Before you pack up and move for seemingly greener pastures, there's something else you might want to consider. The premise seems brilliant enough on the surface -- avoid state taxes to keep more of your hard-earned income. Moving to one of the nine states that don't impose income taxes on any of its residents solves the problem. The actual matter's far from this simple, however. The cost of living...
Before you pack up and move for seemingly greener pastures, there's something else you might want to consider. The premise seems brilliant enough on the surface -- avoid state taxes to keep more of your hard-earned income. Moving to one of the nine states that don't impose income taxes on any of its residents solves the problem. The actual matter's far from this simple, however. The cost of living is at least a little different (if not a lot different) in each and every state. It's conceivable that you could end up enjoying less disposable income by living in a no-tax state. Let's put the premise to the test for each end every state in question. No-income-tax states First things first. Which states don't charge any personal income tax (which doesn't impact your federal income taxes, by the way)? There are nine of them: Alaska Florida Nevada New Hampshire South Dakota Tennessee Texas Washington Wyoming These states are able to generate enough revenue through other means, like taxes on business income or sales taxes. Also note that in New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Washington, there may be some taxation of certain investment income, although at relatively modest rates. For what it's worth, there are also four more states that have no income tax on most retirement income. Although this doesn't do anyone in their working years any good, if you're willing and able to move after you retire, these states might make it worth the trouble: Illinois Iowa Mississippi Pennsylvania Just bear in mind that these four states' retirement income taxation rules can vary and may require a bit of verification of your taxability status. You'll want to visit each state's tax collection website for specifics. Comparing and contrasting This is great, but does living in any of these states actually save you money? The cost of living in any state will still vary depending on where you live within that locale. Even then, a comparatively expensive state may still be cheaper -- on a net basis -- t...
As well as the possibility of a civil war, such as experienced by Syria, Yemen and Libya, there is also the risk that in the chaos and confusion, ethnic tensions could spill over into armed conflict as Kurds, Baluchis and other minorities look to safeguard their own people amid a nationwide power vacuum.
As well as the possibility of a civil war, such as experienced by Syria, Yemen and Libya, there is also the risk that in the chaos and confusion, ethnic tensions could spill over into armed conflict as Kurds, Baluchis and other minorities look to safeguard their own people amid a nationwide power vacuum.
Nokia Oyj ( NOK ) declares EUR 0.03/share quarterly dividend . Forward yield 2.1% Payable Feb. 12; for shareholders of record Feb. 3; ex-div Feb. 3. See NOK Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Nokia Oyj Nokia: From Paper Mill To AI And Defense - With Iconic Mobile Phones In Between Nokia: Focusing On AI For Profitability Nokia Oyj (NOK) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript Nokia...
Nokia Oyj ( NOK ) declares EUR 0.03/share quarterly dividend . Forward yield 2.1% Payable Feb. 12; for shareholders of record Feb. 3; ex-div Feb. 3. See NOK Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Nokia Oyj Nokia: From Paper Mill To AI And Defense - With Iconic Mobile Phones In Between Nokia: Focusing On AI For Profitability Nokia Oyj (NOK) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript Nokia Oyj Non-GAAP EPS of Є0.16 misses by Є0.01, revenue of Є6.13B beats by Є40M; initiates FY26 outlook Nokia set to report Q4 earnings as AI, cloud strategy gains momentum
India’s government predicted the economy will expand as much as 7.2% in the coming financial year, offering an optimistic outlook at a time of heightened uncertainty for global trade. The South Asian economy is projected to grow 6.8% to 7.2% in the fiscal year starting in April, according to the Economic Survey released by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, offering a more bullish outlook than m...
India’s government predicted the economy will expand as much as 7.2% in the coming financial year, offering an optimistic outlook at a time of heightened uncertainty for global trade. The South Asian economy is projected to grow 6.8% to 7.2% in the fiscal year starting in April, according to the Economic Survey released by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, offering a more bullish outlook than market consensus. For the current financial year, the government estimates the economy will expand 7.4%, driven by consumption and investment. “The cumulative impact of policy reforms over recent years appears to have lifted the economy’s medium-term growth potential closer to 7%,” the government said in the Economic Survey, which is an annual report card on the economy. “The outlook, therefore, is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty, requiring caution, but not pessimism.” With these projections, India’s growth is set to outpace other major economies despite tensions with the US. New Delhi remains one of the few large economies yet to sign a trade deal with Washington and is still saddled with 50% US tariffs, hurting key labor-intensive sectors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking to offset the impact by boosting domestic demand and concluding trade agreements with other major partners, including the European Union. Still, economists say those efforts may not fully make up for losses tied to the lack of a trade deal with the US. The International Monetary Fund forecasts 6.2% growth in the coming financial year, if steep tariffs remain in place. The Indian government is more optimistic, with the Economic Survey saying “ongoing trade negotiations with the US are expected to conclude during the year, which could help reduce uncertainty on the external front.”
Deutsche Bank AG Chief Financial Officer James von Moltke discusses the lender’s performance as it closed out a record year for profit with higher trading income and announced a new share buyback. “Really strong start to the quarter,” he tells Bloomberg’s Oliver Crook. “It’s really just started where it left off.”
Deutsche Bank AG Chief Financial Officer James von Moltke discusses the lender’s performance as it closed out a record year for profit with higher trading income and announced a new share buyback. “Really strong start to the quarter,” he tells Bloomberg’s Oliver Crook. “It’s really just started where it left off.”
Alibaba's logistics arm plans to merge its autonomous-driving unit Cainiao with China's Zelos Technology, forming a new entity valued at approximately $2 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. (Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru)
Alibaba's logistics arm plans to merge its autonomous-driving unit Cainiao with China's Zelos Technology, forming a new entity valued at approximately $2 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. (Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru)
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara has secured a loan equivalent to $1 billion, people familiar with the matter said, paying more than double for the money than it did with its so-called patriot bonds. The three-year loan — which allows drawdowns in several currencies — offers an interest margin of 95 basis points above the US Secured Overnight Financing Rate for the dollar tranche, transl...
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara has secured a loan equivalent to $1 billion, people familiar with the matter said, paying more than double for the money than it did with its so-called patriot bonds. The three-year loan — which allows drawdowns in several currencies — offers an interest margin of 95 basis points above the US Secured Overnight Financing Rate for the dollar tranche, translating into about 4.61% at current levels. That means Danantara is paying more than twice the 2% coupon on its five- and seven-year patriot bonds that it previously issued to Indonesia’s richest families. The loan comes just as global investor attention is riveted on Indonesia, where the worst stock rout since 1998 is making it the latest in a growing list of sources of instability in money managers’ portfolios. While Danantara had already been lining up the loan for several months, its completion around the time of the equity meltdown underscores broader challenges ahead. President Prabowo Subianto views the newly established fund as central to his ambition of restoring economic growth to around 8% — levels last seen in the mid‑1990s. There was no immediate reply from Danantara to a request for comment. MSCI Warning Triggers Worst Indonesian Stock Rout Since 1998 Danantara Shifts Into Deployment Era With $12 Billion War Chest Danantara Seeking $3.1 Billion in Bonds From ‘Patriot’ Investors Danantara had approached banks last year for as much as $10 billion — a deal that would have been Southeast Asia’s largest loan. The fund initially shortlisted Natixis SA, DBS Group Holdings Ltd., HSBC Holdings Plc, and Standard Chartered Plc as coordinators, though Natixis later withdrew. United Overseas Bank Ltd. ended up joining the group. It wound up deciding to raise only the $1 billion, and kept the loan to that size despite the fact that about 29 banks joined. The borrowing marks the first major sign of just how much more Danantara has to pay for money from global lenders than from...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given Malaysia ’s top enforcement officials a week to prove they are serious about stamping out corruption and smuggling, warning that those who feel they are unable to deliver should step aside. “My patience is wearing thin,” Anwar said, urging the officials to declare within seven days whether they were “not yet ready” to carry the responsibility entrusted to the...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given Malaysia ’s top enforcement officials a week to prove they are serious about stamping out corruption and smuggling, warning that those who feel they are unable to deliver should step aside. “My patience is wearing thin,” Anwar said, urging the officials to declare within seven days whether they were “not yet ready” to carry the responsibility entrusted to them. “If you don’t think you can do it, step aside so others can.” The warning, delivered in a closed-door address to top enforcement chiefs on Wednesday, comes as Anwar’s reformist administration faces renewed scrutiny over whether its anti-corruption rhetoric can translate into results in a system long criticised for patronage networks and recurring scandals, such as the cross-border sale of subsidised necessities. Advertisement Malaysia scored 50 out of 100 in Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 57th globally. Anwar’s government has set a target for the country to rise to the index’s global top 25 by 2033. Anwar, who is also finance minister, ordered officials to tell their department heads – whether to him or other ministers – if they felt unable to meet expectations, cautioning them not to take a “casual attitude” towards enforcement. Advertisement He linked the crackdown to what he described as blatant cross-border criminality, pressing agencies to work together to address long-standing weaknesses at Malaysia’s borders.
Roche Holding press release ( RHHBY ): FY Non-GAAP EPS of CHF 19.46. Revenue of CHF 61.52B (+1.7% Y/Y). Sales in the fourth quarter increased by 8%, reflecting the positive momentum. Outlook for 2026 Roche expects an increase in Group sales in the mid single digit range (CER) for 2026. Core earnings per share are targeted to develop in the high single digit range (CER). Roche expects to further in...
Roche Holding press release ( RHHBY ): FY Non-GAAP EPS of CHF 19.46. Revenue of CHF 61.52B (+1.7% Y/Y). Sales in the fourth quarter increased by 8%, reflecting the positive momentum. Outlook for 2026 Roche expects an increase in Group sales in the mid single digit range (CER) for 2026. Core earnings per share are targeted to develop in the high single digit range (CER). Roche expects to further increase its dividend in Swiss francs. More on Roche Holding Roche's CT-388 Adds Optionality In The GLP Market, But Wait For Dips Roche Is The 'Value Play' Of The 2026 Obesity Gold Rush Roche: Important De-Risking Of CT-388 In Obesity, Petrelintide Is Next Genentech sees strong phase 2 results for obesity treatment CT-388 Roche more than doubles investment in new North Carolina site
United Acquisition ( UAC ) priced its $100M IPO of 10M units at a price of $10.00 per unit. This SPAC, led by Paul Packer of Globis Capital Advisors, is a blank-check company and targets business combinations across industries without geographic limits. The underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase up to 1.5M additional units at IPO price. The units are expected to be listed for trading on NYS...
United Acquisition ( UAC ) priced its $100M IPO of 10M units at a price of $10.00 per unit. This SPAC, led by Paul Packer of Globis Capital Advisors, is a blank-check company and targets business combinations across industries without geographic limits. The underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase up to 1.5M additional units at IPO price. The units are expected to be listed for trading on NYSE American under the ticker symbol "UACU" beginning January 29, 2026. Class A ordinary shares and warrants will be listed on NYSE American under the symbols "UAC" and "UACW," respectively. The offering is expected to close on January 30, 2026. More on United Acquisition Corp. I Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on United Acquisition Corp. I Financial information for United Acquisition Corp. I