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Uber leaves Nigeria and Uganda Uber has pulled out of Nigeria and Uganda. Could the same pressures eventually push it out of Jamaica? Uber ended 12 years of operations in Nigeria and also shut down in Uganda. The company said the decision followed a review of its business, but didn’t give a specific reason. However, Nigeria’s ride-hailing market has been squeezed by rising fuel costs, inflation, currency volatility and competition from other apps... Read more Here are five budgeting mistakes...

Seprod's big deal! Some of your favourite global butter brands will now be made in Jamaica! NCB has two new CEOs. But who’s running what, and what could this mean for your money? Sheree Martin has been confirmed as CEO of National Commercial Bank Jamaica, effective September 1. She’s been acting since January and becomes the first woman formally appointed to lead the bank. Meanwhile, Julian Mair takes over as CEO of NCB Financial Group on November 17. Read more ⚠️ Scam alert: I will never...

Hey Reader, Here's your weekly roundup from Money Media! 📌Story of the Week Why did NCB stop giving out loans? So, a few months back, I was out here trying to buy a car like a responsible adult. Actually planning ahead instead of just walking into a dealership and winging it. I thought, “Let me finance this through NCB.” Solid plan. Then I found out NCB had temporarily paused some of its newer unsecured consumer loans after seeing a spike in people falling behind on their payments. Click here...

Shein Went Public. Should You Buy the Stock? Jamaicans love a Shein haul. But would you put the company in your investment portfolio? Shein has finally gone public, making its stock market debut in Hong Kong on September 1. An IPO—initial public offering—is when a company first offers its shares to the public. So instead of just buying the clothes, investors can own a piece of the business... Read more ⚠️ Scam alert: I will never message you to trade, request money, or invite you to a...

Hey Reader, Here's What's Hot on the business scene right now 🔥🔥🔥 Do these 3 things before accepting that job offer So you got the job offer. Do these three things before you accept it. First, calculate what you’re actually taking home. Your gross salary isn’t necessarily what will hit your account after deductions. If you’re in Jamaica, you can use the Payroll Jamaica Calculator to estimate your take-home pay. Second, look beyond the salary... Read More Julian Mair to lead NCB Financial...

📺Premiering now! On this episode of Taking Stock... First, Mayberry joins us to discuss its new bond offer, how it works and what investors need to know. Join us LIVE in 15 minutes to discuss. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments... What elevated inflation means for the bond market Review of August on the local stock market and what investors are watching in September. Join us tonight at 8pm for LIVE premiere of Taking Stock! Watch now Help us keep Taking Stock Free...

Why Did NCB Stop Giving Out Loans? So, a few months back, I was out here trying to buy a car like a responsible adult. Actually planning ahead instead of just walking into a dealership and winging it. I thought, “Let me finance this through NCB.” Solid plan. Then I found out NCB had temporarily paused some of its newer unsecured consumer loans after seeing a spike in people falling behind on their payments... Read more ⚠️ Scam alert: I will never message you to trade, request money, or invite...