Market News
As Retailers Go Silent, Big Data Fills the Void
Wall Street Journal - 15 Mar 2017 21:47
The number of retailers providing monthly same-store sales data has dwindled, contributing to greater volatility for their stocks.
Brexit Looms Over 40-Year Low in U.K. Unemployment
Wall Street Journal - 15 Mar 2017 16:32
U.K. unemployment hasn't been lower since 1975. But wages are a worry for the future.
The Cost of Tough Immigration Rules
Wall Street Journal - 15 Mar 2017 11:30
Little attention is being paid to the threat to food prices from a drop in immigrant labor, but recent history shows that labor shortages could drive up prices and labor costs and hurt profits.
The Federal Reserve Hiked Rates. They Are Still Way Behind The Curve
Forbes - 15 Mar 2017 22:08
The FOMC hiked rates this afternoon to a range of 75-100 basis points. I have heard some chatter that the Fed is "getting ahead of itself." Nothing could be further from the truth.
Market round-up: Goldman turns cautious on stocks
livemint.com - 15 Mar 2017 22:06
In other news, unemployment is falling but wages aren't rising; the hidden cost of renewable energy
Fed and Investors Are a Happy Couple, for Now
Wall Street Journal - 15 Mar 2017 21:46
Markets and the central bank agree on three rate increases this year, but stocks are pricing in stronger growth than the Federal Reserve expects.
The Latest Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hike Is In--Here's What You Need To Know
Forbes - 15 Mar 2017 21:30
A few key things to keep in mind as you prep your finances for the latest interest rate increase.
The Fed Raised Rates & Here's How Markets Reacted
Forbes - 15 Mar 2017 20:56
The Federal Reserve voted to raise rates by 0.25 basis points to a range of 0.75% to 1%, and left the door open for two more hikes later this year. The Fed also said it wants to raise rates 3 times in 2018.
Lessons From Michael Lewis' 'Moneyball': Building Your Dividend-Growth Stock Portfolio
Forbes - 15 Mar 2017 20:55
Learning from 'Moneyball' , investors can utilize market data effectively to build their dividend stock portfolio with future dividend growth specifically in mind.
US stocks and oil prices rise, dollar slips before Fed decision on interest rates
livemint.com - 15 Mar 2017 19:52
The US Federal Reserve is expected to go for an interest rate hike during Wednesday's FOMC meeting
Strong Indian economy, strong rupee
livemint.com - 15 Mar 2017 19:23
The rupee hit a 16-month high against the US dollar on Wednesday, ahead of the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates
Prayag chairman Basudeb Bagchi held in Ponzi scheme case
livemint.com - 15 Mar 2017 18:50Sebi modifies mutual fund advertisement norms
livemint.com - 15 Mar 2017 17:55
Sebi directs mutual funds to disclose performance of their schemes since inception while advertising
H&M: Outsold By Zara But Oversold By Investors
Wall Street Journal - 15 Mar 2017 16:33
How can two chains as similar as H&M and Zara--which both sell affordable fashion globally, but with a geographical bias to Europe--perform so differently? Financial data do not come with ready explanations, but it may b...
Gold prices drop for 6th session on sluggish demand
livemint.com - 15 Mar 2017 15:16
Standard gold (99.5%) prices dropped by Rs200 to finish at Rs28,065 per 10 grams from Tuesday's closing level of Rs28,265
F1: Animated guide to the 2017 grid
CNN - 15 Mar 2017 15:12
Don't know who's on which team for the new Formula 1 season? Want to know who replaced Jenson Button? Here's your animated guide to the drivers' lineup!
Ongoing Uncertainty In Indonesia Weighs On Freeport's Operations
Forbes - 15 Mar 2017 14:44
Freeport-McMoRan's ongoing standoff with the Indonesian government has adversely impacted its operations in Indonesia, with first quarter shipments expected to be lower than originally expected.
Why You Can Repay Student Loans And Save For Retirement
Forbes - 15 Mar 2017 14:30
You don't have to choose between paying off your student loans and saving for retirement. Here is how to do both.
Mint50 schemes to invest in
livemint.com - 15 Mar 2017 14:16
Our list of best mutual funds schemes to invest in
Tracking inflation
livemint.com - 15 Mar 2017 14:16Do donations through mutual funds work?
livemint.com - 15 Mar 2017 14:16
If donating is on your agenda, then giving a part of your annual earnings is a good avenue to consider
SIP-cum-insurance plan: Your insurance is valid only while the SIP is active
livemint.com - 15 Mar 2017 14:15
Investors should ensure that they do not skip any payment as they face the risk of losing the insurance cover