Market News
In Southern Europe, Bank Share Sales Raise Issues
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2015 16:51
Banks in southern Europe commonly sell their own stocks and bonds to people who have deposits and loans with them. But the practice cost customers dearly during the financial crisis.
China Real Estate Billionaire's Stock Soars On Latest Tech Hook-Up In Industry
Forbes - 9 Aug 2015 23:48
Shares in Zall Development, a China real estate developer controlled by billionaire Yan Zhi, soared by 13% at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Friday after the company said one of the country’s most successful e-commerc...
Fewer Clouds Over Arista Networks
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2015 23:10
Arista's growth has shined, despite slower spending by cloud giants and an expensive legal battle with Cisco.
Best health insurance plans for you
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2015 20:57
When buying a health insurance policy you need to look at the premiums, but your comparison shouldn't stop there
Governance, capital, exit: reasons for UTI IPO
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2015 20:56
UTI Mutual Fund's Leo Puri talks about the funds house's plans to get listed and why that shouldn't be seen as a conflict with its core business of managing stocks and securities
NRIs can claim deduction under section 80C
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2015 20:56
For instance, you can claim deductions on premium for life insurance, term deposits, pension schemes, and so on
DYK: Why equity is a must-have asset for wealth creation
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2015 20:56
Deciding the allocation to equity will depend on your financial goals
Direct plans: cheaper but tough choice
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2015 20:55
These plans come without the distributor cost but making the right choice needs a higher level of expertise
ETF expense ratios on their way down
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2015 20:38
Asset management firms have dropped fees for Sensex and Nifty ETFs to a record low of as little as 0.03%
Shaken Media Sector Should Rethink M&A
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2015 18:58
Last week's slide in media stocks could bring renewed attention to media deal making.
Shake Shack Is One Expensive Burger
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2015 18:46
Shake Shack needs beefier growth, profits or ideally both to underpin its valuation.
Favour RBI majority in Monetary Policy Committee: Former RBI chief
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2015 18:14
C Rangarajan said that MPC should have a majority of members from the RBI
Apple Burns While Tim Cook Fiddles.
Forbes - 9 Aug 2015 17:03
Step up and use your own money to buy Apple shares, Tim Cook
The commodity race: is India ready to take the baton?
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2015 16:01
The outlook for its consumption of metals and primary energy depends a lot on whether it is able to set in motion a long-term economic growth cycle, led by industrial growth
Bharti Airtel attempts to steal Reliance Jio's 4G thunder
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2015 15:46Bhel: where's the capex recovery?
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2015 15:32
The order backlog doesn't inspire much confidence as around 87% of this originates from the power sector, which is facing a lot of issues
Will Omnichannel Keep Macy's Ahead Of Amazon?
Forbes - 9 Aug 2015 14:30
Amazon is predicted to one day top Macy's in the apparel retailing arena , but it's clear from Macy's recent omnichannel initiatives that the department store chain isn't planning on just handing over its crown.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Close To A Deal For Precision Castparts: WSJ
IBTimes - 9 Aug 2015 00:55
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is nearing an agreement to buy Precision Castparts Corp. in what could be the company's largest purchase ever, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, citing people familiar wi...