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County Gets Clean Financial Audit
Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter HOUSTON COUNTY – Houston County has received a clean bill of financial health following its annual audit, according to a report accepted during a meeting of the Commissioners Court held Tuesday, July 8. The audit,...

Mukesh Ambani infuses Rs 15,825 crore in Jio Financial, promoter stake rises to 54%
The promoter stake in Jio Financial Services (JFSL) will go above 54% from the current 47.12% after the infusion of Rs 15,825 crore by Mukesh Ambani family via preferential issue of convertible warrants to the promoter group. The board of Jio...

Jio Financial Board approves raising Rs 15,830 crore via sale of shares at Rs 316.50/share
Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFS) has approved a fundraise of up to ₹15,830 crore through a preferential issue of equity warrants to promoter group entities, at an issue price of ₹316.50 per share. The move reflects a significant capital infusion...
Prudential Financial's profit rises on PGIM, international business strength
(Reuters) -Prudential Financial on Wednesday reported a rise in second-quarter profit, lifted by stronger fees in investment management and favorable underwriting in its international businesses. U.S. equities resumed their rally after a brief...
Trump admin’s DOJ appointee to drop financial-crime charges against onetime Portland executive
The U.S. Department of Justice will drop financial-crime charges against former Portland business executive Andrew Wiederhorn, court records show, a reversal from plans just months ago to continue the prosecution after President Donald Trump...

CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. REPORTS UNAUDITED SECOND QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS
MANSFIELD, Pa., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens Financial Services, Inc (Nasdaq: CZFS), parent company of First Citizens Community Bank (the "Bank"), released today its unaudited consolidated financial results for the three and six months...

(2nd LD) S. Korea's finance minister pledges 'best' efforts in tariff talks with Lutnick
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in 4th para) By Song Sang-ho, Cho Joon-hyung and Park Sung-min WASHINGTON, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol vowed Wednesday to do his "best" to reach a trade deal with the United...

VOTE: How do you feel about the current financial state of the Yakima School District?
YAKIMA, Wash. — Let your voice be heard! Today we will be running a story on the Yakima School District financial meeting discussing the state of the district’s financial situation. We wanted to know: How do you feel about the current financial...

Diamond paints contributes to LUMS financial aid program to support deserving students
In a meaningful step toward supporting access to higher education, Diamond Paints has extended financial support to the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) to assist students enrolled under the university’s Financial Aid Program. This...

Jio Financial Services to raise Rs 15,825 crore via convertible warrants
Mukesh Ambani-led Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) on Wednesday, July 30, announced that its board has approved raising up to Rs 15,825 crore through the issuance of 50 crore convertible warrants. These warrants will be issued for cash at Rs...
Minister of Finance stresses importance of partnership between tax, customs administration, taxpayers
Minister of Finance stresses importance of partnership between tax, customs administration, taxpayers [Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:40:15 +0300] Sanaa - Saba: During his meeting with the Acting Head of the Tax and Customs Authority, Dr. Ibrahim Mahdi, and...

Freddie Mac Announces Release Date For Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) MCLEAN, Va., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) announced today that it plans to report its Second Quarter 2025 financial results before the U.S. financial markets open on Thursday, July 31,...

Inside FMA: Fair Dealing In Financial Services
In our latest series, Inside the FMA, Manager Investigations, Sinéad Lloyd and Head of Evidence and Investigations Rachael Manttan discuss: what constitutes a fair dealing breach under the Financial Markets Conduct Act how poor systems and...

The Financial Returns of Strategic Window and Door Upgrades in Ontario Homes
The Canadian housing market is dominated by home ownership; it is the largest financial asset ever owned by an individual or family. Renovation decisions ought to be viewed upon from a dual perspective: lifestyle enhancement versus financial...
Pradeep Mehta resigns as chief financial officer of Saurashtra Cement
India: Pradeep Mehta has resigned as the chief financial officer (CFO) of Saurashtra Cement due to personal reasons. He previously worked as the CFO for Garware Hi-Tech Films and Arihant Superstructures from 2017 to 2024. Before this, he held...

Ambanis to inject Rs 15,825 cr into Jio Financial, boosting stake to over 54%
The Mukesh Ambani family is set to increase its stake in Jio Financial Services (JFSL) from 47.12 per cent to 54.19 per cent with a Rs 15,825 crore investment through a preferential issue of convertible warrants. JFSL’s board approved the...

Rep. Finstad: Next Generation Farmer Act will 'expand access to the financial tools new farmers & their operations need'
Brad Finstad, Representative of Minnesota, announced a new bipartisan bill aimed at eliminating the three-year loan wait for beginning farmers and providing better access to financial tools. The statement was made on X. "Currently, USDA requires...

Applied Digital Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2025
DALLAS, July 30, 2025 — Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD) announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended May 31, 2025. The company reported a revenue increase of 41% year-over-year for the fourth quarter,...

TransMedics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
ANDOVER, Mass., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedics Group, Inc. ("TransMedics") (Nasdaq: TMDX), a medical technology company that is transforming organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage lung, heart, and liver failure, today...

Caritas scandal: Spuerkeess fined almost €5 million by financial sector watchdog
Spuerkeess has been fined almost €5 million by the Financial Sector Supervisory Commission (CSSF) in connection with the financial fraud case at Caritas. On Wednesday 30 July, Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the CSSF, announced it had fined...