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Emily Brown
Emily Brown
Business Analyst

Analyzing the financial world one report at a time.

Marks & Spencer's Ennis Triumph: A New Era for Irish Retail and the Town's Economy?

Business

11 Feb, 2025

Marks & Spencer's Ennis Triumph: A New Era for Irish Retail and the Town's Economy?


The arrival of Marks & Spencer in Ennis, County Clare, has generated significant buzz, marking a pivotal moment for the...

Netflix Price Hike in UK: Are Subscribers Ready to Revolt?

Business

7 Feb, 2025

Netflix Price Hike in UK: Are Subscribers Ready to Revolt?


Netflix has once again raised its subscription prices in the UK, following similar price hikes in the US, Canada, Argentina,...

NBA Trade Deadline SHOCKER: Khris Middleton Traded to Wizards in Multi-Team Deal!

Business

6 Feb, 2025

NBA Trade Deadline SHOCKER: Khris Middleton Traded to Wizards in Multi-Team Deal!


The 2025 NBA trade deadline has delivered a seismic shockwave, sending ripples through the league with the unexpected trade of...

This 1979 Toyota Pickup Truck with Luxury In-Bed Seats Will Leave You Speechless!

Business

5 Feb, 2025

This 1979 Toyota Pickup Truck with Luxury In-Bed Seats Will Leave You Speechless!


Imagine a 1979 Toyota pickup truck, not your average workhorse, but a meticulously crafted vehicle boasting a Chastain Rumble Rider...

ICAN & CPA Canada's Game-Changing Agreement: Easier Certification for Nigerian Accountants in Canada!

Business

2 Feb, 2025

ICAN & CPA Canada's Game-Changing Agreement: Easier Certification for Nigerian Accountants in Canada!


Nigerian accountants seeking to practice in Canada now have a significantly easier path to certification, thanks to a landmark agreement...

Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rate to 3% Amidst Looming US Tariff Threat: Recession Fears Rise?

Business

29 Jan, 2025

Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rate to 3% Amidst Looming US Tariff Threat: Recession Fears Rise?


The Bank of Canada today announced a significant move, reducing its target for the overnight rate to 3%, with the...

Inflation Plummets to 3-Year Low: Is a Rate Cut Inevitable?

Business

29 Jan, 2025

Inflation Plummets to 3-Year Low: Is a Rate Cut Inevitable?


Australia's economy received a significant boost this week with the release of the December quarter Consumer Price Index (CPI) data....

Bitcoin Jesus and a Maryland Lawyer: Two High-Profile Crypto Tax Cases Rock the Justice System

Business

27 Jan, 2025

Bitcoin Jesus and a Maryland Lawyer: Two High-Profile Crypto Tax Cases Rock the Justice System


Two recent criminal tax cases, one focusing heavily on cryptocurrency and the other less so, reveal how digital assets are...

Amazon's Shocking Quebec Exodus: 1,700 Job Losses & a Union Busting Scandal?

Business

22 Jan, 2025

Amazon's Shocking Quebec Exodus: 1,700 Job Losses & a Union Busting Scandal?


Amazon announced on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, a decision that sent shockwaves through Quebec: the closure of all seven of...

Air Canada's New Fees: Carry-on Bags and Seat Changes Now Cost Extra!

Business

22 Jan, 2025

Air Canada's New Fees: Carry-on Bags and Seat Changes Now Cost Extra!


Air Canada has once again implemented new fees, sparking outrage among travelers. Starting January 21, 2025, basic fare customers face...

Popeyes' Blue Monday Bonanza: 20,000 FREE Chicken Tenders & Daily Deals!

Business

21 Jan, 2025

Popeyes' Blue Monday Bonanza: 20,000 FREE Chicken Tenders & Daily Deals!


Popeyes, the beloved fast-food chain known for its crispy fried chicken, is kicking off the year with a mouth-watering offer...

Hershey's Cherry Blossom Candy Officially Discontinued: A Canadian Sweet Treat No More?

Business

18 Jan, 2025

Hershey's Cherry Blossom Candy Officially Discontinued: A Canadian Sweet Treat No More?


Hershey Canada's announcement of the discontinuation of its Cherry Blossom candy has sent ripples of nostalgia and debate across the...

Starbucks Reverses Open-Door Policy:  Now You Must Buy Something to Use the Restroom!

Business

14 Jan, 2025

Starbucks Reverses Open-Door Policy: Now You Must Buy Something to Use the Restroom!


Starbucks, the ubiquitous coffee giant, has announced a significant policy reversal, ending its long-standing open-door policy that allowed customers to...

Trump Receives Unconditional Discharge in Hush Money Case: No Jail Time, But a Convicted Felon President?

Business

10 Jan, 2025

Trump Receives Unconditional Discharge in Hush Money Case: No Jail Time, But a Convicted Felon President?


Today's short hearing marked the end of a long legal saga, an eventful eight-week trial dating back to May of...

Sainsbury's Nectar Card Warning: Could You Be Overspending £624 a Year?

Business

10 Jan, 2025

Sainsbury's Nectar Card Warning: Could You Be Overspending £624 a Year?


Sainsbury's shoppers, are you maximizing your savings? A recent study by Which?, a prominent consumer champion, has issued a stark...

Shocking Study Reveals True Cost of Stay-at-Home Parenting in Ireland: €57,140 a Year!

Business

10 Jan, 2025

Shocking Study Reveals True Cost of Stay-at-Home Parenting in Ireland: €57,140 a Year!


A recent study by Royal London Ireland has sent shockwaves through the nation, revealing a stark reality about the financial...

Texas First Bank Appoints John Morrell as New Chief Credit Officer: A Strategic Leadership Change

Business

10 Jan, 2025

Texas First Bank Appoints John Morrell as New Chief Credit Officer: A Strategic Leadership Change


Texas First Bank recently announced a significant leadership change within its credit department. John Morrell has been appointed as the...

Nvidia's CES 2025 Keynote: Project DIGITS, Physical AI, and a $3 Trillion Valuation!

Business

7 Jan, 2025

Nvidia's CES 2025 Keynote: Project DIGITS, Physical AI, and a $3 Trillion Valuation!


Nvidia's founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, delivered a captivating 90-minute keynote address at CES 2025, leaving attendees and the global...

Target's New Year's Eve Hours: What You Need to Know Before You Go!

Business

31 Dec, 2024

Target's New Year's Eve Hours: What You Need to Know Before You Go!


The countdown to the new year is on, and for many, that means one last mad dash for those final...

Tim Hortons and Mandarin Open on Christmas Day: Your Holiday Feast Guide!

Business

25 Dec, 2024

Tim Hortons and Mandarin Open on Christmas Day: Your Holiday Feast Guide!


It’s the question that pops up every year on social media: Will my favorite spots be open on Christmas Day?...

Christmas 2024: A Shopper's Survival Guide to What's Open & Closed on Christmas Eve and Day

Business

25 Dec, 2024

Christmas 2024: A Shopper's Survival Guide to What's Open & Closed on Christmas Eve and Day


Christmas falls on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. With Thanksgiving having landed late this year, the usual flurry of pre-Christmas shopping...

Christmas Eve Shock: Popular Sydney Supermarket Closes, Leaving Staff Jobless Days Before Holiday

Business

24 Dec, 2024

Christmas Eve Shock: Popular Sydney Supermarket Closes, Leaving Staff Jobless Days Before Holiday


The festive cheer took an unexpected turn for 20 employees at a suburban Sydney IGA supermarket. The store, located in...

Honda and Nissan's SHOCKING Merger: Creating the World's Third Largest Automaker!

Business

24 Dec, 2024

Honda and Nissan's SHOCKING Merger: Creating the World's Third Largest Automaker!


The automotive world is abuzz with the monumental news of Honda and Nissan's planned merger, a move poised to reshape...

Three Ireland to Refund €3.76 Million to 14,000 Customers Over Roaming Regulation Breaches

Business

21 Dec, 2024

Three Ireland to Refund €3.76 Million to 14,000 Customers Over Roaming Regulation Breaches


Three Ireland, a prominent telecommunications company in Ireland, is set to issue refunds totaling €3.76 million to roughly 14,000 customers....

Nigeria's Energy Sector Transformation: Oando's Pivotal Role and Future Outlook

Business

21 Dec, 2024

Nigeria's Energy Sector Transformation: Oando's Pivotal Role and Future Outlook


Nigeria, a nation richly endowed with natural resources, including vast oil and gas reserves, faces a complex energy landscape. While...

Crypto Chaos: ASIC's Bitcoin Guidance Leaves Exchanges in Regulatory Limbo

Business

20 Dec, 2024

Crypto Chaos: ASIC's Bitcoin Guidance Leaves Exchanges in Regulatory Limbo


Major cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia are expressing significant frustration with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)'s recent attempts to...

Amazon Strike: Will Holiday Deliveries in Canada Be Affected?

Business

20 Dec, 2024

Amazon Strike: Will Holiday Deliveries in Canada Be Affected?


As Amazon workers at several U.S. facilities launched a strike, Canadian shoppers naturally wondered about potential disruptions to their holiday...

RIP.ie's €100 Death Notice Fee Sparks Outrage: Is It a Cash Grab or Fair Market Value?

Business

18 Dec, 2024

RIP.ie's €100 Death Notice Fee Sparks Outrage: Is It a Cash Grab or Fair Market Value?


The recent announcement by RIP.ie, Ireland's leading online death notice platform, to introduce a €100 fee for funeral directors to...

ATO's Double Tax Crackdown: New Warnings Shake Private Companies & Advisors

Business

18 Dec, 2024

ATO's Double Tax Crackdown: New Warnings Shake Private Companies & Advisors


Every generation must find out for itself that the stove is hot. Recent Australian Tax Office (ATO) guidance indicates some...

Revenue's Tax Refund Rule Change: Will YOU Miss Out on Thousands?

Business

17 Dec, 2024

Revenue's Tax Refund Rule Change: Will YOU Miss Out on Thousands?


From January 2025, a significant change in Revenue's policy will alter how taxpayers receive tax refunds. Tax agents will no...

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