News published on Business Daily in April 2025

News from April 2025


Small modular reactors (SMRs) are seen as the key to expanding nuclear power in the U.S., according to a recent report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF).

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to begin a trial on Monday, April 14, challenging Meta over its past acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.

Houston-based Empower Pharmacy has responded to a lawsuit filed by Eli Lilly, stating that the legal action is an attempt by "Big Pharma" to test its power.


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Dave Embertson, president of Erling, highlighted in an op-ed published on April 8 how a minor traffic accident led to a $600,000 settlement.

Texans are facing higher costs for goods and services due to the impact of lawsuits and large court awards, according to a study by Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA).

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible businesses, nonprofits, and residents in Alaska.

Meta is set to expand its board of directors with the addition of Patrick Collison and Dina Powell McCormick, effective April 15.

The transition from traditional ID cards to digital IDs has begun, with fourteen U.S. states having adopted these digital credentials and others exploring their feasibility.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has announced dividends on multiple series of its non-cumulative preferred stock.

On April 9, 2025, the Board of Commission released the minutes from their meeting held on March 25, 2025.

Morgan Stanley will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2025 results on April 11, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Arkansas affected by last May's severe weather have until May 12 to apply for federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

IBM has announced that it will discuss its first-quarter 2025 financial results during a conference call scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

IBM has announced the launch of IBM z17, a mainframe specifically designed for the AI era, integrating AI components across hardware, software, and systems operations.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding those affected by last summer's wildfires in Wheeler County, Oregon, of the approaching deadline to apply for federal disaster loans.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced a significant development in Kentucky's manufacturing sector as Paragon Metal Fabricators plans to establish a new facility in Pendleton County.

Morris Packaging announced plans to construct a $60.9 million flexible packaging facility in Lebanon, Kentucky.

The Northern Kentucky Health Department has announced the cancellation of a public meeting originally set for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025.