Market News
Tech Firms Beware: Don't Disappoint Investors
Wall Street Journal - 2 Aug 2015 23:31
Technology companies whose earnings disappoint investors are paying an unusually large toll this quarter, highlighting Wall Street's high expectations for the sector at a time of uneven economic growth.
Countdown to Rate 'Liftoff' Could Be Disrupted
Wall Street Journal - 2 Aug 2015 23:27
If the Fed has last-minute doubts about raising rates, then Monday's ISM manufacturing report could provide clarity.
Global Banks May Lose Their Asia Stock-Trading Lift
Wall Street Journal - 2 Aug 2015 22:33
Global investment banks got a second-quarter revenue boost from a surge in Asian stock trading. But given China's market volatility and stock declines in some other countries, those revenue gains may be hard to replicate...
Aer Lingus's Margin Challenge for British Airways Parent
Wall Street Journal - 2 Aug 2015 22:01
Half-year results at International Consolidated Airlines and Aer Lingus point to a widening gap in profitability ahead of their deal.
Auto, pharma stocks best performers over past decade
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 21:38
One out of three companies in their respective sectoral indices have returned over 1,000% during the period
Spy Software Gets a Second Life on Wall Street
Wall Street Journal - 2 Aug 2015 21:33
A wave of companies with ties to the intelligence community is winning over the world of finance.
Choose ultra short-term or liquid funds with no exit loads
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 20:33
For such a short duration of investment, you cannot take any risk with your investments
DYK: What to look for in opaque insurance plans
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 20:31
Since costs are not clear, it is important to understand investment benefits, calculate returns and know surrender penalties
How to use Mint50
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 20:27
The purpose of the list is to narrow the choice and make it more manageable
Mint50: IDFC Premier Equity Fund: existing SIPs can continue
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 20:22
Despite the long-term track record, there are some caveats. The fund lagged many mid-cap peers in the last year or two
A guide through the maze of mutual funds
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 20:19
There are about 1,000 schemes to choose from; finding a starting point is tough. That is where Mint50 comes in
American Express, Discover to Pay Cost of Disruption
Wall Street Journal - 2 Aug 2015 18:50
AmEx's and Discover's ability to increase earnings may be held back by an evolving technological threat.
One of Citadel's China Accounts Suspended
Wall Street Journal - 2 Aug 2015 18:50
U.S.-based hedge fund Citadel said trading in one of its China accounts has been suspended, as Chinese regulators investigate a steep slide in prices in the country's stock market.
Fitbit's Valuation Puts It on the Treadmill
Wall Street Journal - 2 Aug 2015 18:23
Competition is growing in fitness wearables, and FitBit can't afford to slip.
Deal Craze May Leave Investors Dazed
Wall Street Journal - 2 Aug 2015 18:22
Champagne corks are popping on Wall Street over the rising wave of M&A activity. Investors might not have as much to celebrate.
Gold imports up 61% at 155 tonnes in April-May
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 17:45
In April-May of the last fiscal, gold imports had aggregated about 96 tonnes, while in international market, gold has been trading weak over the past few months
Short-term reprieve for public sector banks
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 17:13
While the capital infusion will definitely boost sentiment, the quantum of capital might not be enough, given the pile of troubled assets and the past record of a chunk of restructured loans turning bad
Weak demand across products takes a toll on Exide's performance
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 16:44
The battery maker's 6.5% drop in net revenue from a year ago mirrored not only poor demand but also weak pricing power
CBDT notifies ITR forms for companies, firms
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 16:37
The income tax department has notified tax return forms for non-salaried class
Dabur India--waiting for the lull to pass
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 16:10
The management is not unduly worried about its domestic market growth and is confident that a focus on volume growth will help it, when the market revives
Tim Cook, Give Me A Reason To Buy Apple
Forbes - 2 Aug 2015 16:08
Apple: give me a reason to buy
Suzlon: are we there yet?
livemint.com - 2 Aug 2015 15:53
Average price realizations fell marginally as well, although economies of scale in the domestic business helped the company improve profit margins at the operating level