3+ min ago (274+ words) SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) has been part of the interpack alliance for ten years" a fact it now proclaims in its name. With its presence as interpack China, Messe D'sseldorf is strengthening its international brand family and sending a clear message on the importance of the Chinese packaging market. To mark its anniversary, swop has repositioned itself strategically and will be continuing its success story as interpack China. The new brand identity was unveiled at the opening ceremony of this year's event. As interpack China, the trade fair is gaining ever more international importance" fuelled by the trust and innovative strength that interpack stands for worldwide. The new name also strengthens the close co-operation maintained by Messe D'sseldorf (Shanghai)Co., Ltd. and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. with the global packaging industry. As joint organisers, the two…...

3+ min ago (296+ words) With the Autumn Budget fast approaching, speculation is building around where the Government might look for additional revenue. Included in the possibilities are changes to business taxation that could directly affect partnerships and limited liability firms. If taxes on professional services do rise, accountancy firms and indeed, other professional services, could find themselves balancing the same financial pressures faced by the clients they advise. The reality is that margins are already thin across much of the profession. Fee compression, growing regulatory demands and automation are reshaping what clients expect from their accountant. Compliance will always be the foundation, but on its own it is no longer enough to maintain profitability or long-term loyalty. The accountants who succeed through this period of change will be those who look beyond a standard compliant service and find new ways to demonstrate value. The…...

4+ min ago (378+ words) Lloyd's Market Association (LMA), LIMOSS and Vitesse have agreed to extend the Lloyd's faster claims payments (FCP) service for at least three years. The extended arrangement reinforces an "insured-first approach" that streamlines payments and return of capital to carriers' balance sheets. The Lloyd's FCP service has seen full enrolment from all managing agents. Under this agreement, Vitesse will continue to provide the FCP Service, which is integrated into Lloyd's processes. LIMOSS will oversee the management on behalf of the Lloyd's Market. Vitesse stated that broker and delegated claims administrator (DCA) involvement is increasing as adoption spreads. At present, more than 700 live binders are being managed utilising FCP. Lloyd's Market Association claims director Janine Powell said: "The renewal of the FCP contract highlights the Lloyd's Market's commitment to payment solutions that prioritise the customer and are capital efficient. "Like all transformation…...

18+ min ago (745+ words) IonQ's trapped-ion processors generate more stable qubits than the superconducting processors used by D-Wave, and its gate-based systems will eventually have more use cases. D-Wave's annealing systems currently have more use cases than IonQ's systems, and D-Wave was the first company to commercialize quantum computers, but they are ultimately limited to optimization problems. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says quantum computing today is similar to artificial intelligence (AI) in the mid-2010s -- but Nvidia was much cheaper back then than IonQ and D-Wave are today. 10 stocks we like better than IonQ " Wall Street is nearly as excited about quantum computing as artificial intelligence (AI), and certain analysts expect triple-digit returns in IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) and D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) during the next 12 months, as detailed below: John McPeake at Rosenblatt Securities recently set IonQ at a target price of $100 per share. That implies…...

24+ min ago (358+ words) NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Unfortunately, there's too much confusion today surrounding cybersecurity on Microsoft 365 which is a huge problem for FINRA firms needing to meet rule 17a-4. Especially for small firms without in-house tech support helping them get on point with todays threats. But its critical they get it right or they leave themselves open -- often facing the risk of compromising their reputation -- or worse, huge fines for negligence. But since the cloud isn't 17a-4 compliant out-of- the-box (surely NOT by FINRA standards), AdvisorVault has created a four-step approach designed just for small FINRA firms ensuring FINRA level cybersecurity on Microsoft 365. With this, firms get a clear path to 17a-4 compliance on the Microsoft Cloud ensuring its secured & monitored keeping FINRA happy. AdvisorVault's four step approach to FINRA cybersecurity on the Microsoft Cloud: Step OneInstall "In-line" email filtering protecting email communications on Microsoft…...

24+ min ago (103+ words) With just weeks to go before Tesla CEO Elon Musk's self-imposed deadline to remove "safety monitors" in its Austin, Texas, robotaxi service, the EV giant and Musk are ramping up rhetoric stressing their autonomy and AI ambitions. Tesla stock edged lower prior to Tuesday's stock market open. Musk claimed during October's third-quarter earnings call that Tesla plans to take its "safety monitors" out of the front passenger seats of Model Y robotaxis in Austin, Texas, by the end of the year. Oops, something went wrong What Musk And Tesla Are Saying About FSD With Weeks To Go Before This Big Deadline...

25+ min ago (111+ words) Retail sales came in below forecasts, while ADP's new weekly jobs report showed payrolls sliding through early November. The producer price index was mixed, but core PPI was below expectations. The data, though some of it is stale, will shape the Federal Reserve outlook beyond the Dec. Oops, something went wrong Soft Retail Sales, Weak ADP Jobs Data May Shape Fed Outlook (Live Coverage) Retail sales came in below forecasts, while ADP's new weekly jobs report showed payrolls sliding through early November. The producer price index was mixed, but core PPI was below expectations. The data, though some of it is stale, will shape the Federal Reserve outlook beyond the Dec....

27+ min ago (450+ words) Broadcom stock is up a huge amount in the last few years but looks overvalued today. Berkshire Hathaway's steady growth and diversification should enable it to be a good investment over the rest of this decade. When you compare Broadcom's balance sheet and valuation to Berkshire Hathaway's, it is clear which stock comes out on top. 10 stocks we like better than Broadcom " But that doesn't mean it is automatically a great stock to buy for your portfolio right now. Here's why Broadcom stock is likely overvalued today and why Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), through steady growth, will supplant it in market cap by 2030. Combined, Berkshire Hathaway's operating earnings were $47 billion in 2024, or around twice the size of Broadcom's $23.6 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. Sure, Broadcom is growing faster, but Berkshire Hathaway is no slouch and is not reliant…...

29+ min ago (516+ words) Japan's FSA plans to require crypto exchanges to maintain mandatory reserve funds to cover customer losses. The move aims to ensure rapid reimbursement in hacks, unauthorized access cases, or other emergencies. The proposal is expected to appear in an upcoming Financial System Council report, with legislation targeted for 2026. Japan is preparing to tighten its crypto safeguards in one of the most significant policy shifts since the Mt. Gox collapse. As the industry grows and crypto trading becomes mainstream nationwide, regulators aim to ensure that exchanges can compensate customers quickly when things go wrong. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is now proposing a new rule that would require crypto platforms to maintain a dedicated reserve fund " a financial buffer set aside for emergencies, such as hacks, system breaches, or sudden asset outflows. According to reporting from the Nikkei, the FSA intends…...

40+ min ago (681+ words) Warning! GuruFocus has detected 6 Warning Signs with AAP. Is AAP fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. The Strategic Pivot: Sharpening Focus on the Blended-Box The most tangible action taken to enforce this strategic focus was the announcement of a definitive agreement to sell Worldpac, the automotive parts wholesale distribution business, to Carlyle for $1.5 billion in cash. This divestiture is instrumental because it provides the management team with both simplified operational oversight and crucial financial flexibility. Furthermore, the adjusted gross profit margin expanded to 44.8% of net sales, an increase of 250 basis points. This was attributed primarily to savings from footprint optimization and reductions in product costs achieved through strategic sourcing initiatives. This simultaneous achievement of above-consensus comparable sales growth and robust margin expansion suggests that the improvements are structurally based, addressing core efficiency issues rather than simply…...