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Risk Management For Investors
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 03:02
Did you know there are over a dozen different investment risks? Risk management is not just for corporations, it's also for individuals. This is especially relevant for investors. To learn more about the various types of...
Un-Carrier T-Mobile (TMUS) Introduces New Unlimited Data Family Plan For $100
Bidness etc. - 10 Dec 2014 19:45
After a few months of relatively dormancy, T-Mobile US Inc. (NYSE:TMUS) is back in the thick of things. Its new promotions include an unlimited data share plan for the economical price of $100. The telecom company is als...
HOUSE OF THE DAY: Hedge Funder Is Selling His Swanky Upper East Side Apartment For $6.5 Million
Business Insider - 10 Dec 2014 23:53
Larry Creel, a partner and portfolio manager at Edgewood Management, is selling his swanky New York City apartment for $6.5 million, according to Curbed.com. Creel brought in French interior designer Jean Louise Deniot t...
De-jargoned: Participatory notes
livemint.com - 10 Dec 2014 14:51
These are used by overseas market participants that don't want to get registered as FIIs
The Man Who Turned A 'Boring' Idea Into A $1.7 Billion Company Explains The Secret To Success (ZEN)
Business Insider - 10 Dec 2014 03:10
When Zendesk CEO Mikkel Svane first came up with the idea of Zendesk, a customer service software that's now worth $1.7 billion, everyone thought it was boring. But when he shared the vision for his product -- a web-ba...
Take This Quick Financial Savvy Quiz
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 23:28
Retiring on time is no accident. It's the work of long-term thinking and careful planning, whether you go about it on your own or hire an advisor to help out. Even those who do hire advisors would be better served to un...
Wednesday Sector Leaders: Financial, Utilities
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 21:41
In afternoon trading on Wednesday, Financial stocks are the best performing sector, losing just 0.7%. Within that group, Ventas (NYSE: VTR) and AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB) are two large stocks leading the way, show...
Retail investors buy most shares in four years
livemint.com - 10 Dec 2014 21:09
The average daily turnover in the retail segment on NSE, BSE so far this year stands at `9,524 crore, the best since 2010
Fed Sets Tough New Capital Rule for Big Banks
Wall Street Journal - 10 Dec 2014 20:55
The Federal Reserve proposed tough new capital requirements for the biggest U.S. banks. J.P. Morgan Chase would face a capital shortfall of $21 billion under the proposal.
McDonald's Sales Slide, So They're Bringing Back the Arch Deluxe
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 00:17
Well, not precisely the Arch Deluxe, but close, and more about that below.
Here's Why Jack Bogle Is Wrong On Investing Abroad
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 22:05
At 85 years old, Jack Bogle is an investing legend. He’s the founder and retired CEO of Vanguard. Over the past decades, Vanguard has been pivotal in driving the adoption of low-cost indexing via mutual funds and, more...
Ikea to make more in India, double sourcing
livemint.com - 10 Dec 2014 14:14100 Best Websites For Entrepreneurs
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 03:55
Whether you're seeking advice on raising capital, scaling your business or looking for general industry insight, these sites are worth reading.
Economic Scene: In Latin America, Growth Trumps Climate
The New York Times - 10 Dec 2014 03:50
In countries like Brazil, where the economy has been slowing, government policy is prioritizing growth over plans to cut carbon emissions.
Increasing Concern Over Climate Change May Be Driving Increase In Sustainable Investing
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 23:52
Sustainable investing is growing at an accelerating rate, according to a recent report on trends from the US SIF or The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment.
This Map Reveals Which Countries Are Most Likely To See Political Violence In 2015
Business Insider - 10 Dec 2014 23:07
Leading global risk-analytics firm Verisk Maplecroft has released its Political Risk Atlas (PRA) for 2015, and the outlook is bleak. Over the course of the next year, global stability is likely to continue to remain shak...
Wednesday Sector Laggards: Energy, Materials
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 21:41
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Wednesday, shares of Energy companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 4.3% loss. Within the sector, Denbury Resources (NYSE: DNR) and ONEOK (NYSE: OKE) are tw...
Vale's Moatize Project Boosted By Mitsui's Equity Participation
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 20:48
The announcement of these stake sales is a part of Vale's ongoing response to poor market conditions for both iron ore and coal. The company would welcome additional equity infusions into its projects in Mozambique, as i...
Abercrombie and Fitch's CEO Mike Jeffries To Step Down Immediately
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 20:45
Following 11 consecutive quarters of comparable sales decline, Abercrombie & Fitch‘s CEO Mike Jeffries has decided to retire. In a recent press release, the management stated that Mr. Jeffries will step down from his p...
Cash Dividend On The Way From Regency Centers Series 7 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 20:42
On 12/12/14, Regency Centers Corp.'s 6.000% Series 7 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE: REG.PRG) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.375, payable on 12/31/14. As a percentage of REG.PRG's r...
Capital Power Corp's Cumulative Rate Reset Preference Shares, Series 1 Ex-Dividend Reminder
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 20:40
On 12/12/14, Capital Power Corp's Cumulative Rate Reset Preference Shares, Series 1 (Toronto: CPX-PRA) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.2875, payable on 12/31/14. As a percentage of CPX.PRA's rece...
Ex-Div Reminder for Callon Petroleum Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock
Forbes - 10 Dec 2014 20:39
On 12/11/14, Callon Petroleum Co.'s 10.0% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock (NYSE: CPE.PRA) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $1.25, payable on 12/31/14. As a percentage of CPE.PRA's recent share pr...