April 16, 2025
Financial Assets

Accounting for purchased credit deteriorated financial assets: Current and future GAAP

The current expected credit loss (CECL) model is expected to fix the delayed recognition of credit losses and provide a uniform approach for reserving against credit losses on all financial assets measured at amortized cost. However, CECL introduces new complexities. In this article, we explore existing and future accounting and operational challenges faced by institutions

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Gold Investing

Gold declines as Trump tariff shock sparks selloff from record

Gold moved further away from its latest record high, swept up in the pessimistic mood that hit global markets in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s more-aggressive-than-expected tariff agenda.  The precious metal initially surged to a fresh all-time high of $3,167.84 an ounce on Thursday following Trump’s “reciprocal” tariff announcements, which placed baseline import

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Intangible Assets

Toyota Maintains Top Automotive Spot in Annual U.S. Patent Ranking

Extends streak to 11 consecutive years in Intellectual Property Owners Association report Continued emphasis on innovation leads to 2,428 patents in 2024 ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — For the 11th consecutive year, Toyota has secured more patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) than any other automotive company according

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Financial Assets

Provinces to issue flurry of new bonds amid trade war with U.S.

BNN Bloomberg is Canada’s definitive source for business news dedicated exclusively to helping Canadians invest and build their businesses. The trade war is set to plunge Canadian provinces into deeper deficits, revitalizing a sleepy corner of the credit market.  Provinces are expecting wider deficits and higher funding needs, which means selling more bonds. The seven

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Fixed Assets

Geopolitical and Economic Pressures Slow Farm Equipment Sales, While AI and Automation Drive Future Growth

Company Logo Dublin, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Farm Equipment Market by Power (<30, 31-70, 71-130, 131-250, >250HP), Type (Tractors, Balers, Sprayers, Harvesters), Function, Tractor Drive Type, Forestry Machinery, Electric Tractor, Type & Propulsion, Rental, & Region – Global Forecast to 2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The farm equipment market

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Gold Investing

A fresh record high on global trade war fears

Gold started the week with a fresh record high, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected latest tariff barrage that’s heightened concerns of a global trade war. Bullion gained as much as 0.9% to top $3,115 an ounce, beating the previous all-time high set on Friday when it recorded a fourth weekly gain, with prices

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Fixed Assets

Putin gives Trump BLESSING to make land grab for Greenland as raging Vlad warns Nato his troops ready for war in Arctic

What were the main points of Zelensky’s post-summit press conference? Volodymyr Zelensky had a lot to say at today’s press conference following the Ukraine summit in Paris — striking a careful balance between gratitude, frustration, and strategic messaging. Here are the key takeaways: Macron, Starmer and the West speeding up the path to peace “We

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Gold Investing

Bullion Explorer Makes MAGA Pitch With New Name: Made in America Gold

BNN Bloomberg is Canada’s definitive source for business news dedicated exclusively to helping Canadians invest and build their businesses. A Canadian investment firm changed the name of its U.S.-focused subsidiary to Made in America Gold from NV King Goldlands. The switch comes as U.S. President Donald Trump is encouraging firms to relocate operations to the

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Gold Investing

Gold Rises to Record on Middle East Tension, US Economy Concerns

Gold rose to a record high above $3,028 an ounce as an escalation in Middle East tensions underscored its haven appeal, and investors weighed data that fueled concern the US economy is slowing down. Bullion climbed as much as 0.9 per cent as Israel launched military strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, a move that

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Gold Investing

Banks that saw US$3,000 gold coming are staying bullish

Wayne Lam, analyst director of mining research at TD Securities, shares his hot picks on gold miners. Bank of America Corp., Citigroup Inc. and Macquarie Group Ltd. have been vocal cheerleaders for gold during a breakneck rally that has taken prices to record highs above US$3,000 an ounce. With anxiety about the global economy growing,

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