acts in 2024, a slight dip on the year before but still at levels unseen in recent years as the Israel-Hamas war raged in Gaza, the country's main Jewish organisation said on Wednesday.

Trump's meme coin venture sparks backlash

Cryptocurrencies launched by Donald and Melania Trump have angered some digital currency advocates and sparked fresh allegations of leveraging the presidency for profit.

Prince Harry settles lawsuit against Murdoch's UK tabloids

Prince Harry settled on Wednesday a hotly-disputed lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloid publisher, which apologised for hacking the British royal's phone and agreed to pay him "substantial damages".

Stock markets diverge tracking Trump plans

European stock markets rallied and Chinese indices slid Wednesday in reaction to US President Donald Trump's policy plans that are starting to impact the global economy.

Sudan 'political' banknote switch causes cash crunch

Sudan's army-aligned government has issued new banknotes in areas it controls, reportedly aimed at undermining its paramilitary rivals but causing long queues at banks, disrupting trade and entrenching division.

Masa Son, Trump's Japanese buddy with the Midas Touch

Masayoshi Son, the Japanese tycoon helming US President Donald Trump's big new AI push, is the son of an immigrant pig farmer with a spectacular but also sketchy investment record.

Borussia Dortmund sack coach Nuri Sahin after Champions League setback

Borussia Dortmund have fired struggling head coach Nuri Sahin after Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League loss at Bologna, saying on Wednesday they had "lost faith" in the young manager.

'Love for humanity': Low-crime Japan's unpaid parole officers

Teruko Nakazawa once intervened in a knife fight between an ex-offender and their mother -- all in a day's unpaid work for Japan's army of volunteer probation officers.

Brazil saw 79% jump in area burned by fires in 2024: monitor

Wildfires in Brazil last year consumed a total area larger than all of Italy, a monitor reported Wednesday, as the country continues to battle blazes often set by farmers and ranchers illegally expanding their territory.

No home, no insurance: The double hit from Los Angeles fires

As he looks at the ruins of his home razed when deadly fires tore through the Los Angeles area, Sebastian Harrison knows it will never be the same again, because he was not insured.

Inspire Veterinary Partners Announces 1-for-25 Reverse Stock Split

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq:IVP) ("Inspire" or the "Company"), an owner and provider of pet health care services throughout the U.S., today announced that it will effect a 1-for-25 reverse stock split ("Reverse Stock Split") of its authorized and issued and outstanding shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock"). The Reverse Stock Split will become effective at 12:01am, Eastern Time, on January 27, 2025. At such time, each 25 shares of issued and outstanding Common Stock will automatically be reclassified into one new share of Common Stock. The total number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance will then be reduced by a corresponding proportion from 36,998,148 shares to 1,479,926 shares. Proportional adjustments will also be made to outstanding equity awards, warrants and convertible notes, and to the number of shares issued and issuable under the Company's stock incentive plans and certain existing agreements. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. All fractional shares will be rounded up. The Reverse Stock Split will affect all common stockholders uniformly and will not alter any stockholder's percentage interest in the Company's equity.

Old Second Bancorp, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Net Income of $19.1 Million, or $0.42 per Diluted Share

AURORA, IL / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Old Second Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company," "Old Second," "we," "us," and "our") (NASDAQ:OSBC), the parent company of Old Second National Bank (the "Bank"), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. Our net income was $19.1 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to net income of $23.0 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024, and net income of $18.2 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes certain nonrecurring items, as applicable, was $20.3 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $23.3 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024, and $19.1 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. The adjusting item impacting the fourth quarter of 2024 included $1.5 million of transaction-related expenses due to the early December 2024 purchase of five branches from First Merchants Bank ("FRME"). The adjusting items impacting the third quarter of 2024 included $471,000 of FRME transaction-related expenses; the adjusting items impacting the fourth quarter of 2023 results included $1.2 million of nonrecurring litigation expense. See the discussion entitled "Non-GAAP Presentations" below and in the full release found at www.oldsecond.com, under the investor relations tab; the tables beginning on page 17 provide a reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure to the most comparable GAAP equivalent.

Community Bancorp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results; Generates Continued Strong Growth in Loans Leading to Record Total Assets

DERBY, VT / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Community Bancorp., (OTCQX:CMTV) Community National Bank reported earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024, of $4.1 million or $0.73 per share, an increase of $565 thousand or 15.98% compared to $3.5 million or $0.64 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023. Full year earnings for 2024 were $12.8 million or $2.28 per share, compared to $13.4 million or $2.43 per share for the prior year period, a decrease of $667 thousand or 4.97%. On a per share basis, earnings increased 14% in the 2024 fourth quarter to $0.73 per share compared to the prior year period; on an annual basis, earnings per share of $2.28 decreased 6% year over year, reflecting the impact of a declining rate environment and reliance on wholesale funds earlier in the year.

Insurance Agency Mergers and Acquisitions Dip 10% in 2024

Deals for property & casualty and benefits brokers in US and Canada reverted to pre-boom levels while three mega-deals made news, OPTIS Partners reports

Tamkeen Launches ‘Bahrain Skills and Gender Parity Accelerator’ at Davos

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / The Bahrain Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to launch the Bahrain Skills and Gender Parity Accelerator. The announcement was made at Davos, exemplifying the theme of the 55th Annual Meeting "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," wherein the data-driven accelerator is aimed at closing the gender skills gap in high-growth industries and at increasing the participation of the current and next generation of the local Bahraini workforce.

Bank of Idaho Holding Company Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

IDAHO FALLS, ID / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Bank of Idaho Holding Company (the "Company") (OTCQX:BOID), the holding company for Bank of Idaho (the "Bank"), today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. The Company reported consolidated net income of $4,113,000, or $0.91 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. This compares to $3,864,000, or $0.86 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024, and $2,076,000 or $0.47 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted fourth quarter 2024 earnings were $4,298,000, or $0.96 per diluted share, when adjusted for one-time income adjustments of $186,000, or $0.05 per diluted share.

How to Secure a Dental Practice Loan: Tips for First-Time Borrowers

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Doing anything for the first time can be intimidating. Think back to the first time you cleaned a patient's teeth in dental school, the first time you made a diagnosis you'd never seen before, or the first time you thought about starting your own dental practice. It's the same thing the first time you borrow money as a business owner. The good news is that dental practice loans are designed to help dental professionals like you further your business goals, so there's nothing to be afraid of, just plenty to learn.

How Do I Start a Business with No Money?

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Starting a business is an exciting time for any entrepreneur. But it can seem daunting if you don't have the funding you need to get your idea off the ground. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available to you that can help get your business up and running with minimal capital. Read on to learn more about ways to drum up funding to start your own business.

6 Common Dental Care Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Most people understand the importance of caring for their teeth and gums. However, sometimes, they make mistakes that can cause some issues with their oral health. To ensure you know how to properly take care of your smile, we've created this list of six of the most common dental care mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.

Aflac: Why is it Important to Know One’s Family Health History?

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / One of the first things a medical provider asks a new patient for is a detailed family health history. This includes many items, such as diseases and conditions that run in the family. Medical providers do this because it helps them understand the patient's risks of developing the conditions themselves. The provider can make better care decisions and potentially improve outcomes for the patient. However, patients can also benefit from knowing their family health history. This article covers four reasons to know one's family health history and a list of health history items each patient should know about themselves and their families.

Electric Motor Design Firm ECM Appoints David Hartwell as Chief Sales Officer

The move will facilitate continued global adoption of PrintStator CAD and premium performance, axial flux, printed circuit board stator machines.

JD Bancshares, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

JENNINGS, LA / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / JD Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX:JDVB) Dan L. Donald, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of JD Bancshares, Inc., announced that at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 21, 2025, the Board voted to pay a cash dividend in the amount of $0.29 per share on February 7, 2025 to the shareholders of record on January 31, 2025.

New Financial App Helps People Develop A Healthier Relationship With Their Money

OVERLAND PARK, KS / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Managing personal finances today seems to be more crucial - or more challenging than in years past. With a competitive job market, issues around persistent inflation, personal debt on the rise, and more, it can feel near impossible to get ahead financially. The American Dream is still alive, but current economic conditions and social expectations are making it more challenging to come to fruition.

Gladstone Commercial Provides Summary of Key 2024 Business Developments

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) ("Gladstone Commercial") is pleased to report another successful year of investing, leasing, and disposition activity in the net lease space. We continue to create shareholder value by increasing our industrial exposure and disposing of non-core office assets.

Green Leaf Innovations, Inc. Strengthens Retail Presence and Update Growth in 2025 With More New Key Partnerships - 03

PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Green Leaf Innovations, Inc. (OTC PINK:GRLF), a leading distributor of premium handmade cigars & accessories, today announces significant progress in its 2025 expansion strategy, securing partnerships with 12 new key independent cigar retailers carrying some of our brands. This strategic move positions the company for substantial growth and enhanced profitability, aligning with our commitment to maximizing shareholder value.

InTheZoneLabs(R) Nootropic Solutions Prove Transformative for Veterans and First Responders

Company Announces GovX Integration, 30% Discount, and Ongoing Support for Service Communities

App Orchid Sets New Benchmark for Text-to-SQL Accuracy with Ontology-Driven AI Solution

Easy Answers™ decision-making application provides an astonishing 99.8% accuracy with ontology enrichment

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