Market News
Is Big Tech A Bad Investment Bet?
Forbes - 18 Apr 2014 15:05
Intel, IBM, and Google reported recent quarterly results that were not thrilling. But this does not mean that they are all bad investments. After all, in the last year shares of Google (up 37%) and Intel (up 24%) have p...
Nikkei gains on upbeat US corporate earnings, data
livemint.com - 18 Apr 2014 05:44
Nikkei should stay resilient on Friday, though trading volume may be subdued, says market players
Weibo Shares Jump 19% in Trading Debut
Wall Street Journal - 18 Apr 2014 02:22
China's version of Twitter, Weibo, surged as much as 44% on its first day on the Nasdaq, a reversal from the stock's lackluster pricing.
Airbag Maker Continental Named In General Motors Recall Suit
IBTimes - 18 Apr 2014 21:31
(Reuters) - Plaintiffs' lawyers are seeking to draw Continental Automotive Systems U.S., the maker of airbag systems in recalled General Motors Co. vehicles, into litigation over an ignition-switch defect that has been l...
For Apple Investors, the Waiting Is the Hardest Part
Wall Street Journal - 18 Apr 2014 21:27
Apple's results next week aren't likely to provide much fireworks, but there's still reason for investors to "ooh" and "aah."
Top Hedge Funds Take Hit on Tech
Wall Street Journal - 18 Apr 2014 21:01
Some top hedge funds are down sharply this month, stung by a tendency to cluster into the same trades.
For RIL, refining is the ultimate rescuer
livemint.com - 18 Apr 2014 20:43
Contribution of refining business to earnings before interest and tax was as high as 59.67% in March quarter
Maria Bartiromo, Financial Literacy And Equal Opportunity
Forbes - 18 Apr 2014 19:21
Fox Business News anchor on what she believes is the biggest problem facing middle class America -- and how to correct it -- in an interview with Moira Forbes.
Maria Bartiromo Settles In At Fox Business
Forbes - 18 Apr 2014 19:21
Financial news veteran reveals why she left CNBC, how she deals with critics in the social media age and how she defines success in this interview with Moira Forbes.
Russian stocks gain with Asian shares on Ukraine; rubber slumps
livemint.com - 18 Apr 2014 18:01
The Micex Index increased 2% to a one-week high of 1,356.54 in Moscow; Ukrainian Equities Index rose 1.1%
Banks' Booming Business in Block Trades Faces New Risk
Wall Street Journal - 18 Apr 2014 17:44
Facing tighter regulations, Wall Street banks are turning to an old-school way to make a profit: using their own money to help investors sell big blocks of stock. But choppy stock markets change the dynamics.
Ferrari back on form in Shanghai practice
CNN - 18 Apr 2014 16:27
It's been another difficult start to the season for Ferrari, but Formula One's most successful team is showing signs that it may yet be competitive this year, with improved form in Shanghai practice.
May Will Define The Market
Forbes - 18 Apr 2014 15:45
"Sell in May and go away" provides trading opportunities. Buy the dip and look out for emerging trends.
How Millennials Will Dictate The Future Of Fast Food
Forbes - 18 Apr 2014 15:30
Millennials have cut back their annual restaurant trips by 21% over the last seven years. But since they comprise a quarter of the U.S. population and carry $1.3 trillion in spending power, restaurants like Starbucks, Mc...
De-jargoned: Consolidated airfares
livemint.com - 18 Apr 2014 15:15
Consolidated fare (called the airfare charges) includes base fare, fuel charge and other charges
Twist your SIP to make the most of it
livemint.com - 18 Apr 2014 15:15
The new versions of SIPs allow you to boost investments. But mind the complications
Systematic investing is the best way to invest in equity MFs
livemint.com - 18 Apr 2014 15:15
It is convenient and averages the cost of purchase
Merger Activity Is Boon to Goldman, Morgan Stanley
Wall Street Journal - 18 Apr 2014 14:34
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley rode a wave of corporate deal making, helping bolster revenue in their traditional merger-advice and securities-underwriting businesses.
Wal-Mart Enters The Money Transfer Business, Challenging Traditional Services And Catching A Partner Off Guard
IBTimes - 18 Apr 2014 14:31
Just days after news that retail giant Wal-Mart-Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) unveiled plans to expand into the organinc food business the company late Thursday said it's also adding a new financial service, launching what it c...
Can women compete in F1?
CNN - 18 Apr 2014 13:13
Too weak. Can't handle the pressure. Unattractive to sponsors. Susie Wolff has heard it all -- and she is all the more determined to become the first female F1 driver in more than 20 years.
Gold falls on sluggish demand, global cues
livemint.com - 18 Apr 2014 12:33
Gold of 99.9 and 99.5% purity declined by Rs20 each to Rs30,230 and Rs30,030 per 10 gram respectively
News roundup 18 April | RIL Q4 earnings will be in focus
livemint.com - 18 Apr 2014 04:49
Asian markets were trading mixed on Friday morning on low volumes