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World Economic Forum sees $400 trillion shortfall in retirement savings
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 06:32
World Economic Forum says longer life spans, disappointing investment returns will help create a retirement savings shortfall of $400 trillion, five times the size of the global economy, in three decades
HDFC Life may lose out on share premium if it lists without Max Life
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 23:19Sebi raises concerns over location of MCX's disaster recovery site
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 23:15
The disaster recovery site is the Gujarat International Finance Technical Tec-City, or GIFT, in the same seismic zone as Mumbai, where trading on the bourse takes place
BPCL to seek shareholders' nod to issue bonus shares
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 21:34
The board of directors has recommended for the approval of shareholders the issue of fully-paid bonus shares in the ratio of 1:2, BPCL said
Little-Known Newsletter Beats Market Year After Year - For Four Decades
Forbes - 29 May 2017 20:07
The Prudent Speculator Marks 40th anniversary as top-ranked investment newsletter
Is The Link Between High Yield Bonds And Oil Finally Broken?
Forbes - 29 May 2017 19:12
Over the past two months, high yield bonds have managed to disengage themselves from the daily volatility of the crude oil market. Whether this is good or bad going forward is the question.
Escorts shares rise 4.5% on Q4 results
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 17:11
During the day, Escorts shares soared 6.38% to Rs 683.85
Japan's Banks Could Benefit From Riskier Lending
Wall Street Journal - 29 May 2017 17:09
Major Japanese banks have been issuing more subordinated loans. That could raise their income and speed up reform in Japan.
Gold prices extend gains on global cues, jewellers' buying
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 17:01
Standard gold prices climbed by Rs 45 to end at Rs 28,880 per 10 gram as compared to last Friday's closing level of Rs 28,835
5 Dividend Payers To Sell In May -- And Stay Away Forever
Forbes - 29 May 2017 16:24
Sometimes it's best to sell in May and just stay away. Especially when a firm's dividend stream is at risk.
Indian economy will grow 7.2% in 2017-18: World Bank
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 16:23
The World Bank expects India to grow at 7.2% in the current fiscal on strong fundamentals, reform momentum and improving investment scenario
Drop in India, Kenya tea output brews price rise
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 15:57
Tea price may climb further this year due to a drop in the production of the commodity in India and Kenya; floods could disrupt shipments from Sri Lanka, another key exporter
Fidelity, Aberdeen drawn to gas retailers amid India's clean fuel push
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 15:48
Fidelity Investments and Morgan Stanley have raised exposure to Indian city-gas retailers, as PM Narendra Modi's emphasis on clean fuels burnishes the outlook for the industry
Robo-advisors battle Wall Street for rich investors
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 15:36
The share of robo-advisors is about to expand, and high net-worth individuals seem to be fuelling it
Tax officers can issue certificates to avoid taking TDS from NRIs
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 15:36
If you buy a house from an NRI you may have to deduct TDS in case of capital gains, unless the seller can produce a 'Nil' TDS certificate
Any financial loss arising from trading of options is treated as business loss
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 15:36
Any income or loss arising from trading of options (non-speculative in nature) is to be treated as business income or business loss
Passwords are passé, brace for biometrics
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 15:36
We know today that passwords are fallible. We also know that biometric authentication can be more reliable
Holding more cash in volatile markets
livemint.com - 29 May 2017 15:36
There is no official regulatory rule about how much cash an equity fund can hold
Forget Amazon Stock $1,000 -- AMZN Stock Is Headed to $2,000
Profit Confidential - 29 May 2017 15:33
It Doesn't Pay to Doubt Amazon Stock In some cases, tech firms add to the economy without taking anything away. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is not one of those cases. In fact, the rise of AMZN stock can be viewed as a...
MSFT Stock: Analysts Didn't See This Reversal Coming
Profit Confidential - 29 May 2017 15:29
PC Sales Can Buoy Microsoft Stock About a decade ago, analysts started losing faith in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Why? Because smartphone sales were crushing PC sales. Since Microsoft's business was built aroun...
The Sky Is the Limit as Baidu Stock Finally Breaks Out
Profit Confidential - 29 May 2017 15:05
BIDU Stock: A Resolution Is Long Overdue That moment of truth is finally upon us, and it seems as though that ever elusive breakout on the Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) stock chart has finally arrived. These are definite...
Tesla Stock Is Perfectly Set Up to Forge New Highs
Profit Confidential - 29 May 2017 14:56
TSLA Stock: Valuation Is Currently Meaningless I am bullish on Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock, and have been ever since I published the report titled "Tesla Motors Inc: TSLA Stock Chart Is Bullish Once Again" on December ...