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livemint.com - 6 Mar 2017 01:34Do EPF rules need simplification?
livemint.com - 6 Mar 2017 13:38
EPFO should further simplify the provident fund processes to make the lives of members and employers easier
Understanding The Impact Of Deutsche Bank's New Reorganization Plan On Its Long-Term Value
Forbes - 6 Mar 2017 21:13
Meeting over the weekend, Deutsche Bank's supervisory board has come up with a fresh reorganization plan for the German banking giant - the latest attempt to address the bank's relatively weak capital position as well as...
What a Catch: Dick's Sporting Goods Is Set to Break Out of Its Stock Slump
Wall Street Journal - 6 Mar 2017 21:09
Wall Street is undervaluing the sporting-goods retailer, which is positioned to continue stealing market share from weaker competitors.
Contrary To Wall Street, Robert Frazier Recommends Snapchat For 2017
Forbes - 6 Mar 2017 20:48
After Snapchat's successful initial public offering last week, I asked Robert Frazier, who bought the stock, why anyone would want to invest in SNAP when no Wall Street firms recommend it.
Dollar takes a breather from US Fed-inspired rally
livemint.com - 6 Mar 2017 20:30
Dollar slips in Asian trading as investors lock in gains after its rise last week on growing expectations of a US interest rate hike later this month
ECB's Next Trick? Acknowledge Europe's Improving Economy
Wall Street Journal - 6 Mar 2017 20:21
A stronger eurozone economy with high political risks is a difficult mix for the ECB.
The Cheap Resource That Worries Oil Shale Drillers
Wall Street Journal - 6 Mar 2017 19:13
The rising cost of fracking sand shows how drillers of oil and gas are facing rising costs and capacity constraints.
A Better Way To Invest In Index Funds
Forbes - 6 Mar 2017 17:58
Investors are pouring money into index funds. According to the Wall Street Journal, index funds received a record $400 billion-plus in new assets in 2016. Almost all index funds simply own stocks in proportion to their s...
What GM Is Paying for European Exit
Wall Street Journal - 6 Mar 2017 16:56
General Motors is so keen to offload its loss-making European arm, including its Opel and Vauxhall brands, that it is paying Peugeot to buy it.
Music Broadcast IPO subscribed 51% on Day 1
livemint.com - 6 Mar 2017 16:25
The Music Broadcast IPO received bids of 53,17,065 shares against the total issue size of 1,04,80,784 shares, data available with the NSE showed
How To Trade 6 Dow Components In Correction Territory And Wal-Mart In A Bear Market
Forbes - 6 Mar 2017 16:12
There are six components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average that are in correction territory versus their 2014 - 2016 cycle highs with Wal-Mart in bear market territory versus its high set in January 2015. Five of these...
4 Things The Best 401(k)s Share
Forbes - 6 Mar 2017 16:04
The best 401(k)s have four things in common. Here's what you need to know.
How To Join The P2P Lending Revolution And Earn +10% Yields
Forbes - 6 Mar 2017 15:00
In 1999, I was a partner in launching one of the world's first pure online banks. At the time, the idea was controversial to say the least.
The US Is Going Through A Profound Demographic Shift That Will Affect Everyone
Forbes - 6 Mar 2017 15:00
The US fertility rate fell again last year, marking the lowest rate of reproduction since the CDC started keeping records in 1909. This prompted the amusing Bloomberg headline, "Make America Mate Again."
5 Things Wall Street Is Focusing On This Week
Forbes - 6 Mar 2017 14:24
Investors are focusing on five major things this week (in no particular order): U.S. economic data (the always fun U.S. jobs report (Friday) and factory orders, Europe (European politics and The European Central Bank mee...
Cash holding in mutual fund schemes
livemint.com - 6 Mar 2017 13:39
Our list of different mutual fund schemes' cash holding
You may have to pay more for cash withdrawals
livemint.com - 6 Mar 2017 13:39Know your debt before managing it
livemint.com - 6 Mar 2017 13:39
If you have multiple loans to repay, prioritize them and allocate resources from your income
Europe's long-awaited earnings rebound
livemint.com - 6 Mar 2017 13:38
Europe's long-awaited earnings rebound should continue this year as key sectors show signs of recovery
Money received as gift from specified relatives is exempt from income tax
livemint.com - 6 Mar 2017 13:36
An exemption is available if the amount is received from a relative, which includes an individual's parents-in-law
Are mid-cap funds using the right benchmark indices?
livemint.com - 6 Mar 2017 13:35
There is need for a right and a truly reflective benchmark as lines get blurred in the absence of this clarity