Posts by Mark Darwin
S Corp vs. C Corp Showdown: Which Makes More Money?
When you’re starting a business, picking the right corporation type can feel like a big decision. It’s not just about the name; it’s about how you’ll handle taxes, raise money, and grow your company. Two popular choices are S Corps and C Corps, each with their own perks and challenges. In this article, we’ll break…
Read MoreNasdaq facing downward pressure in near term – The Business Times
THE Nasdaq-100 Index delivered an impressive 25.9 per cent gain in 2024, led by the stellar performance of heavyweight technology counters such as Nvidia and Alphabet. After a correction between July and August 2024, the index has been on constant uptrend reaching new highs in the final quarter of 2024 and breaking above the 22,100…
Read MoreIndustrial S-Reits’ operating performance remains resilient, with positive rental reversions in 2024 – The Business Times
Singapore real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) with industrial assets have delivered a resilient performance with continued positive rental reversions, as managers stay active in their lease and asset management. Of the seven actively traded industrial S-Reits, four announced their earnings in the past week – and all have reported positive rental reversions for their portfolios…
Read MoreVirtual Mail: The New Way to Run Your Business From Anywhere
In today’s fast-paced world, running a business remotely is easier than ever, thanks to virtual addresses. Forget about being tied down to one location. With a virtual address, you can manage your business mail from anywhere, at any time. Whether you’re a digital nomad or just want to keep your personal life separate from your…
Read MoreOil prices settle pennies higher, down for week as Trump touts energy policy – The Business Times
Oil prices settled slightly higher on Friday (Jan 24) but posted a weekly decline, ending four straight weeks of gains, after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping plans to boost domestic production while demanding that Opec move to lower crude prices. Brent crude futures settled up US$0.21, or 0.27 per cent, at US$78.50 a barrel.…
Read MoreName Change Cost Shock: Hidden Fees You Need to Know
Ever thought about changing your name legally? It’s not just about picking a new name and moving on. There’s a lot more to it, especially when it comes to costs. Most folks don’t realize that the price tag isn’t just the filing fee. There are hidden expenses that can catch you off guard. Let’s dive…
Read MoreJapan Foods warns of loss for 9-month period amid lower revenue, higher expenses – The Business Times
This was mainly due to weak sales in November and December 2024, despite a higher number of operating outlets JAPAN Foods expects to report a loss for its nine months ended Dec 31, 2024, mainly due to lower revenue and higher selling and distribution expenses. In a bourse filing on Friday (Jan 24), the company…
Read MoreChinese EV makers file challenges to tariffs at EU court – The Business Times
CHINESE electric vehicle makers BYD, Geely and SAIC have challenged the EU’s import tariffs at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), filings on the court’s website showed on Thursday (Jan 23). The EU imposed tariffs on China-made EVs at the end of October after an anti-subsidy investigation, including 17 per cent for…
Read MoreST Engineering Urban Solutions, SP Mobility win tender to deploy public EV charging points – The Business Times
TWO electric vehicle (EV) charging operators won contracts to deploy public EV charging points across Singapore under a tender by the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) subsidiary EV-Electric Charging (EVe). EVe said on Friday (Jan 24) that it awarded contracts under its second tender to SP Mobility, the mobility arm of SP Group, and ST Engineering…
Read MoreBYD plans to sell plug-in hybrids in Japan – The Business Times
CHINA’S BYD could start selling its first plug-in hybrid vehicle in Japan this year, the company said on Friday (Jan 24), as it aims to expand its lineup in the country to seven or eight models over the next two years or so. The Shenzhen-based automaker also said it will start selling its fourth electric…
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